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IMPORTANT: Our store is located in Canada. All orders that include products manufactured outside of Canada or USA will be subject to tariffs and duties, regardless of the order value. US customers are responsible for all applicable duties and tariffs, and those will be billed by the carrier, except for the Lacerta upgrade kit, for which we collect them at checkout.
QHYCCD

QHYCCD

QHYCCD has spent the past decade putting large-format cooled sensors within reach of amateur budgets, and pairing them with the supporting hardware — filter wheels, off-axis guiders, polar alignment cameras — needed to actually use them. The result is a catalogue that spans a compact guide camera and a full-frame scientific-grade imaging system. David Astro carries QHYCCD products in Canada, in stock and shipped from our Canadian warehouse.

Sensor choice, filter sizing and back-focus are tightly linked in this line, particularly with the larger formats. Send us your telescope and we will work out the whole train before you order.

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QHYCCD QHY461M PRO Scientific Medium Format Monochrome Camera
$26,000.00 - $26,000.00
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QHYCCD QHY461M PRO Scientific Medium Format Monochrome Camera

QHY-110053

Class 1 Scientific-Grade BSI Sensor Monochrome Medium Format Dual Air and Liquid Cooling System 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Native 16-bit A/...

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$26,000.00 - $26,000.00
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QHYCCD QHY530 Pro II Mono Camera
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QHYCCD QHY530 Pro II Mono Camera

QHY-110124

24.55 Megapixel Sony IMX530 BSI Monochrome Sensor Electronic Global Shutter for distortion-free imaging 2.74μm Pixel Size Dual-Stage TEC Cooling (...

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$959.00

QHYCCD QHY533C Color

QHY-110101

9 Megapixel Sony IMX533 Back-Side Illuminated (BSI) Color Sensor 1-inch square format with 3.76µm pixels 14-bit A/D conversion for deep dynamic ra...

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$1,099.00 - $1,440.00
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QHYCCD QHY533M Mono

Options available
1 variants in stock

9 Megapixel, 1-inch square monochrome sensor (Sony IMX533) 3.76μm pixels and 58ke- full well capacity 14-bit A/D conversion and 1.3e- minimum read...

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QHYCCD QHY550M Mono Camera
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QHYCCD QHY550M Mono Camera

QHY-110051

5 Megapixel Sony IMX250 Monochrome Sensor Electronic Global Shutter for distortion-free imaging Dual-Stage TEC cooling to -35°C below ambient 68 F...

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QHYCCD QHY550P Polarized Camera
$2,999.00 - $2,999.00
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$2,999.00

QHYCCD QHY550P Polarized Camera

QHY-110062

5 Megapixel Sony IMX250 Polarized Monochrome Sensor 3.45µm Pixel Size Electronic Global Shutter Dual-Stage TEC Cooling to -35°C Below Ambient 68 F...

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QHYCCD QHY5III174C Color

QHY-100064

The QHY5-III series cameras are USB3 super-speed cameras and guiders. They can be used in a standard 1.25-inch eyepiece holder and have an adjusta...

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$599.00 - $599.00
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QHYCCD QHY5III174M Mono

QHY-100063

1/1.2-inch Sony IMX174 monochrome sensor Electronic Global Shutter eliminates motion artifacts 2.3 Megapixel resolution (1920x1200) with 5.86μm pi...

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$309.00

QHYCCD QHY5III200M Mono

QHY-110132

1/1.8-inch SC2210 BSI Monochrome Sensor 4.0µm x 4.0µm Pixel Size 1920 x 1080 (2 Megapixel) Resolution Up to 96.5 FPS at Full Resolution (8-bit) Ul...

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$309.00 - $309.00
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$329.00

QHYCCD QHY5III290M Mono

QHY-QHY5III290M

Full HD Back-illuminated, Ultra-low Read Noise CMOS CameraThe QHY5-III series cameras are USB3 super-speed cameras and guiders. They can be used i...

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$329.00 - $329.00
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$299.00

QHYCCD QHY5III462C Color

QHY-110078

2 Megapixel Sony IMX462 BSI CMOS Sensor 2.9µm Pixels in a 1920x1080 Array 135 FPS Maximum Frame Rate at 8-bit 0.5e- Ultra-Low Read Noise Exception...

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$299.00 - $299.00
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QHYCCD QHY5III462M Mono

QHY-110131

2.0 Megapixel Sony IMX462 BSI CMOS Sensor 2.9µm pixels and 1920x1080 resolution Exceptional Near-Infrared (NIR) sensitivity Ultra-low 0.5e- read n...

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$249.00 - $249.00
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QHYCCD QHY5III485C Color

QHY-110085

8.4 Megapixel Sony IMX485 Color BSI Sensor Large 1/1.2-inch Sensor Format 2.9μm Pixel Size 44 FPS at Full 3864x2180 Resolution 128MB DDR II Image ...

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$399.00
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QHYCCD QHY5III568C Color

QHY-110184

Color CMOS Sensor Planetary Imaging Camera Autoguiding Camera USB 3.0 Interface ST-4 Guide Port Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Downl...

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QHYCCD QHY5III568M Mono

QHY-110185

Monochrome Planetary & Guide Camera High-Sensitivity for Short Exposures Compact 1.25" Form Factor Ideal for "Lucky Imaging" and Autoguiding ...

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$399.00 - $399.00
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QHYCCD QHY5III585C Color

QHY-110133
1 in stock

8.4 Megapixel Sony IMX585 BSI Color Sensor Large 1/1.2-inch sensor format with 2.9µm pixels 512MB DDR3 image buffer for stable, high-speed capture...

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QHYCCD QHY5III585M Mono

QHY-110198

In this latest generation of sensors, the photodiode portion of the pixel well is physically deeper than in previous sensors, allowing photons of ...

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$356.46

QHYCCD QHY5III678M Mono

QHY-110134

8.4 Megapixel Sony IMX678 BSI Sensor 2.0µm Pixel Size 43 FPS at 8-bit Full Resolution 512MB DDR3 Image Buffer Standard ST-4 Guide Port Descript...

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$119.00
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$119.00

QHYCCD QHY5L-II-C Color USB2.0 - Discontinued

QHY-QHY5L-II-C

QHY5-II series cameras fit in a standard 1.25-inch eyepiece holder and have an adjustable location ring for confocality with an eyepiece. They are ...

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$119.00 - $119.00
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QHYCCD QHY5L-II-M Mono USB2.0 - Discontinued

QHY-100007

QHY5-II series cameras fit in a standard 1.25-inch eyepiece holder and have an adjustable location ring for confocality with an eyepiece. They are ...

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QHYCCD QHY600 Pro Series Monochrome CMOS Camera
$7,999.00 - $7,999.00
$7,999.00
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$7,999.00

QHYCCD QHY600 Pro Series Monochrome CMOS Camera

QHY-110168

61.17 Megapixel Full-Frame Sony IMX455 BSI Sensor 3.76µm Pixel Size Native 16-bit Analog-to-Digital Conversion 1.1e- Minimum Read Noise in High Ga...

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$7,999.00 - $7,999.00
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QHYCCD QHY600C Color

Options available

61.17 Megapixel Full-Frame (36mm x 24mm) Sony IMX455 BSI CMOS Sensor 3.76µm pixel size provides high-resolution sampling for a wide range of focal...

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$3,980.00 - $7,995.00
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$3,980.00
QHYCCD QHY600C PRO SBFL Scientific Color CMOS Camera
$7,999.00 - $7,999.00
$7,999.00
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$7,999.00

QHYCCD QHY600C PRO SBFL Scientific Color CMOS Camera

QHY-110067

61.17 Megapixel Full-Frame (36mm x 24mm) Sony IMX455 BSI CMOS Sensor Native 16-bit A/D Conversion for 65,535 grayscale levels Read Noise as low as...

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$7,999.00 - $7,999.00
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$4,599.00 - $5,530.00
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QHYCCD QHY600M Mono

Options available

61.17 Megapixel Full-Frame (36mm x 24mm) Sony IMX455 BSI Sensor 3.76µm Pixel Size Native 16-bit A/D Converter 1.0e- Minimum Read Noise 2GB DDR3 Im...

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$4,599.00 - $5,530.00
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$4,599.00

The QHYCCD Product Range

QHY organizes largely around sensor format, with matched accessories designed to keep the imaging train short and the spacing predictable.

  • Cooled deep-sky cameras: Regulated thermoelectric cooling with anti-dew heating on the sensor window, in APS-C through full-frame and larger formats, monochrome and one-shot colour.
  • Guide cameras: Small, sensitive, high frame rate sensors for guiding and planetary capture, widely used with both guide scopes and off-axis guiders.
  • Filter wheels: Motorized wheels in several filter sizes, designed to integrate with the cameras at a known back-focus so spacing arithmetic stays simple.
  • Off-axis guiders: Pick off a guide star from the main optical path, eliminating the differential flexure that a separate guide scope can introduce at long focal length.
  • Polar alignment cameras: Electronic polar alignment that reaches high accuracy in minutes and works when Polaris is behind a building.
  • Large-format scientific sensors: Very large chips for wide-field survey-style imaging, which demand correctors and filters sized to match.

Why Choose David Astro for QHYCCD

Large sensors amplify every weakness elsewhere in the system. That is where the specification work goes.

  • Corrector coverage checked: A full-frame sensor needs a corrector that actually covers the field. We verify this before recommending a camera, because the corrector is often the real constraint.
  • Filter sizing calculated: We size filters against sensor diagonal and filter-to-sensor distance so the corners are not clipped by an undersized filter.
  • Complete back-focus list: Camera, wheel, off-axis guider and spacers are specified together to hit the corrector's design distance exactly.
  • Authorized dealer: Full manufacturer warranty and verified authenticity, with service handled inside Canada.
  • Canadian stock: Ships domestically with no duties or brokerage fees for Canadian buyers.

QHYCCD in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an off-axis guider or a guide scope?
Guide scopes are simpler and fine below roughly 800 mm focal length. Beyond that, differential flexure between two tubes becomes larger than your guiding tolerance, and an off-axis guider is the reliable answer.
Which sensor size should I choose?
Whichever your corrector covers well. A full-frame camera behind a corrector rated for APS-C gives soft, elongated corners. Tell us your telescope and corrector and we will say what it can actually illuminate.
How much cooling do I need?
Enough to reach a stable set point you can hold on warm nights as well as cold ones, since your calibration frames must match. Being able to hold minus 10 in July matters more than reaching minus 30 in January.
Is warranty handled domestically?
Yes. As an authorized dealer we process warranty and diagnostics in Canada, so a cooling fault does not require international shipping.

Specifying a QHY imaging train?

Send us your telescope and corrector and we will match the sensor, wheel and spacing. Domestic shipping, expert support.