{"title":"SBIG STC Scientific CMOS Cameras","description":"\u003cp\u003eSBIG STC cameras are complete scientific CMOS imaging systems aimed at research, education and advanced amateur work. The STC-428-P is configured for photometry, measuring star brightness for variable star and exoplanet transit observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe STC-7 Mono Complete is a monochrome system for general scientific imaging. Both work with the StarChaser SC-2 for off-axis guiding, and they share the build quality SBIG cameras are known for in observatories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sbig-stc-7-mono-complete-scientific-cmos-camera","title":"SBIG STC-7 Mono Complete Scientific CMOS Camera","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSBIG STC-7 Scientific CMOS Imaging Camera with built-in filter wheel. This is a complete imaging package – just add telescope! LRGB and narrowband filters are included.\u003ch3\u003eSBIG STC-7\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake stunning astrophotos with this all-inclusive imaging package.  The SBIG STC-7 features an ultra-sensitive and low noise 7 megapixel cooled CMOS sensor, integrated 8 position filter wheel, plus a complete set of LRGB and narrowband filters, and an opaque filter for convenience in making dark frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can easily connect the STC-7 to your telescope via either the front T-Thread mount or the included 2″ focuser adapter.  The integrated filter wheel design ensures minimal back-focus distance for maximum compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STC-7 package also includes MaxIm LT for Windows – all the software you need to take images, calibrate, stack, and do essential image processing. Other software is supported via included ASCOM drivers.  Mac OS and Linux drivers are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor even better results, the STC-7 is compatible with our SBIG \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/sc-2\/\"\u003eStarChaser SC-2\u003c\/a\u003e off-axis guide camera.  The StarChaser also supports the SBIG \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/ao-8a\/\"\u003eAO-8A\u003c\/a\u003e adaptive optics accessory, which helps you get pinpoint star images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSTC-7 Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh sensitivity, low noise 7 megapixel IMX428 imaging sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic global shutter for fast exposure times (0.001 to 3600 sec.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed USB 3.0 interface (USB 2.0 compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads in under 50 milliseconds (depending on computer speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack Pro™ automatic in-camera sub-exposure stacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulated two-stage cooling with delta ~ -30C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartCooling™ active temperature regulation to 0.1 degrees C for high calibration stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated 8-Position Filter Wheel with LRGB + Halpha, OIII, and SII filters, plus an opaque filter for dark frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with SBIG StarChaser SC-2 off-axis guiding camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports AO-8A adaptive optics unit via StarChaser SC-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaxIm LT control software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiplatform software API and sample code available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThird-Generation CMOS Image Sensor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STC-7 represents a major step forward in imaging technology, utilizing the SONY IMX-428 CMOS imaging sensor.  Compared to our venerable STF-8300 CCD cameras, the STC-7 has higher sensitivity, lower read noise, and much faster readout.  It produces extremely clean images with few hot pixels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the extremely low read noise and fast readout, the STC-7 is best used with shorter sub-exposures than for comparable CCD cameras.  A typical sub-exposure will be only 30-60 seconds, versus 5-10 minutes, while still achieving the same or better noise performance and overall dynamic range after stacking.  This has many advantages including the ability to take unguided exposures without trailing.  It can also be used for lunar and planetary imaging at high resolution, given its high sensitivity, wide exposure range, and fast readout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STC-7 is optimal for telescopes having a focal length of 1000 to 1500 mm.  Longer focal lengths can be used for lunar and planetary imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSONY IMX428 CMOS imaging sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3208 x 2200 pixels \/ 7.1 megapixel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5 micron pixels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17.6 mm diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak QE 78%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical QE:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed (635-700 nm) ~ 63%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen (520-560 nm) ~ 78%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue (450-490 nm) ~ 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit A\/D conversion with low-gain and high-gain modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low read noise ~ 2.5e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low dark current \u0026lt; 0.1 e-\/pixel\/sec @ 0C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 dB dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STC-7 supports several optional gain modes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Gain\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 5.5 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Well ~ 55,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~5 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Gain\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 2.45 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Well ~ 10,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~ 2.3 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Gain\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 1.2 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Well ~ 5,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~ 1.9 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStack Pro™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STC-7 scientific CMOS camera features \u003cstrong\u003eStack Pro™\u003c\/strong\u003e, a revolutionary feature that performs image stacking inside the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the IMX428 sensor has dynamic range on a par with its CCD predecessor, it is limited to 12 bit data (0-4095).  At the same time it also has far lower read noise, which means you can stack many more shorter exposures without degrading signal-to-noise ratio.  As great as this sounds it does result in a lot of extra disk usage and post-processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStack Pro™ performs the stacking automatically, inside the camera.  It automatically subdivides your exposure into up to 16 individual sub-exposures, and stacks them inside the camera prior to download.  This eliminates the excessive amounts of data cluttering up your hard drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an example, by stacking 16 sub-exposures inside the camera you can get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Gain 16X Stacking\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 5.5 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective Full Well ~ 880,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~20 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Gain 16X Stacking\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 2.45 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective Full Well ~ 160,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~ 9.2 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Gain 16X Stacking\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 1.2 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective Full Well ~ 80,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~ 7.6 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor comparison, our STF-8300M CCD camera sports typical read noise of 9.3 e-, with a full well depth of 25,000 e-.  In the medium gain 16X stack mode, the STC-7 has similar read noise and yet has over six times the dynamic range!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Imaging System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SBIG STC-7 astronomy camera is a complete imaging system – just add telescope!  The system includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTC-7 monochrome camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 8-position filter wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Luminance, Red, Green, and Blue (LRGB) filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Hydrogen Alpha (Ha), Sulfur-II (SII) and Oxygen-III (OIII) narrowband filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne filter slot operates as a bias\/dark frame shutter for precise image calibration, which can be replaced with an extra filter if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaxIm LT imaging and processing software, which can be upgraded to MaxIm DL Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Software Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll SBIG cameras come with our MaxIm LT software – a $200 value!  MaxIm LT is a special version of our venerable MaxIm DL software that provides complete control of your camera, filter wheel, and autoguider, plus advanced image processing capabilities.  If you wish you can upgrade to MaxIm DL Pro to get complete observatory integration and even more processing and analysis capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with StarChaser SC-2 off-axis guide camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with AO-8A adaptive optics unit (requires StarChaser SC-2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikon and Canon lens adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSBIG STC-7 monochrome imaging camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated 8-position filter wheel with L, R, G, B, Ha, OIII, SII filters plus opaque filter for dark frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Thread mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2″ Nosepiece adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaxIm LT software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB stick for software and manuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA\/D Converter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e12-bit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdaptive Optics Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eAO-8A via StarChaser SC-2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e14.4 mm X 9.9 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCooling Delta\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e30 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDark Current e\/p\/s at 0 C\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 1 e-\/p\/s @ 0C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExposure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.001 – 3600 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter Wheel Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in 8 position\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull Frame Download\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e50 ms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImaging Sensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eIMX428\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImaging \/ Pixel Array\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e3208 x 2200 pixels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOAG Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarChaser SC-2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeak QE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e78% typical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.5 x 4.5 micron\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e12VDC, 4A max\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRead Noise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.5 e- typical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Regulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Pixels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.1 megapixel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlobal Shutter (electronic), Opaque Slot on Filter Wheel for Dark Frames\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBinning Modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e1×1, 2×2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eWindows 7, 8, 10 x86\/x64, MacOS 10.14 “Mojave” x86 binaries, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64, Raspbian Buster armhf, Ubuntu MATE arm64\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title\u003eDownloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOperating manual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_STC_7_User_Manual.pdf?v=1684345383\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBackfocus Calculator Spreadsheet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Excel spreadsheet helps you calculate backfocus distance for your system.  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The STC-428-OEM features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh sensitivity, low noise 7 megapixel IMX428 imaging sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic global shutter for fast exposure times (0.001 to 3600 sec.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed USB 3.0 interface (USB 2.0 compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads in under 50 milliseconds (depending on computer speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack Pro™ automatic in-camera sub-exposure stacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulated two-stage cooling with delta ~ -30C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartCooling™ active temperature regulation to 0.1 degrees C for high calibration stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume pricing available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication engineering support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomization options for your application, including mechanical shutter, filter wheel, packaging modifications, adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts Nikon and Canon EOS lens adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows-based evaluation software available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiplatform software API and sample code available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSBIG\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e STC-428-P Photometry Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem:  \u003c\/strong\u003eWe need a compact, high performance imaging system for photometric observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolution:  \u003c\/strong\u003eSTC-428-P provides extremely high sensitivity, low noise 7 megapixel imaging with support for commonly-available UBVRI filter sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STC-428-P is the ideal package for photometry, featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh sensitivity, low noise 7 megapixel IMX428 imaging sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic global shutter for fast exposure times (0.001 to 3600 sec.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed USB 3.0 interface (USB 2.0 compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads in under 50 milliseconds (depending on computer speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack Pro™ automatic in-camera sub-exposure stacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulated two-stage cooling with delta ~ -30C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartCooling™ active temperature regulation to 0.1 degrees C for high calibration stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight position FW8-STC filter wheel, with one slot configured as a dark frame shutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with SBIG StarChaser SC-2 off-axis guiding camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports AO-8A adaptive optics unit via StarChaser SC-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaxIm LT control software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiplatform software API and sample code available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new STC-428-P scientific CMOS camera represents a major improvement over CCD technology.  Compared with previous CCD models such as the STF-8300M, the STC-428-P features higher sensitivity (78% QE versus 56%), significantly lower read noise (2.5 e- versus 9.3 e-), and 20X faster readout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a single exposure on the IMX428 sensor can equal CCD dynamic range, the combination of fast readout and very low read noise allows for stacking many shorter to produce greater dynamic range than previously possible.  The built-in \u003cstrong\u003eStackPro™\u003c\/strong\u003e capability can automatically divide your exposure into up to 16 shorter sub-exposures, and stack them inside the camera prior to download.  This dramatically increases dynamic range without imposing greater processing requirements on the host computer – with read noise equal to or lower than comparable CCD cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eSmartCooling™\u003c\/strong\u003e active regulation maintains the sensor temperature to within 0.1ºC, and minimizes fan speed based on heat sink temperature for longer life and quieter operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSONY IMX428 CMOS imaging sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3208 x 2200 pixels \/ 7.1 megapixel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5 micron pixels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17.6 mm diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak QE 78%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical QE: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed (635-700 nm) ~ 63%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen (520-560 nm) ~ 78%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue (450-490 nm) ~ 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit A\/D conversion with low-gain and high-gain modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low read noise ~ 2.5e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low dark current \u0026lt; 0.1 e-\/pixel\/sec @ 0C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 dB dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STC-428-P supports several optional gain modes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Gain \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 5.5 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Well ~ 55,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~5 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Gain \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 2.45 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Well ~ 10,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~ 2.3 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Gain \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 1.2 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Well ~ 5,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~ 1.9 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStackPro™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STC-428-P scientific CMOS camera features \u003cstrong\u003eStackPro™\u003c\/strong\u003e, a revolutionary feature that performs image stacking inside the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the IMX428 sensor has dynamic range on a par with its CCD predecessor, it is limited to 12 bit data (0-4095).  At the same time it also has far lower read noise, which means you can stack many more shorter exposures without degrading signal-to-noise ratio.  As great as this sounds it does result in a lot of extra disk usage and post-processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStackPro™ performs the stacking automatically, inside the camera.  It automatically subdivides your exposure into up to 16 individual sub-exposures, and stacks them inside the camera prior to download.  This eliminates the excessive amounts of data cluttering up your hard drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an example, by stacking 16 sub-exposures inside the camera you can get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Gain 16X Stacking \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 5.5 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective Full Well ~ 880,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~20 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium Gain 16X Stacking \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 2.45 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective Full Well ~ 160,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~ 9.2 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Gain 16X Stacking \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-bit data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain 1.2 e-\/ADU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective Full Well ~ 80,000 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead Noise ~ 7.6 e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor comparison, our STF-8300M CCD camera sports typical read noise of 9.3 e-, with a full well depth of 25,000 e-.  In the medium gain 16X stack mode, the STC-428-OEM has similar read noise and yet has over six times the dynamic range!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEight Position Filter Wheel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STC-428-P page includes an FW8-STC.  This wheel supports standard unmounted 36 mm filters.  To enable the use of less-expensive and commonly-available 1-1\/4″ mounted UBVRI filters, a set of five \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-insert-36mm-1-25\/\"\u003e10105 36 mm to 1-1\/4″ Mounted Filter Adapters\u003c\/a\u003e is included with the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is an opaque “filter”, which acts as a dark frame shutter for efficient image calibration. The camera will automatically select filter slot 8 when a dark frame is requested.  This eliminates the extra cost and complexity of a separate mechanical shutter.  If an eighth filter is needed then the dark frame feature can be disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STC-428-P comes with MaxIm LT software, which provides complete camera control and image calibration functions.  MaxIm LT can also be upgraded to MaxIm DL Pro for full photometric analysis capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSTC-428-P Photometry Package Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSBIG STC-428 monochrome imaging camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFW8-STC eight position filter wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/product\/filter-insert-36mm-1-25\/\"\u003e10105 36 mm to 1-1\/4″ Mounted Filter Adapters\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark frame blank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Thread adapter plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Thread to 2″ nosepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4-20 tripod mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaxIm LT software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB stick for software and manuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title=\"\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA\/D Converter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e12-bit with High Gain \/ Low Gain modes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensor Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e14.4 mm X 9.9 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCooling Delta\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e30 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDark Current e\/p\/s at 0 C\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt; 1 e-\/p\/s @ 0C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExposure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e0.001 – 3600 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFull Frame Download\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e50 ms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImaging Sensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eIMX428\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImaging \/ Pixel Array\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e3208 x 2200 pixels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeak QE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e78% typical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.5 x 4.5 micron\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e12VDC, 4A max\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRead Noise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.5 e- typical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Regulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Pixels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.1 megapixel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlobal Shutter (electronic), Opaque Slot on Filter Wheel for Dark Frames\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBinning Modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e1×1, 2×2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eWindows 7, 8, 10 x86\/x64, MacOS 10.14 “Mojave” x86 binaries, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64, Raspbian Buster armhf, Ubuntu MATE arm64\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter Wheel Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eFW8-STC Included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e36mm \/ 1.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-custom-tab=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-custom-tab-title=\"\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOperating manual\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation, and operating instructions for STC-428-OEM cameras. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/t\/7\/assets\/description_image_STC_428_OEM_User_Manual.pdf?v=1684345394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBackfocus Calculator Spreadsheet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Excel spreadsheet helps you calculate backfocus distance for your system.  If you do not have Excel it can be uploaded into Google Sheets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/downloads\/BackfocusCalculator.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDL Imaging Drivers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diffraction Limited DL Imaging Drivers support a wide range of our cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"ftp:\/\/ftp.sbig.com\/pub\/SetupDriverChecker64.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload (Win)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"ftp:\/\/ftp.sbig.com\/pub\/SBIGDriverInstallerUniv.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload (OSX)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMaxIm LT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxIm LT is available to operate USB based SBIG cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"ftp:\/\/ftp.sbig.com\/pub\/InstOps.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload (Win)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"ftp:\/\/ftp.sbig.com\/pub\/CCDOpsLiteUniv.dmg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload (OSX)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSoftware Development Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware development kit for the Windows platform. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/downloads\/sbig\/WinDevKit.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload (Win)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SBIG","offers":[{"title":"Photometric CMOS Imaging System, includes 8-position filter wheel","offer_id":44967710359837,"sku":"DL-STC-428-P-P","price":6329.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Camera only","offer_id":44967710392605,"sku":"DL-STC-428-P-M","price":4929.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Camera with internal shutter","offer_id":44967710425373,"sku":"DL-STC-428-P-SH","price":5489.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/SBIG-STC-428-P-Photometric-CMOS-Imaging-System-1__94777.1600282388.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684345561"}],"url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/collections\/sbig-stc-scientific-cmos-cameras.oembed","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}