{"product_id":"qhyccd-qhy530m-pro-ii","title":"QHYCCD QHY530 Pro II Mono Camera","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24.55 Megapixel Sony IMX530 BSI Monochrome Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic Global Shutter for distortion-free imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.74μm Pixel Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-Stage TEC Cooling (-35°C below ambient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB3.0, 10Gigabit Fiber, and CameraLink Interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2GB DDR3 Onboard Image Buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQHY530 Pro II Mono Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QHY530 Pro II integrates a 24.55 Megapixel Sony IMX530 BSI sensor with an electronic global shutter to deliver scientifically precise, artifact-free images at high speed. Its 2.74μm pixels resolve fine detail across a 1\/1.1-inch format, while a 1.1e- minimum read noise and 2GB DDR3 memory buffer ensure clean data capture at up to 15 FPS over USB3.0 at full 8-bit resolution. The dual-stage TEC provides regulated cooling to -35°C below ambient, suppressing dark current to a mere 0.001e-\/pixel\/sec for pristine signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e24.55 MP Global Shutter: Artifact-Free Scientific Imaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the QHY530 Pro II is the Sony IMX530 sensor, featuring an electronic global shutter that exposes all 24.55 million pixels simultaneously. This completely eliminates the distortion and \"jello\" effect common with rolling shutters when imaging fast-moving targets like planets, solar features, or satellites. Every frame is a perfect, geometrically stable snapshot, which is critical for high-resolution planetary imaging, solar granulation studies, and precise scientific photometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeyond USB3.0: 10Gigabit Fiber and CameraLink Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile fully capable over USB3.0, the QHY530 Pro II is built for professional applications that demand higher, more reliable data throughput. It includes dual 10Gigabit Fiber Optic interfaces and dual CameraLink ports, enabling sustained, high-speed data transfer over long distances without the risk of frame drops. These industrial-grade connections are essential for remote observatories, laboratory settings, and any application where capturing every single frame from the 5328x4608 sensor is non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e-35°C Cooling and 1.1e- Read Noise for Scientific SNR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera's dual-stage thermoelectric cooler achieves a regulated delta of -35°C below ambient, drastically reducing thermal noise during long exposures. This potent cooling drops the dark current to just 0.001e-\/pixel\/sec, making the signal from your target the dominant source of data. Combined with a read noise as low as 1.1e-, the QHY530 Pro II delivers the high signal-to-noise ratio required for detecting faint planetary details or performing repeatable scientific measurements. Note that achieving full cooling requires up to 50W of 12V power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2GB DDR3 Buffer for Zero Dropped Frames at 178 FPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure data integrity during high-speed captures, the QHY530 Pro II is equipped with a substantial 2GB DDR3 onboard memory buffer. This buffer acts as a temporary storage vault for frames, preventing data loss if the host computer or data connection experiences a momentary lag. It's the key to achieving reliable video sequences at rates up to 178 FPS in binned ROI mode, ensuring your lucky imaging runs are complete and uncompromised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat makes the QHY530 Pro II a \"scientific\" camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQHY530 Pro II\u003c\/strong\u003e is designated for scientific use due to its combination of an \u003cstrong\u003eElectronic Global Shutter\u003c\/strong\u003e for distortion-free captures, multiple high-speed data interfaces (\u003cstrong\u003e10Gigabit Fiber, CameraLink\u003c\/strong\u003e) for reliable data transfer, precisely regulated \u003cstrong\u003e-35°C TEC cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an extremely low noise floor. These features ensure geometrically accurate, repeatable, and high-SNR data collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow would the QHY530 Pro II's global shutter help when imaging Jupiter with a large SCT at f\/10?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJupiter rotates quickly, and atmospheric seeing is turbulent. A rolling shutter can smear or distort features during the fraction of a second it takes to read out the sensor. The \u003cstrong\u003eQHY530 Pro II's global shutter\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the entire planet instantly, freezing both the seeing and Jupiter's rotation. This results in significantly sharper and more detailed images of features like the Great Red Spot and intricate cloud bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the advantage of the QHY530 Pro II's 10Gigabit Fiber and CameraLink ports over standard USB3.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese interfaces offer much higher sustained bandwidth and superior reliability, especially over the long cable runs common in observatories. They are less susceptible to the electrical interference and bandwidth limitations of a shared USB bus. For professional applications requiring maximum frame rates at full resolution without any risk of dropped frames, \u003cstrong\u003e10Gigabit Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCameraLink\u003c\/strong\u003e are the industrial standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the QHY530 Pro II suitable for deep-sky imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile its primary strength is high-speed imaging, the \u003cstrong\u003eQHY530 Pro II\u003c\/strong\u003e is very capable for \"lucky imaging\" on smaller deep-sky objects like planetary nebulae (M57) and globular cluster cores (M13). Its low dark current (\u003cstrong\u003e0.001e-\/pixel\/sec\u003c\/strong\u003e) and regulated cooling are excellent for this. However, its \u003cstrong\u003e1\/1.1-inch sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e is smaller than dedicated deep-sky cameras designed for capturing wide-field targets like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the QHY530 Pro II for high-resolution solar imaging in H-alpha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is an exceptional choice for this task. The \u003cstrong\u003eglobal shutter\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential for freezing the violent motion of solar prominences and the rapidly changing patterns of surface granulation. It captures these details without the warping or \"jello\" effect that a rolling shutter would introduce, providing sharp, stable frames ideal for stacking and animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow much power does the QHY530 Pro II require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQHY530 Pro II\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance device and can draw up to \u003cstrong\u003e50W\u003c\/strong\u003e of power when the TEC cooler is operating at 100%. 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