TS-Optics ToupTek SkyEye62AC Gen-II full-frame color astro camera, cooled - sensor D=43.3 mm

TS SkyEye 62AM full-frame color astro camera with Peltier cooling

This modern camera uses the latest back-illuminated 16-bit ADC sensor IMX455 from Sony in full-frame format. With 3.76 µm pixels, the camera can be used on almost all astronomical telescopes with good illumination.

Thanks to the high sensitivity of around 80 % QE, we also recommend the camera for somewhat slower telescopes such as RC, EHD, ACF-Cassegrains or refractors. Even at f/7 or f/8, beautiful astro images can be taken in just one night.

Back-Illumination Technology:
]Sony´s back-illuminated CMOS imaging sensor improves sensitivity and noise reduction - key factors in improving image quality - by changing the basic pixel structure from front- to back-illuminated. The advantages of CMOS image sensors, such as low power consumption and high operating speed, have been retained.

The backside illumination improves the light absorption and increases the amount of light at the same time. This makes significantly shorter exposure times possible and leads to an improved quantum efficiency of 80 %.

Sony has developed a unique photodiode structure and on-chip lens optimized for backside-exposed structures, this results in higher sensitivity and lower random noise without light by reducing noise, dark current and defective pixels compared to the conventional front-side-exposed structure.

No amp glow:
Conventional CMOS sensors produce a faint infrared light source during operation, which can often be seen in the corners of uncalibrated images as telltale signs of "amp glow". Since this camera´s sensor uses a zero amp glow circuit, you don´t have to worry about amp glow even when using high gain, long exposure images.

Optimal support before and after purchase through Teleskop-Service:
Thanks to our many years of experience, we can offer you optimum advice and excellent after-sales service. We can carry out almost all services in-house. For a professional service, we also have a clean cabinet where we can carry out repairs, cleaning etc. in the absence of dust.

The camera is made by ToupTek:
As one of the largest manufacturers of professional cameras for digital photography, ToupTek brings the necessary knowledge for cameras that simply work. Teleskop-Service receives the cameras directly from the manufacturer, we are in direct contact with ToupTek and thus offer you a first-class service.

Product videos:
Teleskop-Service has created an overview video for the ToupTek cameras in English and with subtitles in German and other languages:

A second video deals with the setup and configuration of the cameras:

Detailed instructions:
A detailed user manual is available from the manufacturer, you can download the PDF here.

Drivers and software:
ToupTek provides drivers and software for this camera, you can download them here.

Good storage is an important preventive measure against dew and also extends the service life:
After use, put the camera straight into the TS Protect Case and add some silica gel. During storage, the silica gel absorbs the moisture from the camera. At the same time, the penetration of moist room air is prevented. Dry storage can even partially regenerate the small desiccant tablets in cooled cameras. Your camera or accessories are always ready for you in optimum condition. You can find the silica gel and the case in our product recommendations.

The cameras are not airtight, so if the camera remains on the telescope, it is exposed to moisture. The small amount of desiccant in the camera can protect the sensor and the inside of the protective glass from moisture for the duration of the exposure, but not for days on end. Moisture problems can be the result. A simple trick is to stretch a plastic bag around the focuser to which the camera is attached so that no air can get in. Silica gel is placed in a small cloth bag inside the plastic bag. This will also create a "dry climate zone" for the camera on the telescope. This allows you to leave the camera on the telescope for a few days for an imaging session lasting several days.

In the medium and long term, however, this is no substitute for proper storage in an airtight case with silica gel.

Safety informations: PDF Download