TS-Optics ToupTek SkyEye62AC Full Frame Monochrome Astro Camera, cooled - Sensor D=43.3 mm

TS SkyEye 62AC Full Frame Monochrome Astro Camera with Peltier Cooling

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

Due to the high sensitivity of about 80% QE we recommend the camera also for somewhat slower telescopes like RC, EHD, ACF Cassegrains or also refractors. Even at f/7 or f/8 beautiful astrophotos can be taken in only 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 back illumination improves the light acquisition 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-illuminated structure.

No amp glow:
Conventional CMOS sensors produce a faint infrared light source during operation, which can often be seen as a telltale sign of "amp glow" in the corners of uncalibrated images. Because this camera´s sensor uses zero amp glow circuitry, 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:
Through many years of experience, we can offer you optimal advice and also a very good after-sales service. We can perform almost all services at our premises. For a professional service we have among other things also a clean cabinet, where we can carry out repairs, cleaning etc. under dust exclusion.

Connection to correctors with M48 thread and 55 mm working distance with filter changer:
Most coma correctors for Newtonians or field flatteners for refractors have 55 mm working distance and a M48x0.75 thread on the camera side. Here is an interesting suggestion for the connection. The camera has a back focus of 17.5 mm from the M54x0.75 female thread. Please note, however, that with very fast telescopes (f/4 or faster) even the M48 thread causes a slight edge shading. You can get rid of this with a "flat".

The adapters are from the camera to the corrector:

# AFSM54-M54 - Antlia modular filter drawer with M54 thread on both sides - overall length 21 mm (the filter holder is still needed, matching filter holders are linked with the drawer)

# TSM54a-M48i - TS-Optics adapter from M54 to M48 - length 1.5 mm

# TSVF215 - TS-Optics M48 extension - overall length 15 mm

The manufacturer of the camera is ToupTek:
As one of the largest manufacturers of professional cameras for digital photography, ToupTek brings the necessary knowledge for cameras that just work. Teleskop Service receives the cameras directly from the manufacturer, we are in direct contact with ToupTek to provide you with 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:
Detailed instructions are 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