Imaging Source planetary cameras
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universe24
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The camera is connected via 6 pin firewire cable, thus the power supply for camera comes from computer. Yes, single cable. I think there is a external power jack too.cataclysm wrote:Does firewire requires additional power source, or connect it to the pc like the usb version with a single cable?the imaging PC laptop has firewire too.
Wee Nghee the Pooh
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wucheeyiun
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Wee Nghee is right. The DMK firewire monos have a 6 pin connector. If you have a laptop with 6 pin, then the power runs from the laptop. However, it might be better to have the laptop on AC or 12VDC since the operating current of the cameras (esp for 21) is typically into 200mA or more. The 4 pin connector will require external 12VDC supply that you must get. Here, I am trying to avoid that.
Do note that the firewire monos by default does not come with UV-IR cut filters built in.
I am still currently contemplating into the following three brands, typically from Imaging Source, Lumenera, and Pt Grey Research. There is also a new comer, called Sensor Technologies that may be worth looking into.
My predominant use would most likely be lunar. Yes 31, or even the 41 would be great, but it is more money to be spent too. Imaging scope would most likely be a DK or long focus newtonian, but then again, it is still early to say how far into this form of imaging that i am willing to commit, since engaging in this imaging would also depend on environmental factors, where seeing is number one. I think that is why the bottleneck is, and must be considered before spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on this form of imaging and not realising that seeing is not always good all the time, add to the fact that clear sky time is limited here in this island.
Decisions decisions....
Do note that the firewire monos by default does not come with UV-IR cut filters built in.
I am still currently contemplating into the following three brands, typically from Imaging Source, Lumenera, and Pt Grey Research. There is also a new comer, called Sensor Technologies that may be worth looking into.
My predominant use would most likely be lunar. Yes 31, or even the 41 would be great, but it is more money to be spent too. Imaging scope would most likely be a DK or long focus newtonian, but then again, it is still early to say how far into this form of imaging that i am willing to commit, since engaging in this imaging would also depend on environmental factors, where seeing is number one. I think that is why the bottleneck is, and must be considered before spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on this form of imaging and not realising that seeing is not always good all the time, add to the fact that clear sky time is limited here in this island.
Decisions decisions....
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