CMOS sensor in FW8G

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  1. Martin Pugh

    Martin Pugh Cyanogen Customer

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    why cant you redesign the FW8G to now feature a CMOS sensor?
    It doesnt make sense to lose such a great FW especially with the 0.7x built in reducer which significantly helps when using it in conjunction with a AOX.

    Martin
     
    Martin Pugh, Oct 21, 2023
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  2. Doug

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    We're about to announce the new StarChaser SC-4, which has a built in focal reducer.
     
    Doug, Oct 21, 2023
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  3. Martin Pugh

    Martin Pugh Cyanogen Customer

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    Hallelujah!!! Yes please…which sensor?
     
    Martin Pugh, Oct 22, 2023
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    This version will have the same sensor. We do plan to switch to another sensor in due course, but that is not ready yet.
     
    Doug, Oct 23, 2023
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  5. Martin Pugh

    Martin Pugh Cyanogen Customer

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    ok….hopefully you will feature a larger sensor in the next iteration so more guide stars become available, especially useful for long FL imaging.
     
    Martin Pugh, Oct 23, 2023
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