Plans to Introduce a SBIG Camera With a SONY IMX 455 ?

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  1. Mike Hambrick

    Mike Hambrick Cyanogen Customer

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    I have read and heard a lot about the full-frame, 3.76 micron SONY IMX 455 CMOS sensor. Does Diffraction Ltd have any plans to introduce any cameras with this sensor in the future?

    Mike
     
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  2. Doug

    Doug Staff Member

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    Yes, we have one in development.
     
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  3. Mark Manner

    Mark Manner Cyanogen Customer

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    Doug, when you get to that point, would we be able to switch sensors into an existing AC4040 if desired? Just curious.
    Best
    Mark
     
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  4. Colin Haig

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    No, electronics are completely incompatible. You would be able to re-use the filter wheel, off-axis guider, and ao-x though, as they would be mechanically compatible.
     
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  5. Mark Manner

    Mark Manner Cyanogen Customer

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    Thanks, I thought that might be the case. I like the AC4040 as is anyway.
    Hope all is well,
    Mark
     
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