SBIG Aluma AC4040

Discussion in 'Aluma AC Series CMOS' started by Doug, Nov 22, 2019.

  1. Doug

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    We are in the process of launching our new SBIG Aluma AC4040 scientific CMOS camera.
    • Large format 16 megapixel square format with 9 micron pixels.
    • Electronic shuttering plus mechanical shutter for dark frames.
    • USB 3.0 interface.
    • Works with FW7-STX filter wheel
    • Works with StarChaser SC-3 and AO-X
    • Includes MaxIm LT software.

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  3. lukepower

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    Hi Doug,

    sounds like being a very interesting camera. Do you have some test frames available? I saw quite some odd stuff going on with this CMOS chip on other manufacturer's cameras, like four "sections" over the whole imaging area, and something similar to banding. I wonder if you have this issue too, or if it is something related to the respective producer?

    Thanks
    Lukas
     
  4. Doug

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    These CMOS sensors are in some ways very different from CCD, and in others very similar. We did see a banding issue on the prototype, but with some sleuthing were able to figure out the cause and correct it. There is some fixed pattern that is inherent to the sensor.

    The first batch of production circuit boards arrived yesterday, so I'll be getting "my camera" shortly. Once it is in my observatory I'll be doing a bunch of testing in real world conditions. I'll post my results here.
     
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    All I can say is the engineers at Diffraction/SBIG have it right. Bravo Doug, Colin, and team!
     

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