The APS-C format chip in the StarShoot G26 Mono provides an even bigger field of view compared with the smaller 4/3" format sensors in our G10, G16, and G21 lines, providing more opportunities for the perfect image composition in your photographs. And of course, with 26 million pixels at 3.76 microns each, there is an incredible amount of resolution inherent in this camera, both for deep-sky and solar system imaging.

The gain setting is fully adjustable in the G26, but because of the extreme sensitivity of these modern CMOS sensors, we actually recommend leaving the gain at ZERO for the best results in your astro-images. And when you switch to HCG mode (which is available at any gain setting), the resulting read noise drops dramatically, all the while still providing a very large full well capacity. All the astro-images shown on this webpage taken with the G26 mono were at Gain 0, HCG mode, -15 C at either 180 seconds sub-exposure (for all the broadband images), or 300 seconds (for the narrowband Ha). Nothing more than 3-5 minute subs necessary! More data on the Sony IMX571 chip is shown below in HCG mode:

The StarShoot G26 Mono APS-C features a two-stage regulated thermo-electric cooler with fan, capable of reaching ~35° C below ambient temperature. A 512MB DDR3 memory buffer stabilizes the data transfer during image download. A dew heater built into the front window protects against dew forming at such low temperatures. The USB 3.0 interface provides exceptionally fast frame rates and download speeds. Power for the camera electronics comes from the USB 3.0 port, and the TE cooler is powered by an included AC adapter, though any 12v 3amp external battery source will work as well.

A standard t-thread is cut into the front opening of the camera, and with an included 2" nozzle, you can attach the G26 camera to most all telescope configurations, including coma correctors, flatteners, and off-axis guiders. With a built in two-port USB 2.0 hub, your guide camera and other USB accessories can be wired directly to the G26, which means you'll only have the one USB cable running to your laptop, eliminating many extraneous wires draping from the telescope to the computer.

Compatible with Win 8/10/11, the camera includes a hard case, along with free control and image acquisition software. And best of all, the StarShoot G26 Mono is ASCOM compatible, meaning you can use most dedicated astro-imaging software on the market including N.I.N.A., Sequence Generator Pro, Nebulosity, SharpCap, and more to unlock the full potential of your new StarShoot G26 APS-C Color Imaging Camera!

• Our first ever Mono APS-C format CMOS camera - 26 million pixels built around the Sony IMX 571 16-bit CMOS chip
• Unparalleled sensitivity, with >85% QE, a full resolution of 6224x4168, 512MB (4Gb) DDR3 buffer and 3.76 micron pixels
• The IMX571 chip features incredibly low readout noise, (down to 0.7e- in HCG mode!) and ZERO amp glow
• Exposures range from 0.1ms up to 3600s with a USB 3.0 port for speeds up to 3.4 fps full resolution, and much higher when sub-framed
• ASCOM compatible for use with image capture applications such as Sequence Generator Pro, Nebulosity, SharpCap, and more

• G26 Monochrome Camera
• Hard carrying case
• AC adapter
• 3m USB 3.0 cable
• Removable 2" nosepiece