SBIG STF-3200EN

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SBIG STF-3200EN

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The STF-3200EN is the ideal camera for photometry.  With peak Quantum Efficiency over 80%, it features one of the most sensitive front-illuminated CCD sensors ever made.

SKU: STF-3200W
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Product Description

Features

The SBIG STF-3200EN is a compact, economical, high QE camera with a scientific grade full frame CCD with enhanced cooling.  It is excellent for educational and research use, as well as industrial applications.

The KAF-3200ME sensor is 2184 x 1472 pixels at 6.8 microns, with built-in microlenses producing unparalleled quantum efficiency as high as 85% peak.  This makes the KAF-3200ME perhaps the most sensitive front-illuminated sensor ever made.

The small size and light-weight of these cameras make them very easy to handle and set up.  These cameras have a photometric quality, even-illumination shutter for automatic dark frames.  The low noise and extraordinary QE of these sensors make these cameras some of the most sensitive CCD cameras available at any price.

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The improved “W” version supports an external filter wheel and includes a user-rechargeable desiccant plug.

Due to the size of the sensor, either 36 mm or 1.25″ screw-in filters can be used in the filter wheel.  Please note that filter inserts are required to adapt 1.25″ filters to the wheel.

 

Advanced Software Included

All SBIG cameras come with our MaxIm LT software – a $200 value!  MaxIm LT is a special version of our venerable MaxIm DL software that provides complete control of your camera, filter wheel, and autoguider, plus advanced image processing capabilities.  If you wish you can upgrade to MaxIm DL Pro to get complete observatory integration and even more processing and analysis capabilities.

Optional StarChaser SC-2 and Adaptive Optics

The SBIG StarChaser SC-2 brings Adaptive Optics capability to the STF series for the first time!  The SC-2 attaches to the front of the STF camera via an FW8-8300 or Filter Wheel Spacer, providing self-guiding capability.  An AO-8A can also be attached to the front of the SC-2, and connected directly to it via the I2C interface cable. The StarChaser SC-2 will then control the Adaptive Optics unit directly, providing tighter star images than possible through conventional autoguiding.

 

Additional Information

Adaptive Optics Option

AO-8A with StarChaser SC-2
OAG Option

StarChaser SC-2
Antiblooming

n
Filter Wheel Option

y
Imaging Sensor

KAF-3200
Peak QE

85
Power Cable

US, European
Full Well Capacity

55,000 e-
Imaging / Pixel Array

2184 px x 1472 px
Pixel Size

6.8 μm
Self-Guiding In Front of Filters

Yes with StarChaser SC-2
Sensor Size

14.9 mm x 10 mm
Dark Current e-/p/s

0.5 e-/p/s typical
Shutter

Electromechanical
Cooling Delta

40 °C
Computer Interface

USB2
OS Compatibility

Windows 32-bit and 64-bit
A/D Converter

16 bits
Temperature Regulation

y
Read Noise (typ)

11 e- typical
Weight

1.7 lbs
Power

12 VDC
Pixel Digitization Rate

4 MPix/sec
Exposure

0.09-3600 sec
Total Pixels

3.2 million pixels

Documentation

User Manual

Installation, and operation instructions for all STF series cameras.

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STF-402/1603/3200 Backfocus

Technical drawing showing backfocus on STF-402/1603/3200.

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Backfocus Calculator Spreadsheet

This Excel spreadsheet helps you calculate backfocus distance for your system. If you do not have Excel it can be uploaded into Google Sheets.
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Software

SBIGUDrv

The SBIG Universal Driver is distributed via SBIG Driver Checker 64 on Windows, and via an installer on Mac OSX. Keeping your drivers up to date is the best way to ensure your camera runs smoothly, so remember to update your drivers regularly.

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Software Development Kit

Software development kit for the Windows platform.

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