Omegon Camera veLOX 678 M Mono

The Omegon Camera veLOX 678 M Mono is designed for demanding astrophotographers who want to capture maximum detail. Thanks to the Sony IMX678 CMOS sensor with high sensitivity and low noise, this camera performs excellently at short and long exposure times. The camera combines a wide dynamic range with a high frame rate and is also suitable as a precision autoguider.

Key features

• Monochrome CMOS sensor (Sony IMX678) with high quantum efficiency (>83%)
• Resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and 8.3 megapixels
• Pixel size of 2 µm for very fine detail
• Rolling shutter with exposure times from 244 microseconds to 16 minutes
• Low read noise (<2.55 e-) and dynamic range of 74 dB
• High frame rate: 47 fps at full resolution
• Compact aluminum design (71 mm long, 41 mm diameter, 90 g)

Uses and applications

The veLOX 678 M Mono is widely applicable:

• Planetary photography - Capture Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon in razor-sharp detail by stacking short exposures.
• Deep-sky objects - Suitable for nebulae and galaxies when using a mount with tracking.
• Autoguiding - Its ST4 port and high sensitivity make it ideal as a guider in conjunction with a guidescope or off-axis guider.

Connections and compatibility

It has a USB 3.0 port for fast data transfer and an ST4 port for guiding. It is compatible with Windows 7/8/10 and Linux (INDI). The T2/1.25” connector and integrated 1.25” filter thread make mounting and using filters easy.

Technical specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX678 CMOS, monochrome
• Sensor format: 7.7 x 4.3 mm (diagonal 8.8 mm)
• Resolution: 3840 × 2160 pixels (8.3 MP)
• Pixel size: 2 µm
• Bit depth: 12 bit
• Exposure time: 244 µs - 16 min
• Frame rate: 47 fps (full resolution)
• Full well capacity: 11.6 ke-
• SNR: 41 dB
• Dynamic range: 74 dB
• Quantum efficiency: >83%
• Interface: USB 3.0, ST4
• Nutrition: via USB
• Dimensions: 71 mm long, 41 mm diameter
• Weight: 90 g
• Material: Aluminum

This compact and powerful camera is an excellent choice for astrophotographers who want to improve their image quality and get more out of their telescope.