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 both 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 details
• 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)

Use and Applications

The veLOX 678 M Mono is versatile:

• 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 used with a tracking mount.
• Autoguiding – Thanks to the ST4 port and high sensitivity, the camera is ideal as a guider in combination with a guidescope or off-axis guider.

Connections and Compatibility

The camera features a USB 3.0 connection 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 “connection and integrated 1.25”-filter thread make mounting and using filters easy.

Technical Specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX678 CMOS, monochrome
• Sensor size: 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
• Power: 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.