Atik and Opticstar CCD astrophotography cameras

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Updated 10-07-10


  All Atik CCD cameras have high sensitivity, linear response, very low read noise and are Peltier cooled!
No fogging or defrosting with Atik cameras

Atik 383L+ low noise 8.3MP Kodak 8300 CCD here!

Exciting all-new Atik products due very soon...

EFW2 2" electric filter wheel!

OAG Off-Axis Guider!

TITAN CCD camera (blue body)!

View outstanding Atik camera photos at www.astrofoto.dk
 


Atik 16IC

Monochrome or colour CCD 
cooled cameras. These are
brilliant autoguiders, too!

$549.00 AUD each

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The new Atik 16IC is a camera that accepts no compromises. We made our best effort in order to give you a camera that only professionals would have dreamt of just a few years ago. Now, you can take astrophotographs of many minutes duration, without having to worry about "temperature compensated" dark frames that only add more noise to your images. Why? Because no more dark frames are needed! This camera has such low thermal and readout noise that under most situations you don't need to take any dark frames, at all.
You can now spend more time imaging the heavens...

What's in the box?

  • Camera body with 1.25" adapter
  • 3 meter USB cable
  • 1.8 meter battery power connector (Car lighter plug)
  • CD-ROM with drivers, software and User's manual (PDF)
  • Quickstart guide (paper)
  • Proprietary software is included for image capture, with
    MaximDL and AstroArt drivers also included

Atik 16ICS

Monochrome or colour CCD 
cooled cameras

$849.00 AUD each

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The bigger brother of the 16IC, the Atik 16IC-S, builds on the highly successful 16IC camera.
Featuring the Sony ICX415AL progressive scan image sensor, the 16IC-S has everything that most astrophotographers could wish for.

When compared directly to the competition, the 16IC-S has more pixels, square pixels, lower noise. Since it's a progressive scan sensor it's also free from the dreaded "Venetian blind effect", a product of interlaced sensors. This effect is especially disturbing in the short exposures many beginners use.

What's in the box?

  • Camera body with 1.25" adapter
  • 3 meter USB cable
  • 1.8 meter battery power connector (Car lighter plug)
  • CD-ROM with drivers, software and User's manual (PDF)
  • Quickstart guide (paper)
  • Proprietary software is included for image capture, with
    MaximDL and AstroArt drivers also included


Atik 314E

Monochrome or colour CCD 
cooled cameras

$1149.00 AUD each

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The new Atik 3 platform for high performance CCD cameras was conceived with the real needs of dedicated astrophotographers in mind. It features state of the art technology for high performance, noise free and simple operation.

This new camera model features:

  • Sony ICX205AL ExView sensor of 1392x1040 pixels @ 4.65µm.
  • Readout noise typically 3e RMS
  • Full frame downloads in approximately 1.6 seconds, with preview mode taking 0.8s
  • Weighs 350g

Atik 314L+
 
Monochrome or colour CCD 
cooled cameras

$1649.00 AUD each

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The differences between the Atik 314L cameras and 314L+ cameras is that the 314L+ has:

  • Temperature regulated cooling and temperature set point capability!
  • Improved cooling capacity, as the 314L+ can reach 27°C below ambient!
  • No external boxes required.
    The entire regulation system is built into the camera and is controlled by software.
  • Notably, the Atik 314L+ maintains the ultra low noise levels of the 314L and its compactness!

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Atik 383L+

Monochrome or colour CCD 
cooled cameras

Breakthrough price!
$2599.00 AUD each

Monochrome and colour versions just arrived!

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The new Atik 383L+ is an outstanding 8 Megapixel camera which uses the Kodak KAF-8300 CCD. A huge amount has been written about this fabulous CCD with its huge number of good-sized pixels. This sensor should redefine mid-range astro-imaging as it makes high level cooled camera imaging available at sensible pricing! 

  • Kodak 8.3 million 5.4um square pixels
  • Ultra low readout noise for outstanding sensitivity (7e-)
  • Lightweight
  • Highly efficient set-point cooling to 40°C below ambient
  • Extremely linear response
  • Great software for image acquisition and processing



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Atik 320E

Monochrome or one-shot colour CCD cooled cameras

$1399.00 AUD each
Just arrived!

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The new Atik 320E 2-megapixel camera gives you the opportunity to take stunning wide field images of the sky at very high resolution due to its sheer number of pixels. Its relatively small sized pixels make it ideally suited to popular short focal length refractors. 

  • 2 million 4.4um square pixels!
  • Ultra low readout noise (3e-)
  • Lightweight
  • Highly efficient cooling to 25°C below ambient temperature
  • Excellent software for image acquisition and processing

Atik 4000LE

Monochrome or colour CCD 
cooled cameras

$3499.00 AUD each

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The Atik 4000LE (Limited Edition) is a lower cost version of the popular Atik4000. It features the same sensor and electronics as its big brother, the Atik4000.
So, most of the 4000LE camera's specifications are exactly the same as the more expensive version.
For cooling, it uses a single stage Peltier and it does not have a water cooling option. Also, no case and less accessories are included.

What's in the box?

  • Camera body
  • 3 meter USB cable
  • 1.8 meter battery power connector (Car lighter plug)
  • CD-ROM with drivers, software and User's manual (PDF)
  • Quickstart guide (paper)
  • Our highly regarded software, Capture, is provided, as well as plug-ins for MaximDL, CCDSoft and AstroArt.

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Atik 11000

Monochrome or colour CCD 
cooled cameras

$5849.00 AUD each (mono.)

$6499.00 AUD each (colour)

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This is the top of the range camera available from Atik and is the result of our extensive design and development. It offers a huge 35mm format sensor.
This is the camera for the uncompromising user looking to create stunning high resolution images.
The Atik 11000 uses the superb Kodak KAI 11002 CCD and is available in mono or one shot colour versions. It's difficult to get an impression of just how big this chip is without seeing it first-hand.
The resulting images can be amazingly detailed and can be printed out at A3 size or beyond, or enjoyed simply by viewing on your computer's monitor.

What's in the box?

  • Camera body
  • 3 meter USB cable
  • 1.8 meter battery power connector (Car lighter plug)
  • CD-ROM with drivers, software and user's manual (PDF)
  • Quickstart guide (paper)
  • A high quality case with die cut foam inserts
  • A universal (110-230V) power supply
  • Our highly regarded software, Capture, is provided, as well as plug-ins for MaximDL, CCDSoft and AstroArt.

Atik 4000

Monochrome or colour CCD 
cooled cameras

$3799.00 AUD each

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The Atik 4000 features a 4 million pixel Kodak sensor with a 15mmx15mm array.
This camera represents an ideal introduction to the joys of large format imaging. The sensor is much bigger than the typical Sony sensors used for astronomy.
Normal 1.25" filters are used to their fullest with this camera and they offer considerable savings, when compared to cameras requiring 2 inch filters.
The image obtained from this camera can easily be printed out on A4 or A3 paper. When viewed on a computer monitor, it's possible to keep zooming in to see more detail!

What's in the box?

  • Camera body
  • 3 meter USB cable
  • 1.8 meter battery power connector (Car lighter plug)
  • CD-ROM with drivers, software and User's manual (PDF)
  • Quickstart guide (paper)
  • A high quality case with die cut foam inserts
  • A universal (110-230V) power supply
  • Atik's highly regarded software, Capture, is provided, as well as plug-ins for MaximDL, CCDSoft and AstroArt.

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TITAN planetary and auto guider
CCD camera...A$899.00
(Blue case)

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Autoguider bundles for 314L+, 4000 and 11000 cameras are also available...P.O.A. Some cameras are available upon your order.

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CCD cameras simple comparison chart
 
Type Pixels Price $(AUD)
Atik 16IC...Single stage cooling. Read noise 7e- 325K $549.00
Atik 16ICS...Single stage cooling. Read noise 5.5e- 455K $849.00
Atik 314E...Single stage cooling. Read noise 3e-. Colour only 1.44M $1149.00
Atik 314L+...Single stage cooling. Read noise 4e- 1.44M $1649.00
Atik 320E New! Single stage cooling. Read noise 3e- 2.0M  $1399.00
Atik 383L+ New! Two-stage cooling. Read noise 7e- 8.3M  $2599.00
Atik 4000LE...Single stage cooling. Read noise 11e- 4.0M $3499.00
Atik 4000...Two-stage cooling. Read noise 11e- 4.0M $3799.00
Atik 11000...Two-stage cooling. Read noise 13e- rms. Mono. 10.7M $5849.00
Atik 11000...Two-stage cooling. Read noise 13e- rms. Colour 10.7M $6499.00
Atik Titan planetary and auto guiding camera (blue case)   $899.00
Opticstar DS-335C...Single stage cooling. Colour 3.3M $1499.00
Opticstar DS-335C...No cooling. Colour 3.3M $999.00
Opticstar DS-335C...Single stage cooling. Colour 1.4M $1499.00
Opticstar DS-335C...Single stage cooling. Monochrome 1.4M $1499.00
Opticstar DS-335C...Single stage cooling. Colour 1.4M $2999.00
Opticstar DS-335C...Single stage cooling. Monochrome 1.4M $2999.00
Orion Starshoot Solitare autoguider 361K $999.00
Orion Starshoot Pro V2 DSI...Single stage cooling 6.1M $2099.00
Orion Starshoot Deep Space III mono...Single stage cooling 1.4M $1999.00
Orion Parsec 8300M AIC...Two-stage cooling 8.3M $3495.00
QSI 504 series...Liquid cooling 400K from $3599
QSI 516 series...Liquid cooling 1.6M from $5399
QSI 520 series...Liquid cooling 2.0M from $4199
QSI 532 series...Liquid cooling 3.2M from $7899
QSI 540 series...Liquid cooling 4.2M from $5299
QSI 580 series...Liquid cooling 8.3M from $4999
The Imaging Source DMK21 monochrome 307K from $599
The Imaging Source DMK41 monochrome 1.2M from $899
All specifications, prices, etc., shown are approximations only. There are many other factors to consider - including light sensitivity (QE), CCD read noise, USB 2.0, Gaussian noise distribution, read noise frame FFT, overall SNR, light response linearity, regulated cooling precision, ADC (16-bit?), etc. The number of pixels is not the best indicator of performance Features,
quality and inclusions will affect price
Atik Filter Wheels
 

Atik EFW
Electric filter wheel with USB control

New low price!
$649.00 AUD

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Based on feedback from our customers, we created the new Atik Electric Filter Wheel, with motorized filter change.
The EFW maintains the thickness of its manual counterpart (19.5mm), yet it introduces many interesting features:

  • Closed design! No light enters the wheel, thereby eliminating light leaks in heavily light polluted regions
  • Central support! Prevents bending of the wheel's walls when using heavier cameras
  • Magnetic sensors! No LEDs inside the wheel, allowing precise positioning of the filters
  • Hand control! You can switch filters without touching the telescope, due to the innovative user interface!

Atik MFW
Manual filter wheel

New low price!
229.00 AUD

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Changing filters doesn't have to be a pain. Five positions, with click-stops on every position makes this task a breeze.
The MFW is only 19.5mm thick, so it can be used on virtually any telescope. Made of black anodized machined aluminium, it has T threads on both sides and includes both a 1.25" adapter and a T-male adapter. This allows use with virtually any CCD camera...

NEW 2" EFW2 ELECTRIC FILTER WHEEL DUE SOON...

Features interchangeable filter wheel discs and has large 54mm openings on both sides. Easily supports sensors up to full frame (35mm) format. Its body is slim and lightweight, too! USB interface.

The EFW2 will have a ASCOM compliant driver included so that ant
compliant software can control it.

Additionally, the EFW2 will work with Atik's Artemis Capture software - for easy, simple and efficient operation.
Conveniently, an optional push-button hand controller will be available, allowing operation without a computer.

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Atik camera accessories
Atik 16 Autoguider cable  $35.00
Short 1.25" adaptor $19.00

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