Atik CCD astrophotography cameras

The 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 Titan

Colour or monochrome CCD 
cooled cameras.

Planetary and deep-sky imaging without compromise!

New low price!

$799.00 AUD
In stock!

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The new Titan camera excels at both planetary and deep-sky imaging, without compromise.
As a deep-sky camera, the cooled CCD with its low read-noise allows detection of faint details over long exposures. Read-noise is only -5e. 
Planetary imaging moves performance from sensitivity to resolution, therefore requiring fast frame rates in order to capture moments of best "seeing". The Titan is able to record up to 15 frames per second in uncompressed 16-bit format.
High sensitivity and high frame rates makes the Titan an excellent guide camera, too!

The new Titan camera features:

• Sony ICX424 sensor of 659 x 494 pixels @ 7.4µm size.
• Readout noise typically -5e
• Thermoelectric cooling to
  20°C below ambient
• Standard ST4 type guide socket fitted - for connection to a computerised mount
• "Capture" and "Dawn" high quality software included
• Weighs 350g

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 320e

Monochrome or colour CCD 
cooled cameras

$1399.00 AUD each
Both models are in stock!

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The Atik 320e is a 2 million pixel high resolution camera. Its relatively small pixels make it ideally suited for use with modern short tube refractors. It is based on the highly regarded Atik-3 series platform:

• Sony ICX-274 sensor of 1620 x 1220 pixels, 4.4um square
• The 320e can reach 25°C below ambient!
• Ultra-low read noise of -3e
• Great software for image acquisition and pre-processing
• Weighs 350g

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!

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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The Atik 420 is the first camera in its class to offer high performance well-regulated cooling, low power consumption and a narrow body.
The all-new 420 features a 2 million pixel Sony ICX274 sensor with 4.4um square pixels and has very low noise electronics for best sensitivity. 
It matches particularly well the 6" (150mm) and 8" (200mm) HyperStar and Fastar systems, where its narrow body and low heat dissipation are quite helpful.
A narrow camera body is virtually a prerequisite if the camera is to be placed in front of a telescope for prime focus imaging, such as in HyperStar or Fastar systems or in custom-designed systems.
The Atik 4-series cameras are a new development of the popular 3-series cameras. Requires 12Vdc power.
The new Atik 420 features temperature set-point cooling which makes taking dark frames easier. Regulated cooling to -30 degrees C below ambient temperature. Its desiccant port is easily accessible from its exterior body.

What's in the box?

• Camera body with 1.25" adaptor
• 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 acclaimed software, Capture, is included for camera control and data acquisition. Plug-ins are included to allow use with AstroArt and MaximDL.
• Also included is Dawn, our new image-processing software!

***NEW***

Atik 450

Monochrome or colour CCD 
cooled cameras

$2499.00 AUD each
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The Atik 450 is the first camera available to astronomers that uses Sony excellent ICX655 5 million sensor. It has 3.45um square pixels for extra-high resolution imaging.
This new Sony sensor is the latest in Sony's quest to drive down thermal and read noise, whilst providing increased numbers of pixels and maintaining good quantum efficiencies.
The 5MP sensor is an ideal match for shorter length refractors and HyperStar/Fastar systems providing DSLR levels of resolution in a camera that has been optimised for deep-sky astrophotography.
Its narrow body is particularly suitable for being placed in front of a telescope in HyperStar/Fastar systems as well as in custom- designed systems.
The Atik 4-series cameras are a new development of the popular 3-series cameras. Requires 12Vdc power.
The new Atik 450 features temperature set-point cooling which makes taking dark frames easier. Regulated cooling to -30 degrees C below ambient temperature. Its desiccant port is easily accessible from its exterior body.

What's in the box?

• Camera body with 1.25" adaptor
• 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 acclaimed software, Capture, is included for camera control and data acquisition. Plug-ins are included to allow use with AstroArt and MaximDL.
• Also included is Dawn, our new image-processing software!

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.

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
• Atik's highly regarded software, Capture, is provided, as well as plug-ins for MaximDL, CCDSoft and AstroArt.

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
• Our highly regarded software, Capture, is provided, as well as plug-ins for MaximDL, CCDSoft and AstroArt.

NOTES

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

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Based on feedback from many customers, Atik engineers have created the all-new Atik 2" Electric Filter Wheel, which incorporates motorized filter changing operation.

• Features interchangeable filter wheel discs and has large 54mm openings on both sides. Easily supports sensors up to full frame (35mm) format
• The EFW2-USB's body is slim at only 19.5mm in thickness - and it's lightweight, too!
• The EFW2-USB has a USB interface which enables computer control through a standalone program or through ASCOM compliant software
• Additionally, the EFW2-USB will work with Atik's Artemis Capture software - for easy, simple and efficient operation
• Closed design! No light enters the wheel, thereby eliminating the possibility of light leaks in heavily light-polluted regions
• The central support prevents bending of the wheel's walls when using heavier cameras
• Magnetic sensors! No LEDs are inside the wheel - allowing precise positioning of filters
• Draws 220mA when the motor is operating, 5mA when stopped
• Includes 1.25" adaptor, T-thread camera adaptor and a locking ring
• Filters simply screw in once the wheel is opened up

Contents of EFW2 package
 

***NEW***

Atik Off Axis Guider (OAG)

$349.00 AUD
In stock!

One of the key features of the Atik OAG is a moving prism system. Thanks to this new design, you can choose from a wider variety of stars within the corrected field of view.

• The Atik OAG allows the use of up to full-frame 35mm CCDs
• Features a moving prism to help you select the perfect star for your guiding needs
• Velvety smooth and highly precise fine-focusing system.
• Three extension rings of
  various lengths means it can reach focus with many camera systems.

Changing filters doesn't have to be a pain. Five positions, with click-stops on every position makes this task a breeze. Accepts 1.25" filters.
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...