Planetary lucky imaging
107 fps capture supports frame selection and stacking for Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Venus.
Planetary and guide
G3M662C
ToupTek G3M662C is a planetary astronomy camera using the IMX662 sensor, with 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080), 2.9 µm pixels and 107 fps. Designed for planetary lucky imaging, lunar surface imaging, one-shot colour planetary imaging. Available from Precisometer for professional astronomy systems in the Benelux.
- Sensor
- Sony IMX662 color CMOS
- Sensor Type
- STARVIS 2 back-illuminated color CMOS
- Resolution
- 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080)
- Pixel Size
- 2.9 µm
- Frame Rate
- 107 fps
- Interface
- USB 3.0
Applications & selection
G3M662C applications
Lunar surface imaging
2.9 µm pixels and 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080) resolution support detailed lunar mosaics and close-up imaging.
One-shot colour planetary imaging
The colour IMX662 sensor provides a direct RGB workflow for planets and the Moon.
High-speed solar and occultation capture
Fast acquisition supports brief events and solar imaging when the telescope uses a correctly specified solar filter.
When to choose this camera
Choose the G3M662C when 107 fps acquisition, 2.9 µm sampling and the IMX662 sensor match your telescope's focal length and seeing conditions.
Specifications
G3M662C
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The G3M662C is an astronomy camera in the G3M planetary / guide series, built around a Sony IMX662 color CMOS sensor, 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080) resolution, 2.9 µm pixels, frame rates up to 107 fps, a USB 3.0 interface. It suits planetary and guide where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
Sensor & Imaging
| Model | G3M662C |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Application | Planetary and guide |
| Sensor | Sony IMX662 color CMOS |
| Sensor Type | STARVIS 2 back-illuminated color CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.8-inch, 5.57 × 3.13 mm |
| Resolution | 2.1 MP (1920 × 1080) |
| Pixel Size | 2.9 µm |
| Shutter Type | Rolling shutter |
Performance
| Frame Rate | 107 fps |
|---|---|
| ADC | 12-bit |
| Peak QE | >91% |
| Dynamic Range | 77 dB |
| Read Noise | 5.35–0.46 e⁻ |
| Full Well | 39 ke⁻ |
| Spectral Range | 380–690 nm |
Interface & Thermal
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Mount | 1.25-inch telescope nosepiece / C-mount |
| Cooling | Passive cooling |
Additional Published Specifications
| Sensor Diagonal | 6.39mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum SNR | 46dB |
| Frame Buffer | 512MB |
| Protective Window | IR/AR |
| Color Filter Array | RGGB |
| Maximum Frame Rate (USB 3.0) | 16-bit: 70.4 FPS @ 1920×1080 8-bit: 103.4 FPS @ 1920×1080 |
| Exposure Time Range | 0.1ms - 1000s |
| Gain Range | 1× - 150× |
| DDR3 Buffer | 512MB (4Gb) |
| Camera Adapter | Standard 1.25" outer diameter for telescope Standard C adapter for industrial lens |
| Back Focus Distance | Standard CS version: 12.5mm Short C-mount version: 17.5mm |
| Camera Dimensions | Diameter 37mm × Height 72.4mm |
| Weight | 70 grams |
| Supported OS | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 Mac OS X, Linux |
| SDK Support | Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc. |
Technical media
Performance graphs and technical drawings
Official sensor-response, performance, and mechanical imagery for the G3M662C.
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Other cameras on the IMX662 sensor
The IMX662 appears in 4 models across the catalogue, differing in cooling, shutter, interface and colour filter. Compare them side by side before settling on a variant.
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