Planetary lucky imaging
47 fps capture supports frame selection and stacking for Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Venus.
Planetary and guide
G3M678C
ToupTek G3M678C is a planetary astronomy camera using the IMX678 sensor, with 8.3 MP (3840 × 2160), 2 µm pixels and 47 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 IMX678 color CMOS
- Sensor Type
- STARVIS 2 back-illuminated color CMOS
- Resolution
- 8.3 MP (3840 × 2160)
- Pixel Size
- 2 µm
- Frame Rate
- 47 fps
- Interface
- USB 3.0
Applications & selection
G3M678C applications
Lunar surface imaging
2 µm pixels and 8.3 MP (3840 × 2160) resolution support detailed lunar mosaics and close-up imaging.
One-shot colour planetary imaging
The colour IMX678 sensor provides a direct RGB workflow for planets and the Moon.
Solar imaging with approved filtration
Can be used for solar capture only with an appropriate certified solar filter and safe observing setup.
When to choose this camera
Choose the G3M678C when 47 fps acquisition, 2 µm sampling and the IMX678 sensor match your telescope's focal length and seeing conditions.
Specifications
G3M678C
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The G3M678C is an astronomy camera in the G3M planetary / guide series, built around a Sony IMX678 color CMOS sensor, 8.3 MP (3840 × 2160) resolution, 2 µm pixels, frame rates up to 47 fps, a USB 3.0 interface. It suits planetary and guide where reliable imaging performance and interface compatibility matter.
Sensor & Imaging
| Model | G3M678C |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Application | Planetary and guide |
| Sensor | Sony IMX678 color CMOS |
| Sensor Type | STARVIS 2 back-illuminated color CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.8-inch, 7.7 × 4.3 mm |
| Resolution | 8.3 MP (3840 × 2160) |
| Pixel Size | 2 µm |
| Shutter Type | Rolling shutter |
Performance
| Frame Rate | 47 fps |
|---|---|
| ADC | 12-bit |
| Peak QE | >83% |
| Dynamic Range | 74 dB |
| Read Noise | 2.43–0.42 e⁻ |
| Full Well | 11.6 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 | 8.47mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum SNR | 41dB |
| Frame Buffer | 512MB |
| Protective Window | IR/AR |
| Color Filter Array | RGGB |
| Maximum Frame Rate (USB 3.0) | 16-bit: 23.4 FPS @ 3840×2160 8-bit: 47 FPS @ 3840×2160 |
| 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 | 17.5mm with C adapter 12.5mm with CS adapter |
| 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 G3M678C.
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Other cameras on the IMX678 sensor
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