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The fan cooled version would certainly be a step up from DSLR though, as the sensor inside is attached to a heat sink, with cooler air drawn in to cool it down.
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Personally I went for the Pro Tec version as you can specify a sensor temperature, this is great if you want to shoot your dark calibration frames during the day. I've also used the 294C with Sharpcap Pro and Astrophotography Tool. Software isn't included in the box, but you can download Altair capture via the Altair camera website. USB 3 cable, though I prefer to use my USB 2 cable (more stable!)Īrmoured case (it looks a lot like a pelican case!)Ī power supply for the camera ( I run mine via the pegasus pocket powerbox though) So for £1025, what do you get in the box?Ī spare desiccant cartridge, Altair state that this shouldn't need to be used in normal use. Altair do sell two versions of the 294C though, there is the ' Pro' version which is fan cooled and retails for £675 and the ' Pro Tec' version which is both fan and peltier tec cooled (can cool to -45 degrees below ambient) and retails for £1025. The 294C is a colour camera (that is what the 'c' stands for), unlike some other models this one is not available in a mono version.
HYPERCAM 2 DOWN UPGRADE
Those that have followed me previously will know that I used to use an Altair Hypercam 183C Pro Tec camera, this is a fantastic camera and my reasons for upgrade to the 294 is that I needed a more versatile camera to be a good match with the various telescopes that I use.įirst things first though, lets discuss the vital statistics of the Altair 294C ProTec. I have been using this camera a little while now and with various scopes and let me just say it has been a very welcome addition to my kit. By AstroStace Altair Hypercam 294C Pro Tec ReviewĪs another astro season descends upon us I have moved onto a new camera! The latest addition to my astrophotography set up is the Altair Hypercam 294C Pro Tec.