Astronomy Cameras — Now With USB 2.0 Connector
We are delighted to announce that we are now shipping a new line of astronomy cameras with a USB 2.0 connector.
The new USB astronomy cameras are technically identical to their FireWire counterparts, with the exception of their interface to the outside world.
As all PCs ship with a USB interface nowadays, deploying USB cameras is more straight forward than FireWire cameras. This is especially the case for laptops: Their USB interface can power the cameras and thus an additional power supply is no longer necessary.
The USB astronomy cameras ship with:
- Telescope adapter
- IC Capture.AS (camera control software )
- 1.5m USB cable
Please contact us, or post comments below, to discuss this new line of USB astronomy cameras.
ray stapleton said,
November 9, 2007 @ 13:23
hi it looks fab, i have asked all relatives to give me cash for xmas, so i can buy one of these fab cameras.
Jim Fitzgerald said,
November 9, 2007 @ 23:42
My relatives are too tight to give me the money for one of these eminently desirable cameras, so I think I’ll just slip on my balaclava and duck down to the bank!
On second thoughts, I think I’ll save for it instead.
Joe Dempsey said,
November 10, 2007 @ 06:11
Hi,
Thanks for the update, it is good to know the USB is standard as it opens up connectability potential to any system I am operating.
I just need to make a decision to go black and white and use filters, or just get the color model. Decisions, decisions.
But regardless there has been some fantastic imagery shown by other amateurs recently, particularly the moon, the images were so clear one amateur stated it looked like the camera was in orbit. So the potential for the rest of us as to what we can do with these cameras is very exciting.
Gilbert MASSE said,
November 21, 2007 @ 16:11
Hi! When it will be possible to purchase DMK21AU04.AS in France, Gallileo I suppose?
Jonathan Maron said,
November 21, 2007 @ 16:23
Hello Gilbert: All our resellers in France (and all other countries) can supply you with the new USB 2.0 cameras. Just ask them. The majority of our resellers are still in the process of updating their web sites with the new cameras.
Robert Justin said,
November 21, 2007 @ 20:49
I received my camera about a month ago DMK21AU04AS, from Rider’s Hobby Shop in Livonia, Michigan.
I was the first to receive this great camera in the State of Michigan and I must tell you I am excited. I have already taken pics of the Moon and am going to use this camera to the limit.
This camera is small, easy to use and compact with one wire hanging off the telescope. Looking forward for clear skies in Mi. to use and will send copies of photo’s as I get them.
Thank You and am looking forward to more technology from Imaging Source.
Robert C. Justin
Gilbert MASSE said,
November 21, 2007 @ 21:29
Thank you, Jonathan, I will phone tomorrow, but the Galileo site propose to day only the Firewire version, that’s why my question !
Jonathan Maron said,
November 22, 2007 @ 09:32
Hello Gilbert: As I said, it sometimes takes a while before the resellers have updated their web sites. Just ask and Galileo will sell you one.