BBC Sky at Night: DMK 21AF04.AS Scores 92%
In the December 2007 issue of BBC Sky at Night magazine, now being delivered to customers and newsstands worldwide, Pete Lawrence puts The Imaging Source’s best selling astronomy camera through the paces in First Light: DMK 21AF04.AS Mono CCD Camera - an in-depth look at this month’s hottest new product.
On page 86, Pete starts his review with a description of the camera control software, IC Capture.AS, the DMK 21AF04.AS itself and the shipped accessories.
He describes his setup using a Windows-based laptop and PCMCIA FireWire card. He states:
IC Capture.AS was easy to use with friendly controls. In no time we were capturing videos of various Solar System targets.
Turning his attention the cameras itself, he talks about its robustness and connectors:
The camera is well built and feels very robust. The inner workings of the device are protected by a cubic metal body that provides just two interfaces to the outside world: one to attach the camera to a telescope or lens and another to connect the camera to a computer via FireWire.
In conclusion, Pete writes:
We tested the camera out on the Moon, Sun and Mars with impressive results on each. This is a highly sensitive low-noise device capable of producing top-notch results. If you’re upgrading from a basic webcam or simply want to jump in at the deep end of Solar System imaging, then it’s hard not to recommend the DMK 21AF04.AS. Factor in the remarkably low price tag [...] and the DMK 21AF04.AS becomes a very desirable camera indeed.
Here at The Imaging Source, we are very happy with Pete’s review and would like to thank him for taking the time to write and have published such a detailed text. We suggest that you go to your local newsstand and buy the current issue of BBC Sky at Telescope magazine.
BBC Sky at Night: Hotshots 2007 Award - Astronomy Cameras Blog said,
November 22, 2007 @ 11:29
[...] the December issue, a panel of judges (consisting of Sir Patrick Moore, Chris Lintott, David Hardy, Peter Laurence, [...]
Shevill Mathers said,
December 5, 2007 @ 08:01
I have to congratulate Imaging Source, not only for their range of excellent cameras, but for showcasing peoples results from around the world. It keeps members of the astronomical community in touch, even from my remote 42 South location, southern Tasmania. As a former UK (Leeds) resident, I really appreciate seeing in print, information and images from people out of my UK past.
Excellent work all round.
Kind Regards
Shevill Mathers
Southern Cross Observatory - Tasmania 42 South
DMK 21AF04.AS Is Best Monochrome CCD Camera / Astronomy Cameras Blog said,
February 19, 2008 @ 12:53
[...] Best Buys section, the editorial team picks the top products from the ones that they have recently reviewed. The Imaging Source astronomy cameras were reviewed in issue 31 of the [...]
Shevill Mathers said,
February 28, 2008 @ 23:25
Apart from the build and image quality of the IS-AS cameras, other features that are desirable, is a single cable to the camera plus its small size. This makes it perfect for use on telescopes that are on a small mount, where weight & bulk may be a problem. Each time I pick up one of my IS cameras, I know that I have solid quality in my hand-no plastic!
My latest acquisition is the IS Video-USB converter, it may be a little more expensive than ‘other’ makes, but with the software provided - it is again, quality equipment that performs as advertised.
Former BAA member & member of Patrick Moore’s Lunar Section team back in the 60’s.
Clear skies
Southern Cross Observatory - 42 South-Tasmania
Associate Editor Sky & Space Magazine
DMK 21AF04.AS 荣膺最佳单色天文CCD相机 / 天文相机博客 said,
May 2, 2008 @ 16:25
[...] 该杂志在每期的 Best Buys 中，从编辑之前测评过的产品中挑出最好的一件，列入该栏目中向读者推荐。该杂志曾于2007年11月对 The Imaging Source 的DMK 21AF04.AS天文CCD相机进行了评测。 [...]