Santa barbara instrument group stxl series operating manual. Now those casual imagers who wanted something bigger and better but not at such a high price as the st8 or st10 ccd systems have got what they asked for. Made by an astrophotographer, for the astrophotographers. The st4000xcm camera is essentially the same as the st2000xcm. I read the specs on the st 2000xm and its all greek to me.
The st 4000xcm camera is essentially the same as the st 2000xcm camera with the exception of the size of the imaging ccd and a few items explained in this supplement below. Sbig stt3200me high quantum efficiency astronomy camera, kodak kaf3200me ccd sensor, 2184x1510 pixel array, 16bit ad converter. The new st8300m monochrome and st8300c color cameras are based on kodaks kaf8300, 8. I purchased the iseries filters that are designed to match the spectral characteristics of the kodak interline ccds, such as that in the sbig st2000xm. In the mid to late 18th century french comet hunter charles messier cataloged a list of roughly 100 diffuse or fuzzy sky objects that could be confused with comets. I purchased the sbig st2000xm ccd camera in november 2005. The model st8e is identical to the model st7e except that it is furnished with a 4x larger ccd detector with a full frame resolution of 1530 x 1020. The model st7e, st8e and st9e are sbigs fourth generation ccd cameras and represent the state of the art in ccd camera systems with their low noise and advanced. It will solve the undersampling issue and offer a larger field of view than the st7 models.
This manual describes the st7xe, st8xe, st9xe, st10xe, st10xme and st2000xm ccd camera systems from santa barbara instrument group. It can be manually operated from the supplied hand controller but it can also be. It was acceptable, it was not up to the same quality that taken with cool ccd camera. The eseries is for cameras that use kodak fullframe ccds. St 2000xm is a selfguiding camera, utilizing sbigs patented dual. Sbig stt3200me astronomy camera with selfguiding filter wheel package, 2184x1510 pixel array, 16bit ad converter. Nov 14 2009 my first real try at using the internal guider in my sbig st2000xcm camera. The usb driver installation process must be completed by anyone installing an sbig usb camera for the first time on a particular computer. Operating manual ccd camera models st 7e, st 8e and st 9e santa barbara instrument group 1482 east valley road suite 33 po box 50437. Manual, which gives detailed and specific information about the sbig software. It is used in both the monochrome and single shot color version of the sbig st 2000xm camera. This manual describes the st7xexme, st8xe, st9xe, st10xexme and st2000xmxcm ccd camera systems from santa barbara instrument group. However, insofar as instructions for use, please follow the instructions for the st 2000xcm in the camera operating manual and ccdops software. Craigslist for sale classifieds in tucson, arizona.
Sbig, in concert with benoit schillings and brad wallis, introduced the first affordable adaptive optics system for imaging deep space objects with amateurs ccd cameras. Polaroid operating manual ccd camera models st7e, st8e, st9e, st10e, st1001e 61 pages summary of contents for santa barbara instrument group stxl series page 1 operating manual stxl advanced series ccd cameras santa barbara instrument group 150 castilian drive, suite 101 santa barbara, ca 93117 805 5717244. The midsized stt series cameras offer features and specifications found in no other astro camera of any size. Sbig st2000xm with the low read noise kai2020m sensor and tc237 chip, cfw8a filter, and second filter wheel, custom scientific lrgb filters. Although im pretty sure an sbig st series camera guide port can be hooked up directly to a modern gemini without a problem, im not absolutely, positively, completely sure. Model st10xexme dual ccd selfguiding camera the model st 10xe and st 10xme are the highest resolution ccd cameras in the st series from sbig.
Maxim or other software that normally supports sbig cameras, please confirm with the. It is an image of galaxy m51 made with a real honesttogosh dedicated astronomical ccd camera at bridgewater hill observatory that was robotically controlled over the internet. Manual offaxis guider for ccd imaging with sbig stl research. I have had a mx716, a st2000xm with color filter wheel and i have an eos 300d. The body is identical to the st7xme, st8xme, st9xe, and st2000xm models with some slight modifications to accommodate the larger detector. Please log in to view the details for this classified ad. The cla7 cannot be used with a filter wheel, but it can be used with the maletomale tthread adapter in place of the threaded barrel to hold a 1. St2000xm is a selfguiding camera, utilizing sbigs patented dual. I had been using a digital slr camera, nikond100, for taking pictures for a long time.
The st2000xm and st2000xmi cameras are the same, except that the. This manual covers use of the st9e with the 14inch celestron on the cahill. I can imagine some really nice high resolution images from that camera. It is used in both the monochrome and single shot color version of the sbig st2000xm camera. The selfguiding st8xme was a nice ccd, very halpha sensitive, although nabg so needed care to avoid bright stars and selfguiding was ineffective through narrowband filters unless you had an extremely good mount i needed 30 second guide exposures through an halpha filter, but was using a 1200gto so that wasnt too bad. Operating manual ccd camera models st7e, st8e and st9e santa barbara instrument group 1482 east valley road suite 33 po box 50437.
Sbig quality and support the new model st2000xm uses an high quality interline ccd from kodak, the kodak digital science kai2020m image sensor megapixel progressive scan interline ccd. The model st 7e, st 8e and st 9e are sbig s fourth generation ccd cameras and represent the state of the art in ccd camera systems with their low noise and advanced. See my astrophoto processing page for details on software used to capture and process images. Since the st7e and st8e ccd detectors are pin to pin compatible, sbig designed the ccd head to accept either detector. The st2000xcm and st2000xcmi cameras are single shot color versions of the. M51 with sbig st10xme ccd camera m51 with sbig st10xme ccd camera this is my first official excursion over to the dark side. The kodak digital sciencetm kai2020m is a highperformance multimegapixel image sensor designed for a wide range of scientific, medical imaging. Cable length is limited to about 15 for a standard parallel cable. Yes it is still for sale, this posting will be promptly deleted once sold. The sbig st2000 is a roughly 2mpx monochrome device. Peak qe of the st7xme is 85%, peak qe of the st2000 is around 55%. Adaptive optics technology becoming available in early 1997 to reduce the adverse effects of atmospheric turbulence during astronomical or possibly terrestrial imaging. Tdi is particularly interesting because one can image large areas of the sky without guiding so any telescope will do. This manual describes the st 7xexme, st 8xe, st 9xe, st 10xexme and st 2000xm xcm ccd camera systems from santa barbara instrument group.
The st4000xcm camera fully supports the ao8 adaptive optics system. The ccd camera simulator emulates a dualchip camera, similar to the sbig st7 series. We are indebted to the santa barbara instrument group for the loan of the st 2000xm ccd camera used to image the eclipse. A builtin guider allows for improved tracking for some exposures. The filters are advertised as parfocal, and yielding true color with equal exposures of the rgb filters. Sbig stt3200me astronomy camera with selfguiding filter. The st4000xcm camera is essentially the same as the st2000xcm camera with the exception of the size of the imaging ccd and a few items explained in this supplement below. The sbig st7 or st8 instrument will accept the new s. It was in direct response to customer inquiries that sbig developed the st2000xm. This web page presents bernhard hubls st2000xm camera.
This manual may not be copied, reproduced, translated, or converted to any machinereadable. This manual describes how to get the most out of your sbig camera using our ccdops. This is a full version of thesky version 5, complete with manual on cdrom. Sbig stt3200me monochrome ccd camera only discontinued sbig stt series ccd cameras. Here is where i feature narrowband images from this camera. Good sensitivity low noise antiblooming protection good for small refractors high resolution on smaller telescopes with 7. Sbig st4000xcm autoguide cable to em400 temma2m mount. However, insofar as instructions for use, please follow the instructions for the st2000xcm in the camera operating manual and ccdops software. For some reason its been hard for me to get up the nerve to set up and use the internal guide chip of my sbig camera. It was in direct response to customer inquiries that they developed the sbig st2000xm camera. The astrodon moag allows automatic offaxis guiding when using an sbig aol adaptive optics system and stl research. The issue has to do with forming ground loops between the power supplies to the camera, laptop, and mount. The st2000xm camera arrived on a clear day in january, 2005. Sbig stt3200me high quantum efficiency astronomy camera.
The st 4000xcm camera fully supports the ao8 adaptive optics system. There is no other production ccd instrument that will accept this coming option. As a result the model st7e is easily upgraded to the model st8e. Refer to the ccdops manual and this supplement for taking and processing.
Astrobin is an image hosting website specifically targeted to astrophotographers. Shot color cameras like the st2000xcm require special handling when it. Though not his goal which was to facilitate his comet hunting, he cataloged. Before you attach the st8300 to your computer for the first. Sbigs customers have been invaluable sources of inspiration and direction. The st4 cable from the camera connected directly to my old mount skywatcher heq5pro through the traditional st4 connector right on the mount.
Buy telescopes and telescope accessories at astronomics. Planewave is an authorized dealer for sbig ccd cameras and can provide all the most popular cameras including the stx 16803 with large 52mm sensor. It would also appear to be lacking in response at the redinfrared end. The sbig st7e ccd camera is much more expensive than the starlight xpress mx516. The st9e is our main imaging ccd, with a default field of view of 12 it can take exposures of up to 56 minutes before the sky begins to saturate. Some sbig cameras, such as the st237a and st1001e, use a parallel cable for the computer connection. Sbig st2000xm monochrome ccd camera, st2000xm sbig customers have been invaluable sources of inspiration and direction. The first section contains usb driver installation instructions.
Sbig stt3200me monochrome ccd camera only discontinued. However, its qe is not as good as the st7e or the st7xme. If you find during one of the following steps that the system appears to be seriously misaligned, make sure no optical elements have come loose and that you are following the procedure correctly. I sold the other cameras after i wrote my maximdl driver for the eos. I just received my new takahashi em400 temma2m mount yesterday. Claus but i dont know enough about ccd cameras andor astrophotography to make an informed decision on which camera to add to the bottom of this list.
I do most of my imaging with my sbig st4000xcm ccd. Call me at no texts please this is located in tucson. This telescope comes with a focal length of 700mm and an aperture of 76mm which will give you good views of the moon, planets, bright nebulae and star clusters. We carry all brands and products, like meade telescopes, celestron telescopes, and more. The sbig st 2000xcm color camera now uses the latest kai2020cm ccd from kodak. St8xme and st8xmei the virtual telescope project 2. The body is identical to the st 7xme, st 8xme, st 9xe, and st 2000xm models with some slight modifications to accommodate the larger detector. Dear all, can you say me if the ccd sbig st2000xm is a good camera for photometry. The allrounder saxon 76700 az reflector telescope features easy assembly and portability, making it the scope for beginner astronomers. In addition to this truly fine operating manual, the st8300 package. The sbig st2000xcm color camera now uses the latest kai2020cm ccd from kodak.
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