MALLINCAM StarVision
MallinCam Star
Vision with high grade 1.25" threaded for filter adapter
The StarVision CCD sensor is capable of
producing pinpoint stars with zero star artifacts and zero amp glow. This camera can be
used both in light polluted urban environments or at dark sky sites. It will excel at
outreach events where MallinCam has been leading the market with its full line of
video astronomy cameras for live applications.
The MallinCam StarVision is in a class of its own. At the heart of the StarVision video ccd camera
are internal 64MB memory modules. This feature is not
found on competition cameras. By having dual internal memory modules, the data
transmission load needed is dramatically reduced. Also by incorporating DSP (digital
signal processing) and other MallinCam developed noise reduction technologies, the
StarVision achieves a level of low noise not achieved by other ICX825 CCD cameras.
Cameras from other manufacturers containing the ICX825 CCD sensor produce single
frame images suffering from noise. To achieve acceptable images, stacking of multiple
frames is needed. The StarVision is capable of producing excellent smooth, live, noise
free images without the need for stacking.
The front circuit board containing the CCD sensor is free of any other electronic
components. This eliminates electronically induced noise from affecting the sensor and
dramatically reduces heat from reaching it. This technology is not utilized by other
camera manufacturers. In addition, industrial grade components are used throughout
the cameras three double sided populated circuit boards. Finally, the front CCD sensor board
is made with 24 karat gold plating to insure the ultimate in connection integrity and low
noise performance. Careful planning went into the design of this ultra compact USB
camera, making it usable with ALT-AZ and EQ mounts.
The StarVision is designed and built for a lifetime of durability. The body is composed of
CNC machined aluminum and stainless steel, and the machined screws are also of
stainless steel for outdoor durability. The rigidity of the case insure that the sensor will maintain permanent
alignment and the sealed, clear, multicoated optical window insure that the CCD sensor
will never need cleaning. This insures low maintenance. The professional USB2.0
locking terminal and cable are designed for use in all environments and are especially
suited for use outdoors.
The software is supplied on a USB stick and can be installed on your favorite PC.
There is no Mac version of the StarVision software.
StarVision’s Free Software Main Features:
- One cable operation (USB cable). No power supply required eliminating cable clutter.
- Exposures of up to One Hour
- Adjustable Buffered CCD Gain from 2.00X to 100.00X – an industry top performer!
- No Amp Glow!
- Countdown Timer
- Adjustable Gamma
- Adjustable Contrast
- Adjustable Black Level
- Adjustable Sharpness
- Adjustable Noise Reduction
- Adjustable 3D Noise Reduction
- Adjustable Histogram
- Binning Mode in full color
- Hot Pixel Mapping Dark Frame
- Dark Field Subtraction
- Ability to save Dark Fields
- Live Stacking Additive and Averaged Feature
- And a whole lot more!
StarVision Main Camera Features:
- Sony ICX825AQA EXview HAD II Scientific Grade CCD Sensor
- 11mm (Type 2/3) Diagonal
- Approximately 1.45 Effective Pixels
- 1392 (H) x 1040 (V)
- Progressive Scan
- 6.45x6.45 Micron Square Pixels
- 2000mv Sensitivity
- Color Mode
- Binning Mode
- Monochrome Mode
- Ultra Compact 2”x2”x1.5” Size
- 6.80 Ounces (192 Grams)
- Professional Industrial USB2.0 Locking Terminal
- 15’ USB2.0 Professional Grade Cable with Locking Connection
- Aluminum and Stainless Steel CNC Construction
- Gold Plated Main CCD Board
- Sealed CCD Chamber
- Live Observing and Imaging Modes
StarVision Included Items:
- StarVision Camera
- 15’ USB2.0 Professional Grade Cable with Locking Connection
- C-mount to 1.25” Threaded Adapter
- Windows Software on USB stick
$899.99 USD – Color Model with Blue Casing (In Stock)
producing pinpoint stars with zero star artifacts and zero amp glow. This camera can be
used both in light polluted urban environments or at dark sky sites. It will excel at
outreach events where MallinCam has been leading the market with its full line of
video astronomy cameras for live applications.
The MallinCam StarVision is in a class of its own. At the heart of the StarVision video ccd camera
are internal 64MB memory modules. This feature is not
found on competition cameras. By having dual internal memory modules, the data
transmission load needed is dramatically reduced. Also by incorporating DSP (digital
signal processing) and other MallinCam developed noise reduction technologies, the
StarVision achieves a level of low noise not achieved by other ICX825 CCD cameras.
Cameras from other manufacturers containing the ICX825 CCD sensor produce single
frame images suffering from noise. To achieve acceptable images, stacking of multiple
frames is needed. The StarVision is capable of producing excellent smooth, live, noise
free images without the need for stacking.
The front circuit board containing the CCD sensor is free of any other electronic
components. This eliminates electronically induced noise from affecting the sensor and
dramatically reduces heat from reaching it. This technology is not utilized by other
camera manufacturers. In addition, industrial grade components are used throughout
the cameras three double sided populated circuit boards. Finally, the front CCD sensor board
is made with 24 karat gold plating to insure the ultimate in connection integrity and low
noise performance. Careful planning went into the design of this ultra compact USB
camera, making it usable with ALT-AZ and EQ mounts.
The StarVision is designed and built for a lifetime of durability. The body is composed of
CNC machined aluminum and stainless steel, and the machined screws are also of
stainless steel for outdoor durability. The rigidity of the case insure that the sensor will maintain permanent
alignment and the sealed, clear, multicoated optical window insure that the CCD sensor
will never need cleaning. This insures low maintenance. The professional USB2.0
locking terminal and cable are designed for use in all environments and are especially
suited for use outdoors.
The software is supplied on a USB stick and can be installed on your favorite PC.
There is no Mac version of the StarVision software.
StarVision’s Free Software Main Features:
- One cable operation (USB cable). No power supply required eliminating cable clutter.
- Exposures of up to One Hour
- Adjustable Buffered CCD Gain from 2.00X to 100.00X – an industry top performer!
- No Amp Glow!
- Countdown Timer
- Adjustable Gamma
- Adjustable Contrast
- Adjustable Black Level
- Adjustable Sharpness
- Adjustable Noise Reduction
- Adjustable 3D Noise Reduction
- Adjustable Histogram
- Binning Mode in full color
- Hot Pixel Mapping Dark Frame
- Dark Field Subtraction
- Ability to save Dark Fields
- Live Stacking Additive and Averaged Feature
- And a whole lot more!
StarVision Main Camera Features:
- Sony ICX825AQA EXview HAD II Scientific Grade CCD Sensor
- 11mm (Type 2/3) Diagonal
- Approximately 1.45 Effective Pixels
- 1392 (H) x 1040 (V)
- Progressive Scan
- 6.45x6.45 Micron Square Pixels
- 2000mv Sensitivity
- Color Mode
- Binning Mode
- Monochrome Mode
- Ultra Compact 2”x2”x1.5” Size
- 6.80 Ounces (192 Grams)
- Professional Industrial USB2.0 Locking Terminal
- 15’ USB2.0 Professional Grade Cable with Locking Connection
- Aluminum and Stainless Steel CNC Construction
- Gold Plated Main CCD Board
- Sealed CCD Chamber
- Live Observing and Imaging Modes
StarVision Included Items:
- StarVision Camera
- 15’ USB2.0 Professional Grade Cable with Locking Connection
- C-mount to 1.25” Threaded Adapter
- Windows Software on USB stick
$899.99 USD – Color Model with Blue Casing (In Stock)
On the Weekend of August 26-27 2016, a Group or Amateur Video Astronomers Decided to Have a Last Minute Star Party in Foymount Ontario Canada. Below are Some Live Images as Seen on the Computer Screen Saved from the MallinCam StarVision Software. These Images are ALL SINGLE FRAME, NOT STACK, NOT Processed Images Taken with a Meade LT-6 in ALT-AZ Single Fork Mount 6" SCT Running on 8 Internal C Cells with a MallinCam StarVision Video CCD Camera, MFR-5 Focal Reducer, no Guiding. These images Simply shows the Clean Camera Electronics, low noise high sensitivity of the MallinCam StarVision Video CCD Camera. Images are M33, NGC40 and NGC6207. M33 was 15 Seconds Exposure, NGC 40 was 4 Seconds Exposure and NGC6207 was 18 Seconds Exposure. Just Imagine if a better Telescope on a EQ mount could of Produced...