Imaging Source DBK 21AU618.AS Planetary Camera (OSC)

Model: DBK 21AU618.AS
Sensor: Sony ICX618ALA – 1/4″ interline progressive-scan CCD (color)
Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
Pixel Size: 5.6 µm × 5.6 µm
Frame Rate: Up to 60 fps at full resolution via USB 2.0 interface
A/D Converter: 12-bit (internally processed to 8/12-bit output)
Shutter: Global electronic shutter
Exposure Range: 1/10,000 s to 60 s
Gain Control: 0 – 36 dB (software adjustable)
Interface: USB 2.0 (high-speed); supports plug-and-play operation with Windows/Linux using IC Capture or FireCapture
Mounting Interface: Standard C/CS-mount (adapter for 1.25″ telescope nosepiece included)
Sensitivity: Exceptional red/IR response — ideal for planetary and lunar imaging; compatible with IR-pass or color filters
Bit Depth / Output Formats: 8-bit or 12-bit RAW RGB
Body Construction: Solid aluminum housing (black anodized) with internal heat dissipation
Power Supply: Bus-powered via USB (no external supply required)
Drivers / Software: TWAIN/WDM compliant; works with FireCapture, SharpCap, IC Capture, and other capture apps
Weight: ~100 g
Condition: Excellent — sensor clean, no stuck pixels, tested functional; minimal exterior wear
Included Accessories: 1.25″ nosepiece, USB cable, and protective dust cap
Use Case: High-performance planetary, lunar, and solar imaging (white-light or Hα with appropriate filters); also suitable for guiding.