ToupTek G3M178M Mono Camera
Uncooled mono camera with the Sony IMX178 1/1.8″ sensor. 6.4 MP, 2.4 µm pixels, 14-bit.
£245.00
£5 tracked UK delivery, free on orders over £250
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- Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty, handled by us in the UK.
- Returns
- 14 days to return unused items. Returns policy
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Overview
The ToupTek G3M178M is a mono planetary camera with Sony’s IMX178, a 1/1.8″ sensor of 6.4 megapixels with 2.4 µm pixels and a 14-bit output.
Mono and a 14-bit output suit the Sun and the Moon, where fine tonal steps matter more than colour. The frame covers large sections of either in one shot, and it works through hydrogen-alpha and calcium solar filters. It also makes a capable guide camera.
Full resolution runs at 29 frames per second in 14-bit mode or 58 in 8-bit. The IMX178 is an older sensor than the STARVIS 2 models, with higher read noise, so for the planets the G3M678M is the better pick.
Connections and fitting
The camera runs entirely from its USB 3.0 cable, so there’s no separate power lead to route. It fits the telescope with the 1.25″ nosepiece, which also takes 1.25″ filters, or with a C or CS adapter for lenses. An ST4 port and cable mean it can double as a guide camera.
Specifications
| Sensor | Sony IMX178, mono |
|---|---|
| Sensor format | 1/1.8″ |
| Sensor size | 7.4 × 5.0 mm |
| Diagonal | 9 mm |
| Image size | 3040 × 2048 px |
| Sensor megapixels | 6.4 MP |
| Pixel size | 2.4 µm |
| Shutter | Rolling |
| ADC | 14 bit |
| Full well | 10.7 ke⁻ |
| Read noise, low to high gain | 2.2–1.4 e⁻ |
| Peak QE | >81% |
| Cooling | None |
| Max frame rate | 29.1 fps (14-bit) |
| Back focus | 12.5 / 17.5 mm |
| Connection | USB 3.0 |
| Adapters | 1.25″ nosepiece, C, CS |
| Weight | 70 g |
| Body diameter | 37 mm |
Image scale and field of view
What this camera covers at common telescope focal lengths, from its 2.4 µm pixels and 7.4 × 5.0 mm sensor. How to read these figures
| Focal length | Image scale | Field of view |
|---|---|---|
| 250 mm | 2.0″ per pixel | 1.7° × 1.1° |
| 400 mm | 1.2″ per pixel | 1.1° × 43′ |
| 600 mm | 0.83″ per pixel | 42′ × 29′ |
| 1,000 mm | 0.50″ per pixel | 25′ × 17′ |
| 2,000 mm | 0.25″ per pixel | 13′ × 9′ |
Specifications from the manufacturer. Check with us if a figure matters for your setup.
In the box
- Camera body
- USB 3.0 cable, 2 m
- ST4 guide cable, 2 m
- 1.25″ nosepiece
- Quick start guide