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Camera Comparison Chart
CAMERASOrion StarShoot USB Eyepiece Camera IIOrion StarShoot Video Eyepiece Camera IIOrion StarShoot Solar System Color Imager IVOrion StarShoot Deep Space Video Camera II

Orion StarShoot AutoGuider      		Orion StarShoot 3MP Planetary Imager & AutoGuider Orion StarShoot G3 Deep Space Color Imaging CameraOrion StarShoot G3 Deep Space Monochrome Imaging CameraOrion StarShoot Pro V2.0 Deep Space Color CCD Imaging Camera
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#52184
#52175
#52193
#52064
#52094
#53082
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#52085
Higher Priced
User LevelBEGBEGBEGBEG / INTINTINTINTINTADV
Imaging ChipSingle Shot ColorSingle Shot ColorSingle Shot ColorColor VideoSingle Shot MonoSingle Shot ColorSingle Shot ColorSingle Shot MonoSingle Shot Color
Sensor Size1/4"1/3"1/3"1/2"1/2"1/2"1/2"1/2"1/8"
Pixel Array640 x 480720 x 4801280 x 1024768 x 4941280 x 1024 2048 x 1536752 x 582752 x 5823032 x 2016
Pixel Size6.0 x 6.05.6 x 5.63.6 x 3.68.4 x 9.85.2 x 5.23.2 x 3.28.6 x 8.38.6 x 8.37.8 x 7.8
Max Frame Rate30 FPS30 FPS15 FPS30 FPS15 FPS 60+ FPS< 1 FPS< 1 FPS< 1/2 FPS
Autoguider CapabilityNONONONOYESYESYESYESNO
Exposure
Rate		0.004s to 0.006s0.001s to 0.002s0.002s to 0.004s0.001s to 4s0.05s to 10s0.001s to 5s0.01s to infinity0.01s to infinity0.002s to 9.3 hours
A/D Conversion8 bit8 bit8 bit8 bit8 bit8 bit16 bit16 bit16 bit
Thermo-
electric Cooling		NONONONONONOYESYESYES
Mounting1.25"1.25"1.25"1.25"1.25"1.25"1.25", 2" or t-thread1.25", 2" or t-thread2" or t-thread
IR FilterYESYESYESYESNOYESNONOYES
Software compatibility WindowsMacWindows MacWindowsMacWindowsMacWindowsWindowsWindowsWindowsWindows
Terrestrial1.0/5.02.0/5.03.0/5.03.0/5.0 3.0/5.02.0/5.02.0/5.02.0/5.0
Solar1.0/5.02.0/5.03.0/5.03.0/5.0 4.0/5.02.0/5.02.0/5.05.0/5.0
Lunar3.0/5.03.0/5.03.0/5.03.0/5.0 4.0/5.02.0/5.02.0/5.02.0/5.0
Planetary3.0/5.03.0/5.03.0/5.03.0/5.0 4.0/5.02.0/5.02.0/5.02.0/5.0
Deep Space   2.0/5.0  5.0/5.05.0/5.05.0/5.0
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Since 1975 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars has been offering telescopes for sale direct to customers, with an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee says it all.

Orion offers telescopes for every level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. From our entry level beginner telescopes for amateur astronomers to our Dobsonian telescopes to our most advanced Cassegrain telescopes and accessories, you can find the best telescope for you. And you'll enjoy discount prices by buying your telescope online, direct from Orion. Not sure how to choose a telescope? Orion's Telescope Buyer's Guide is a great place to start.

Orion binoculars are known for quality optics at a great price. We offer binoculars for every viewing interest, including astronomical binoculars, compact binoculars, waterproof binoculars, birding binoculars, and sport and hunting binoculars.

Orion's telescope and astrophotography accessories will enhance your telescope enjoyment without breaking the bank. Expand your viewing experience with accessories ranging from moon filters to power-boosting Barlow lenses to advanced computerized telescope mounts. Capture breathtaking photos with our affordable astrophotography cameras. And when you're stargazing, Orion's telescope cases and covers, observing gear, red LED flashlights, astronomy books and star charts will make your observing sessions more convenient, comfortable and meaningful.

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