While digital photography has revolutionized the way we capture images these days, some photographic concepts have never changed. When it comes to producing the very best astrophotos, most imaging hobbyists will readily acknowledge that you must compose shots taken with a monochrome camera, through separate LRGB filters. This yields greater flexibility in the digital darkroom. The Orion StarShoot Deep Space Monochrome Imager III will put you on the cutting edge of imaging technology, using the same "tri-color" photo processing technique employed by professional astronomers the world over. The composites you take will combine to reveal previously unnoticed details in deep-sky objects and other celestial phenomena!

What's more, the Orion Deep Space Monochrome Imaging Camera III, designed for intermediate and avid astronomers, utilizes the highly acclaimed 2/3" format Sony ICX285AL CCD with an impressive 1360x1024 pixel array. This impressive imaging chip provides high sensitivity and resolution, and yields superior color rendition when used with LRGB filters. The monochrome camera also excels for narrowband tri-color imaging with specialized filters such as Hydrogen-alpha, Sulfur-II, and Oxygen-III.

Like all of our StarShoot deep space imaging cameras, the DSMI III utilizes Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) - a feature not always offered by the competition - which dramatically reduces electronic noise for better-quality images. The TEC efficiency is further enhanced by an integrated cooling fan and aluminum heat sink camera body. Fan speed is adjustable and there's an optional TEC shutoff for severe outdoor conditions.

All power for the camera, TEC and fan is supplied by a single 12-volt DC connection. A 10' power cable with cigarette lighter plug and a 10' USB cable are included. The Deep Space Monochrome Imaging Camera III also comes with a custom hard carrying case for safe transport.

MaxIm DL Essentials software is included with everything you need to capture and process astrophotos with the Orion StarShoot Deep Space Monochrome Imaging Camera III. MaxIm DL Essentials provides an easy interface for focusing, capturing, dual camera control for imaging and autoguiding, batch processing, dark frame and flat field calibration, image stacking, and more. 

As an added bonus, Orion StarShoot Deep Space Monochrome CCD Imaging Camera III owners will receive a $100 discount off the purchase of MaximDL Basic, DL Pro or DL Pro Suite software! Just register your camera with the unique serial number it ships with and you will be eligible for a $100 discount off select versions of MaxImDL software.

ASCOM drivers are available for the Orion StarShoot Deep Space Monochrome Imaging Camera III for use with a number of other popular image processing programs, such as Nebulosity, ImagesPlus, and more.

Get the Orion StarShoot Deep Space Monochrome Imaging Camera today and take your own shot! It's a "low-cost" solution to "high-end" monochrome CCD astrophotography!

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-676-1343.

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

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