Clarity right up to the edge - SWAROVISION Field Flattener

This type of image definition has never been achieved before in any other spotting scope, thanks to the field flattener lenses creating a virtually flat image. Even the finest structures are reproduced with razor-sharp clarity right up to the edge with no need for constant refocusing.

The result: every detail is instantly captured, producing a perfect image without any distortions.

Maximum contrast - Including HD optics

A highly innovative optics design combined with fluoride- containing HD lenses minimise interfering colour fringing. This enables maximum
colour fidelity and leads to a significant improvement in resolution and contrast.

The result: an even more lifelike, contrast-rich image.

A complete view - Large field of view and high zoom range

Nothing escapes you. Thanks to their wide field of view, the ATX/STX spotting scopes provide you with a broader, more exciting platform for your viewing experience.

In spite of their high zoom range, the new generation of spotting scopes offers a large field of view. This allows you to achieve optimum magnification and detail recognition and also makes it extremely easy for you to search for and find objects, especially if they are in motion.

Eye relief plus - Large field of view even for spectacle wearers

SWAROVISION features a long eye relief and the removable twist-in eyecup is individually adjustable.

The result: even spectacle wearers can enjoy a large field of view, not to mention the inimitable edge sharpness. An additional eyecup has been specially developed for spectacle wearers to further increase viewing comfort.

Maximum colour fidelity - Optimised coatings

The enhanced lens and prism coatings (SWARODUR & SWAROTOP) give noticeably better colour reproduction combined with even greater transmission. SWAROCLEAN coatings on the outer lens surfaces create a non-stick effect, making it easier to clean.

The result: even more impressive observing experiences, even in low light.

Ingenious System

The new modular design offers previously unimagined flexibility and you are free to choose the perfect solution as the situation dictates. In collaboration with experts we have developed digiscoping adapters that open up a new realm of ways in which to observe and share the most beautiful moments.

Perfectly designed down to the smallest detail making you equipped for any situation.

Just one hand

When every second counts. Imagine a plover flitting over the shore one minute and taking off into the sky the next. The ATX/STX spotting scopes ensure that you are prepared for moments like this. This is because the new position of the zoom ring, which is now directly behind the focusing ring, makes it easier to handle. It means that you can zoom and focus with one hand, while steering the spotting scopes direction with the other.

This completely new ergonomic design offers a crucial benefit for digiscopers in particular. They can now use the camera quickly, easily and accurately with one hand, while the other concentrates on zoom and focus.

Easy to transport

Not a gram too heavy for top optical performance. Size and weight is the name of the game for all those who like to travel or spend long days in the field. The ATX/STX series means that bulky spotting scopes that are difficult to pack and heavy to carry are a thing of the past.

The modular design enables you to store the objective and eyepiece modules separately and the smaller dimensions also mean that you can easily and safely store individual modules in your luggage.

The angled view significantly increases the comfort of long-term viewing, particularly when your subject is located in the sky, in a tree, or on a hill. The high limiting resolution of the 115-mm objective module allows you to make out the tiniest details. The largest lens aperture on the market for wildlife observation, excellent optical quality, and outstanding color vision make it an unbeatable spotting scope for use at dawn and dusk.

Clarity right up to the edge - SWAROVISION Field Flattener

This type of image definition has never been achieved before in any other spotting scope, thanks to the field flattener lenses creating a virtually flat image. Even the finest structures are reproduced with razor-sharp clarity right up to the edge with no need for constant refocusing.

The result: every detail is instantly captured, producing a perfect image without any distortions.

Maximum contrast - Including HD optics

A highly innovative optics design combined with fluoride- containing HD lenses minimise interfering colour fringing. This enables maximum
colour fidelity and leads to a significant improvement in resolution and contrast.

The result: an even more lifelike, contrast-rich image.

A complete view - Large field of view and high zoom range

Nothing escapes you. Thanks to their wide field of view, the ATX/STX spotting scopes provide you with a broader, more exciting platform for your viewing experience.

In spite of their high zoom range, the new generation of spotting scopes offers a large field of view. This allows you to achieve optimum magnification and detail recognition and also makes it extremely easy for you to search for and find objects, especially if they are in motion.

Eye relief plus - Large field of view even for spectacle wearers

SWAROVISION features a long eye relief and the removable twist-in eyecup is individually adjustable.

The result: even spectacle wearers can enjoy a large field of view, not to mention the inimitable edge sharpness. An additional eyecup has been specially developed for spectacle wearers to further increase viewing comfort.

Maximum colour fidelity - Optimised coatings

The enhanced lens and prism coatings (SWARODUR & SWAROTOP) give noticeably better colour reproduction combined with even greater transmission. SWAROCLEAN coatings on the outer lens surfaces create a non-stick effect, making it easier to clean.

The result: even more impressive observing experiences, even in low light.

Ingenious System

The new modular design offers previously unimagined flexibility and you are free to choose the perfect solution as the situation dictates. In collaboration with experts we have developed digiscoping adapters that open up a new realm of ways in which to observe and share the most beautiful moments.

Perfectly designed down to the smallest detail, you will be equipped for any situation.

Just one hand

When every second counts. Imagine a plover flitting over the shore one minute and taking off into the sky the next. The ATX/STX spotting scopes ensure that you are prepared for moments like this. This is because the new position of the zoom ring, which is now directly behind the focusing ring, makes it easier to handle. It means that you can zoom and focus with one hand, while steering the spotting scopes direction with the other.

This completely new ergonomic design offers a crucial benefit for digiscopers in particular. They can now use the camera quickly, easily and accurately with one hand, while the other concentrates on zoom and focus.

Easy to transport

Not a gram too heavy for top optical performance. Size and weight is the name of the game for all those who like to travel or spend long days in the field. The ATX/STX series means that bulky spotting scopes that are difficult to pack and heavy to carry are a thing of the past.

The modular design enables you to store the objective and eyepiece modules separately and the smaller dimensions also mean that you can easily and safely store individual modules in your luggage.

Swarovski ATX 115 Spotting Scope Technical Data

Swarovski ATX 95 at a glance

There’s never been anything like it: a spotting scope with such outstanding detail resolution and up to 70x magnification. This even pushes optical tests to their limits. Despite the 95-mm objective lens, this is a slim spotting scope weighing in at just 2 kilograms.

In a nutshell, it ticks all the boxes for any birder wanting to discover an albatross gliding past an oceanic headland.

Clarity right up to the edge - SWAROVISION Field Flattener

This type of image definition has never been achieved before in any other spotting scope, thanks to the field flattener lenses creating a virtually flat image. Even the finest structures are reproduced with razor-sharp clarity right up to the edge with no need for constant refocusing.

The result: every detail is instantly captured, producing a perfect image without any distortions.

Maximum contrast - Including HD optics

A highly innovative optics design combined with fluoride- containing HD lenses minimise interfering colour fringing. This enables maximum
colour fidelity and leads to a significant improvement in resolution and contrast.

The result: an even more lifelike, contrast-rich image.

A complete view - Large field of view and high zoom range

Nothing escapes you. Thanks to their wide field of view, the ATX/STX spotting scopes provide you with a broader, more exciting platform for your viewing experience.

In spite of their high zoom range, the new generation of spotting scopes offers a large field of view. This allows you to achieve optimum magnification and detail recognition and also makes it extremely easy for you to search for and find objects, especially if they are in motion.

Eye relief plus - Large field of view even for spectacle wearers

SWAROVISION features a long eye relief and the removable twist-in eyecup is individually adjustable.

The result: even spectacle wearers can enjoy a large field of view, not to mention the inimitable edge sharpness. An additional eyecup has been specially developed for spectacle wearers to further increase viewing comfort.

Maximum colour fidelity - Optimised coatings

The enhanced lens and prism coatings (SWARODUR & SWAROTOP) give noticeably better colour reproduction combined with even greater transmission. SWAROCLEAN coatings on the outer lens surfaces create a non-stick effect, making it easier to clean.

The result: even more impressive observing experiences, even in low light.

Ingenious System

The new modular design offers previously unimagined flexibility and you are free to choose the perfect solution as the situation dictates. In collaboration with experts we have developed digiscoping adapters that open up a new realm of ways in which to observe and share the most beautiful moments.

Perfectly designed down to the smallest detail, you will be equipped for any situation.

Just one hand

When every second counts. Imagine a plover flitting over the shore one minute and taking off into the sky the next. The ATX/STX spotting scopes ensure that you are prepared for moments like this. This is because the new position of the zoom ring, which is now directly behind the focusing ring, makes it easier to handle. It means that you can zoom and focus with one hand, while steering the spotting scopes direction with the other.

This completely new ergonomic design offers a crucial benefit for digiscopers in particular. They can now use the camera quickly, easily and accurately with one hand, while the other concentrates on zoom and focus.

Easy to transport

Not a gram too heavy for top optical performance. Size and weight is the name of the game for all those who like to travel or spend long days in the field. The ATX/STX series means that bulky spotting scopes that are difficult to pack and heavy to carry are a thing of the past.

The modular design enables you to store the objective and eyepiece modules separately and the smaller dimensions also mean that you can easily and safely store individual modules in your luggage.

Swarovski ATX 30-70x95 Technical Data

Engineered to withstand

Engineered for resilience, the KITE APC 50 binoculars feature an IPX 7 waterproof rating, sealed electronics, and nitrogen gas filling. These binoculars can withstand submersion up to 1 meter and thrive in the most humid regions on Earthkite, delivering unmatched performance in challenging conditions.

KDGS-2

In 2024, KITE OPTICS unveils the second generation of the KDGS, propelling KITE OPTICS’ image stabilization performance to an unprecedented level. A new era dawns once more!

KT 3.0 PROCESSOR EN SOFTWARE

With the APC 50, you’ll encounter an unmatched level of immersion, feeling as though you’re right there with the object you’re observing. Thanks to the increased precision of KITE OPTICS takes a significant leap forward in advancing its software. KT 3.0 delivers a unique viewing experience that mirrors the cognitive and visual patterns of the mind, effectively making the sensation of looking through binoculars vanish.

ED/HD OPTICAL SYSTEM

Experience unparalleled contrast with the APC 50, featuring an ED/HD optical system. Witness a stabilized image where chromatic aberration is effectively minimized, ensuring that every view is razor sharp and true to life. The APC 50 is your portal to a stable and distortion-free viewing experience, where precision meets perfection.

KITE MHR ADVANCE+ COATING SYSTEM

The APC binocular’s optical system, equipped with ED lenses and treated with KITE OPTICS’ MHR Advance+ coatings, achieves a remarkable 86% light transmission. Combined with ‘Enhanced Brightness Perception by Stability", this optical masterpiece excels in low-light conditions, delivering unparalleled clarity, vividness, and precision

USES STANDARD AA BATTERIES

Experience amazing battery life using commonly available AA batteries. There's space in the binocular body for a spare set as well, meaning you'll never be caught out when you're out in the field or on the water and need ultra steady views. 

APC POWER SAVING MODE

No need for buttons or worries. With our APC, your device seamlessly transitions into sleep mode when you’re not actively observing and springs to life when you need it, all without pressing a single button. Enjoy uninterrupted, hassle-free viewing at your fingertips.

WIDE ANGLE VIEW

The APC 18×50, boasting an enormous 61°, complies with ISO standards for wide-angle view binoculars, solidifying its status as an authentic wide-field binocular. Step into a broader, more immersive world with the APC 18×50.

Clarity right up to the edge - SWAROVISION Field Flattener

This type of image definition has never been achieved before in any other spotting scope, thanks to the field flattener lenses creating a virtually flat image. Even the finest structures are reproduced with razor-sharp clarity right up to the edge with no need for constant refocusing.

The result: every detail is instantly captured, producing a perfect image without any distortions.

Maximum contrast - Including HD optics

A highly innovative optics design combined with fluoride- containing HD lenses minimise interfering colour fringing. This enables maximum
colour fidelity and leads to a significant improvement in resolution and contrast.

The result: an even more lifelike, contrast-rich image.

A complete view - Large field of view and high zoom range

Nothing escapes you. Thanks to their wide field of view, the ATX/STX spotting scopes provide you with a broader, more exciting platform for your viewing experience.

In spite of their high zoom range, the new generation of spotting scopes offers a large field of view. This allows you to achieve optimum magnification and detail recognition and also makes it extremely easy for you to search for and find objects, especially if they are in motion.

Eye relief plus - Large field of view even for spectacle wearers

SWAROVISION features a long eye relief and the removable twist-in eyecup is individually adjustable.

The result: even spectacle wearers can enjoy a large field of view, not to mention the inimitable edge sharpness. An additional eyecup has been specially developed for spectacle wearers to further increase viewing comfort.

Maximum colour fidelity - Optimised coatings

The enhanced lens and prism coatings (SWARODUR & SWAROTOP) give noticeably better colour reproduction combined with even greater transmission. SWAROCLEAN coatings on the outer lens surfaces create a non-stick effect, making it easier to clean.

The result: even more impressive observing experiences, even in low light.

Ingenious System

The new modular design offers previously unimagined flexibility and you are free to choose the perfect solution as the situation dictates. In collaboration with experts we have developed digiscoping adapters that open up a new realm of ways in which to observe and share the most beautiful moments.

Perfectly designed down to the smallest detail, you will be equipped for any situation.

Just one hand

When every second counts. Imagine a plover flitting over the shore one minute and taking off into the sky the next. The ATX/STX spotting scopes ensure that you are prepared for moments like this. This is because the new position of the zoom ring, which is now directly behind the focusing ring, makes it easier to handle. It means that you can zoom and focus with one hand, while steering the spotting scopes direction with the other.

This completely new ergonomic design offers a crucial benefit for digiscopers in particular. They can now use the camera quickly, easily and accurately with one hand, while the other concentrates on zoom and focus.

Easy to transport

Not a gram too heavy for top optical performance. Size and weight is the name of the game for all those who like to travel or spend long days in the field. The ATX/STX series means that bulky spotting scopes that are difficult to pack and heavy to carry are a thing of the past.

The modular design enables you to store the objective and eyepiece modules separately and the smaller dimensions also mean that you can easily and safely store individual modules in your luggage.

Swarovski ATX 85 Technical Data

Clarity right up to the edge - SWAROVISION Field Flattener

This type of image definition has never been achieved before in any other spotting scope, thanks to the field flattener lenses creating a virtually flat image. Even the finest structures are reproduced with razor-sharp clarity right up to the edge with no need for constant refocusing.

The result: every detail is instantly captured, producing a perfect image without any distortions.

Maximum contrast - Including HD optics

A highly innovative optics design combined with fluoride- containing HD lenses minimise interfering colour fringing. This enables maximum
colour fidelity and leads to a significant improvement in resolution and contrast.

The result: an even more lifelike, contrast-rich image.

A complete view - Large field of view and high zoom range

Nothing escapes you. Thanks to their wide field of view, the ATX/STX spotting scopes provide you with a broader, more exciting platform for your viewing experience.

In spite of their high zoom range, the new generation of spotting scopes offers a large field of view. This allows you to achieve optimum magnification and detail recognition and also makes it extremely easy for you to search for and find objects, especially if they are in motion.

Eye relief plus - Large field of view even for spectacle wearers

SWAROVISION features a long eye relief and the removable twist-in eyecup is individually adjustable.

The result: even spectacle wearers can enjoy a large field of view, not to mention the inimitable edge sharpness. An additional eyecup has been specially developed for spectacle wearers to further increase viewing comfort.

Maximum colour fidelity - Optimised coatings

The enhanced lens and prism coatings (SWARODUR & SWAROTOP) give noticeably better colour reproduction combined with even greater transmission. SWAROCLEAN coatings on the outer lens surfaces create a non-stick effect, making it easier to clean.

The result: even more impressive observing experiences, even in low light.

Ingenious System

The new modular design offers previously unimagined flexibility and you are free to choose the perfect solution as the situation dictates. In collaboration with experts we have developed digiscoping adapters that open up a new realm of ways in which to observe and share the most beautiful moments.

Perfectly designed down to the smallest detail, you will be equipped for any situation.

Just one hand

When every second counts. Imagine a plover flitting over the shore one minute and taking off into the sky the next. The ATX/STX spotting scopes ensure that you are prepared for moments like this. This is because the new position of the zoom ring, which is now directly behind the focusing ring, makes it easier to handle. It means that you can zoom and focus with one hand, while steering the spotting scopes direction with the other.

This completely new ergonomic design offers a crucial benefit for digiscopers in particular. They can now use the camera quickly, easily and accurately with one hand, while the other concentrates on zoom and focus.

Easy to transport

Not a gram too heavy for top optical performance. Size and weight is the name of the game for all those who like to travel or spend long days in the field. The ATX/STX series means that bulky spotting scopes that are difficult to pack and heavy to carry are a thing of the past.

The modular design enables you to store the objective and eyepiece modules separately and the smaller dimensions also mean that you can easily and safely store individual modules in your luggage.

Swarovski ATX 65 Spotting Scope Technical Data

The BTX combines the visual power of both eyes with a revolutionary viewing experience. Crucial subtleties can be seen with the crystal clear optics, with every detail now fully on show. A forehead rest and angled view guarantee comfortable viewing for hours on end.

The BTX combines the visual power of both eyes with a revolutionary viewing experience. Crucial subtleties can be seen with the crystal clear optics, with every detail now fully on show. A forehead rest and angled view guarantee comfortable viewing for hours on end.

The BTX combines the visual power of both eyes with a revolutionary viewing experience. Crucial subtleties can be seen with the crystal clear optics, with every detail now fully on show. A forehead rest and angled view guarantee comfortable viewing for hours on end.

The BTX combines the visual power of both eyes with a revolutionary viewing experience. Crucial subtleties can be seen with the crystal clear optics, with every detail now fully on show. A forehead rest and angled view guarantee comfortable viewing for hours on end.

At just over 4 inches in diameter and a few inches thick (IMX585), the new miniCAM8 is a compact, high-resolution, high-performance, cooled imaging system capable of exceptional, high-quality deep space images as well as high-quality, high-resolution planetary images.

So often, compactness in astroimaging is achieved at the expense of some other critical feature found in multi-component cooled systems, such as sensor quality or thermoelectric cooling, etc. Such is not the case with the new miniCAM8. Based on Sony’s IMX585 8 MP sensor, the miniCAM8 includes full TE cooling capable of reaching a delta of -45℃ from ambient along with a built-in 8-position filter wheel for complete LRGB and narrowband imaging.

High Near-Infrared Sensitivity

The IMX585 is a Sony Starvis II processor that enables high sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR). It also improves sensitivity in the near-infrared range by approximately 1.7 times* compared to the IMX485. The new camera miniCAM8 has a maximum quantum efficiency of 60% in the near-infrared band and 92% in the visible wavelength band.

*This data is officially provided by Sony: https://www.sony-semicon.com/cn/news/2021/2021062901.html

BSI

One benefit of the back-illuminated CMOS structure is improved full-well capacity. This is particularly helpful for sensors with small pixels. In a typical front-illuminated sensor, photons from the target entering the photosensitive layer of the sensor must first pass through the metal wiring that is embedded just above the photosensitive layer. The wiring structure reflects some of the photons and reduces the efficiency of the sensor.

In the back-illuminated sensor, the light is allowed to enter the photosensitive surface from the reverse side. In this case, the sensor’s embedded wiring structure is below the photosensitive layer. As a result, more incoming photons strike the photosensitive layer, and more electrons are generated and captured in the pixel well. This ratio of photon to electron production is called quantum efficiency. The higher the quantum efficiency, the more efficient the sensor is at converting photons to electrons, and hence the more sensitive the sensor is to capturing an image of something dim.

Zero Amplify Glow

miniCAM8 is also a zero amplifier glow camera.

Anti-Dew Technology

Based on almost 20-year cooled camera design experience, the QHY cooled camera has implemented the fully dew control solutions. The optic window has a built-in dew heater, and the chamber is protected from internal humidity condensation. An electric heating board for the chamber window can prevent the formation of dew, and the sensor itself is kept dry with our silicon gel tube socket design for control of humidity within the sensor chamber.

Cooling

In addition to dual-stage TE cooling, QHYCCD implements proprietary technology in hardware to control the dark current noise.

Filters

The astronomical filters included with the miniCAM8 deepsky combos are custom-designed to match the specific characteristics of the cameras. The size is 19 mm * 12 mm * 1.1 mm. The LRGB and SHO narrowband filters for the miniCAM8M deepsky combo are customized by XiMei Filters. The LRGB filters have an optical density (OD) value of 3, while the narrowband filters have an OD value of 5.

Solar Maximum is now happening - it's the perfect time to explore the ever changing featured on our nearest star.

The Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76Hα is a specialized prominence telescope designed with advanced safety features to protect the observer’s eyes. It incorporates multiple technologies, including an infrared thermal reflection film to effectively block heat and a dedicated ultraviolet (UV) filter to eliminate harmful rays. These features work in tandem to minimize stray light, ensuring a safe and enhanced viewing experience.

The Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76Hα is a specialized solar telescope designed for enthusiasts eager to explore the Sun’s dynamic features, particularly solar prominences. With a 76mm aperture and a focal length of 630mm (f/8.3), it offers a balanced combination of portability and detailed solar observation.

Key Features:

• Hydrogen-Alpha Observation: The  Heliostar 76Hα utilizes a combination of front and rear filters to isolate the hydrogen-alpha wavelength at 656.28 nanometers. This narrowband filtering, with a bandwidth of less than 0.5 angstroms, enables observers to view solar prominences and surface details with exceptional clarity.
• Advanced Optical Design: Incorporating multiple technologies to protect the observer’s eye, the telescope features a thermal infrared reflection film, a special heat-blocking filter, and an ultraviolet light-blocking filter. These components work together to eliminate stray light and ensure safe solar viewing.
• Precision Focusing: Equipped with a 2-inch Crayford focuser, the  Heliostar 76Hα allows for smooth and precise focusing adjustments, enhancing the overall observing experience.

The  Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76Hα is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced solar observers, offering a safe and detailed view of the Sun’s dynamic phenomena.

Etalon Filter Technology

At the heart of most Hydrogen Alpha solar telescopes lies the etalon filter, a highly precise optical device that isolates the Hα wavelength from the rest of the Sun’s emitted light. An etalon is a type of interferometer, consisting of two parallel mirrors separated by a precise distance. The etalon works by reflecting light multiple times between the mirrors, selectively allowing only wavelengths that satisfy specific resonance conditions to pass through.

In the case of Hα solar telescopes, the etalon is designed to transmit light at the Hα wavelength while blocking all other wavelengths. The key to the etalon’s performance lies in its ability to tune the wavelength it transmits. This is achieved by adjusting the distance between the mirrors or by slightly tilting the etalon, which changes the interference conditions. This tunability is crucial because the Sun's emission at Hα can shift slightly due to Doppler effects as material moves across the Sun’s surface and atmosphere.

There are two primary types of etalon filters used in solar telescopes: single etalon and double etalon systems.

Single Etalon: A single etalon filter typically has a narrower bandwidth, providing high contrast for detailed solar observations but at the cost of limiting the field of view. This makes single etalon systems well-suited for viewing small, high-contrast features like prominences or filaments.

Double Etalon: A double etalon system uses two etalon filters in tandem to improve the wavelength selectivity, reduce the overall bandwidth, and enhance the contrast and image clarity across a wider field of view. Double etalon systems are preferred for more detailed solar studies because they can offer both a sharper image and better tunability, allowing for a more accurate depiction of solar dynamics.

Solis Etalon Technology: Sky-Watcher's Solis technology allows the Heliostar to achieve a 0.5A bandpass without the costly expense and complexity of a second etalon to achieve the same performance. This allows the observer to obtain detailed images of the solar disk right out of the box without any further expense. 

Trifid Tuner: Inside the Heliostar is Sky-Watcher's Trifid tuning system. This tuner applies physical pressure to the etalon plates allowing the observer to reach the desired Hydrogen-band. The Trifid tuner uses three support veins to provide a secure tuning for the etalon. 

What does Hα mean?

The Sun is mainly composed of hydrogen which it's been busily converting to helium for billions of years and will do for some billions of years to come. Hydrogen gas is energised by the Sun's radiation and emits light on certain wavelength. Hα refers to where one of these wavelengths. 

Viewing the Sun through the Heliostar 76Hα lets you discover the Solar chromosphere which is the outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere in great details.

Rather than looking at the Sun in the intense white light we see with our eyes or via a regular solar filter which reduces the overall intensity of the Sun's light so it can be safely viewed with a telescope, a dedicated Solar telescope reveals such details as prominences on the edge of the Sun's disks,  filaments, sunspots and more. 

As the Sun is such a dynamic environment, what you'll see through this telescope will change from day to day.

Specifications

Introducing the ASI676MC, the all-sky camera featuring a unique square
1/1.6-inch image sensor and a super high resolution of 12MP! It is perfectly suited for meteor recording and full sky surveillance. The
square format facilitates easier composition, making mosaic stitch simpler and more efficient, and the high resolution brings you clear details of the Sun and our Moon. With this camera, you may start your marvelous journey
to explore the boundless night sky.

Why Square Format?

One of the biggest benefits of AS1676MC's square format is it makes the whole mosaic construction process much easier by eliminating the need to consider the difference between the long and wide
sides of the format during mosaic stitching. Not only that, the square format also makes the AS1676MC more compatible with various types of lenses such as fisheye lenses and wide-angle lenses. Thus,
ASI676MC is more suitable for tasks such as meteor
recording and full sky surveillance.

Starvis 2 Technology

STARVIS is a sensor technology developed by Sony that surpasses the sensitivity of the human eye. STARVIS 2 is an advancement of STARVIS technology,
supporting an even higher dynamic range. With this technology, ASI676MC exhibits lower readout noise and dark current, along with significantly enhanced
sensitivity in the near-infrared spectrum.

No Amp Glow

AS1676MC does not have any amp glow, no matter
how long the exposure and how high the gain value
you set.

256MB DDR3

The camera is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in 256MB DDR3
cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission.

Higher QE Lower Readout Noise

The camera has a built-in HCG mode, which can effectively reduce readout noise at high gain. This allows the camera to maintain the same high dynamic range as it does at low gain. When the gain is 180, the HCG mode is automatically turned on. The readout noise is as low as 0.56e, and the dynamic range can still reach a level close to 11stops.

Quantum Efficiency 

The QE curve and readout noise are very important parameters to measure the camera's performance. Higher QE and lower readout noise are necessary to improve the image signal-to-noise ratio. According to our estimation, the QE peak value of ASl676MC is about 83%.

Dark Current Noise

The ASI676MC's lower dark current noise means that the image signal-to-noise ratio is also higher, especially when photographing dark objects, it produces images with better sharpness.

IR-Cut Coated Window

ASI676MC is equipped with an IR-cut coated window in front of the sensor, with a diameter of 21mm and a thickness of 1.1mm. It effectively reduces infrared interference and improves image quality.

The Benro GH2FL Gimbal Head is a collapsible mount designed for spotting scopes, perfect for users who need a portable and space-saving solution. It is ideal for fast-moving wildlife observation and birdwatching.. Its unique folding design allows for easy storage and transport, while the hollow construction reduces weight without compromising durability.

With a load capacity of 10 kg, the GH2FL can support large, heavy spotting scopes. The gimbal head provides smooth and stable movement, enabling you to track fast-moving objects both vertically and horizontally with ease, ensuring sharp, clear views.

The head consists of three components: the base, corner bracket, and quick-release platform, all of which can be used together or separately.

• Low Profile Base: This allows you to mount larger spotting scopes, with a vertical clamp for Arca-Swiss compatible plates. The base has 360-degree rotating mechanisms on both the horizontal and vertical axes for smooth, fluid movement. Separate knobs control pan and tilt adjustments, with a short throw for quick locking of your selected position. The vertical digital scale ensures precise and repeatable height adjustments, while the digital scale on the pan dial allows for accurate angle control. A built-in bubble level helps align the horizon for optimal viewing.

• Corner Bracket: The vertical bracket features an Arca-Swiss plate for secure mounting, while the horizontal section has clamps for additional Arca-Swiss compatible plates on both sides.

• Quick-Release Platform: The PL100N quick-release platform, compatible with the Arca-Swiss system, allows for quick, secure mounting of your scope. The platform’s elongated shape provides additional balancing options depending on the lens used. A double-locking safety feature ensures your scope stays securely in place, and boundary boards on the platform prevent any accidental shifts.

Transportation Options:

1. Fold the head directly onto the tripod for compact storage, taking up minimal space.
2. Remove the head from the tripod, fold it, and store it in the included bag. The bag features a rigid frame and internal dividers, with a handle and a removable shoulder strap with padding for easy carrying. A metal carabiner is also included for additional convenience.

The Benro GH2FL Gimbal Head is the ideal tool for observing wildlife, tracking birds, or capturing dynamic moments during sports events with precision and stability.

The versatile and reliable Benro Gimbal Head GH2N is engineered for dynamic spotting scope use, particularly for observing fast-moving subjects such as wildlife and birds. 

Weighing just 1.2 kg, the gimbal head’s hollow structure, reinforced with stiffening ribs, supports an impressive load capacity of 25 kg. With the GH2N, you can achieve extreme angles and perfect balance, allowing your spotting scope to move freely in ways other mounts cannot, making it ideal for tracking the movement of fast-moving objects both vertically and horizontally.

The low center of gravity ensures a stable head position at any tilt. Hydraulic cartridges on both the pan and tilt axes provide smooth and precise movement in all directions. The vertical digital scale allows for accurate, repeatable adjustments to the scope's height, while the panoramic scale helps in precise horizontal positioning and repeated accuracy.

The metal swivel and tilt locks are durable and easy to use, featuring a short stroke for quick locking of your selected position. The Benro PL100N compact, quick-release platform, compatible with the Arca-Swiss system, makes attaching and detaching the scope quick and secure. Markings on the base of the release plate ensure you can precisely return the scope to the same position.

The design of the quick-release plate and its base is optimized to reduce weight without sacrificing strength. A built-in bubble level ensures perfect horizon alignment. The head is supplied with a carrying case for convenient storage and transport.