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CCD Cameras & Accessories |
What is a CCD Camera and what does it do? Unlike traditional cameras, the CCD camera uses a small, rectangular
piece of silicon called a Charge-Coupled Device to gather and imprint
incoming light instead of film. The silicon chip is a solid-state
electronic component comprised of light-sensitive cells called
photosites. Each photosite is its own pixel - just one tiny cell in
the whole body of a photograph that could contain hundreds of
thousands of pixels! When incoming light strikes the photosite, the
photoelectric effect occurs and creates electrons for as long as
exposure occurs. The electrons are then kept "stored" in their
individual cells until a computer unloads the array, counts the
electrons and reassembles them into the "big picture".
Although there's just a bit more to it than that, CCD imaging is one
of the fastest growing
fields of astrophotography. Unlike traditional film cameras which only
captures about 2% of gathered light, CCD cameras
can respond up to 70%. - making them amazingly efficient for astronomy
applications. If you are just beginning astrophotography - or are an
advanced professional - OPT can provide everything you require for CCD
imaging. Now, step this way and let me introduce you to our products...
Over here we have our line of CCD Cameras from manufacturers such as Apogee,
Astrovid, FLI, Imaging Source,
Lumenera, Meade DSI, Orion, QSI, SBIG, and more. These come in a
variety of styles and applications. As you venture into the category,
you'll learn more about the companies who produce the CCD cameras, the
lines they have to offer and specifics about each model. If you're
interested in a different style, we also carry Astronomy Imaging Digital SLR Cameras, too! The
digital single-lens reflex camera (digital SLR or DSLR) uses an
automatic mirror system and pentaprism to direct light from the lens
through the viewfinder. During exposure (when the photograph is
taken), the mirror swings upward, allowing the lens to project light
onto the image sensor.
Because the CCD game calls for a lot of specialized equipment, we've
gathered anything you might need into an easy shopping category.
Browse through CCD Imaging Accessories for Camera Adapters, CCD
Camera Spacers and Barrels, Adaptive Optics and Spectrographs, Books
and DVD's on Astro-Imaging, CCD Camera Cables, Cords and CCD Computer
Interfaces, Color Filter Wheels, Carousels, Counterweights
Eyepieces that are Illuminated or designed for CCD/Measurement,
Filters for CCD Imaging and Astronomy Photography, Telescope Flip
Mirrors, Focal Reducers, Extenders, Correctors, Focusing Equipment,
Camera Guiders, Rotators, CCD Image Processing and Support Software,
Optec Mounting Hardware, Telescope Power Supplies and Cables, CCD
Camera Water Pumps, Camera Fans, CCD Cooling Supplies, or Equatorial
Wedges... We have what you need to get you on your way to imaging.
If getting into the speciality end of imaging sparks your imagination,
then take a look at our line of Adaptive Optics and Spectrographs. Adaptive
Optics is a remarkable system which promises to have a profound effect
on CCD imaging by reducing the atmospheric turbulence, wind induced
vibrations, and eliminating the remaining periodic errors in most
telescope drives. Why should only scientists have fun? Using
spectroscopy, stars will produce a vivid spectrum with the colors
spread out along its length like a rainbow. Emission lines and
absorption lines can be readily observed in many stars. These lines
can be used to identify specific elements in the star's atmosphere, or
ascertain a star's temperature!
If you'd like to have even more fun, why not consider Astronomical Video Systems? These awesome tools
can broadcast real time images of deep space objects to a monitor,
function as cameras and even more. Can you imagine teaching a group
while watching globular cluster resolve on screen? How about sharing
the views of Saturn with a group of scouts during an outreach program?
Maybe you'd just like to record motion pictures of comets... The
possibilities are endless! Planet Cams and Digital Imagers are a wonderful,
low cost way of introducing yourself to astrophotography. Inexpensive
and very easy to use, these cool little tools can be as easy as
inserting the eyepiece camera into the telescope and turning on the
screen! How about just being able to monitor the sky? With SBIG All Sky Cameras and Seeing Monitors, you can
remotely check out observing conditions right from the comfort of your
monitor.
No matter what your astronomy imagining needs, the
experts here at OPT can provide what's right for you and your budget!
Unlike other Internet sales sites, Oceanside Photo and Telescope is a
real camera and real telescope store... Staffed with real people who
really use this stuff! If you have any questions about our CCD
cameras or Imaging Equipment and whether or not they're right for you
and your applications, please feel free to contact us or call
toll-free at 1-800-483-6287. Our award winning customer service and
full purchase support means we guarantee your satisfaction!
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