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STL-11000M Image of NGC 281 in mapped color using H-alpha, OIII, and SII filters by Russ Croman |
Announcement
STL Series Cameras
Special Package Offer
Baader Parfocal LRGB and H-alpha
Filters Worth $985 Included for Free!
July 15, 2008
For a limited time, beginning July 15, 2008, and continuing until this special offer is revoked, customers who purchase one of the dual sensor STL series cameras listed below will receive a certificate for a free 4 piece set of new Baader 50.8mm LRGB filters plus a parfocal Baader 7nm H-alpha filter made specifically for the the STL camera. The current list price for these filters purchased separately is $985! The cameras included in this special offer are: STL-1001E, STL-4020M, STL-6303E, and STL-11000M. These are the latest versions of the cameras with internal 5 position filter wheel, Remote Guide Head port, the most recent version of the imaging CCD from Kodak, a built-in, cooled, 16-bit TC-237 tracking CCD, universal 110 - 220VAC power supply, USB and tracking cables, 2" nosepiece, rack handles and quick release water cooling fixtures on the rear plate. The camera comes in a professional waterproof, dustproof, crushproof Pelican carrying and storage case with custom cut foam. Also included is an incredible library of software: CCDDOPS version 5, CCDSharp, CCDSoftV5, TheSky version 5, CCDOPS Lite for the Mac, and more. The LRGB filters are the most recent products from Baader Planetarium and are parfocal with the Baader H-alpha, O-III, SII, and H-beta narrowband filter set. Please see the Note at the bottom of this page for additional terms and conditions of the sale.
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STL-11000M Image of NGC 281 in mapped color using H-alpha, OIII, and SII filters by Russ Croman |
STL-11000M-C2, 11 Megapixel, 35mm
Imaging System, KAI-11002M CCD with built-in TC-237 Guiding CCD, 5 Position
Filter Wheel, and 5 piece 50.8mm
LRGB+H-alpha filter set from Baader Planetarium.
Normally $8180
Sale Price $7195
In February of 2007 we began taking orders for
our second offering of the popular STL-11000M camera with a class 2 CCD, in addition to
the class 1 CCD that we have offered since the first STL.
| CCD | Array | Pixel | CCD Size | Diagonal | Area |
| KAF-11002M/CM | 4008 x 2672 | 9u | 36x24mm | 43.4mm | 868mm2 |
This model uses the latest KAI-11002M CCD. When we began making the STL-11000M camera, the monochrome CCD was available only in a class 1 version. The color CCD was available in a class 2 but unlike most of Kodak's other class 2 CCDs, the color version allowed up to 10 column defects. With the introduction of the Class 2, however, Kodak began offering the monochrome version of this CCD with improved cosmetic specifications. The class 2 mono sensor allows a maximum of only 2 column defects. On such a large sensor, one or two column defects out of 4,000 does not significantly impact the image quality and in all other performance specifications such as dark current, noise and quantum efficiency, the class 2 sensor is identical to the class 1. Our initial offering of this class 2 model sold out very quickly due to the very low price we were able to achieve using the KAI-11000M CCD. While we cannot match the price we had before due to the higher cost of CCDs we will nevertheless offer this at $1000 below the original list price for the Class 2 color camera, and now an additional savings of almost $1000 can be added to the value of this model with the addition of the Baader LRGB and H-alpha filters. A word or two about class 2 sensors. Before we ordered a large supply of class 2 sensors we built up several cameras with class 2 CCD in them for testing to make sure that they would be acceptable for our astro imaging customers. With a maximum of two column defects (out of a total of 4,008 columns) they are quite acceptable. A column defect may or may not be visible under typical imaging conditions. Those that can be seen are generally easy to remove with typical image processing tools. Insofar as dark current and read noise is concerned, the class 2 sensor specifications are identical to a class 1. We do not hesitate to recommend these as excellent lower cost alternatives to the class 1 STL-11000 cameras we have made and will continue to make for those who want no column defects.
The STL-11000M-C2 camera is fully compatible with all other STL accessories such as the Remote Guiding Head, AO-L Adaptive Optics device, 50mm RGB, narrowband and photometric filters, water cooling system, and more. For more information on these STL cameras please see the Product Descriptions and Specifications in our On-Line Catalog.
Of course, if you prefer a camera with no column defects, the same offer applies to the Class 1 STL-11000M for the price of $8795 instead of $9780.
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STL-4020M Image of M45 (Pleiades) taken by Don McCrady |
STL-4020M, 4.2 Megapixel Imaging
System, Now with the newest low noise KAI-4022M CCD, built-in TC-237 Guiding CCD,
5 Position Filter Wheel, and 5 piece 50.8mm LRGB filter set
from Baader Planetarium.
Normally $6980
Sale Price $5995
The STL-4020M is an excellent value. The camera uses the latest KAI-4022M CCD, a big brother of the KAI-2020M/CM used in the ST-2000 cameras. It has a 2048 x 2048 array of 7.4 micron pixels with very low read noise, low dark current and no column defects. The CCD has twice the imaging area of the KAI-2020 and about 55% more than an ST-10. It also has antiblooming protection and a fast exposure time of 0.001 seconds making it excellent for imaging the sun and moon. But its large CCD and relatively small pixels makes it good, too, with camera lenses and short fast refractors. The antiblooming feature of the interline CCD is excellent at reducing or eliminating blooms from bright stars. It is available in both monochrome and single shot color versions.
| CCD | Array | Pixel | CCD Size | Diagonal | Area |
| KAI-4021M/CM | 2048 x 2048 | 7.4u | 15.2x15.2mm | 21.4mm | 230mm2 |
As with all STL cameras, standard features include a built-in 5-position 50mm filter wheel (the single shot color camera also includes a 50mm UV/IR blocking filter for best color balance), built-in autoguider, two-stage cooling, water circulation capability, and remote guide head port.
Options include an 8-position filter wheel, remote guide head, and AO-L Adaptive Optics. Software support includes Windows XP, Window Vista (32 bit), Mac and Linux.
For more information on these STL cameras please see the Product Descriptions and Specifications in our On-Line Catalog.
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STL-6303E Image of the Helix Nebula by Volker Wendel |
STL-6303E, 6.3 Megapixel Imaging System
High Sensitivity Monochrome KAF-6303E CCD with built-in TC-237 Guiding CCD,
5
Position Filter Wheel, and 4 piece
50.8mm LRGB filter set from Baader Planetarium.
Normally $9980
Sale Price $8995
The STL-6303E has been in production since the beginnings of the STL series. It is the camera of choice for those wanting a large field of view, good resolution and high sensitivity. The CCD is 4 times the size of the KAF-1603 CCD used in the ST-8 camera (and 16 times the size of the KAF-0402 used in the ST-7). It is the somewhat smaller than the STL-11000, however it has higher sensitivity than the STL-11000, particularly in the red, with the same sized pixels. This camera is an excellent choice as a high end imaging system for large SCTs and RCs or other scopes where a large field of view and high red sensitivity is desired. Add the optional 8 position filter wheel and this camera can do double duty as both an excellent imaging camera using RGB filters and a scientific photometric instrument using UBVRI photometric filters.
| CCD | Array | Pixel | CCD Size | Diagonal | Area |
| KAF-6303E | 3060 x 2040 | 9u | 27.5x18.4mm | 33.1mm | 506mm2 |
Standard features include a built-in 5-position 50mm filter wheel, built-in autoguider, two-stage cooling, water circulation capability, and remote guide head port.
Options include an 8-position filter wheel, remote guide head, and AO-L Adaptive Optics. Software support includes Windows XP, Window Vista (32 bit), Mac and Linux.
For more information on these STL cameras please see the Product Descriptions and Specifications in our On-Line Catalog.
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STL-1001E Image of M101 by Ron Wodaski |
STL-1001E, 1 Megapixel Imaging
System,
High Sensitivity Monochrome KAF-1001E CCD with built-in TC-237 Guiding CCD, 5
Position Filter Wheel, and 4 piece
50.8mm LRGB filter set from Baader Planetarium.
Normally $8680
Sale Price $7695
The STL-1001E has been used by professional astronomers at some of the largest observatories in the world. With its large image area (1 inch square) 24 micron pixels and high QE, it is well suited to large telescopes of long focal length. Typically amateurs use this model for photometry studies and minor planet searches, but it is also an excellent imaging camera on any big telescope. The CCD has a larger area than the 6303 but fewer pixels due to the large pixel size.
| CCD | Array | Pixel | CCD Size | Diagonal | Area |
| KAF-1001E | 1024 x 1024 | 24u | 24.6x24.6mm | 34.8mm | 335mm2 |
Standard features include a built-in 5-position 50mm filter wheel, built-in autoguider, two-stage cooling, water circulation capability, and remote guide head port.
Options include an 8-position filter wheel, remote guide head, and AO-L Adaptive Optics. Software support includes Windows XP, Window Vista (32 bit), Mac and Linux.
For more information on these STL cameras please see the Product Descriptions and Specifications in our On-Line Catalog.
All STL Cameras include the following:
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NOTE: This special free offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or special offers such as our educational discount. This special offers may be revoked in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. To receive the free filters, return the gift certificate with proof of purchase of a new model STL-1001E, STL-4020M, STL-6303E, or STL-11000M camera at full list price (as posted on the SBIG web site at http://www.sbig.com/sbwhtmls/Pricelist.htm at the time of purchase) to SBIG within 90 days of the date of purchase of the camera, and include a copy of the original invoice for the camera showing the purchase price, the date and place of purchase, and the camera serial number. For purchasers in Japan, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, only cameras sold through authorized dealers for these countries are eligible for this promotional gift. SBIG (or SBIG’s authorized dealer outside the U.S.) will send the free filters to the purchaser as stock is available from the suppliers. Delivery may take several weeks if the filters are not in stock at the time of redemption.
For more information on these STL cameras please see the Product Descriptions and Specifications in our on-line catalog.
For accessories please see the Accessory Section of our on-line catalog.
For current prices please see our current Price List
Revised:
July 22, 2008 02:54:20 PM.
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