Atik One 6.0 CCD Camera

Artemis CCD Limited

Unit 8 Lodge Farm Barns New Rd., Norwich, NR9 3LZ, UK
www.atik-cameras.com

Atik Cameras unveils the Atik One 6.0 CCD camera ($3,295). This compact camera design features the exceptionally sensitive 6-megapixel Sony ICX694AL monochrome CCD of 4.54-square-micron pixels in a 2,750x2,200 array. The camera's sealed chamber is purged with high-purity argon to ensure a dry, condensation-free environment Its thermoelectric cooling is capable of stable operating temperatures ot -38°C, helping limit additional noise in your CCD images. The Atik One 6.0 also includes an internal 5-position filter wheel with a mechanical shutter installed as close as possible to the CCD detector, reducing back focus requirements. Each purchase comes with a3-meter USB 2.0 cable, 1.8-meter power connector, and CD-ROM with control software, drivers, and PDF manual. See the manufacturer's website for additional options.

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