DFK21AF04.AS CCD Camera

The Imaging Source DFK21AF04.AS

Colour FireWire Telescope Camera with
60 fps for Astrophotography

DFK21AF04 CCD Camera
  • Colour FireWire camera with IR cut filter
  • 1/4" CCD, progressive scan
  • Resolution 640 x 480
  • Max. 60 fps
  • Max exposure time 60 min
  • C/CS Mount
  • Software included


Sample Pictures Taken with an Imaging Source Camera
DMK Camera example image DMK Camera example image
Daniel Llewellyn - Saturn Dominique Dierick - Sun spot
Pictures reproduced from The Imaging Source web site and fully attributed- with thanks


DFK21AF04.AS Specifications
Camera Parameter Parameter Value
Product Code DFK21AF04.AS
Type colour FireWire camera with IR cut filter
Connection FireWire
Manufacturer The Imaging Source
Sensor CCD
Type progressive scan
Sensor specification Sony ICX098BQ
Format 1/4"
Resolution 640 x 480 pixel
Dynamic range 8 bit
Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes
Gain 0 dB to 36 dB
FPS @ Max resolution 60 fps
Video formats @ Frame rate 640 x 480, BY8 (RAW) @ 60, 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
640 x 480, UYVY @ 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
Lens mount C/CS mount
Supply voltage 8 V to 30 V via the cable
Current consumption approx 200 mA @ 12 VDC
Dimensions (H x W x L) 50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm
Mass 265 g
Max. temperature (operation) -5 °C to 45 °C
Max. temperature (storage) -20°C to 60°C
Max. humidity (operation) 20 % to 80 %
Max. humidity (storage) 20 % to 95 %
Subject to change.