DFK41AU02.AS CCD Camera

The Imaging Source DFK 41AU02.AS

USB Color Astro Camera for High
Resolution Astrophotography

DFK41AU02 CCD Camera
  • Colour USB camera with IR cut filter
  • 1/2" CCD, progressive scan
  • Resolution 1280 x 960
  • Max. 15 fps
  • Max exposure time 60 min
  • C/CS Mount
  • Software included


Sample Pictures Taken with an Imaging Source Camera
Dominique Dierick - Mars Daniel Llewellyn - Jupiter
Pictures reproduced from The Imaging Source web site and fully attributed- with thanks


DFK41AU02.AS Specifications
Camera Parameter Parameter Value
Product Code DFK 41AU02.AS
Type colour USB camera with IR cut filter
Connection USB
Manufacturer The Imaging Source
Sensor CCD
Type progressive scan
Sensor specification Sony ICX205AK
Format 1/2"
Resolution 1280 x 960
Dynamic range 8 bit
Exposure time 1/10000 s to 60 minutes
Gain 0 dB to 36 dB
FPS @ Max resolution 15 fps
Video formats @ Frame rate 1280 x 960, BY8 (RAW) @ 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
1280 x 960, UYVY @ 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.