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Title: CCD vs CMOS
Post by: ApophisAstros on Nov 19, 2018, 06:10:45

(http://www.astrosurf.com/buil/asi183mm/images/tab2-878.jpg)
found this comparison on the web and wondered what others thought of the values.
(http://www.astrosurf.com/buil/CMOSvsCCD/images/tab3-843.jpg)
Is Quantum Efficiency a good yard stick?
Roger

Title: Re: CCD vs CMOS
Post by: MarkS on Nov 20, 2018, 06:28:45

Quote from: Apophis
Is Quantum Efficiency a good yard stick?
Roger

All other things being equal, definitely go for the higher QE.
The problem is all other things are rarely equal so it's worth finding out in advance about any potential Achilles Heels.

Mark

Title: Re: CCD vs CMOS
Post by: ApophisAstros on Nov 20, 2018, 10:03:03

Quote from: MarkS on Nov 20, 2018, 06:28:45
Quote from: Apophis
Is Quantum Efficiency a good yard stick?
Roger

All other things being equal, definitely go for the higher QE.
The problem is all other things are rarely equal so it's worth finding out in advance about any potential Achilles Heels.

Mark

I have already got the ASI183 mm , so on that regard a good choice. I am guessing with GAIN though...
Roger

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