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January 2010 pricing Announcement
STL-11000M-C2 Self-Guiding, 35mm Format
Camera with Built-In Filter Wheel
 *Price $A 7900 inc GST
  *price subject to variation with $A to $US

Limited time only Once these are sold out,  pricing will return to higher levels.  

Please telephone or e-mail for ordering information.

Since its introduction, the STL-11000M, 35mm format, 11 Megapixel CCD Camera has been used in the hands of some of the best astrophotographers in the world to produce some of the most stunning astrophotos ever produced by amateur astronomers.  When the KAI-11000M CCD was first introduced by Kodak the monochrome version was only available in a Class 1.  The color version was available in a Class 1 and a Class 2, however, the C2 color CCD allows up to 10 column defects whereas the C1 has none.  More recently, the monochrome CCD was made available by Kodak in a Class 2 with significantly improved cosmetic specifications compared to the color version.  The monochrome Class 2 CCD allows no more than 2 column defects (out of 4008).  It should be noted that a column defect does not mean that an entire column is defective.  It means that there are greater than a threshold number of bright or dark pixels within a certain range along one column.  In many cases these cannot be seen.  Even when they are visible in the image, most current software packages designed for CCD image acquisition and processing, such as CCDOPS and CCDSoftV5, have column repair functions that will easily fix any visible effects of a bright or dark column in an image.   

After testing several  Class 2 monochrome CCDs, and being pleased with the results, SBIG decided to make a special buy of this sensor in order to offer this 35mm format multi-megapixel camera for the lowest price possible.  We are proud to make this STL-11000M-C2 monochrome camera available for *$A8525 plus GST including the standard built-in 657 x 495 pixel self-guiding CCD and the standard built-in 5 position filter wheel.  With the exception of the CCD, this new STL-11000M-C2 is identical to all other model STL cameras and is compatible with all STL accessories such as the new 8-position filter wheel and AO-L Adaptive Optics.  Please note that only the Class 2 monochrome camera is available at this price due to SBIG's special purchase of monochrome CCDs.

The STL-1100M-C2 comes complete with the following:

• 35mm format, 11 Megapixel Class 2 CCD.
• Built-in 657 x 495 TC-237H Guiding CCD for Self-Guiding and AO control.
• Port for optional Remote Guide Head with a second 657x495 TC-237H Guiding CCD.
• Built-in 5-position, 50mm filter wheel.
• Triple dew heaters for external dew control.
• Built-in 12VDC voltage regulation for field operation direct from battery
• Universal power supply for 90-240VAC operation.
• Custom dust-proof, water-proof, crush-proof, Pelican carrying and storage case.
• CCDOPS, CCDSoftV5, TheSky version 5.
• Special Offers on other software. 

Optional Accessories include the following:

• AO-L Adaptive Optics
• 8-position filter wheel
• Extra 5-position Filter Carousel
• Remote Guide Head with 657 x 495 TC-237H Guiding CCD
• Nikon Lens Adapter
• Extension Cable for Power Supply
• 50mm LRGBC, UBVRI, H-alpha and other filters.

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