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Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) pippo member Reged: 01/12/13 Loc: Paris (FR), Pantelleria (IT) ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II       #5640200 - 01/24/13 08:50 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Did anyone compare the two cameras: ASI 120MM and QHY5L-II ? http://www.zwoptical.com/eng/Cameras/ASI120/index.asp http://qhyccd.com/en/left/page3/qhy5-ii-series/ They both use the same sensor MT9M034. Beside presence of the ST4 port in the QHY5L-II and the different ergonomics, shall we expect the same performances for planetary imaging? Edited by pippo (01/24/13 10:17 AM) Post Extras:       PiotrM Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/03/10 Loc: Poland Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: pippo]       #5640608 - 01/24/13 12:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   ASI has better software support (is supported by FireCapture, while QHY5 not / not yet). Post Extras:       Artyom journeyman Reged: 01/25/13 Loc: Novokuznetsk, Russia Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: PiotrM]       #5645914 - 01/27/13 11:53 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   QHY5L-II will get a native WDM-driver to use with FireCapture or SharpCap soon (QHY5-II already have it). And as far as I know a bit later the camera will get a direct support in FireCapture. Post Extras:       pippo member Reged: 01/12/13 Loc: Paris (FR), Pantelleria (IT) Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: Artyom]       #5651555 - 01/30/13 02:51 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   no other opinion? Is the the software the only difference? Post Extras:       Greg K. Reged: 12/11/03 Loc: Clifton Park, NY Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: pippo]       #5663710 - 02/05/13 02:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Good question - I'm considering getting one of these cameras but if I do I'll probably sell my Lodestar and use this as a guider instead. So the dilemma becomes better software vs. integrated ST4 port. I'd have to get a GPUSB to use with the ASI120MM. Post Extras:       Gary BEAL Pooh-Bah Reged: 05/10/03 Loc: New Zealand Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: Greg K.]       #5664507 - 02/05/13 11:52 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Could you use Pulse Guiding to guide with? Reason I ask is that I did just that with my NEQ6/Lodestar as I felt the silly ST4 connection in the Lodestar was destined to give grief. Worked a treat, and no need for the GPUSB (which I have though). Gary Post Extras:       CanaryMax member Reged: 07/11/08 Loc: Gran Canaria, Spain Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: Gary BEAL]       #5664820 - 02/06/13 08:54 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The differences are minimal: The QHY5LII as 1 1/4", can enter and change in the barlow maximum magnification. My powermate 5x with QHY5LII becomes a 4.3x to 5x. Working at 320x240 QHY5LII has higher fps 200 vs 130. 320x240 in planetary rarely used, but for close binary stars is great to have more fps. Autoguider port in QHY5LII. The ZWO has more surface area and dissipates heat better. The current advantage is undoubtedly ZWO able to use the firecapture. The ZWO has more image formats to choose from. I cant think of more differences, except these, price and accessories Post Extras:       Kim Miau Pooh-Bah Reged: 07/17/06 Loc: Malaysia Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: CanaryMax]       #5665154 - 02/06/13 12:32 PM Attachment (58 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: The differences are minimal: The QHY5LII as 1 1/4", can enter and change in the barlow maximum magnification. My powermate 5x with QHY5LII becomes a 4.3x to 5x. Working at 320x240 QHY5LII has higher fps 200 vs 130. 320x240 in planetary rarely used, but for close binary stars is great to have more fps. Autoguider port in QHY5LII. The ZWO has more surface area and dissipates heat better. The current advantage is undoubtedly ZWO able to use the firecapture. The ZWO has more image formats to choose from. I cant think of more differences, except these, price and accessories I've just tested QHY5L-II in FireCapture v2.1 testing edition obtained from QHYCCD forum. Please see the screenshot. So far the basic features are running smoothly and the ROI (fixed presets in EzPlanetary) can be customized freely in FireCapture. I heard they will include advanced features such as white balance adjustment and USB bandwidth control in FireCapture v2.2. As far as I know, QHY5L-II supports 12-bit recording in EzPlanetary which is saved as 16-bit SER file. It's quite likely that 12-bit recording will also be supported in FireCapture v2.2. Post Extras:       Greg K. Reged: 12/11/03 Loc: Clifton Park, NY Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: Gary BEAL]       #5665251 - 02/06/13 01:19 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Could you use Pulse Guiding to guide with? Reason I ask is that I did just that with my NEQ6/Lodestar as I felt the silly ST4 connection in the Lodestar was destined to give grief. Worked a treat, and no need for the GPUSB (which I have though). Gary That would probably work, I do have a serial cable/usb adapter. I should give it a try. Other than the fiddly cable connector (just TRY reconnecting that thing in the dark!) I do like guiding with the Lodestar, it works and it's simple, no other cables or adapters or ASCOM drivers to worry about. Don't even have to tell PHD to connect to the scope. If only the Lodestar was a better planet cam! The QHY5L-II at least looks to have a proper RJ jack on it for the guider cable so that headache would be eliminated. Post Extras:       Greg K. Reged: 12/11/03 Loc: Clifton Park, NY Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: Kim Miau]       #5665260 - 02/06/13 01:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: I've just tested QHY5L-II in FireCapture v2.1 testing edition obtained from QHYCCD forum. Please see the screenshot. So far the basic features are running smoothly and the ROI (fixed presets in EzPlanetary) can be customized freely in FireCapture. I heard they will include advanced features such as white balance adjustment and USB bandwidth control in FireCapture v2.2. As far as I know, QHY5L-II supports 12-bit recording in EzPlanetary which is saved as 16-bit SER file. It's quite likely that 12-bit recording will also be supported in FireCapture v2.2. Good info! Post Extras:       CanaryMax member Reged: 07/11/08 Loc: Gran Canaria, Spain Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: Greg K.]       #5665275 - 02/06/13 01:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Great news for QHY5LII, which has finally Firecapture support this camera, it seems they were waiting to put my answer... Post Extras:       Kim Miau Pooh-Bah Reged: 07/17/06 Loc: Malaysia Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: Greg K.]       #5666500 - 02/07/13 06:02 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Quote: I've just tested QHY5L-II in FireCapture v2.1 testing edition obtained from QHYCCD forum. Please see the screenshot. So far the basic features are running smoothly and the ROI (fixed presets in EzPlanetary) can be customized freely in FireCapture. I heard they will include advanced features such as white balance adjustment and USB bandwidth control in FireCapture v2.2. As far as I know, QHY5L-II supports 12-bit recording in EzPlanetary which is saved as 16-bit SER file. It's quite likely that 12-bit recording will also be supported in FireCapture v2.2. Good info! FYI, QHY just releases more information about using QHY5L-II and QHY5-II with FireCapture at their forum. Something interesting is cooking up and we may see a working prototype during NEAF2013. Check out QHY "InterGuider". Edited by Kim Miau (02/07/13 06:18 AM) Post Extras:       Greg K. Reged: 12/11/03 Loc: Clifton Park, NY Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: Kim Miau]       #5679264 - 02/14/13 11:39 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well I ordered a QHY5L-II mono. Since so many here are using the ASI, I had to be different. In fact I don't think I've seen any USA QHY5L-II users post yet. Guess I'll be looking for deals on filter wheels/LRGB filters. Post Extras:       LauraMS member Reged: 03/29/11 Loc: Germany Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: Greg K.]       #5679898 - 02/14/13 05:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Same here :-) And a chance to play around with high fps values and bit depth in solar imaging... Post Extras:       Kokatha man Post Laureate Reged: 09/13/09 Loc: "cooker-ta man" downunda... Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: CanaryMax]       #5680073 - 02/14/13 07:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: The differences are minimal: The QHY5LII as 1 1/4", can enter and change in the barlow maximum magnification. My powermate 5x with QHY5LII becomes a 4.3x to 5x. Working at 320x240 QHY5LII has higher fps 200 vs 130. 320x240 in planetary rarely used, but for close binary stars is great to have more fps. Autoguider port in QHY5LII. The ZWO has more surface area and dissipates heat better. The current advantage is undoubtedly ZWO able to use the firecapture. The ZWO has more image formats to choose from. I cant think of more differences, except these, price and accessories I received a new driver just over a day ago which boosts the ZW Optical's ASI120MM framerate above these figures with very significant fps increases in nearly all of the many other resolutions selectable.....I am about to run tests for Sam but I am sure you will hear more from Sam (or me, or others) in the very near future! Post Extras:       guyroch Vendor (BackyardEOS) Reged: 01/22/08 Loc: 3rd rock from the sun, Canada Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: Kokatha man]       #5720328 - 03/08/13 11:31 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm resurrecting this thread because I'm looking at both these cameras (mono) for mainly guiding. I may use it for planetary but I already have a dedicated mono PG Blackfly for planetary. The QHY5L-II seems more appropriate because of it has a built-in guide port. In terms of sensitivity, has anyone did a side-by-side comparison? I already have a Lodestar and for the most part it's great but that puppy has too much noise for my liking. The new guide cam is for a second (grab and go) setup. I'm also considering the ST-i but if I can get the ASI120MM or QHY5L-II for half the price of the ST-i then the choice is obvious... but which one... ASI120MM or QHY5L-II? Thanks Guylain Post Extras:       jonbosley professor emeritus Reged: 10/19/05 Loc: Texas Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: guyroch]       #5720422 - 03/08/13 12:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I just went through the same process, I decided on the QHY5L-II which, now gives me the option of selling my Lodestar. The QHYL-II can now capture in 14bit, the ASI is stuck on 8bit only. Plus the Firecapture argument is over as both cameras can use it. Each new version of QHY's EZPlanetary software makes improvements, the latest now has SER unlimited capture, histogram, focus support with more improvements on the way-its better software then the Imaging Source IC Capture. It took 2 days from placing the order to getting the camera from Astrofactors. When you think about it its a no brainer. Jon Post Extras:       Kim Miau Pooh-Bah Reged: 07/17/06 Loc: Malaysia Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: jonbosley]       #5720467 - 03/08/13 12:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: I just went through the same process, I decided on the QHY5L-II which, now gives me the option of selling my Lodestar. The QHYL-II can now capture in 14bit, the ASI is stuck on 8bit only. Plus the Firecapture argument is over as both cameras can use it. Each new version of QHY's EZPlanetary software makes improvements, the latest now has SER unlimited capture, histogram, focus support with more improvements on the way-its better software then the Imaging Source IC Capture. It took 2 days from placing the order to getting the camera from Astrofactors. When you think about it its a no brainer. Jon QHY5L-2 supports 12bit only. It also supports HDR imaging which captures a 20-bit equivalent data stored in 12-bit format. Post Extras:       guyroch Vendor (BackyardEOS) Reged: 01/22/08 Loc: 3rd rock from the sun, Canada Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: jonbosley]       #5720476 - 03/08/13 12:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: I just went through the same process, I decided on the QHY5L-II which, now gives me the option of selling my Lodestar. The QHYL-II can now capture in 14bit, the ASI is stuck on 8bit only. Plus the Firecapture argument is over as both cameras can use it. Each new version of QHY's EZPlanetary software makes improvements, the latest now has SER unlimited capture, histogram, focus support with more improvements on the way-its better software then the Imaging Source IC Capture. It took 2 days from placing the order to getting the camera from Astrofactors. When you think about it its a no brainer. Jon Thanks Jon... that pretty much made my day. Did you tried it yet? Compared to the Lodestar how does it perform? Guylain Post Extras:       jonbosley professor emeritus Reged: 10/19/05 Loc: Texas Re: ASI 120MM versus QHY5L-II [Re: guyroch]       #5720704 - 03/08/13 02:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Guylain, It arrived this week and surprise, surprise its raining. I just did some indoor testing to make sure I could reach the max fps in each resolution on my laptop and that PHD can read it, which it can. I was planing on doing some guiding with it this weekend but that's not going to happen, amazingly its smaller & lighter then the lodestar. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all)

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