This full-frame camera doesn’t just photograph the stars – it tells you what stars you’re looking at from a removable magnetic LCD screen
The ArcBlue C24 is a dedicated astrophotography rig for photographing (and IDing) the stars – and it works with existing lenses and telescopes
A forthcoming full-frame camera, the ArcBlue C24, aims to photograph stars and identify them simultaneously, featuring a removable magnetic LCD screen that functions as both an identifier and tracker. This innovative camera combines a mirrorless camera with an integrated star tracker and the functionality of a smart telescope, addressing the limitations of current smart telescopes which, despite aiding beginners in identifying celestial objects, lack the image quality of a full-frame camera.
The ArcBlue C24 leverages a 24MP Sony sensor combined with a star tracker to overcome the need for multiple devices and cables typically required for astrophotography. It can be mounted on a Pulsar Tri-Axis Harmonic Equatorial Mount, which compensates for Earth's rotation, ensuring sharp long-exposure shots of stars. The camera boasts a built-in storage and in-camera HDR stacking, reducing the number of gadgets necessary while offering in-camera HDR shots with a dynamic range expanded from 14 EV to 29 EV, a feature created to tackle the extreme conditions of a solar eclipse.
Anticipated to launch on Kickstarter, the ArcBlue C24 will be compatible with a variety of mirrorless lenses and telescopes, demonstrating its versatility from capturing panoramic landscapes to tracking distant celestial bodies.
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