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ToupTek ATR2600C vs ToupTek ATR2600M

ToupTek ATR2600C
ToupTek

ATR2600C

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

ToupTek ATR2600M
ToupTek

ATR2600M

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

Key differences

Color vs mono

Specifications

SpecificationToupTek ATR2600CToupTek ATR2600M
Sensor
TypeDedicated Cooleddedicated
SensorSony IMX571Sony IMX571
Sensor techCMOSCMOS
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor size23.5×15.7mm23.5×15.7mm
Diagonal28.3mm28.3mm
Pixel size3.76µm3.76µm
Resolution6248×41766248×4176
Megapixels26.1MP26.1MP
ColorYesNo
Cooling
CooledYesYes
Performance
Full well51000e⁻50000e⁻
Peak QE80%80%
Advantages of ToupTek ATR2600C
  • One-shot color — simpler workflow
Advantages of ToupTek ATR2600M
  • Mono sensor — ideal for narrowband and LRGB
Best for — ToupTek ATR2600C
  • Balanced field for most refractors
  • Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
  • Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
  • One-shot color — quick results, less processing
Best for — ToupTek ATR2600M
  • Balanced field for most refractors
  • Well-sampled deep-sky at medium focal lengths
  • Long-exposure deep-sky under any sky
  • Narrowband and LRGB workflows
ToupTek ATR2600C — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 5.39° × 3.60°Scale: 3.10"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 0.97"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.39"/px
ToupTek ATR2600M — typical FOV & scale
  • On 250mm refractor (wide)
    FOV: 5.39° × 3.60°Scale: 3.10"/px
  • On 800mm SCT reducer
    FOV: 1.68° × 1.12°Scale: 0.97"/px
  • On 2000mm SCT native
    FOV: 0.67° × 0.45°Scale: 0.39"/px
ToupTek ATR2600C — recommended user

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

ToupTek ATR2600M — recommended user

A strong fit for dedicated deep-sky imagers pairing with a broad range of focal lengths.

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