Player One APOLLO-M MINI (SKU: POA-APOLLO-M-MINI ) is the most compact camera in the Apollo family. The Sony IMX429 mono sensor (global shutter, 2/3″) with a resolution of 1944 × 1460 px and a pixel size of 4.5 µm combines high sensitivity (QE > 80 %) with very low readout noise (< 1.6 e-) and a full well of ≈ 30 ke-. The global shutter eliminates "jelly-effect" distortions, making the camera ideal for high-speed imaging of the Sun, Moon and planets, as well as for photometry and guidance applications (OAG Mini).

Key Features of the APOLLO-M MINI

• Sony IMX429 mono sensor – 1944 × 1460 px (2.84 MP), 4.5 µm pixel, global shutter
• high sensitivity in the 350–900 nm band, peak QE > 80%
• speed up to 120 fps (RAW10) in full frame, 300 fps at ROI 640 × 480
• full well ≈ 30 ke-, read noise < 1.6 e- (HCG mode) – wide dynamic range
• 128 MB DDR-III buffer – smooth recording without dropped frames
• passive PCS radiator with the possibility of connecting active ACS cooling
• Super AR Plus window – max transmission, reduced reflections
• USB-C 3.0 (5 Gb/s) interface + ST-4 port for autoguider
• threads: internal M42 × 0.75 + nose 1.25″ – back-focus 12.5 mm, compatible with SFT tilter and FD MINI drawer

Technical specification

• matrix: Sony IMX429 mono, CMOS, global shutter
• format / diagonal: 2/3″ (11.1 mm) – area 8.8 × 6.6 mm
• resolution: 1944 × 1460 px (2.84 MP)
• pixel size: 4.5 µm
• ADC: 12 bit / 10 bit (RAW)
• full well: ≈ 30 ke- (gain 0)
• reading noise: 0.8–1.6 e- (HCG → LG)
• Max FPS: 120 fps @ RAW10 (full frame), 300 fps @ 640 × 480
• exposures: 32 µs – 2000 s
• memory buffer: 128 MB DDR-III
• back-focus (with 1.25″ nose): 12.5 mm
• dimensions / weight: Ø 60 mm × 32 mm / ≈ 165 g
• cooling: PCS passive; optional ACS module (active)
• Power supply: 5V DC from USB-C (≤ 0.45A)
• Compatible OS: Windows 7 / 10 / 11 (ASCOM), macOS, Linux (INDI)

Apollo-M MINI is the perfect mono camera for mobile setups and those who need a global shutter at short focal lengths. It works great with H-α, Ca-K, CH ₄ and IR-pass 685 / 850 nm filters, allowing you to record perfectly sharp details even in difficult seeing conditions.