World's smallest condensed-size astronomical camera "Tiny 1"

It takes a lot of expensive equipment to shoot astrophotography, but the world's smallest astronomical camera "Tiny 1"Despite the size of a compact digital camera, you can shoot high quality astrophotographic photos.

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You can see how Tiny 1 is a camera by seeing the following movie.

Tiny 1: The world's first astrophotography camera made to be small, smart and sociable on Vimeo


It is Tiny 1 that the child has in hand. At first glance it looks like a compact digital camera.


You can carry it in your pocket.


When you turn the viewfinder toward the night sky, the constellation corresponding to the star being shot is displayed on the display.


Even children can easily photograph celestial bodies without using exaggerated equipment.


The following is a photograph of the celestial object actually photographed with Tiny 1.



It can be used not only for astronomical photography but also for ordinary cameras.


Pictures taken can be instantly synchronized with smartphones, uploading to SNS is easy.


Below is a list of equipment necessary for general astrophotography, surrounded by a red frame on the upper left is necessary for shooting with Tiny 1. Compared with general equipment, it can be done as cheaply as $ 1,500 (about 150,000 yen) to $ 5000 (about 500,000 yen), and you can see how excellent Tiny 1 is for both weight and cost.


If you watch the movie of time lapse actually shot in Tiny 1, you can see what kind of celestial photograph can be taken with Tiny 1.

Melbourne Time Lapse - YouTube


Tiny 1 can select shooting mode from the display.


It is like constellation mode.


It has a smartphone-like UI, for example, if you enter "Mars (Mars)" ...


A pointer appears on the display, and Mars guides you in a certain direction.


As you moved the camera in the direction of the arrow, a brown circle appeared and you could quickly locate the position of Mars.


Since the Android application which reproduced the display of Tiny 1 has been released, those who are interested can get from below.

Tiny 1 Astronomy Camera Demo - Android Apps on Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinymos.camera&hl=en

Tiny 1 can be connected to a lens made by another company or astronomical telescope by using a lens adapter, and the explanation of the lens adapter is actually shown in the following movie.

What makes the Tiny 1 social media friendly? On Vimeo


Tiny 1's standard lens is interchangeable, and you can replace different lenses as needed.


When attaching a lens made by another company using a lens adapter, it looks like this.


Can be worn on astronomical telescope ......


It is also possible to shoot a combination of Tiny 1's high-performance sensor and a high-end astronomical telescope.


Tiny 1 is now looking for investment in Indiegogo for commercialization. The investment plan of 399 dollars (about 40,000 yen) that can get "Tiny 1 × 1 unit + wide angle 28 mm lens (F 1. 2)" has already reached its capacity, the next lowest plan is "Tiny 1 × 5 units + It is a plan of 1925 dollars (about 193,000 yen) that can get wide angle 28 mm lens (F1.2). Shipping is scheduled around February 2017, the deadline of investment is July 10, 2016.

Tiny 1: The Worlds Smallest Astronomy Camera | Indiegogo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/tiny1-the-world-s-smallest-astronomy-camera--2#/