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About this product
Model: zwo_asi183mc
Part Number: ZWO ASI183MC
The ASI183 Colour is an excellent alternative to a DSLR camera for astrophotography!
Fitted with Sony's highly sensitive 20mp (5496x3672) BSI IMX183 sensor with amp glow reduction and incredibly low read noise.
FEATURES
- Sony IMX183 Sensor
- Extremely low read noise - 1.6e @30db gain
- 12Bit ADC - provides real 12bit dynamic range
- Electronic shutter - no issues with vibrations sometimes found in mechanical shutters
- USB3.0 Port (back compatible with USB2.0) - 19fps@5496x3672 308fps@320X240
- AR coated protective window - all light can pass
- Compatible with Windows / Mac OS / Linux
IMX183 Sensor
13.2mm x 8.8mm, 15.86mm diagonal, approximately 20.18 megapixels.
Back illuminated, high sensitivity with 2.4μm pixels.
All ZWO cameras include a 2-year warranty.
Camera Field of View Simulator
Astrophotography Performance
The ASI183 cameras has a very large full well capacity（15000e for such small pixel size, 1.6e read noise @ 30DB, and 12stops dynamic range @ Gain=0. The ASI183 cameras also utilise firmware features to minimise amplifier glow for maximum performance in astrophotography.
High Speed
Fast FPS can be used in solar and lunar imaging, as well as for live viewing/EAA.The high speed readout may also be used for real-time focusing, true lucky imaging of double stars and other small objects, planetary imaging of the major planets in the solar system, and much more.
10Bit ADC
- 5496×3672 19fps
- 3840×2160 41.04fps
- 1920×1080 80.10fps
- 1280×720 117.30fps
12bit ADC
- 5496×3672 19fps
- 3840×2160 36.12fps
- 1920×1080 70.48fps
- 1280×720 103.23fps
High QE
Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R technology, gives it excellent Deep Sky performance. ASI183 QE peak reaches a remarkable 84%. In the Ha channel, QE is still over 60%.
Having high QE means more of the light that enters your telescope and reaches the sensor is actually used. With 84% peak Q.E. and no less than ~50% within the visible spectrum, the ASI183 will utilise a high percentage of the light that reaches it, improving your signal quality.
Dark Current
The dark current of the ASI183 is extremely low, based on our test results.
USB Ports
USB 3.0 Port: Provide 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI183 to run at 19 fps (12bit, normal mode) or 19 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(20.18Mega).
ST4 Port: can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.
ASI183MC Mechanical Drawing
What's in the box
- ASI183MC Camera
- T2-1.25" Nosepiece Adapter
- 1.25" Cap
- 2" Cap
- 2-metre USB 3.0 Cable
- ST4 Cable
- T2-1.25" Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
- Driver CD
Specifications
| Sensor | 1″ CMOS IMX183CLK-J/CQJ-J |
| Diagonal | 15.9mm |
| Resolution | 20.18Mega Pixels 5496*3672 |
| Pixel Size | 2.4μm |
| Bayer Pattern | RGGB |
| Shutter | Rolling shutter |
| Exposure Range | 32µs-2000s |
| ROI | Supported |
| Read Noise | 1.6e @30db gain |
| QE peak | 84% |
| Full well | 15ke |
| ADC | 12bit |
| Interface | USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Adaptor | M42X0.75 |
| Protect window | AR window |
| Dimensions | 62mm Diameter x 36mm |
| Weight | 120g |
| Back Focus Distance | 6.5mm |
| Working Temperature | -5°C—45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C—60°C |
| Working Relative Humidity | 20%—80% |
| Storage Relative Humidity | 20%—95% |
Supported Resolutions:
10Bit ADC
- 5496×3672 19fps
- 3840×2160 41.04fps
- 1920×1080 80.10fps
- 1280×720 117.30fps
- 640×480 169.92fps
- 320×240 308.17fps
12bit ADC
- 5496×3672 19fps
- 3840×2160 36.12fps
- 1920×1080 70.48fps
- 1280×720 103.23fps
- 640×480 149.53fps
- 320×240 271.19fps
Additional resolutions can be user defined.
Downloads / Manuals
The following manuals and downloads are available for this product:
Software
ZWO Software and Drivers
Customer reviews
| Average Rating (3 Reviews): | |
Fab step up from a planetary camera 23 July 2024 | James
I was after an upgrade from a planetary camera without the cost of a cooled camera. I also wanted something easier to control than a dslr and without the cost/risk of modding. This camera has been exactly what I wanted. The resolution and wider field of this camera have been fantastic with some great photos so far (by my standards...).
02 January 2021 | Stephen
Ok not used it loads yet, but enough to know it is performing as well as expected and providing the results I wanted.
I use it for eeva and unguided imaging and it is well up to the task given.
17 December 2020 | Peter
Beautiful camera haven't been able to use this camera a lot just yet but images look impressive
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