ZWO ASI183MC Color USB3.0
The ZWO ASI183MC Color USB3.0 has much potential, 84% QE peak, 20.18Mega pixels, 15000e full well, 1.6e read noise, 19FPS@full resolution, each feature means a new posibility!
Camera Sensor
Diagonal 15.86 mm Approx. 20.48M-Effective Pixel Monochrome/Color CMOS Image Sensor
High-Speed and High-Picture-Quality Rolling Shutter-Type Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensors
In the astronomic application field, Sony IMX183CLK-J (monochrome) and IMX183CQJ-J (color) sensors uses a very high sensitivity back-illuminated structure with high resolution 2.4 μm square unit pixel. The optical size is 1 inch.
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 utilize firmware features to minimize 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, giving it excellent Deep Sky performance. ASI183 QE peak reaches a remarkable 84%. In 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 utilize a high percentage of the light that reaches it, improving your signal quality.
USB3.0Port & ST4 Port
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.
Technical 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 |
| Non-volatile memory/On camera storage |
Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320) |
| Interface |
USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| ST4 Guider Port |
Yes |
| Read Noise |
1.6e @30db gain |
| QE peak |
84% |
| Full well |
15ke |
| ADC |
12bit |
| Interface |
USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Adaptor |
2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75 |
| Dimension |
φ62mm X 36mm |
| Weight |
120g or 4.2 ounces (without lens) |
| Working Temperature |
-5°C—45°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-20°C—60°C |
| Working Relative Humidity |
20%—80% |
| Storage Relative Humidity |
20%—95% |
| Max Framerate |
10Bit ADC
5496×3672 19fps
3840×2160 41.04fps
1920×1080 80.10fps
1280×720 117.30fps
640×480 169.92fps
320×240 308.17fps12bit ADC
5496×3672 19fps
3840×2160 36.12fps
1920×1080 70.48fps
1280×720 103.23fps
640×480 149.53fps
320×240 271.19fps |
In the Box
Camera
11mm T2 Spacer (Installed on Camera)
T2-1.25″ Adapter
1.25″ cover
2″ cover
2m USB3.0 Cable
ST4 Cable
1.25″ Nosepiece
Quick Guide
Manuals & Warranty
ZWO 2-Years Warranty
ZWO ASI183 Manual
ZWO ASI183 Mechanical Drawing
