The Sun is an extremely dynamic object: granulation, flares, filaments and prominences change in a fraction of a second. The SC432M meets these requirements with:
Global shutter technology Ideal for capturing rapid changes without rolling shutter artefacts.
Large 9-µm pixels High light sensitivity and optimal use of longer focal lengths – perfect for H-Alpha or white-light setups.
1.1-inch sensor size Large enough to capture the entire solar disc without the need for mosaics.
Sophisticated technology for consistent results
The camera is not only powerful but also robustly built:
Built-in cooling fan lowers the operating temperature by 5–10 °C and reduces thermal noise.
Silver casing reflects heat and prevents further heating.
Temperature sensor displays the real-time temperature – useful for consistent results.
HCG mode activates automatically at a gain of 140 or higher and improves the dynamic range and readout noise.
256 MB DDR3 buffer ensures stable data transfer, even at high frame rates.
Reticle adjustment ring enables precise sensor calibration.
Who is the SC432M suitable for?
This camera is ideal for:
Solar photographers who wish to capture fine structures such as granulation or sunspot details
H-Alpha and Ca-K observers who require rapid image sequences
Aspiring astrophotographers looking for a robust, specialised camera for solar projects
Conclusion
The SVBONY SC432M is a high-performance, well-designed solar camera that stands out thanks to its global shutter, large pixels and thermally stable construction. It offers excellent value for money for anyone wishing to capture the sun in impressive detail.
Scope of Delivery:
| Packaging | SVBONY universal white box, model SC432M (based on packaging design dimensions) |
| Adapter Ring 1 | M42 thread to 1.25-inch extension tube |
| Adapter Ring 2 | M42 thread to C-lens thread |
| Cable 1 | USB-C charging cable |
| Cable 2 | Type B USB 3.0 data cable |
| Cable 3 | Guide star data cable |
| Manual | User manual in seven languages |
| Cleaning Tool 1 | 1.25-inch dust cover and M42 thread dust cover for camera body |
| Cleaning Tool 2 | Lens cleaning cloth |
| Adjustment Wrench | 2 pieces (one large, one small, suitable for adjusting target surface adjustment ring screws) |
Products specifications
| Technical Data | | Name | Solar Camera | | Model | SC432M | | Sensor | SONY IMX432 Mono CMOS | | Shutter Type | Global Shutter | | Frame Rate | 120FPS | | Pixel Size | 9μm | | Resolution | 1608×1104 | | Minimum Back Focal Length | 7.5mm/12.5mm | | Target Surface Size | 14.5mm×9.9mm | | Diagonal Length | 17.5mm | | Cache | DDR3, 256M | | Protective Glass | AR Anti-reflection coating | | QE | 0.79 | | Full Well | 97Ke | | Readout Noise | 2.4e-20.8e | | ADC | 12bit | | Temperature Display | Add temperature sensor, software interface displays real-time temperature of the chip | | Exposure | 20μs-2000s | | Gain | Absolute value | | USB Speed | 0,1,2 | | Background Level | 0-255 | | ROI | Support | | HCG | Gain 140, automatically activate HCG noise reduction mode, readout noise reduced to 2.4e, achieving 12 stops of dynamic range | | BIN | BIN1, BIN2, BIN3, BIN4 | | Color Space | MONO8, MONO16 | | Output Format | PNG/JPG/AVI/SER/FITS/TIFF/ADV | | Image Flip | None/Horizontal/Vertical/Both | | Contrast | 0-100 | | Gamma | 0-10 | | Sharpening | 0-100 | | Histogram Display | Support | | Local Driver | Supports imaging software such as Sharpcap, Firecapture, AstroDMX Capture | | ASCOM Driver | Support | | Compatible Systems | Windows OS 7-11/Linux Ubuntu/Mac OS X86, ARM, M1, M2/Raspberry Pi 3, Pi4 | | Camera Body Interface 1 | M42 thread interface (M420.75) | | Camera Body Interface 2 | USB-C power data port | | Camera Body Interface 3 | ST4 guide star interface | | External Interfaces | M42 thread to 1.25-inch extension tube
M28.5 filter thread interface |
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