The ZWOptical ASI183MC uses the modern SONY Exmor R BSI IMX183 color sensor. With about 20 million pixels, this camera belongs to the large CMOS astro cameras. Due to the pixel size of only 2.4 µm, the resolution of the camera is sensational. With this, the ASI183 becomes attractiv especially for sharp and fast telescopes and camera lenses.One of the outstanding features of the ASI183 is the sensational light sensitivity. The QE of 84%, due to the BACK ILLUMINATION technology, and the very low amplifier glow make the camera very well suited for all astronomical applications.
Application fields of the ASI183MC color CMOS camera:
- Impressive lunar and planetary images and videos. The high sensitivity allows "freezing" the seeing. Through the small pixels you can achieve a high resolution of the telescope without additional optical elements.
- Autoguiding is possible via the ST-4 level interface. Fue to the high resolution, you can guide large telescopes already with guiding telescopes starting from 50 mm aperture. At the same time, the camera weighs only 120 grams and hardly burdens the focuser.
- Deep-sky images of highest quality with short exposure times, this allows the modern sensor from Sony. After only a few seconds, you can already see stars and deep-sky objects that cannot be seen through the telescope with your eyes. The light sensitivity is much higher than with conventional DSLR, but also CCD cameras. Guiding can be dispensed. Even "lucky imaging" is possible.
Downloads, drivers:
ZWO provides software and drivers online for free download.Software and drivers for all ZWO cameras
Frequently asked questions about ZWO cameras:
The FAQ area is constantly updated by ZWO, here you will find answers to many questions.FAQ about ZWO camerasZWO Users Forum
Manuals for ZWO products:
The manuals page is constantly updated by ZWO, here you can find user guides for ZWO products.Link to the manuals
How to clean my ZWO camera:
The manufacturer provides a manual that covers how to clean an ASI camera and regenerate the desiccant tablets: Please click here.
Astrophotographic results obtained with this camera on Astrobin
Here you can find some astrophotographs made with this camera model: Link to Astrobin
Scope of Delivery:
- Camera body
- ST4 cable
- USB 3.0 cable
- Quick guide
- 1.25" and 2" cover
- T2-1.25" thread adapter
- 1.25" nose piece
| Sensor: | 1" CMOS IMX183CLK-J/CQJ-J color |
| Sensor Size: | 13.2 mm x 8.8 mm |
| Diagonal: | 15.9 mm |
| Resolution: | 20.18 megapixels, 5496*3672 |
| Pixel Size: | 2.4 µm |
| Bayer Pattern: | None |
| Shutter: | Rolling shutter |
| Exposure Range: | 32 µs - 2000 s |
| ROI: | Supported |
| ST4 Guider Port: | Yes |
| Read Noise: | 1.6e @30db gain |
| QE peak: | 84% |
| Full well: | 15 ke |
| ADC: | 12bit |
| Interface: | USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Adaptor: | 2" / 1.25" / M42X0.75 |
| Dimension: | D 62 mm x 36 mm |
| Weight: | 120 g or 4.2 ounces (without lens) |
| Distance from the sensor to T2-thread: | 6.5 mm or 17.5 mm with the 11 mm extension |
| Working Temperature: | -5 °C - 45 °C |
| Storage Temperature: | -20 °C - 60 °C |
| Working Relative Humidity: | 20% - 80% |
| Storage Relative Humidity: | 20% - 95% |
| Max FPS at full resolution: | 10/12Bit ADC - 5496×3672 19 fps |
