Omegon Camera veTEC 432 C Color

The Omegon veTEC 432 C Color is aimed at serious astrophotographers who want to capture nebulae, galaxies and Lunar or planetary images with long focal lengths without concessions on exposure time or noise. Thanks to its large 9 µm pixels and thermoelectric cooling, this camera delivers images with excellent quality: minimal noise, high dynamics and pure colors through an integrated IR-cut filter. Where competitors limit themselves mainly to specifications, we explain what this delivers in practice: sharper images, better calibration with darks and less heat-related disturbances.

The physical construction relies on proven ToupTek technology, but is integrally supported by Omegon with driver updates, SDK and proprietary capture software (AstroPhotoCapture). As a result, the user manages his session entirely from stable and user-friendly software.

Specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX432 CMOS, color
• Sensor format: 14.4 × 9.9 mm (diagonal 17.6 mm)
• Resolution: 1600 × 1100 pixels (~1.7 MP)
• Pixel size: 9 µm
• Image depth: 12 bit
• Color Camera: yes, with built-in IR-cut filter for correct color reproduction
• Active cooling: up to -40 °C below ambient temperature for extremely low dark current
• Interface: USB 3.0 + 2× USB 2.0 hub on camera for additional accessories
• Connection: T2 / 2″ adapter, backfocus 17.5 mm
• Internal memory: DDR3 buffer 512 MB
• Included: T2 adapter, USB cable, power adapter 12 V/3 A, transport case, desiccant plug
• Dimensions/gw: Ø 84 mm × 104 mm, approx. 540 g, aluminum housing in bronze finish T

Application

• Deep-sky photography with long focal points: large pixels collect more light per pixel and have less noise at longer exposures, making faint nebulae visible without expensive mono-filter sets.
• Moon, planets and sun: Due to the ROI function (AstroPhotoCapture) and high USB bandwidth, details can be frozen with lucky imaging technique in planetary work.
• Long calibration sessions: advanced cooling makes dark frames reliable and consistent - crucial for faint signal objects such as galactic structures.

Why this camera is distinctive

The veTEC 432 C Color combines what other color cameras offer less: large 9 µm pixels, active cooling down to -40 °C, built-in USB hub and professional build quality, all at a price that is often more competitive than DSLR-like full-frame solutions. Compared to models such as the ZWO ASI1600MC Pro, it delivers similar sensitivity and color reproduction performance, but with less cable chaos and a robust transport system included.