Omegon Camera veTEC 432 C Color

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

The physical construction is based on proven ToupTek technology, but is fully supported by Omegon with driver updates, SDK, and proprietary capture software (AstroPhotoCapture). This allows users to fully manage their session through stable and user-friendly software.

Specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX432 CMOS, color
• Sensor size: 14.4 × 9.9 mm (diagonal 17.6 mm)
• Resolution: 1600 × 1100 pixels (~1.7 MP)
• Pixel size: 9 µm
• Bit depth: 12 bit
• Color camera: yes, with built-in IR-cut filter for accurate 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/weight: Ø 84 mm × 104 mm, approx. 540 g, aluminum housing in bronze finish T

Application

• Deep-sky photography with long focal lengths: large pixels collect more light per pixel and have less noise during longer exposures, making faint nebulae visible without expensive mono filter sets.
• Moon, planets and sun: through the ROI function (AstroPhotoCapture) and high USB bandwidth, details can be frozen using lucky imaging technique for 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 Stands Out

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