Omegon Camera veTEC 585 C Color

The Omegon Camera veTEC 585 C Color is a versatile color camera for astrophotographers who want to capture both planets and deep-sky objects. The Sony IMX585 back-illuminated sensor has a wide dynamic range and very low noise, providing clean results for both short and longer exposures.

With its high frame rate, this camera is excellent for lucky imaging of planets, the Moon and the Sun. In addition, its high sensitivity and low noise level make it useful for deep-sky projects or EAA applications with short exposures. The sensor is larger than that of the IMX462, providing more field of view, and has no amp-glow, making post-processing easier.

The camera is compact, easy to connect via USB 3.0 and works smoothly with well-known recording programs. The 1.25″ and T2 connection allows it to be used on virtually any telescope.

Specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX585, color, back-illuminated
• Sensor format: 11.2 × 6.3 mm (diagonal 12.9 mm)
• Resolution: 3840 × 2160 pixels (8.3 MP)
• Pixel size: 2.9 µm
• Bit depth: 12 bit
• Quantum efficiency: >80%
• Reading noise: very low, depending on gain
• Frame rate: up to about 46 fps at full resolution
• Active cooling: no (passively cooled)
• Interface: USB 3.0
• Connection: 1.25” and T2 (M42x0.75)
• Backfocus: 12.5 mm

Application

• Planets and Moon - high frame rate and sensitive sensor for sharp images with lucky imaging.
• Deep-sky photography (EAA) - suitable for stacked short exposures to capture nebulae and galaxies.
• All-round - a compact and flexible camera for astrophotographers who do not require active cooling.

What makes this camera special?

The veTEC 585 C Color combines the modern IMX585 sensor with wide dynamic range and low noise, without amp-glow. This makes it a very good choice for astrophotographers who want to bridge planetary photography and deep-sky projects. The large field of view and speed also make this camera popular for live stacking and EAA applications.