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 features a wide dynamic range and very low noise, ensuring clean results for both short and long exposures.
With its high frame rate, this camera is excellent for lucky imaging of planets, the Moon, and the Sun. Additionally, its high sensitivity and low noise levels make it suitable for deep-sky projects or EAA applications with short exposures. The sensor is larger than the IMX462, providing a wider field of view, and has no amp-glow, making post-processing easier.
The camera is compact, easily connects via USB 3.0, and works seamlessly with popular capture software. The 1.25″ and T2 connection allows it to be used with virtually any telescope.
Specifications
- Sensor: Sony IMX585, color, back-illuminated
- Sensor size: 11.2 × 6.3 mm (12.9 mm diagonal)
- Resolution: 3840 × 2160 pixels (8.3 MP)
- Pixel size: 2.9 µm
- Bit depth: 12 bit
- Quantum efficiency: >80%
- Read noise: very low, depending on gain
- Frame rate: up to approx. 46 fps at full resolution
- Active cooling: no (passively cooled)
- Interface: USB 3.0
- Connection: 1.25″ and T2 (M42x0.75)
- Back focus: 12.5 mm
Applications
- 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 don’t need active cooling.
What Makes this Camera Special?
The veTEC 585 C Color combines the modern IMX585 sensor with a wide dynamic range and low noise, without amp-glow. This makes it an excellent choice for astrophotographers who want to bridge the gap between planetary photography and deep-sky projects. Thanks to its large field of view and speed, this camera is also popular for live stacking and EAA applications.
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