ZWO ASI 183MC Pro Color

ZWO ASI 183MC Pro Color - Cooled Color Camera for Deep-Sky and Planetary

The ZWO ASI 183MC Pro Color is a high-performance cooled CMOS color camera, perfect for deep-sky astrophotography, Moon and planet shots. Thanks to the Sony IMX183 sensor (20.18 MP) with back-illuminated technology (BSI) this camera offers exceptional light sensitivity and minimal noise. The two-stage peltier cooling system lowers the sensor temperature to 45°C below ambient temperature, which minimizes noise and allows long exposure times.

Why choose the ASI 183MC Pro Color?

✔ Sony IMX183 color sensor (BSI) - 20.18 MP & high quantum efficiency (84%)
✔ Active cooling to -45°C below ambient temperature - less thermal noise in long exposures
✔ DDR3 buffer memory (256 MB) - stable data transmission without amp glow
✔ Fast frame rates (19 fps at full resolution) - ideal for lunar and planetary images
✔ USB 3.0 interface - fast data transfer and compatibility with astrophotography software
✔ Full Well Capacity of 15,000 e- - prevents overexposure at long exposure times

Technical specifications

• Sensor: Sony IMX183 (color, CMOS, BSI)
• Resolution: 5496 x 3672 (20.18 MP)
• Pixel size: 2.4 µm
• Quantum efficiency: 84%
• Max exposure time: 33.3 minutes
• Min. exposure time: 32 µs
• Frame rate: 19 fps (10-bit), 36 fps (12-bit)
• Cooling: Two-stage peltier to -45°C below ambient temperature
• Internal memory: 256 MB DDR3 RAM
• Interfaces: USB 3.0, USB 2.0
• Telescope connection: 1,25″, 2″, T2
• Flange focal distance: 6.5 mm
• Weight: 410 g
• Nutrition: 12V needed for cooling

Applications

✓ Deep-sky astrophotography - minimal noise at long exposure times
✓ Moon and planet photography - high resolution and fast frame rates
✗ No autoguider function - not intended as a standalone guiding camera