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 powerful cooled CMOS color camera, perfect for deep-sky astrophotography, Moon and planetary imaging. Thanks to its 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 reduces the sensor temperature to 45°C below ambient temperature, minimizing noise and enabling 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 during long exposures
✔ DDR3 buffer memory (256 MB) – stable data transfer without amp glow
✔ Fast frame rates (19 fps at full resolution) – ideal for Moon and planetary imaging
✔ USB 3.0 interface – fast data transfer and compatibility with astrophotography software
✔ Full Well Capacity of 15,000 e- – prevents overexposure during long exposures

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
• Power supply: 12V required for cooling

Applications

✓ Deep-sky astrophotography – minimal noise during long exposures
✓ Moon and planetary photography – high resolution and fast frame rates
✗ No autoguider function – not intended as standalone guiding camera