ZWO ASI533MC Pro – Color Cooled Deep-Sky Camera

ZWO ASI533MC Pro – Color Cooled Deep-Sky Camera

DESCRIPTION

The ZWO ASI533MC Pro is equipped with a back-illuminated Sony IMX533 CMOS sensor, offering a square resolution of 3008 × 3008 pixels (9 MP). This backlit design achieves a high quantum efficiency of up to 80% and completely eliminates amp glow—even in long exposures.

Its dual-stage thermoelectric cooling can lower the sensor temperature by up to 35 °C below ambient, reducing thermal noise dramatically. Read noise is as low as 1.0 e⁻ and frame rates of up to 20 fps are supported over USB 3.0.

A 256 MB DDR3 buffer ensures smooth, lossless data transfer. The camera includes USB cables, T2/M48 adapters, anti-dew ring, user manual and padded storage case, making it ready to use after software installation.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Sensor: Sony IMX533 BSI CMOS, 1" square, 3008×3008 px, 3.76 μm

• Quantum Efficiency (QE): ~80%

• Read Noise: 1.0–3.8 e⁻

• ADC: 14-bit

• Cooling: Dual-stage TEC, down to –35 °C below ambient

• Interface: USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 hub, ST4 autoguider port

• Buffer: 256 MB DDR3

• Frame Rate: 20 fps at full resolution

• Mounting: M42x0.75 thread, M48/T2 adapters included

• Dimensions / Weight: Ø78 mm, 470 g

• Operating Temp.: –5 °C to +45 °C

• Power Supply: USB 5 V + 12 V/3 A for TEC cooling

• Included Accessories: Cables, adapters, anti-dew ring, soft case

• Warranty: 2 years