ZWO ASI183MC Pro Camera – High-Resolution Cooled Color Astro Camera

ZWO ASI183MC Pro Camera – High-Resolution Cooled Color Astro Camera

DESCRIPTION
The ZWO ASI183MC Pro is a cooled color camera for high-end astrophotography. It features the 1″ Sony IMX183CQJ-J sensor, delivering 20.18 MP (5496 × 3672) with 2.4 µm pixels, offering exceptional resolution and detail-rich captures.

Dual-stage TEC cooling lowers the sensor by 40–45 °C below ambient, significantly reducing thermal noise for extended exposures. With a low 1.6 e⁻ read noise (at high gain), a 12-bit ADC with 15,000 e⁻ full well, and up to 84 % peak quantum efficiency, it excels in sensitivity, including in near-infrared.

The ASI183MC Pro handles exposures from 32 µs to 2000 s and captures up to 19 fps at full resolution. A 256 MB DDR3 buffer ensures stable USB data transfer and minimizes amp glow. The camera features USB 3.0, integrated USB 2.0 hub, ST‑4 guiding port, and M42/T2/2″ threads for easy integration.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Sensor: Sony IMX183CQJ-J BSI CMOS color

• Format: 1″ (13.2 × 8.8 mm), 20.18 MP (5496 × 3672)

• Pixel size: 2.4 µm

• ADC: 12-bit

• Full well: 15,000 e⁻

• Read noise: ~1.6 e⁻ (high gain)

• Peak QE: 84%

• Cooling: Dual-stage TEC (‑40 °C to ‑45 °C)

• Buffer: 256 MB DDR3

• Exposure range: 32 µs to 2000 s

• Frame rate: 19 fps full frame

• Interface: USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 hub

• Guiding port: ST‑4

• Thread: M42 × 0.75, with 1.25″ / 2″ adapters

• Dimensions: Ø 78 mm

• Weight: 410 g

• Cooling power: 12 V DC, 3 A

Included accessories

• USB 3.0 cable + 2 USB 2.0 cables

• 1.25″ & 2″ adapters (T2/M42)

• Dew cap

• Backfocus spacer kit

• Quick start guide