Product Description
ASI183MC
Introducing the ASI183 camera series, the most sensitivie cameras in ZWO history. Peak Q.E. of the mono sensor reaches 84%!
Diagonal 15.86 mm Approx. 20.48M-Effective Pixel Monochrome/Color CMOS Image Sensor
â–¶High-Speed and High-Picture-Quality Rolling Shutter-Type Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensors
In the astronomic application field, Sony IMX183CLK-J (monochrome) and IMX183CQJ-J (color) sensors uses a very high sensitivity back-illuminated structure with high resolution 2.4 μm square unit pixel. The optical size is 1 inch.
Astrophotography Performance
The ASI183 cameras has a very large full well capacity（15000e） for such small pixel size, 1.6e read noise @ 30DB, and 12stops dynamic range @ Gain=0. The ASI183 cameras also utilize firmware features to minimize amplifier glow for maximum performance in astrophotography.
High Speed
Fast FPS can be used in solar and lunar imaging, as well as for live viewing/EAA.The high speed readout may also be used for real-time focusing, true lucky imaging of double stars and other small objects, planetary imaging of the major planets in the solar system, and much more.
10Bit ADC
5496×3672   19fps
3840×2160   41.04fps
1920×1080   80.10fps
1280×720    117.30fps
12bit ADCÂ Â Â
5496×3672   19fps
3840×2160   36.12fps
1920×1080   70.48fps
1280×720   103.23fps
High QE
Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R technology, giving it excellent Deep Sky performance. ASI183 QE peak reaches a remarkable 84%. In Ha channel, QE is still over 60%.
Having high QE means more of the light that enters your telescope and reaches the sensor is actually used. With 84% peak Q.E. and no less than ~50% within the visible spectrum, the ASI183 will utilize a high percentage of the light that reaches it, improving your signal quality.
USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port
USB 3.0 Port: Provide 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI183 to run at 19 fps (12bit, normal mode) or 19 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(20.18Mega).
ST4 Port: Can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.
Mechanical Diagram
What is in the box?
ASI183 box includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.
Drivers and Softwares:
Our website has newest camera drivers and many DSO and Planetary capture softwares. Please make sure the newest driver and software has been installed before you start shooting:
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software/
Product review:
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/599475-sony-imx183-mono-test-thread-asi-qhy-etc/
Camera technical details
Sensor: 1″ CMOS IMX183CLK-J/CQJ-J
Diagonal: 15.9mm
Resolution: 20.18Mega Pixels 5496*3672
Pixel Size: 2.4μm
Bayer Pattern: RGGB
Shutter:Rolling shutter
Exposure Range: 32µs-2000s
ROI: Supported
Non-volatile memory/On camera storage: Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
ST4 Guider Port: Yes
Read Noise: 1.6e @30db gain
QE peak: 84%
Full well: 15ke
ADC:12bit
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Adaptor: 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Dimension: φ62mm X 36mm
Weight: 120g or 4.2 ounces (without lens)
Working Temperature: -5°C—45°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C—60°C
Working Relative Humidity: 20%—80%
Storage Relative Humidity: 20%—95%
Max FPS at full resolution:
10Bit ADC
5496×3672 19fps
3840×2160 41.04fps
1920×1080 80.10fps
1280×720 117.30fps
640×480 169.92fps
320×240 308.17fps
12bit ADC
5496×3672 19fps
3840×2160 36.12fps
1920×1080 70.48fps
1280×720 103.23fps
640×480 149.53fps
320×240 271.19fps
more resolutions are in software, support customize resolution.
Shipping
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Introduction
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Tax
- The price list on our website is USD without tax.
- Please note that buyers are liable to pay tax involved, such as Import tax, VAT , customs handling fee, etc. The additional fees may be collected at time of delivery by courier.
- For best local service we advise customers buy our cameras form local dealers.
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1. ZWO will provide a 2-year free warranty service (Warranty Period) for ZWO products purchased by Users from ZWO (“Products”) in accordance with this Policy, commencing on the day following receipt of the Products by Users. For ASIAIR Plus users, commencing on the day of device activation.
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1) Product quality problem
Provided that a User detects a quality problem and contacts ZWO within 30 days after receipt of the Products, and ZWO support team confirms that the Products indeed have a quality problem or defect after their inspection, ZWO will provide free replacement service towards such Products;
2) Product transportation problem
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1) The Warranty Period of the Products has expired; or
2) The Products are injected into liquid or affected by moisture or corrosion; or
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10) The Products are second-hand products.
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Our website is always updated with the most recent camera drivers as well as software for DSO and planetary imaging. Please make sure the most recent driver and software has been installed before you start shooting:
It is also recommended to read the Manuals first before shooting.
Julio – :
Hello, I’m experiencing weird blurriness on the red channel when imaging the planets. The blue channel comes out very sharp. The red channel appears as if shaken in one direction, or as if there were 2 or 3 copies of the image along that direction (like between 10 o’clock and 4 o’clock direction) but not in the direction perpendicular to that. So it doesn’t seem to be atmospheric effect (since the blue channel is sharp). Could it be an issue with the drivers or the camera itself? I’m connecting the camera directly to the laptop (no ASCOM). Thank you.
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sara.liu – :
Hi Julio,
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Please send the screenshot to us for checking.
Our email:info@zwoptical.com
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Julio – :
Hello,
I have the 183 and want to use it for planetary imaging along with an ADC. Scope is Celestron CPC 8″, F/10. The sampling is good without Barlow, but the ADC may require a Barlow to work properly. How can I do? Should I use a 2x Barlow and 2×2 hardware binning? I’ll appreciate your advice! Thanks!
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ZWO.Moson – :
Maybe you need adjust the focus when attach the ADC with ASI183MC.
Also adjust the ADC.
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Valerian (verified owner) – :
Moson wrote on May 7, 2020:
> Sorry we don’t have 32mm diameter IR-cut window. Maybe you could use T2-1.25″ filter adapter attach with 1.25″ UV IR CUT filter.
> There are the link for your reference:(https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/t2-1-25-filter-adapter)
(https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/1-25-uv-ir-cut-filter)
Following your advice, I have ordered the T2-1.25″ adapter only to find out that the camera comes with it. I have wasted $16. I should have checked the content of the camera before ordering, though.
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Moson – :
I’m sorry about this.
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Roy E Osterberg – :
I have a 12 inch Meade LX200 on a Astro-Physics 100GTO permanently mounted and I’m considering the ASI183 MC using a 0.33 focal reducer. What is you recommendation with this setup? Will it provide high quality results?
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Moson – :
There are two links for your reference:
http://astronomy.tools/calculators/field_of_view/
https://astronomy.tools/calculators/ccd_suitability
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Val – :
The 32 mm diameter IR-cut window is not available from your website. What IR cut window or filter would you recommend for this camera ?
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Moson – :
Sorry we don’t have 32mm diameter IR-cut window. Maybe you could use T2-1.25″ filter adapter attach with 1.25″ UV IR CUT filter.
There are the link for your reference:(https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/t2-1-25-filter-adapter)
(https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/1-25-uv-ir-cut-filter)
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Robert Grzech – :
Hi, I have a Meade 12″ SCT F10 telescope 3048mm. I am looking at getting this ASI183MM Pro kit but reading the questions you all say the pixels are to small for an F10 12″ SCT and in another you say it will be fine. I am interested in planetary imaging, especially Uranus, Neptune, the gas giants and I am looking for the best and to me the 183 is what I was aiming at. I want a cooled Mono CCD camera. I was also looking at getting the ZWO ASI1600MM Pro for both DSO and planetary. Suggestions? Thanks.
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Moson – :
The sensor of ASI183MC is good for planetary image.And the ASI1600MM Pro is very suitable for DSO.And I recommend you this tool for calculating the suitablity of your camera and scope.
https://astronomy.tools/calculators/ccd_suitability
Sorry we do not make CCD cameras, all we provide is CMOS cameras.:)
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Bigfish – :
In the description, it says “more resolutions are in software, support customize resolution”.
Can you set the resolution higher then 5496×3672, let say 6000×4000?
Thank you!
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Katherine Tsai – :
No, it means it can be set as lower resolution.
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Joachim Plocinski – :
Hello,
THe given QE of 84% is for Mono version. What is it for the color version? I guess the Bayer maitrix will reduce the overall QE?
BR,
JP.
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ZWO ASI Camera – :
Both of them are 84% QE
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Bob – :
Hi, I’m looking to purchase a new camera for duel purpose. I will be using it for guiding on a 50mm guide scope, as well as imaging with my 12″ f3.9 newtonian. I’m looking at the ASI183. Will this camera work well with these set ups? Or, is there another that you could recommend in the same price range? Thanks,
Bob
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Katherine Tsai – :
We recommend ASI120 mini series for guiding and 183 is also a good camera for planetary imaging(you may need a barlow) and some deep sky objects imaging.
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Steven Peck – :
In previous questions you’ve recommended the 183 for F10 scopes (Celestron CPC 925 is F10) and recommended against the 183 for F10 scopes (Meade 12 SCT is F10). The context of both questions was all around use (planetary and DSO). Which is the correct answer?
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Katherine Tsai – :
They are both right. For beginner,294 will be easier.You can also choose 183 if you are more experienced in astrophotograph.
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Abdallah mansour – :
I want to ask about the temperature of the camera while imaging a planet because mine keep rising and I don’t want it to affect my imaging, my Q does it effect when the temperature rises?
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Katherine Tsai – :
The change on camera temperature will affect dark current.
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Gerald M – :
Is the response curve of the ASI183MC similar to the ASI224MC above 700nm? Would the IR 850nm Pass Filter be a useful accessory for this camera?
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Katherine Tsai – :
It is similar.
IR 850nm Pass Filter support 1.25″ adapter. if you want to use it with 183 you will need an adapter.
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Giampiero – :
Can the ASI 183MC be used with Celestron C5? If so, what precautions do you recommend (barlow, estensione tube,….). Thank you
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Sean Wang – :
1.25″ accessories will be good for 183 and Celestron C5.
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Eric Watson – :
I have an 8″ F/10 SCT with .63 (F/6.3) reducer and 71mm f/5.9. Can I use this for EAA DSO for both telescopes?
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Sean Wang – :
Yes, no problem.
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Keith Egger – :
Does this have an IR-cut window or an AR window? If IR-cut, is there an AR window replacement available?
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Sean Wang – :
It’s AR window.
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Sungmin – :
Would you recommend for me?
– My OTA : fc-100(f8) & meauron 210(f11.5)
– target : moon, jupiter, saturn
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Sean Wang – :
Yes, it’s very good for Moon, and if use small resolution, also very nice for planetary imaging.
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Rob (verified owner) – :
Hi,
Would you recomend the ASI183 as a good alrounder to go with a Celestron cpc925 set up?
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Sean Wang – :
Yes, it’s no problem. you will get very high discernibility.
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Stephen – :
Could you please provide the step model for the ASI183MC camera?
Thank you
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Sean Wang – :
Sorry, Stephen. We can’t provide, it’s classified.
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Bryan – :
The pixel spec (5400 x3600) indicates that this is a 3:2 sensor and not 4:3, as stated.
Also, Sony sheet says 3:2
https://www.sony-semicon.co.jp/products_en/IS/sensor0/img/product/cmos/IMX183CLK-J_CQJ-J_Flyer.pdf
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Sean Wang – :
Thanks. we will correct this drawing. 😀
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kevin meredith – :
meade sct 12 inch focal length f10. How well will this work with this setup for eaa, and what will it be best for
dso
planetary
or both
thank you
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Sam Wen – :
the pixel size is too small for F10 scope
you’d better choose ASI294
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