ASI183MC Pro (color)

$799.00

ASI183 Pro has much potential, 84% QE peak, 20.18Mega pixels, 15000e full well, 1.6e read noise, 256MB DDR3 buffer, each feature means a new posibility!

Available on backorder

SKU: ZWO ASI183MC-P Category: Cooled Camera

Description
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Product Description

ASI183MC Pro

Introducing the ASI183 camera series, the most sensitivie cameras in ZWO history. Peak Q.E. of the mono sensor reaches 84%!

▶IMX183CLK-J/CQJ-J

Diagonal 15.86 mm Approx. 20.48M-Effective Pixel Monochrome/Color CMOS Image Sensor

▶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.

DDR Memory Buffer

The ASI183 Pro camera includes a 256MB DDR3 memory buffer to help improve data transfer reliability. Additionally, the use of a memory buffer minimizes amp-glow, which is caused by the slow transfer speeds when the camera is used with a USB 2.0 port.

DDR memory buffer is the main difference between ASI “Cool” and “Pro” cameras.

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.

Reliable Mechanics

ASI183 Pro has same mechanics as ASI1600 Pro. There are four screws that seal the sensor chamber. Our camera design has been extensively tested and is very stable.

Even when used in higher humidity environments, ASI183 Pro will still work fine without dew problems.

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 ADC
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.

Dark Current

The dark current of the ASI183 is extremely low, based on our test results.

Dark frame sample @ Highest dynamic range settings(gain=0), 300s, -10°C, bin1. Please check the dark frame to make sure you are fully know the performance.

ASI183 Pro Dark Frame

Notice: For the possible amp glow that shows on your images, please refer to this tutorial: “What is Amp-glow and how do I manage it? “

https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/faq

USB 3.0 Port & USB2.0 HUB

USB 3.0 Port: Provide 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI183 Pro to run at 19 fps (12bit, normal mode) or 19 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(20.18Mega).

USB 2.0 HUB: can connect with various accessories, such as filter wheel, guide camera and electronic focuser, so you can better manage your cables. The ASI183 Pro includes two short 0.5m USB 2.0 cables. The integrated USB 2.0 hub is powered by the external power source if you connect one.

Cooling System

The ASI183 Pro has a 2-stage TEC cooling system that enables deep cooling (40°C-45°C below ambient). The cooler requires an external power supply, which is not included with the camera. You may order a suitable power supply from here.

Recommended cooler power supply: 12V @ 3-5A (or more) DC adapter (2.1×5.5mm, center pole positive). Also suitable: DC battery with 11-15V.

Using a battery with 11-15V is also suitable for the cooler power supply.

Connecting Diagram

1. M43-T2 adapter

2. EOS-T2 adapter

3. 2”Filter (optional)

4. 1.25” T-Mount

5. 1.25” Filter (optional)

6. M42-1.25” adapter (optional)

7. T2 extender 11mm

Mechanical Diagram

What is in the box?

ASI183 Pro box includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.

Spacer thickness: 0.1mm *1+0.2mm *2+0.5mm *1

Notice：Cooled cameras need a 12v power adapter, If you don’t have one, please click this link to buy a 12V power adapter. There are 4 different standard for different contury, please choose it carefully.
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/acdc-adapter-12v-5a-for-cooled-cameras

The best solution of 55mm back focus length

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: 20Mega Pixels 5496*3672
Pixel Size: 2.4μm
Bayer Pattern: RGGB
Shutter:Rolling shutter
Exposure Range: 32µs-2000s
ROI: Supported
Read Noise: 1.5-3.0e
QE peak: 84%
Full well: 15ke
ADC:12bit
DDRIII Buffer: 256MB
Non-volatile memory/On camera storage: Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Adaptor: M42X0.75
Protect window: D32-2-AR
Dimensions: 78mm Diameter
Weight: 410g
Back Focus Distance: 6.5mm
Cooling: Regulated Two Stage TEC
Delta T: 40°C-45°C below ambient
Camera Power consumption: 650mA at 5V
Cooler Power consumption: 12V at 3A Max
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

It will take around 60-90 days for shipment via ePacket/China Post Registered Air Mail/EMS, which can’t be guaranteed due to force majeure.

Fast Shipping(amount ≧ 199USD) for free
Fast Shipping(amount < 199USD) : $20.00 (We do not provide free shipping from now on.)

If you can’t get the air mail package after 2months, please let us know ASAP: info@zwoptical.com

Introduction

Fast Shipping: we will choose DHL, UPS, FedEx etc to deliver it. Usually you will get your package within 7-14 days.
Customers from Brazil and Chile should leave a message to provide your CPF or CNPJ as your custom needs it.
Customers from Russia need to provide the complete English name with three words as well as the English shipping address.

Tracking site

DGM: http://webtrack.dhlglobalmail.com/?locale=en-US

China air mail: http://www.17track.net/en

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.

Warranty and Return Policy

We provide 2-year warranty for our products, we will offer the repair service for free within warranty period. After the warranty period, we will continue to provide repair support and service on a charged basis. We do not provide any replacement unless ZWO confirmed the product is DOA (Dead On Arrival).
This warranty does not apply to damage that occurred as a result of abuse or misuse, or caused by a fall or any other transportation failures after purchase.
Customer must pay for shipping when shipping the camera back for repair or replacement. If we confirm you can get a replacement, goods must be returned with all accessories, instructions, etc and must be suitably packed.
If you get a faulty camera, please contact us as soon as possible though email: support@zwoptical.com. Please describe the problem in detail and we will do our best to help you solve the problem. Most instances perceived problems are simply bad driver install or software configuration.
We will provide you RMA number if your camera requires warranty repair. We refuse any return without RMA number!
For customers who bought the camera from our dealer, dealer is responsible for the customer service for you.

Before first usage of this product read Manuals and install correct Drivers and Software.

Do you have question, answer or comment? Post here!

Oleksii – June 11, 2020:

Hi!
I bought Zenithstar 73 and now choose camera for it. Does ASI183MC Pro will be best solution for my telescope?

Regards,
Oleksii

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- Moson – June 12, 2020:
  
  There are two links for your reference:
  http://astronomy.tools/calculators/field_of_view/
  https://astronomy.tools/calculators/ccd_suitability
  
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Mete – June 10, 2020:

Can I mount a 2″ filter (e.g. IDAS D2-LPF) with ASI183MC Pro out of the box ? or do I need an EFW or filter drawer ? Thanks.

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- Moson – June 11, 2020:
  
  You could use M42 filter drawer, there is the link for your reference:https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/zwo-filter-drawer-m42
  
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Lukasz Switaj – May 29, 2020:

What is the thickness of the spacers?

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- Moson – June 1, 2020:
  
  We have 4 spacers come with the camera, 0.1mm*1, 0.2mm*2, 0.5mm*1.
  
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J.L.BROADSTONE – March 29, 2020:

I am using a Skywatcher Evostar ed80 along with a Skywatcher field flattener which needs 55mm backfocus, an ASI183MC which needs 55mm backfocus, and an IR/UV cutoff filter. What spacing is needed? 55mm, 56, 54mm or something altogether different? Thanks.

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- Moson – April 3, 2020:
  
  It needs 55mm backfocus.And it depends on telescope, instead of the camera.
  
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Brandon Keefer – December 9, 2019:

I have an Explore Scientific – 152mm f6.5 Achromatic telescope and the ZWO ASI183MC Pro (Color) CMOS camera. What adapter would I have to have in order to use this without the diagonal adapter? Is this possible? Thanks in advance.

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- Katherine Tsai – December 12, 2019:
  
  https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/tutorials/best-back-focus-length-solutions-55mm.html
  Hope this can help you.
  
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Markus Schwabenland – November 25, 2019:

Hello
I am planning to buy the ASI183MC Pro. Which parts do I need to ensure the right back focus distance with a Bresser 152/1200L Hecafoc? Thanks for your anwser in advance.

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- Katherine Tsai – November 27, 2019:
  
  Does this telescope have reducer or flattener?
  How much is the back focus of this telescope?
  We provide standard 55mm back focus solution for your reference.
  https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/tutorials/best-back-focus-length-solutions-55mm.html
  
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thomas – September 18, 2019:

Hi, i want to capture deepsky nebula with my samyang 135mm and the asi 183color, so can i use a wheel filter for Ha with this one

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- ZWO ASI Camera – September 23, 2019:
  
  yes, you can, but the results are not very good.
  
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Peter Komatović – March 22, 2019:

I’m planing to buy the ASI183MC PRO. Which parts do I need to ensure the right back focus distance with EF lenses. I will use EF 200 L f2.8 II and EF 400 L f5.6. I will also buy the ZWO OAG becasue the guidecam will be in center with the lens for better balance on the mount. Which other adapters do I need? Should I use 2″ or can I live with 1,25″ filters on the 1″ chipsize? Thanks for your anwser in advance.

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- Katherine Tsai – March 26, 2019:
  
  For 183, 1.25 inch filter is enough.
  Before you use OAG, please make sure the light path to the OAG would not be covered by the edge of the lens.
  183MC pro provides 6.5mm +T2 ring(11mm)+OAG(16.5mm), you will need another 10mm extension tube.
  
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udayan – January 3, 2019:

Hi,
I’m new to AP. Have ordered sw 80mm ed, and sw HEQ5 goto mount. I saw the split issues from 183mc pro @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPq658dNYs4. The user returned the camera and upgraded to 1600 pro. Please share if the split issue has been resolved or was it a one off issue with a particular user.

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- Katherine Tsai – January 3, 2019:
  
  This issue has been solved.
  Just upgrade the native driver and ASCOM driver.
  Also you could send us the firmware version for confirmation.
  
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Simon – December 18, 2018:

Hi, should you use a uv/ir filter when imaging with this camera ? Thanks.

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- Katherine Tsai – December 19, 2018:
  
  Yes.Color camera generallyneed UV/IR filter，especially when you are using refractor telescope.
  
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Markus – November 13, 2018:

Hi ZWO Team,

I am thinking of buying a 183MC for my Newton 200/100 PDS to get pictures of smaller DSO, like M57 with higher resolution? Is this a good choice or is another cam recommended.

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- Sean Wang – November 14, 2018:
  
  your choise is the best option.
  
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Hide – November 2, 2018:

Hi, I’m using this camera with ASIAIR. When I preview the picture on my iPad, it shows color picture. However, saved FIT files in SD card are all 16bit gray-scale images. How can I save pictures as color FIT file? I also tried to take picture on ASICAP application on my Mac with this camera. The preview image on this application is always color image, but when I save it as 16bit, saved FIT files are gray-scale as same as ASIAIR does.

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- Sean Wang – November 5, 2018:
  
  Hi there. RAW data is gary, ususally we will debayer it in post-processing. If you would like color images, in ASICAP, don’t click “raw data” box, and choose RAW8, you will get color images. But in ASIAIR, the data must be saved as original RAW data. you can use the SAVE button on the buttom-right to save a JPG in your iPad.
  
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Kelvin – September 15, 2018:

Hi. I bought this camera a month ago and have not been happy with it. I was struggling with very bloated stars and spent a lot of time trying to fix focusing problems with DSLR lenses, thinking that was the problem. I was told by someone on an internet forum yesterday that it is most likely because this model camera does not have a UV / IR cut filter. This might also explain the poor colours I get in my images. So I understand I have 3 options to fix this issue. 1- replace the AR window covering the sensor with a UV-IR window. This seems like the best option but I dont see one listed for the ASI183MC Pro. Option 2 is to buy a 1.25″ UV-IR filter and mount it between the camera and the EOS-T2 adapter. The problem with this option is that I think it will create too much distance between the camera flange and the sensor (unless I buy the thinner EOS-T2 for the EFW and also a spacer ring). Option 3 is to buy a 77mm UV-IR cut filter for the front of my camera lenses. Fortunately the one 77mm filter will work on the two lenses I would be using with this camera. Can you please advise ASAP which of these the options is best and will fix this problem for me as quickly as possible. Thanks.

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- Sean Wang – September 17, 2018:
  
  Hi Kelvin
  I think the option 2 is best, the EOS-T2 can hold a 2″ filter inside it.
  https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/nikon-t2-adapter-suitable-for-all-asi-cameras
  
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Artem M85 – July 31, 2018:

Hello, I bought this camera and a trial survey found on the matrix a large speck of dust. Can I remove the cover over the matrix and clean the matrix without losing the warranty? Or I’m in Russia and guarantee I don’t get anyway?) Because I didn’t find the coupon anyway…(

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- Sean Wang – August 1, 2018:
  
  Hi there
  It’s OK to clean the camera sensor, won’t interfere warranty.
  
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Edgard F. – April 22, 2018:

Hello,

Does this camera work with Mac OS X El Capitan? I also have a 80mm f/6 APO, does it would be a good fit?

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- Sean Wang – April 25, 2018:
  
  Yes, I think so. it is very good for small APO, and We support Mac and INDI Driver.
  
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Jeremy Morgan – April 7, 2018:

Thanks for the information Sean! How about between the ASI183MC and the ASI294MC for EAA and DSO Astrophotography?

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- Sean Wang – April 8, 2018:
  
  ASI294 is better for EAA. it not only has bigger sensor, but also has HCG mode(have high dynamic range under 120 gain).
  
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Davidi – April 4, 2018:

It’s alredy april, do you have this model in stock?

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- Sean Wang – April 8, 2018:
  
  Hi Davidi, this model still out of stock for a few days.
  
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- Sean Wang – April 11, 2018:
  
  Hi Davidi
  ASI183MC Pro is in stock now!
  
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Jeremy Morgan – April 3, 2018:

Would this camera (ASI183 Pro) be a good match for the Stellarvue SV80 Access F/7 APO Refractor? Or would the ASI385MC COOL be a better match? I am mainly interested in EAA and DSO Astrophotography.

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- Sean Wang – April 3, 2018:
  
  Hi Jeremy
  I think ASI183 will be better than 385. because 183 have bigger FOV and higher resolution. Thoes are very important for DSO imaging with small telescopes.
  In EAA, bin2 mode will improve brightness of target, after bin2, 183 still have nearly 5 mega pixels.
  
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Kai-Oliver Detken – March 30, 2018:

I had some kind of banding in one of my final picture results. This banding occured in the lights and darks simultaneously. How can I avoid it? Is it possible to get a firmware upgrade for the camera? Or do you have other idears?

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- Sean Wang – April 3, 2018:
  
  Hi Kai-Oliver
  Thanks for feedback this issue. Could you send us a email to support(at)zwoptical.com. send us one original dark and light frame for check, put on dropbox will be good too. Thanks.
  
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Stephen – March 7, 2018:

Could you please provide a step file model for the ASI183MC Pro camera and the ASI178MC camera?

Thank you,

Steve

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- Sean Wang – March 9, 2018:
  
  Sorry, Stephen. We can’t provide, it’s classified.
  
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