ZWO ASI183MC
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ZWO ASI183MC is a small-pixel one-inch class one-shot color astronomy camera for deep-sky imaging with a simpler color workflow.
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Specifications
Sensor
- Sensor model
- Sony IMX183CQJ-J CMOS
- Color / mono
- Color
- Sensor size
- 1-inch format
- Megapixels
- 20 MP
- Resolution
- 5496 x 3672 (20 MP)
- Pixel size
- 2.4 µm
- ADC
- 12-bit
- Read noise
- 1.6 e- at high gain
- Full well
- 15 ke
- Peak QE
- 84%
Mechanical
- Interface
- USB 3.0
Astrophotography Fit
A one-shot color camera best used where its sensor size and workflow match the telescope and calibration plan.
ZWO ASI183MC is a midrange one-shot color camera aimed at deep-sky imaging with a simpler color workflow.
As a color camera, it keeps the capture workflow simpler than a mono rig. It works especially well when you want one camera for broadband targets plus a dual-band filter for emission nebulae under light pollution.
Match the camera to the telescope before buying: sensor size controls framing, pixel size controls sampling, and cooling only pays off when you also shoot darks and flats. If the scope cannot illuminate the sensor cleanly, a smaller camera can produce better data than a bigger one.
Best paired with
- Corrected refractors, RASA/HyperStar-style systems, or other well-matched astrographs
- UV/IR-cut and dual-band nebula filters for one-shot color imaging
- Reliable GoTo mount, autofocus, and dark/flat calibration workflow
Not recommended for
- Imagers committed to full SHO/LRGB mono workflows
- Optical tubes with corrected image circles smaller than the camera sensor
- Very casual visual-only users who do not plan to process image data
Community Images
Astrophotography examples from Flickr.
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZWO USA ZWO USA | $499.00 | In stock Updated 5/15/2026 | View Offer - $499.00 |
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