{"title":"SVBONY Cooled Deep-Sky Cameras","description":"\u003cp\u003eSVBONY's cooled deep-sky cameras are the SV605CC colour and SV605MC mono (Sony IMX533) and the SV405CC colour (Sony IMX294), plus the SC571CC (IMX571) and camera-and-filter kits as they become available. Part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deep-space-imaging\"\u003eCooled Deep-Sky Cameras\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"svbony-sv605cc-cooled-colour-astronomy-camera-sony-imx533","title":"SVBONY SV605CC Cooled Colour Astronomy Camera (Sony IMX533)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-1_20251027115920_1089.jpg?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC cooled colour camera key visual\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV605CC is a cooled one-shot-colour astronomy camera built around the Sony IMX533 sensor. The square 1″-format chip (15.968 mm diagonal) records 3008 x 3008 pixels at 3.76 µm, with a 50 ke⁻ full well, 0.91 peak QE and 14-bit output. A two-stage TEC cooler takes the sensor down to 30 °C below ambient for long deep-sky exposures, and a 256 MB DDR3 buffer sits behind the USB 3.0 interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-2_20251027115930_8922.jpg?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC product overview panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-3_20251027115938_2130.jpg?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC product overview feature panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you image nebulae, galaxies and star clusters with a small to mid-sized refractor or reflector and want a cooled colour camera with a square field, so framing works without rotating the camera. It also suits imaging from suburban or city skies with a dual-band narrowband filter, where the cooled sensor keeps noise down across long integrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX533 colour CMOS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.0 MP, 3008 x 3008, 3.76 µm pixels on a square 1″ sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-stage TEC cooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e sensor cooled to 30 °C below ambient, with temperature shown in the capture software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmp-glow suppression:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY designs the camera to suppress residual sensor glow that otherwise costs signal-to-noise in long exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-bit ADC, 50 ke⁻ full well:\u003c\/strong\u003e wide tonal range for bright star cores and faint nebulosity in the same frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256 MB DDR3 buffer and USB 3.0 Type-B:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 20 fps at full resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.05 ms to 2000 s, with ROI and binning from BIN1 to BIN4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAR-coated optical glass window\u003c\/strong\u003e in front of the sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-4_20251027115944_5834_20260714094833_3311.webp?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC key features panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-5_20251027115954_1614.jpg?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC key features and design panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-6_20251027120000_3391.jpg?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC cooling and design feature panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IMX533 is a rolling-shutter colour sensor with a 1:1 aspect ratio. Its 3.76 µm pixels give a balanced image scale on common imaging focal lengths of roughly 400–1000 mm, and the 15.968 mm diagonal is small enough for most flatteners and reducers to cover cleanly. SVBONY lists read noise at 1.0–3.3 e⁻, with lower noise in high-conversion-gain mode. The cooler lowers dark current for consistent calibration frames, and the 14-bit ADC records 16,384 levels per pixel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-7_20251027120007_1199_20260714114812_6819.webp?v=1791667826\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC IMX533 camera design panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-8_20251027120013_5197.jpg?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC IMX533 sensor design panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-9_20251027120019_6324_20260714114714_4092.webp?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC camera design detail panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-sky imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e emission nebulae, galaxies and clusters in colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-band narrowband imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e H-alpha and OIII with a dual-band filter from light-polluted skies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronically assisted astronomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e live stacking in SharpCap and similar software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-10_20251027120025_9747_20260714095525_1826.webp?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC recommended uses panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-11_20251027120042_3560.jpg?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC deep-sky imaging uses panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY lists 2″, 1.25″ and M42 x 0.75 connection options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY publishes the back focus as “6.5mm\/17.5”. With a flattener or reducer that needs 55 mm, the remaining distance is made up with M42 spacers — send us your telescope, corrector and filter setup and we will work out the spacer stack with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware and platforms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows, Linux, macOS, Chrome OS and Raspberry Pi; SharpCap, N.I.N.A. and AstroDMx Capture are supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilters:\u003c\/strong\u003e a UV\/IR cut filter or a dual-band filter such as the SVBONY SV220 can sit in the imaging train ahead of the camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-12_20251027120048_1835.jpg?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC compatibility and interface panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198k-13_20251027120418_7253.jpg?v=1791667825\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605CC compatibility and accessory panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer or controller required:\u003c\/strong\u003e the camera runs from capture software over USB 3.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY lists operating current under 300 mA and standby current under 30 mA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolling shutter, colour sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for imaging, with no application in visual observing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY does not publish a weight for this camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is the camera only;\u003c\/strong\u003e the filter and adapter bundles SVBONY offers are separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Install the driver and capture software, connect USB 3.0 and power, then thread or slide the camera into your imaging train. Setting the back-focus distance for a flattener is the one step that takes measuring, and we are happy to help with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow cold does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSVBONY specifies cooling to 30 °C below ambient with its two-stage TEC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with a dual-band filter in the city?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. SVBONY designs the SV605CC for use with dual narrowband filters under urban skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a square sensor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1:1 frame fits round and compact targets well and gives the same field in both axes, so camera rotation matters less when framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on a Raspberry Pi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. SVBONY lists Raspberry Pi and Linux support alongside Windows, macOS and Chrome OS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: a cooled colour deep-sky camera with a square Sony IMX533 sensor, 3.76 µm pixels, 50 ke⁻ full well and 14-bit output, cooled to 30 °C below ambient for long, low-noise integrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SvBony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721424371823,"sku":"F9198K","price":671.22,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/sv605cc-f9198k-1_20251125133808_8644.webp?v=1791665192"},{"product_id":"svbony-sv405cc-cooled-colour-osc-camera-sony-imx294","title":"SVBONY SV405CC Cooled Colour OSC Camera (Sony IMX294)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/F9198F-0_20251210142315_8232.webp?v=1791665235\" alt=\"SVBONY SV405CC cooled colour OSC astronomy camera\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV405CC is a cooled one-shot-colour astronomy camera using the Sony IMX294 back-illuminated sensor. The 4\/3″ chip measures 19.2 x 13 mm (23.2 mm diagonal) and records 4144 x 2822 pixels at 4.63 µm, with 1.2 e⁻ read noise, a 63 ke⁻ full well, 0.75 peak QE and 14-bit output. Two-stage TEC cooling takes the sensor to 30 °C below ambient, and a 256 MB DDR3 buffer supports USB 3.0 transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198f-1_20251027110810_3219.jpg?v=1791665236\" alt=\"SVBONY SV405CC product overview\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you image extended nebulae and large galaxies with a short to mid focal-length refractor and want a cooled colour camera with a large sensor and wide field. The 4.63 µm pixels pair well with faster telescopes and longer focal lengths where smaller pixels would oversample.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX294 back-illuminated sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.7 MP, 4144 x 2822, 4.63 µm pixels on a 4\/3″ format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-stage TEC cooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e sensor cooled to 30 °C below ambient to cut dark current on long exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow read noise and HCG mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 e⁻ read noise; high-conversion-gain mode switches on automatically at gain 120 and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e63 ke⁻ full well, 14-bit ADC:\u003c\/strong\u003e wide dynamic range for bright cores and faint outer structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 Type-B with 256 MB DDR3 buffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 fps at full resolution in RAW8, 16 fps in RAW16.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.05 ms to 2000 s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/1600x837_20251027111400_5716.jpg?v=1791667816\" alt=\"SVBONY SV405CC two-stage TEC cooling to 30 °C below ambient\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IMX294 is a large back-illuminated colour CMOS sensor with comparatively big 4.63 µm pixels. That pixel size gives a deep 63 ke⁻ well. At 23.2 mm diagonal, the sensor asks more of a telescope's corrected field than smaller chips do, so a flattener or reducer rated for 4\/3″ coverage keeps the corners round. HCG mode lowers read noise above gain 120, which helps shorter sub-exposures under light-polluted skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198f-2_20251027110838_7645.jpg?v=1791665235\" alt=\"SVBONY SV405CC camera design\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198f-3_20251027110841_4445.jpg?v=1791665235\" alt=\"SVBONY SV405CC IMX294 sensor camera design detail\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide-field deep-sky imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e large emission nebulae, the Milky Way's dense star fields, nearby galaxies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrowband colour imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a dual-band filter from suburban skies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronically assisted astronomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e live stacking in SharpCap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObservatory and remote use:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASCOM support for TheSkyX and N.I.N.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198f-4_20251027110843_7445.jpg?v=1791665235\" alt=\"SVBONY SV405CC recommended uses for deep-sky imaging\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware and platforms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows, Linux, macOS, Chrome OS and Raspberry Pi; SharpCap, N.I.N.A. and TheSkyX via ASCOM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose a flattener or reducer whose image circle covers a 23.2 mm diagonal. Send us your telescope and filter setup and we will confirm the spacing with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilters:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY offers this camera with 1.25″ and 2″ UV\/IR cut, 2″ UHC and 2″ narrowband filter bundles; this listing is the camera only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198f-5_20251027110845_9870.jpg?v=1791665235\" alt=\"SVBONY SV405CC compatibility and connections\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198f-6_20251027110848_1923.jpg?v=1791665236\" alt=\"SVBONY SV405CC compatibility and accessory notes\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9198f-7_20251027110850_5485.jpg?v=1791665235\" alt=\"SVBONY SV405CC camera interface detail\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer or controller required:\u003c\/strong\u003e the camera runs from capture software over USB 3.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY does not publish the sensor back-focus figure on the product page; we can confirm it for your imaging train before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY does not publish a weight for this camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImaging only:\u003c\/strong\u003e it has no application in visual observing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Install the driver and capture software, connect USB 3.0 and power, and attach the camera to your imaging train. Spacing to a flattener is the step that takes measuring, and we can work it out with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it cool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSVBONY specifies two-stage TEC cooling to 30 °C below ambient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does HCG mode switch on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomatically at gain 120 and above, lowering read noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the sensor large enough for wide fields?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 4\/3″ sensor (19.2 x 13 mm) gives a wide field on short refractors; the telescope's corrector needs to cover a 23.2 mm diagonal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with ASCOM software?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. SVBONY lists support for TheSkyX via ASCOM, along with SharpCap and N.I.N.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: a cooled colour deep-sky camera with a large Sony IMX294 sensor, 4.63 µm pixels, 63 ke⁻ full well and 1.2 e⁻ read noise, cooled to 30 °C below ambient for wide-field imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SvBony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721428041839,"sku":"F9198F","price":833.63,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/F9198F-0_20251210142315_8232.webp?v=1791665235"},{"product_id":"svbony-sv605mc-cooled-mono-camera","title":"SVBONY SV605MC Cooled Monochrome Astronomy Camera (Sony IMX533)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6388367987645375234889562.webp?v=1791670413\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605MC mono cooled camera key visual\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV605MC is a cooled monochrome astronomy camera built on the Sony IMX533 back-illuminated sensor. The square 1″-class chip (15.968 mm diagonal, 11.31 x 11.31 mm image area) records 3008 x 3008 pixels at 3.76 µm, with a 0.91 QE peak, 50 ke⁻ full well, read noise of 1.0–3.3 e⁻ and a 14-bit ADC. A two-stage TEC cooler and a sealed, independent sensor cavity keep the sensor cold and the window free of condensation, and a 256 MB DDR3 buffer supports up to 20 fps over USB 3.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you image nebulae, galaxies and clusters through narrowband (H-alpha, OIII, SII) or LRGB filters and want a cooled mono sensor for full resolution in every filter. The square format suits round targets and makes framing less dependent on camera rotation, and the camera can also image the Moon, planets and — with a proper solar filter — the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-stage TEC cooling with independent cavity:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sensor sits in its own chamber, protecting the CMOS and window glass from condensation as it cools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmp glow control:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dedicated circuit suppresses the faint corner glow that otherwise appears in long exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHCG mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e lowers read noise to as little as 1.0 e⁻ while keeping dynamic range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14-bit ADC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono8\/Mono16 output, 9 MP at 20 fps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 with 256 MB DDR3 buffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, reliable frame transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eROI and BIN1–BIN4 binning;\u003c\/strong\u003e gain range 0–500.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAR-coated sensor window.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385751302296559141588546.jpg?v=1791670413\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605MC two-stage TEC cooling and independent sensor cavity diagram\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385751303674921687262020.jpg?v=1791670413\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605MC amp glow control panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout a Bayer matrix, every pixel of the IMX533 records light at full resolution, so narrowband filters use the whole sensor and colour images are built from separate filtered exposures. The 3.76 µm pixels give balanced sampling across common imaging focal lengths, the 0.91 peak QE makes good use of short narrowband exposures, and cooling holds dark current steady for clean calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385751304915931305711559.jpg?v=1791670413\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605MC USB 3.0 connection panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrowband deep-sky imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e H-alpha, OIII and SII for SHO or HOO palettes, including from light-polluted skies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLRGB imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e galaxies and clusters with a filter wheel or drawer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunar, planetary and solar imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e solar only with a dedicated solar filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385751306545977179986565.jpg?v=1791670413\" alt=\"SVBONY SV605MC deep-sky astrophotography setup panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilters:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mono camera needs filters for colour; SVBONY offers the SV605MC with 1.25″ and 2″ filter wheels or an SV226 filter drawer as separate styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e a USB 3.0\/2.0 cable is listed in SVBONY's feature list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack focus and spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you use a flattener or reducer, send us your telescope, corrector and filter setup and we will work out the spacer stack with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera only:\u003c\/strong\u003e this listing is the SV605MC on its own; filters, filter wheels and drawers are separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer required:\u003c\/strong\u003e the camera runs from capture software over USB 3.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImaging only:\u003c\/strong\u003e no application in visual observing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY does not publish a weight for this camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Install the driver and capture software, connect USB 3.0 and power, set the cooler temperature, and add your filters ahead of the camera. Working out the spacing for a flattener is the one step that takes measuring, and we are happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose mono over the colour SV605CC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SV605MC uses every pixel in each filter, which gives higher resolution and sensitivity in narrowband. The colour SV605CC captures a full-colour image in one exposure without filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it suffer from amp glow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSVBONY builds in an amp-glow control circuit to suppress corner glow in long exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it image planets too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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