{"product_id":"svbony-sv305c-colour-planetary-camera-sony-imx662","title":"SVBONY SV305C Colour Planetary Camera (Sony IMX662)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385751812441203905768815.jpg?v=1791667830\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C colour planetary 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 SV305C is an uncooled colour astronomy camera for lunar and planetary imaging, built on the Sony IMX662 back-illuminated sensor. The 1\/2.8″ chip (5.6 x 3.2 mm, 6.44 mm diagonal) records 1920 x 1080 pixels at 2.9 µm, with read noise from 6.5 e⁻ down to 0.7 e⁻, roughly 91% peak QE, a 38 ke⁻ full well and 12-bit output over USB 2.0 at up to 24 fps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385751813820668166742965.jpg?v=1791667830\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C IMX662 back-illuminated CMOS sensor\" 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 want a compact colour camera for the Moon and planets on a Maksutov, SCT or long refractor, a camera for live-stacked EAA views, or a small camera that runs from a laptop or Raspberry Pi with a straightforward setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX662 back-illuminated sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 MP, 1920 x 1080, 2.9 µm pixels, with about three times the full well of the previous IMX462 generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow read noise with HCG:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–0.7 e⁻; high-conversion-gain mode turns on automatically at gain 190.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeak QE ≈91%:\u003c\/strong\u003e high sensitivity for short planetary exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e128 MB buffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds frames so none are lost or corrupted during USB 2.0 transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV\/IR cut protective window:\u003c\/strong\u003e above 96% transmission across 400–700 nm, so no separate UV\/IR filter is needed for natural colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.25″ nosepiece and CS thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a CS-C adapter ring for C- and CS-mount lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 µs to 2000 s, with ROI and 1x1 \/ 2x2 binning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385751824638892662287152.jpg?v=1791667830\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C 128MB DDR buffer\" 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\/6385751826225633147514536_3ea68382-599b-428b-97f4-72978cc16752.jpg?v=1791667830\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C UV\/IR cut protective glass window\" 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\/6385751820304142862723081.jpg?v=1791667830\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C ROI function and binning\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IMX662's 2.9 µm pixels sample finely at planetary focal lengths, and its low read noise in HCG mode suits the very short exposures used in lucky imaging, where thousands of frames are captured and the sharpest are stacked. The QE and read-noise charts below are SVBONY's published sensor curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385751815117245951588082.jpg?v=1791664923\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C IMX662 planetary camera quantum efficiency curve\" 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\/6385751816561238171043901.jpg?v=1791665024\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C IMX662 planetary camera dynamic range and full well chart\" 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\/6385751817867823076640034.jpg?v=1791664923\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C IMX662 planetary camera read noise and gain chart\" 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\u003ePlanetary imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Venus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunar imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e crater and terrain close-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronically assisted astronomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e live stacking of brighter deep-sky objects; SharpCap has one-key planetary and deep-sky presets for this camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens-based imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e with C- or CS-mount lenses via the CS-C adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6385751828547532649200308.jpg?v=1791667830\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C for astrophotography and EAA\" 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\u003eTelescope connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25″ nosepiece into any 1.25″ focuser, star diagonal or Barlow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e CS thread on the body, with a CS-C adapter ring for C-mount lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack focal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 mm \/ 12.5 mm as published by SVBONY.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatforms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows, Linux, macOS, Chrome OS and Raspberry Pi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilters:\u003c\/strong\u003e the UV\/IR cut window is built in. SVBONY also sells this camera with an IR pass filter; 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\/6385751821610880411628910.jpg?v=1791664923\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C planetary camera 1.25 inch and CS interface with CS-C adapter ring\" 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\/6385751823388236035644208.jpg?v=1791667830\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C USB 2.0 interface\" 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\/6385751819139935898423496.jpg?v=1791664923\" alt=\"SVBONY SV305C planetary camera dimension drawing\" 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\u003eUSB 2.0:\u003c\/strong\u003e frame rate is 24 fps at full 1920 x 1080; ROI raises it on small targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncooled:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for short exposures and live stacking rather than long cooled deep-sky integrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 6.44 mm diagonal gives a narrow field suited to planets and lunar detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer required:\u003c\/strong\u003e the camera runs from capture software such as SharpCap.\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 SharpCap, connect the USB cable and slide the camera into the focuser. SharpCap's one-key presets set it up for planetary or deep-sky mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a UV\/IR cut filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The protective window is a UV\/IR cut filter with more than 96% transmission across 400–700 nm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a camera lens with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The CS thread and included CS-C adapter ring accept C- and CS-mount lenses.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it image deep-sky objects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can live-stack brighter deep-sky targets for EAA; for long deep-sky integrations a cooled camera is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: a compact colour planetary camera with a Sony IMX662 sensor, 2.9 µm pixels, sub-electron read noise in HCG mode and a built-in UV\/IR cut window, ready for lunar, planetary and EAA work from a 1.25″ focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SvBony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721429614703,"sku":"F9198L","price":185.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/F9198L-0_20251231143704_3364.webp?v=1791665274","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/svbony-sv305c-colour-planetary-camera-sony-imx662","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}