{"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. SVBONY lists the Moon, planets and the Sun (with a solar filter) as suitable targets alongside deep sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: a cooled monochrome IMX533 camera with 3.76 µm pixels, 1.0 e⁻ read noise, 14-bit output and a sealed TEC-cooled sensor cavity, built for narrowband and LRGB deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SvBony","offers":[{"title":"SV605MC","offer_id":67722309468271,"sku":"F9198E","price":897.74,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/1_20260209102814_8411.webp?v=1791670502","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/svbony-sv605mc-cooled-mono-camera","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}