{"product_id":"touptek-g3cmos183c-planetary-camera-sony-imx183-colour-20mp","title":"ToupTek G3CMOS183C Planetary Camera – Sony IMX183 Colour 20MP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eToupTek G3CMOS183C\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-resolution air-cooled colour planetary camera built around the Sony IMX183 20.3 MP sensor with Bayer colour filter. Its large pixel count and one-shot colour capability make it well suited for wide-field solar surface imaging, lunar panoramas, and bright extended target imaging in natural colour without the need for separate filter sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G3CMOS183C is ideal for intermediate to advanced imagers who want maximum resolution in a one-shot colour platform for solar, lunar, and wide extended target imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony IMX183 20.3 MP Colour Sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum pixel count for wide-field solar surface and lunar panorama imaging in natural colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 High-Speed Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles large-format colour image data at high frame rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Shot Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural colour without separate filter sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Software:\u003c\/strong\u003e SharpCap, FireCapture, NINA, and ASCOM\/INDI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution colour solar surface imaging with proper solar filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-field colour lunar panoramas and detail imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide solar system target imaging in natural colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard focusers and Barlow lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with INDI, ASCOM, SharpCap, and FireCapture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-cooled only — not suitable for deep sky long-exposure imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour Bayer sensor — less sensitive per pixel than monochrome IMX183 variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the G3CMOS183C suitable for narrowband solar imaging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — narrowband solar imaging (e.g., Hα) requires a monochrome camera. This camera is suited for white-light solar imaging with a Baader or similar broadband solar filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ToupTek G3CMOS183C is a specialized one-shot colour camera for advanced imagers who want maximum resolution colour coverage for wide-field solar and lunar applications. A capable and versatile tool for this specific niche.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ToupTek Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53400316280943,"sku":"G3CMOS20000KPA","price":771.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/planetary_cameras_58a208d0-f1ca-4a4c-9a01-1674507dc12b.webp?v=1782324657","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/touptek-g3cmos183c-planetary-camera-sony-imx183-colour-20mp","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}