ZWO ASI183MM USB3.0 Mono CMOS Camera - Sensor D=15.9 mm, 2.4 µm Pixel Size

ZWO ASI183MM monochrome CMOS Camera, uncooled

The ZWOptical ASI183MM uses the modern SONY Exmor R BSI IMX183 monochrome sensor. With about 20 million pixels, this camera belongs to the large CMOS astro cameras. Due to the pixel size of only 2.4 µm, the resolution of the camera is sensational. With this, the ASI183 becomes attractiv especially for sharp and fast telescopes and camera lenses.

One of the outstanding features of the ASI183 is the sensational light sensitivity. The QE of 84%, due to the BACK ILLUMINATION technology, and the very low amplifier glow make the camera very well suited for all astronomical applications.

Application fields of the ASI183MM mono CMOS camera:

Impressive lunar and planetary images and videos. The high sensitivity allows "freezing" the seeing. Through the small pixels you can achieve a high resolution of the telescope without additional optical elements.

Sun and Moon are completely shown up to approx. 880 mm focal length

Autoguiding is possible via the ST-4 level interface. Fue to the high resolution, you can guide large telescopes already with guiding telescopes starting from 50 mm aperture. At the same time, the camera weighs only 120 grams and hardly burdens the focuser.

Deep-sky images of highest quality with short exposure times, this allows the modern sensor from Sony. After only a few seconds, you can already see stars and deep-sky objects that cannot be seen through the telescope with your eyes. The light sensitivity is much higher than with conventional DSLR, but also CCD cameras. Guiding can be dispensed. Even "lucky imaging" is possible.

Downloads, drivers:

ZWO provides software and drivers online for free download.

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Frequently asked questions about ZWO cameras:

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Manuals for ZWO products:

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How to clean my ZWO camera:

The manufacturer provides a manual that covers how to clean an ASI camera and regenerate the desiccant tablets: Please click here.

Astrophotographic results obtained with this camera on Astrobin

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Astrophotographic results obtained with this camera on Astrobin

Here you can find some astrophotographs made with this camera model: Link to Astrobin

Question:
Can the ASI183 be recommended for solar photography?

Answer from Teleskop-Service:
Some users have experienced that when shooting the sun in H-alpha light, a regular light-dark pattern overlaps the images of the IMX183 sensor. In most cases it is sufficient to calibrate the images with a flatframe.
As an alternative to the ASI183, the ASI1600 and the ASI174 monochrome cameras are recommended because the pattern does not occur with these.


Question:
How to mount the camera on a tripod or dovetail bar?

Answer from Teleskop-Service:
In the center of the back of the body, there is a female 1.25" photo thread. This allows you to mount the camera on a tripod or dovetail bar (possibly via an L-bracket for binoculars):

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