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ZWO ASI533MC Pro Color

ZWO ASI533MC Pro Color

by ZWO
SKU ZWO-ASI533MC-P
$1,079.00 - $1,079.00
$1,079.00
$1,079.00 - $1,079.00
$1,079.00
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  • 16mm diagonal 3008 x 3008 square sensor
  • Cooling system with -35°C delta T
  • Peak quantum efficiency (QE) of 80%
  • 3.76μm pixels
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  • Whether you are stepping into astrophotography for the first time or seeking to upgrade your existing camera, the ZWO ASI533MC Pro provides the performance and reliability you need to capture the deep sky in all its glory.

    Disclaimer

    All ASI cooled cameras require an external power source. We advise using a 12V 3~5A DC adapter (2.1 x 5.5mm, center positive), an 11V-14V lithium battery, or the ASIAIR for powering the camera. Please note that utilizing a power supply outside of this specified voltage range can cause irreversible damage to the camera.

    Sensor Design

    The ASI533MC Pro uses a 1 inch square backside illuminated CMOS sensor with 9 megapixels at a pixel size of 3.76μm. Its square design provides a large field of view with symmetrical composition that enhances the aesthetic appeal of your astrophotographies.

    This camera offers high quantum efficiency to capture great details even in low light conditions, making it ideal for deep sky imaging.

    ZWO ASI533MC Pro Square Sensor

    Cooling System

    ZWO Camera TEC Cooling

    Integrated with a powerful two-stage TEC cooling system, the ASI533MC Pro can reduce the CMOS sensor temperature by up to 35°C below ambient, significantly reducing the dark current. Thereby, the improvement in signal to noise ratio (SNR) will result in clearer, sharper images of the deep sky, even with long exposures of hundreds of seconds.

    Versatile Connectivity

    The camera includes many ports for convenient connection of additional equipment like a filter wheel, a guide camera or a motorized focuser.

    • 1x USB3.0 for high speed data transfer
    • 2x USB2.0 ports for additional equipment
    • 1x 12V 2.1 x 5.5mm power port to power the camera
    ZWO ASI533MC Pro Versatile Connections

    Low Dark Current

    The ASI533MC Pro, already featuring a low dark current, demonstrates even further reduced dark current when cooling is utilized. Check the diagram below to view the significant reductions achieved with the cooling system.

    ZWO ASI533MC Pro Dark Current

    Quantum Efficiency

    Based on the calculations, the peak quantum efficiency of the ASI533MC Pro is greater than 80%

    ZWO ASI533MC Pro Quantum Efficiency

    Low Read Noise, High Dynamic Range

    Setting the gain value to 100 activates the HCG high gain mode. This adjustment significantly lowers the readout noise without fundamentally altering the dynamic range, making this gain value the most used amongst the astrophotographers.

    ZWO ASI533MC Pro Performance Graph

    Mechanical Design

    ZWO ASI533MC Pro Mechanical Design

  • Sensor

    Sony IMX533MC

    Resolution

    9 Mega Pixels 3008 × 3008

    Pixel Size

    3.76µm

    Exposure Range

    32µs-2000s

    ROI

    Supported

    Non-volatile memory/On camera storage

    Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)

    Focus Distance to Sensor

    6.5mm

    Shutter Type

    Rolling Shutter

    Protect window

    AR coated window

    Operating System Compatibility

    Mac, Windows, Linux

    Interface

    USB3.0

    Bit rate

    14bit output

    Adapter

    M42x0.75

    Dimension

    φ78mm

    Weight

    470g

    Working Temperature

    -5°C—45°C

    Storage Temperature

    -20°C—60°C

    Working Relative Humidity

    20%—80%

    Storage Relative Humidity

    20%—95%

    Supported Resolutions

    Binning 1×1:

    3008×3008 19.88fps

    1920×1080 54.11fps

    1280×720 79.74fps

    640×480 116.55ps

    640X480@118FPS

    320×240 216.45fps

     

    More resolutions can be user defined
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Jesse Muotoh
Co-operative and fast service

Bought my first astrophotography rig from this store, and it was a great experience! Very co-operative and helpful. Perhaps one of Canada's top astro distributors.