{"product_id":"svbony-sc571cc-aps-c-color-cooled-astronomy-camera","title":"SVBONY SC571CC APS-C Color Cooled Astronomy Camera","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26MP APS-C SONY IMX571 Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.76µm Pixel Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-Stage TEC Cooling (35°C below ambient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak Quantum Efficiency \u0026gt;80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Read Noise of 1.14e-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSVBONY SC571CC APS-C Color Cooled Astronomy Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SC571CC brings the celebrated SONY IMX571 sensor to a dedicated deep-sky imaging platform, combining a 26MP resolution with a versatile APS-C format. Its back-illuminated 3.76µm pixels achieve a peak quantum efficiency of over 80%, capturing faint signal with authority. A 16-bit ADC converts this signal with a dynamic range capable of handling bright star fields and faint nebulosity, while the read noise drops as low as 1.14e-. To ensure clean long exposures, the dual-stage TEC cooling system actively reduces sensor temperature by 35°C below ambient, and the onboard 512MB DDR3 buffer maintains a steady 13.3 FPS at full resolution without dropping frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e26MP APS-C Sensor: Deep-Sky Imaging with 3.76µm Pixels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the SC571CC is the SONY IMX571, an APS-C sensor with a 28.3mm diagonal that provides a wide field of view on refractors and corrected reflectors. The 6244×4168 resolution and 3.76µm pixels strike a balance between image scale on mid-focal length instruments and high-resolution sampling. With a peak QE greater than 80%, the back-illuminated CMOS architecture maximizes photon collection, essential for capturing the subtle details in faint galaxies and emission nebulae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Stage TEC Cooling: 35°C Below Ambient for Clean Exposures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermal noise is the primary obstacle in long-exposure astrophotography. The SC571CC integrates a powerful dual-stage thermoelectric cooling (TEC) system that actively reduces the sensor's temperature by approximately 35°C below the surrounding air temperature. This aggressive cooling dramatically suppresses dark current, allowing you to take multi-minute exposures with a clean, low-noise background and build reliable dark frame libraries for calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZero Amp Glow \u0026amp; 1.14e- Read Noise for Clean Calibration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond cooling, the SC571CC is engineered to deliver exceptionally clean raw data. The camera's circuitry eliminates amplifier glow, a common source of bright gradients in the corners of long exposures, ensuring flat fields are uniform from edge to edge. When operating in high conversion gain mode, the read noise falls to an impressive 1.14e-, preserving faint signal that would otherwise be lost in the noise floor of less sensitive cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e16-bit ADC and 512MB Buffer: Smooth Gradients at 13.3 FPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage data is processed through a true 16-bit ADC, providing 65,536 levels of gray. This extensive bit depth produces smooth tonal transitions in bright objects like the core of the Orion Nebula (M42) while preserving subtle details in surrounding faint structures. To handle this data stream, a 512MB DDR3 buffer prevents frame drops and ensures stable data transfer over USB, even when imaging at the maximum full-resolution frame rate of 13.3 FPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e17.5mm Back Focus \u0026amp; Universal Software Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC571CC is designed for broad compatibility with modern imaging setups. It features a standard M42×0.75 female thread for connection to filter wheels, off-axis guiders, and correctors, with a fixed back focal distance of 17.5mm. The camera is supported across Windows, Mac, Linux, and Raspberry Pi operating systems, allowing seamless integration with popular acquisition software like N.I.N.A., SharpCap, and APT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSVBONY SC571CC vs. ZWO ASI2600MC Pro: A Shared Sensor Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZWO ASI2600MC Pro is a leading competitor that utilizes the exact same SONY IMX571 sensor. Consequently, the core imaging capabilities—26MP resolution, 3.76µm pixels, 16-bit ADC, and \u0026gt;80% QE—are functionally identical between the two cameras. Both cameras also feature a 512MB DDR3 buffer and similar cooling deltas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary distinctions often lie in physical design and ecosystem integration. The SC571CC specifies a fixed 17.5mm back focus, which is a standard distance for many setups. The choice between them may depend on your preference for a particular brand's software drivers, support, and compatibility with other accessories in your imaging train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main advantage of the SC571CC's IMX571 sensor for astrophotography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONY IMX571 is a back-illuminated APS-C sensor renowned for its high sensitivity and low noise. For the SC571CC, this translates to a \u003cstrong\u003epeak Quantum Efficiency of over 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e26MP resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e for detailed images, and a low \u003cstrong\u003eread noise of 1.14e-\u003c\/strong\u003e. This combination is ideal for capturing faint deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the 16-bit ADC on the SC571CC improve deep-sky images?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e16-bit ADC\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a much wider dynamic range than 12-bit or 14-bit converters. It captures 65,536 brightness levels, resulting in smoother color and brightness transitions in your images. This allows you to capture detail in both the bright cores of objects like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and its faint outer dust lanes in a single exposure without clipping highlights or shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the SVBONY SC571CC perform on H-alpha targets like the North American Nebula (NGC 7000)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC571CC is highly effective for narrowband imaging. Its peak QE of \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;80%\u003c\/strong\u003e and high sensitivity in the red part of the spectrum mean it efficiently collects signal from H-alpha (656nm) and SII (672nm) wavelengths. Combined with its TEC cooling to reduce thermal noise, it can produce clean, high-contrast images of emission nebulae even from light-polluted locations when used with appropriate filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI use an 8\" f\/4 Newtonian astrograph. Is the SC571CC's APS-C sensor a good match?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the SC571CC is an excellent match. The \u003cstrong\u003eAPS-C sensor with its 28.3mm diagonal\u003c\/strong\u003e fits well within the corrected image circle of most modern coma correctors designed for f\/4 Newtonians. The \u003cstrong\u003e3.76µm pixels\u003c\/strong\u003e will also provide good image sampling at the typical focal length of such an instrument (around 800mm), resolving fine details without being oversampled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need new dark frames for every session with the SC571CC's TEC cooling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. The dual-stage TEC cooling can hold a precise sensor temperature (e.g., -10°C) regardless of a few degrees change in ambient temperature. This allows you to build a library of dark frames at your preferred temperature and reuse them for multiple imaging sessions, saving valuable time under clear skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the SVBONY SC571CC the same as a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are built around the same core imaging component: the \u003cstrong\u003eSONY IMX571 sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e. This means key specifications like resolution, pixel size, quantum efficiency, and bit depth are identical. Both offer similar cooling and a 512MB buffer. The choice often comes down to factors like back focus requirements (the SC571CC has a \u003cstrong\u003e17.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e back focus), driver stability, and price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVBONY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSONY IMX571 Color CMOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPS-C (23.5×15.7mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6244×4168 (26MP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePixel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.76µm × 3.76µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak Quantum Efficiency (QE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;80%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRead Noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6e- to 1.14e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExposure Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1ms – 3600s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Frame Rate (Full Resolution)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.3 FPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512MB DDR3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Stage TEC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 35°C below ambient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Type-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 12V (5.5×2.1mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelescope Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM42×0.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack Focal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAR-Coated Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Operating Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/SVBONY_SC571CC_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/svbony-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSVBONY 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SVBONY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52861228712221,"sku":"SV-W9328A","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/SVBONY-APS-C-Color-Cooled-Astronomy-Camera-SC571CC-1_fe03b305-2b7a-4b65-8898-46115cf29d4b.jpg?v=1788883151","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/svbony-sc571cc-aps-c-color-cooled-astronomy-camera","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}