SVBONY SV405CC Cooled Color OSC Camera
- 11.7 Megapixel 4/3" IMX294 CMOS Sensor
- 4.63µm Pixel Size
- Two-Stage TEC Cooling System
- 1.2e Ultra-Low Readout Noise
- 256MB DDR3 Image Buffer
- 19 FPS Maximum Frame Rate at Full Resolution
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Lancer l'assistant d'imagerieThe SVBONY SV405CC delivers the core components for serious deep-sky imaging, built around the 11.7 megapixel Sony IMX294 color sensor. With a 23.2mm diagonal, 4.63µm pixels, and a 14-bit ADC, it captures wide-field targets with high resolution and smooth tonal gradations. A peak QE of 75% ensures efficient photon capture, while the ultra-low 1.2e read noise and 63ke full well capacity provide exceptional dynamic range for imaging faint nebulae and bright star cores in a single exposure.
The SV405CC uses the proven 4/3" format Sony IMX294 sensor, providing a 4144x2822 resolution that is ideal for framing large deep-sky objects like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) or the North American Nebula (NGC 7000). The 4.63µm pixels offer a good balance of resolution and sensitivity, making the camera a strong match for short-to-medium focal length refractors and Newtonians. The sensor's 63ke full well depth prevents stars from saturating quickly, preserving color and detail in the brightest parts of your image.
For deep-sky astrophotography, controlling thermal noise is critical. The SV405CC integrates a two-stage thermoelectric cooling (TEC) system that dramatically reduces sensor temperature, minimizing the dark current that accumulates during multi-minute exposures. This cooling is essential for maintaining the camera's low 1.2e read noise floor, allowing faint, low-contrast details in galaxies and emission nebulae to be captured cleanly.
To ensure stable imaging sessions without dropped frames, the SV405CC includes a 256MB DDR3 memory buffer. This buffer acts as a high-speed cache, managing the data flow from the sensor to your computer over the USB 3.0 interface and mitigating issues like amp glow. While designed for deep-sky work, this architecture also allows the camera to reach a maximum frame rate of 19 FPS at full 11.7MP resolution, making it a capable option for high-resolution lunar and solar imaging.
The SV405CC shares the same Sony IMX294 sensor as the popular ZWO ASI294MC Pro, meaning both cameras offer identical resolution, pixel size, and quantum efficiency. The primary differences lie in cooling and build, which can influence results in demanding conditions.
The SV405CC's 23.2mm diagonal sensor is excellent for large targets. It's ideal for capturing expansive emission nebulae like the Orion Nebula (M42), large galaxies like Andromeda (M31), and wide star clusters such as the Pleiades (M45), especially when paired with a refractor or reflector under 1000mm focal length.
This is an excellent pairing. An 80mm f/6 refractor has a 480mm focal length, which gives the SV405CC a wide field of view perfectly framing the entire Orion Nebula complex, including the Running Man Nebula. The camera's 63ke full well depth is crucial here for capturing the bright Trapezium core without blowing out the highlights, while the 75% QE will pick up the faint outer loops of gas.
The 256MB DDR3 buffer acts as a temporary data storage between the sensor and the USB port. It ensures stable, error-free data transfer, preventing dropped frames during long imaging sequences and reducing amp glow, which can be an issue with direct-to-PC data transfer on some CMOS sensors.
Yes, while it's designed for deep-sky, the SV405CC is also a capable planetary imager. Paired with an 8" SCT and a 2x Barlow lens, the 4.63µm pixels will be well-sampled for resolving fine detail in Jupiter's cloud bands. Its maximum rate of 19 FPS over USB 3.0 allows you to use "lucky imaging" techniques to capture thousands of frames and stack the sharpest ones.
The SV405CC is compatible with most major astrophotography software on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It has ASCOM and native drivers that work with popular programs like SharpCap, N.I.N.A., AstroDMx Capture, and TheSkyX.
Yes. Like all actively cooled astronomy cameras, the two-stage TEC cooler requires an external 12V DC power supply (not included) to function. The camera's imaging sensor can be powered over USB 3.0 alone for uncooled operation, but for long-exposure deep-sky imaging, the 12V supply is necessary to activate the cooling.
| Sensor | Sony IMX294 CMOS |
| Image Resolution | 4144 x 2822 |
| Total Pixels | 11.7 Megapixels |
| Pixel Size | 4.63µm |
| Sensor Size | 19.2mm x 13mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | 23.2mm |
| ADC | 14-bit |
| Peak QE | 75% |
| Full Well Capacity | 63,000e- |
| Readout Noise | 1.2e- |
| Max Frame Rate | 19 FPS (at full resolution) |
| Exposure Range | 0.05ms - 2000s |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Data Buffer | 256MB DDR3 |
| Data Port | USB 3.0 Type-B |