Description
Product Overview
Photography Performance
The AP183MC (IMX183CQJ-J, Color) and AP183MM (IMX183CLK-J, Monochrome) use a 1-inch SONY back-illuminated sensor with 20.48 million pixels at 2.4um. The sensor has high sensitivity, QE of 84%, and its read noise as low as one electron. The full well capacity is 15-15100 electrons.
IMX183CQJ-4K-Sensor, High-Speed and High-Picture-Quality, Rolling Shutter, Diagonal 15.86 mm
At an affordable price, this camera is ideal for beginners and experienced astrophotographers. It is bestseller products in astronomic imaging application. Very large scale of full well capacity（15100e）, 1.62e read noise@30DB, adopt unique hardware amplifier glow control circuit to significantly reduce amplifier glow, in order to get excellent performance in astrophotography.
The “lucky imaging” method used in planetary imaging uses many short exposures to freeze the effects of atmospheric scintillation. Multiple short exposures instead of one long exposure can better freeze this movement. The stacking software will filter out the images taken during poor moments of seeing, and retain those taken at the good time. Therefore, before the rotation of the planet becomes a factor, people need to take as many images as possible in a short time. Therefore, a high frame rate is very important for planetary imaging.
High QE
Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R technology creates its excellent deep space performance. The AP183 QE peak reached a significant 84%. Even in the Ha channel, QE still exceeds 60%.
High QE means that more light that enters the telescope and reaches the sensor which is actually used. The peak Q.E. of AP183 is 84%, which is not lower than ~50% in the visible spectrum range. It will use a high percentage of light to reach it and enhance your signal quality.
High Speed
Fast FPS can be used for solar and moon imaging, as well as live viewing/EAA. That high-speed readout can also be used for real-time focusing, true lucky imaging of binary stars and other small celestial bodies, planetary imaging of major planets in the solar system, and so on.
Sensor: 1″ CMOS IMX183CLK-J/CQJ-J
Diagonal: 15.9mm
Resolution: 20.18Mega Pixels 5496*3672
Pixel Size: 2.4μm
Bayer Pattern: RGGB
Shutter:Rolling shutter
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)
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
ST4 Guider Port: Yes
Read Noise: 1.6e @30db gain
QE peak: 84%
Full well: 15ke
ADC:12bit
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Adaptor: 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Dimensions: Square, side length 66 mm
10Bit ADC
5496×3672 18.5fps
3840×2160 41.02fps
1920×1080 81.10fps
1280×720 117.20fps
12bit ADC
5496×3672 18.5fps
3840×2160 35.82fps
1920×1080 70.28fps
1280×720 102.93fps
Interface Ports
USB 3.0 Port: 5Gb bandwidth ensures AP183MC high speed of 19fps (12bit, normal mode) or 19 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(20.18 Mega).
ST4 Port: For for guiding, adapted to auto guide port of mount.
Mechanical Diagram
Items in The Packing Box
Drivers and Softwares
Please install the newest camera drivers and many DSO and Planetary capture softwares.
https://www.astronomy-camera.com/software-drivers
Sample Images
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Specification
Technical Parameters
Sensor: 1″ CMOS IMX183CLK-J/CQJ-J
Sensor Size: 13.2mm*8.8mm
Diagonal length: 15.9mm
Resolution: 20.18Mega Pixels 5496*3672
Pixel Size: 2.4µm
Exposure Range: 32µs-2100s
ROI: Supported
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Non-volatile memory/ Embedded camera storage: Build-in user-accessible space is 192K byte (image size up to 480X320)
Shutter mode: Rolling Shutter
Protective window glass: AR-coated glass
Interface ports: USB3.0/USB2.0
Bit rate (BR): 12bit output (12bit ADC)
OS Compatibility: Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac, Linux
Adapter size: 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Dimensions: Square, side length 60 mm
Weight:150g(5.3 ounces)
Working Temperature: -6°C—44°C
Storage Temperature: -19°C—62°C
Working Relative Humidity: 15%—85%
Storage Relative Humidity: 15%—96%
Supported resolution
10Bit ADC
5496×3672 /19fps
3840×2160 /42fps
1920×1080 /81fps
1280×720 /116fps
640×480 /170fps
320×240 /310fps
12bit ADC
5496×3672 /19fps
3840×2160 /36fps
1920×1080 / 71fps
1280×720 /103fps
640×480 /150fps
320×240 /272fps
More resolution modes can be customized.
Manuals&Software
Before using the product for the first time, please be sure to install concerned drivers and software, and read quick guide or manuals.
Shipping&Warranty
Shipping
Delivery via ePacket/China Post Registered Air Mail/EMS will take approximately 60-80 days. These delivery channels cannot be guaranteed, due to force majeure.
Fast delivery (payment amount ≧ 199USD) for free
Fast delivery (payment amount < 199USD) : $20.00 (We need to charge for express delivery.)
If you cannot receive the airmail package after 2 months, please notify us as soon as possible: sales@astcampan.com
Detailed Description
Fast delivery: We will choose DHL, UPS, FedEx and other delivery. Usually you will get the package within a month.
For the customers from Brazil and Chile, please leave a message to provide your CPF or CNPJ, which the custom of Brazil and Chile request for providing your CPF or CNPJ.
For the customers from Russia, please provide your complete English name and English shipping address.
Tracking URL
DGM website: http://webtrack.dhlglobalmail.com/?locale=en-US
China air mail website: http://www.17track.net/en
Tax
The price list on our website is in U.S. dollars, excluding tax.
Please note that buyers are responsible for paying relevant taxes and fees, such as import taxes, value-added tax (VAT), customs service fees, etc. Additional fees can be charged upon delivery.
Warranty and Return Policies
We provide a 3-year warranty for our products, during this period, we will provide free maintenance services. After the warranty period ends, we will continue to provide repair maintenance support and technical services. We do not provide any replacement unless Astcampan company confirms that the product is damaged and cannot be used when it arrives.
This warranty does not apply to damage caused by abuse or misuse, nor does it apply to damage caused by falling or any other transportation failure after purchase.
The customer must pay the shipping fee when returning the camera for repair or replacement. If we confirm that you can get a replacement of all the purchased goods, you should return the damaged good with all accessories, manuals, etc., and these items must be properly packaged.
If your received camera malfunctions or is a faulty camera, please contact us via email as soon as possible: sales@astcampan.com . Please describe the problem and faults in detail, we will do our best to help you solve the problem and faults. In most cases, these problems are caused by incorrect driver installation or software configuration.
If your camera needs warranty repair, we will provide you with a repair and maintence approval number. We reject any returns without a repair and maintence approval number!
For customers who purchase cameras from our distributors, the distributor is responsible for providing customer service for you.
