Description
Product Overview
Photography Performance
1 ”square sensor
The IMX533 is a 1-inch, 9-megapixel, square-format CMOS image sensor with a pixel size of 3.76 µm that can produce images at 20 fps in 14-bit mode.
The readout noise is only 1.0e, which makes it comparable to SCMOS or EMCCD sensors and is ideal for high-resolution, low-noise images.
IMX533 Backlit Sensor
Sony’s backlit CMOS image sensor improves sensitivity and noise reduction – key factors in improving image quality, while radically realigning the basic pixel structure from front lighting to back lighting. The advantages of CMOS image sensors such as low power consumption and high-speed operation have been retained.
In a conventional front-lighting structure, the metal wiring and transistors on the surface of the silicon substrate that form the light-sensitive area (photodiode) of the sensor prevent the on-chip lens from collecting photons. A backlit structure minimizes the degradation in sensitivity to the angular optical response while increasing the amount of light entering each pixel because there are no obstacles such as metal wirings and transistors that have moved to the back of the silicon substrate.
Sony has developed a unique photodiode structure and on-chip lens that are optimized for backlit structures. They achieve higher sensitivity and lower random noise with no light by reducing noise, dark current and defective pixels compared to traditional front-lit pixels.
Low readout noise, high dynamic range.
Zero Amp Glow
Conventional CMOS sensors generate a weak infrared light source during operation, which can often be seen in the corner of uncalibrated images as a tell-tale sign of “Amp Glow”. Because the AP533MC-PRO uses a zero amp glow circuit, you don’t have to worry about the traffic light glowing even when using a long time high gain exposure.
With Amp Glow – exposure 300 seconds exposure, AP533-PRO frame without amp glow – exposure 300 seconds.
Dark current
Note: We recommend using an external 12 V power supply to power the camera instead of just USB 3.0 / 2.0
DDR memory buffer
The AP533MC-PRO is equipped with a USB 3.0 interface and can achieve 20 images per second even in 14-bit mode. The 256 MB DDR3 memory ensures stable downloading of frames with increased USB speed.
Updated version of AP183
The AP533MC-PRO features SONY’s latest IMX533 backlit sensor and a 9.07 megapixel square sensor ideal for astronomical photography.
As you would expect, this latest generation camera not only retains the main features of the AP183 series, such as an attractive QE number, high frame rate and other excellent features of the AP183 cameras, but now also includes new and improved functions such as the zero amplifier Glow, ultra-low readout noise (as low as 1.0e), a pixel size of 3.76 microns, and an upgraded 2-stage TEC cooler for improved cooling capabilities.
Interface Ports
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: SONY IMX533CQK
Sensor Size: 11.31mm*11.31mm
Diagonal length: 15.97mm
Resolution: 9 Mega Pixel 3008*3008
Pixel Size: 3.76µm
Max FPS at full resolution: 20fps
Bayer Pattern: RGGB
Exposure Range: 32µs-2100s
ROI: Supported
Read Noise: 1.0-3.8e
QE peak: TBD
Full well: 50000e
ADC:14bit
DDR3 Buffer: 256MB
Non-volatile memory/On camera storage: Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)
Shutter mode: Rolling Shutter
Adaptor: M42X0.75
Protective window glass: D32-2-AR
Interface ports: USB3.0/USB2.0
Adapter size: 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Dimensions: 79mm Diameter
Weight:480g(17.0 ounces)
Back Focus Distance: 17.5mm
Cooling: Regulated Two Stage TEC
Delta T: 36°C-36°C below ambient
Camera Power consumption: 640mA at 5V
Cooler Power consumption: 12V at 3A Max
Working Temperature: -5°C—44°C
Storage Temperature: -19°C—61°C
Working Relative Humidity: 16%—85%
Storage Relative Humidity: 16%—96%
Supported resolution
Max FPS at full resolution:
14Bit ADC
3008×3008 /20fps
1920×1080 /55fps
1280×720 /80fps
640×480 /116ps
320×240 /220fps
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.
