The SkyWatcher SynCam 533C color camera features a unique 55 mm diameter camera body. Some catadioptric astrographs place the camera practically in the position of the secondary mirror. A larger camera body would cause extra obstruction, reducing light-gathering capability and contrast. This camera solves that problem with its compact design, avoiding additional obstruction. It pairs particularly well with the SkyWatcher HAC125DX astrograph.
The Sony IMX533 color sensor has a 16 mm diagonal and 2.9-micron pixel size, providing a wide field of view even at higher resolutions. The camera is an excellent choice for capturing planetary and lunar images, as well as deep-sky images. Its high sensitivity is beneficial in both areas.
The 9-megapixel (3008 x 3008) sensor operates with low noise even at high gain, thanks to its extremely low readout noise, and eliminates the "amp glow" effect during long-exposure shots.
The square sensor is ideal for photographing the Moon and the Sun. For deep-sky objects, it offers greater compositional freedom.
The built-in UV/IR filter effectively reduces halo effects by filtering out unfocused UV and infrared radiation, resulting in clearer, more contrast-rich images.
Videos can be recorded at maximum resolution with a speed of 40 fps (frames per second). This allows for a large number of frames to be captured in a short time, increasing the chances of successful shots. EAA observation is also possible with the camera, enabling smaller groups to view the transmitted image simultaneously. This method is particularly suitable for observing the Sun (with a solar filter!), Moon, planets, and some brighter deep-sky objects.
The SkyWatcher SynCam 533C color camera features a USB 3.0 connection, allowing for much faster image transfer speeds, meaning more images can be captured in a given time, especially significant for lunar and solar imaging.
Compatible software: ASCOM, SharpCap, Nebulosity, DeepSky Stacker, N.I.N.A., FireCapture, MaximDL, ToupSky, INDI, PHD Guiding, Registax, INDIGO, MetaGuide, AstroStack.
Package includes:
- SynCam 533C camera
- dust cap
- USB 3.0 cable
- M42/1.25” adapter