C0-1500 CMOS camera with Sony IMX273 sensor
The C0 and C1 series cameras with global shutter CMOS sensors were
designed to be small, lightweight imagers for Moon and planets and for
automatic telescope guiding. With proper image calibration, these
cameras provide surprisingly good results also in entry-level deep-sky
imaging. The used CMOS sensors response to light is linear up to very
close to saturation point. So, the C0 and C1 cameras can be used for
some entry-level scientific applications for instance in the variable
star research etc.
The C0 and C1 cameras share majority of features, like the used sensors,
USB interface, autoguider port, etc. At the first view, the only
difference is the size of camera body.
But greater dimensions of the C1 models allowed adding of some features,
not available on the C0 cameras, like cooling fan and mounting threaded
holes.
Comparison of C0 and C1 models
| Feature |
C0 |
C1 |
| Dimensions |
50 × 50 × 40.4 mm |
57 × 57 × 46.4 mm |
| Weight |
115 g |
170 g |
| Cooling fan |
No |
Yes |
| Tripod and metric threads |
No |
Yes |
Global shutter CMOS 1456 × 1088 pixels, USB 3.0 interface, CS-mount adapter (ready for OAG) + 1.25".
Products specifications
|
Camerathread
|
C / CS Mount |
|
Pixel size
|
3.45 mµ |
|
Power
|
USB |
|
Sensor type
|
IMX273 |
|
Sensor size
|
5,02 x 3.75mm |
|
Horizonal Resolution
|
1456 Px |
|
Vertical Resolution
|
1088 Px |
|
Pixel
|
1.5 MPx |
|
Weight
|
115g |
|
Dimension
|
50x50x40.4 mm |
|
Bitrate
|
8/12 Bit |
|
Connections
|
USB3 & Guiderport ST4 |
