SVBONY SV305M Pro Monochrome Astronomy Camera
The SVBONY SV305M Pro is a high-performance monochrome astronomical imaging camera built around the proven Sony IMX290 sensor and a USB 3.0 interface. Designed for dedicated astrophotographers, this camera excels at capturing detailed lunar, planetary, and bright deep-sky objects with high contrast and low noise.
Key Features & Benefits
- Monochrome Imaging — With no Bayer colour filter array, the SV305M Pro captures sharper detail and higher contrast, ideal for scientific imaging and narrowband astrophotography.
- Sony IMX290 Sensor — Back-illuminated CMOS sensor with excellent low-light sensitivity and reduced read noise for improved faint signal detection.
- USB 3.0 High Speed — Fast data transfer supports high frame rates and smooth video capture for planetary imaging and Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA).
- Compact Telescope-Friendly Design — Standard 1.25″ nose-to-sensor spacing integrates easily with refractors, reflectors, and catadioptric telescopes.
- Flexible Capture Modes — Supports long exposure and high-speed capture workflows, suitable for a wide range of targets from planets to brighter deep-sky objects.
Performance Details
The Sony IMX290 monochrome CMOS sensor offers a 2.0 MP resolution with 2.9 µm square pixels, balancing sensitivity and resolution for both planetary and extended exposure imaging.
Optimised for Astronomy
- Planetary Imaging: Capture crisp details on Jupiter’s belts, Saturn’s rings, and lunar surface features at high frame rates.
- EAA Ready: Works with live-view software like SharpCap for Electronically Assisted Astronomy sessions.
- Low Noise Performance: Ideal for stacking workflows and deep-sky enhancement.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | F9198D |
|---|---|
| Model | SV305M Pro |
| Sensor | Sony IMX290 Monochrome CMOS |
| Colour | Monochrome |
| Pixel Size | 2.9 µm × 2.9 µm |
| Resolution | 2.0 MP |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
Getting Started
Connect easily to Windows or macOS via USB 3.0 and use popular astronomy capture software like SharpCap, Astro Photography Tool (APT), or FireCapture. Monochrome imaging benefits from dedicated filters (IR/UV cut, narrowband) for enhanced astrophotography results.
Ideal For
- Planetary and Lunar Imaging
- Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA)
- Amateur Imaging Setups
- Stacking and High Frame Rate Capture
