ZWO ASI 482MC USB3.0 Colour CMOS Camera with Auto-guider Port – Ideal for Deep Sky & Planetary Imaging
The ZWO ASI 482MC USB3.0 Colour Camera is one of the latest colour CMOS cameras from ZWO, designed for astrophotographers who want to capture both deep sky and planetary images. Featuring a large 1/1.2” format CMOS sensor with 5.8µm pixels and a full well capacity of 51.5ke-, this camera delivers high-quality images with rich detail and minimal noise. With its versatile design, the ASI482MC is perfect for larger telescopes with longer focal lengths, making it an ideal choice for capturing stunning images of both planets and deep sky objects.
Which One to Choose – ZWO ASI 482MC or ASI 485MC?
If you're debating between the ZWO ASI 482MC and the ASI485MC, the decision ultimately comes down to the size of your telescope and your imaging goals. The ASI485MC is better suited for small, compact telescopes and offers higher resolution with its 2.9µm pixels. On the other hand, the ASI482MC is ideal for larger telescopes with focal lengths over 2m, providing excellent performance in both deep sky imaging and planetary imaging with its large pixel size and deeper full well capacity.
Key Features of the ZWO ASI 482MC :
- Sensor: 1/1.2" CMOS IMX482 (Colour)
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (2MP)
- Pixel Size: 5.8µm – Large pixels for high-quality light collection
- Full Well Capacity: 51.5ke- – Maximizes dynamic range
- SNR1s: 0.08lx – Excellent signal-to-noise ratio for low-light conditions
- High Gain Mode: Minimizes readout noise for high sensitivity
- USB Interface: USB3.0 for fast data transfer
- ST4 Port: For seamless autoguiding
ZWO ASI 482MC Designed for Large Telescopes & Long Focal Lengths
The ZWO ASI 482MC is specifically designed to work best with large telescopes that have focal lengths over 2m. Its large 5.8µm pixels allow for excellent light collection, even at higher magnifications. Whether you're capturing faint deep-sky objects like nebulae and galaxies or high-resolution images of planets like Jupiter and Saturn, the ASI482MC provides the sensitivity and resolution you need for both.
Ideal for Deep Sky Imaging & Planetary Imaging
With a full well capacity of 51.5ke- and 0.08lx SNR1s, the ASI482MC excels at capturing faint celestial objects without overexposure. This makes it perfect for deep sky imaging, allowing you to capture more data in each exposure. In addition, the camera's fast frame rates and low readout noise make it ideal for high-resolution planetary imaging, where capturing fine details is critical.
ZWO ASI 482MC What’s in the Box?
- 1x ZWO ASI 482MC USB3.0 Colour Camera
- 1x USB 3.0 Cable
- 1x ST4 Cable for autoguiding
- 1x 1.25” Nosepiece
- 1x 1.25” Cover
Technical Specifications of the ZWO ASI 482MC :
- Sensor: Sony IMX482 CMOS (Colour)
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (2 MP)
- Pixel Size: 5.8µm
- Full Well Capacity: 51.5ke-
- SNR1s: 0.08lx
- Shutter: Rolling Shutter
- USB Interface: USB3.0
- ST4 Guide Port: Yes
- Frame Rate: High-speed for planetary imaging
- Dynamic Range: High
Why Choose the ZWO ASI 482MC Camera?
The ZWO ASI 482MC is the perfect choice for astrophotographers who need a versatile, high-performance camera for both deep sky and planetary imaging. Its large pixel size, high sensitivity, and impressive full well capacity make it a powerful tool for capturing the finest details in both bright and faint celestial objects. With its USB3.0 interface and auto-guider port, this camera is designed to seamlessly integrate into your astrophotography setup, providing the performance you need for any type of imaging project.
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Limited stock available – order your ZWO ASI 482MC today!
The ZWO ASI 482MC is one of the latest OSC planetary cameras released by ZWO in 2021. Packed with Sony sensor IMX482, this camera has some very great highlights, including a large pixel size of 5.8um, compatible with USB 3.0 interface, large full-well depth of 51.5ke-, extremely high sensitivity and super low read out noise, etc. It is considered as one powerful iteration of ZWO after years of developing process in the field of planetary cameras.
ZWO ASI 482MC 1/1.2” format 2 megapixel sensor
The IMX482 sensor adopts back-illuminated CMOS structure. In resolution it is approximately the same as IMX462, but with 4 times the sensor size, it accordingly has a larger pixel size of 5.8*5.8um.
The sensor length and width are 11.13mm*6.26mm. The diagonal is 12.86mm.
SNR1s=0.08lx
Sony is introducing SNR1s [lx] as an index used to quantitatively evaluate picture quality at low illumination. SNR1s [lx] is an acronym consisting of “SNR” (Signal-to-Noise Ratio), “1” (represents that the signal level when noise = 1 is 1), and “s” (for Security). The lower this value is, the greater the image quality will be at low illumination.
The 5.8um large pixel size allows unprecedentedly low SNR1s value of 0.08lx for ZWO ASI 482MC . While ASI385MC is 0.13lx, you may see it is almost 2 times better, which brings the camera a fantastic nickname – “The King of the Night”.
51.5ke- full well capacity
With the full well capacity of 51.5ke-, ZWO ASI 482MC displays rich star details when taking astro-photos. Coupled with the ultimately low SNR1s, the efficiency of date acquisition can be really high. This is particularly helpful for solar, lunar and planetary imaging, also makes the camera perfect for DSO lucky imaging (taking multiple photos in short exposure times and stack them to improve SNR.)
Moreover, thanks to the features above, ASI482MC can also be an ideal EAA camera or all-sky camera.
HCG Mode
ZWO ASI 482MC has a built-in HCG mode which can effectively reduce the readout noise at high gain and keep the same wide dynamic range as you would expect at low gain. When the gain is 80, the HCG mode will automatically turn on. The read out noise fall off a cliff while the dynamic range still can reach close to 12 stops. The minimum read noise is 1.5 e.
QE curve
We assume the QE peak value of ASI482MC is 85% at 530nm.
ZWO ASI 482MC USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port
USB 3.0 Port: Like other ASI cameras, the ASI482MC is powered and controlled via USB 3.0. It provides 5Gb bandwidth to let the camera run at 82.5fps (10bit, high speed mode) or 57.5fps (12bit, normal mode) at full resolution (2Mega).
ST4 Port: Can be used to connect with auto guide port of mount for guiding.
ZWO ASI 482MC Mechanical Diagram
ZWO ASI 482MC What’s in the box?
