SVBONY SV405CC DSO Cooled 11.7Mp CMOS Color Astronomy Camera w/ USB 3.0 for Experienced Astrophotography in Deep Space

SV405CC Cooled Camera Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQIlvYFBdak&t=331s

Author:Astro On Budget

Customer unboxing video

https://youtu.be/g39_xf94kPE?si=5jWr7Ia10Ms7kDdF

author:Johan Sebastián Giraldo Correa

Further tests of the SV405CC OSC colour camera with AstroDMx Capture.

https://x-bit-astro-imaging.blogspot.com/2022/09/exploring-svbony-cameras-with-astrodmx.html

Author:Dr. Steve Wainwright

SV405CC Cooled Camera for DSO 11.7 Mp CMOS Color USB 3.0

Sensor IMX294 CMOS

19.2mm*13mm 4/3”

Resolution 4144*2822;

ADC 14bit;

75% QE ;

Cooling temp 30℃

Read Noise 1.2e;

FPS 19;

Full Well 63ke

USB 3.0；

Pixel Size 4.63μm;

DDR3 Buffer 256M

SONY IMX294 Color CMOS Sensor

IMX294, the back-illuminated CMOS sensor, adopts the 4/3” format with 4.63 um pixel size and provides 11.7megapixels for 4144X2822 output. 14-bit ADC– giving high dynamic range of 13 stops and an impressive 63ke- full well capacity, helping to reduce the issue of, for example, saturated stars. All those make SV405CC perfect for deep-sky objects imaging.

Quantum Efficiency

Anti Amp Glow

SV405CC is of amp glow suppression technology, which greatly reduces amp glow when doing long exposures. The anti-amp-glow image is shot at exposure of 1000s.

(PS: IMX294 is not a zero-amp-glow sensor, and it is the camera’s amp glow suppression technology that helps greatly reduce amp glow.)

TEC Cooling System

With the two-stage TEC cooling, SV405CC can lower the CMOS sensor temperature to 30 degrees Celsius below ambient temperature, which can greatly reduce dark current and sensor noise even during longer exposure time. And please note that, for a longer lifespan, please set the cooling time for at least 3 minutes.

Low Readout Noise at HCG Mode

Built-in HCG mode, which can effectively reduce readout noise at high gain, so that the camera maintains the same wide dynamic range as at low gain. When the gain is 120, the HCG mode is automatically turned on, the readout noise is as low as 1.2e, and the dynamic range can still reach a level close to 14bit. The parameter settings are also different depending on your shooting target. Turn down the gain, the dynamic range will become larger, suitable for long exposures. Increase the gain, the readout noise will be further reduced, which is suitable for short exposure or lucky imaging.

DDR3 Buffer 256M & USB 3.0

The SV405CC features a USB 3.0 data transmission interface and a built-in 256MB (2Gb) DDR3 high-speed memory to buffer image data to ensure stable data transmission. And it can effectively reduce the amp glow caused by slow readout speed.

Operating System

SV405CC camera works with Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Chrome OS and Raspberry Pi systems by running AstroDMx Capture.

For Windows system, Also support Sharpcap, N.I.N.A., TheSkyX and other software run through ASCOM platform by using ASCOM driver.

Supports ROI

A smaller region of interest (ROI) is read out from the sensor, leaving the image scale of the object being imaged, unchanged. Allow arbitrary resolutions to be set. Besides that increases the images’ fps (frames per second) .

Supports BIN1, BIN2, BIN3, BIN4

Support binning 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, which are effective for framing and focusing targets. The larger pixels gather light much faster, so the camera is more sensitive to reveal faint nebula and galaxies in shorter exposures.

Suitable for 1.25”, 2”, M42, M48

SV405CC threads are M42*0.75. And here comes with adapters and rings which make the camera suited for standard 1.25”, 2” M42, M48”.

AR Coating;Anodized CNC Aluminum Alloy Body ;Well Protected

Achieves the best visual effect and greatly improves the image quality

Available to use in harsh environments and lives a longer lifespan

Comes with a thick camera bag

Camera Appearance Introduction

USB 3.0 Data Interface

Refrigeration Power Interface

Cooling Fan

Protecting and Sealing Windows (AR coating)

Radiator

Drying Chamber

Accessories Connection Diagram

Connection Diagram of External Device

USB Cable

Guide Camera

Guide Scope

Main Imaging Cam

Main Imaging Scope

Auto Guider Port

Auto Guider Cable

Mount

Specifications:

Model:SV405CC

Sensor:SONY IMX294 CMOS

Image Resolution:4144*2822

Total Pixels:11.7 megapixel

Pixel Size:4.63μm

Target Size :19.2mm*13mm

Diagonal:23.2mm

Maximum Frame Rate:19FPS

Shutter Type:Rolling Shutter

USB Type:Type-B USB 3.0

DDRIII Buffer:DDR3 256M

Exposure:0.05ms-2000s

Readout Noise:1.2e

QE Peak:75%

Full Well:63ke

ADC:14bit

Temperature Display:Display on software

Cooling System:TEC Semiconductor 2-Stage Refrigeration

Digital Noise Reduction:Support

ROI Any Resolution:Supported

Pixel Binning:BIN1,BIN2,BIN3,BIN4

Operating System:Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Raspberry Pi, Chrome OS

Protective Window Optical Glass:AR Coating

Camera Interface Specifications:2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75

Back Focus Distance:6.5mm

Working Current:＜300MA

Stand-by Current:＜30MA

Package List

① Camera Bag x 1

② SV405CC Camera x 1

③ 2 inch Cover x 1

④ M42-M48 Ring x 1

⑤ T2-1.25 inch Adapter x 1

⑥ 1.25-inch T-Adapter x 1

⑦ M42M-M48F-16.5L x 1

⑧ M42M-M42F-21L x 1

⑨ T2 Adapter x 1

⑩ User Manual x 1

⑪ USB3.0 Data Cable x 1

Notice:

Notice: Here also comes a 12V 5A power supply unit, and if you would like to replace it with another one, make sure that it is at least 12V 3A.

Buyers Show

A 2-pane mosaic of the North American and Pelican nebulae was captured. Each pane is a one hour stack of 90s exposures acquired, positioned and captured by AstroDMx Capture, whilst testing advanced functionality; Using an f/5, 80mm apochromatic refractor with a field-flattener and an SV405CC OSC camera with an Optalong L-eNhance narrowband filter.