ZWO ASI482MC Color Camera (IMX482)

ZWO ASI482MC Color Camera (IMX482)

DESCRIPTION
The ZWO ASI482MC is a color camera equipped with the Sony IMX482 1/1.2" sensor, offering a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and large 5.8 µm pixels. The back-illuminated (BSI) CMOS architecture delivers excellent low-light sensitivity, with a SNR1s of 0.08 lux, making it ideal for low-brightness targets.

Its full well capacity of 51.5 ke⁻ ensures high dynamic range, perfect for imaging bright solar system targets like the Moon and planets. The High Conversion Gain (HCG) mode activates above a gain of 80, reducing read noise to around 1.5 e⁻ while maintaining excellent dynamic range.

With its USB 3.0 interface, the camera achieves fast frame rates up to 82.5 fps in RAW 8/10-bit mode, or 57.5 fps in RAW 12-bit mode. A built-in ST-4 port is available for autoguiding.

With a peak quantum efficiency around 85% at 530 nm, the ASI482MC excels in capturing fine details even under low light. It is well-suited for planetary imaging, EAA (Electronically Assisted Astronomy), and short-exposure deep-sky astrophotography.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
• USB 3.0 cable
• Short USB 2.0 cable
• 1.25", 2", and M42 (T2) adapters
• Protective dust caps
• User manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Sensor: Sony IMX482 (BSI CMOS, 1/1.2")
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (2.07 MP)
• Pixel size: 5.8 µm
• Sensor size: 11.13 mm x 6.26 mm (diagonal 12.86 mm)
• Max frame rate: 82.5 fps (RAW 8/10-bit), 57.5 fps (RAW 12-bit)
• ADC: 12-bit
• Read noise: ~1.5 e⁻ in HCG mode
• Full well capacity: 51.5 ke⁻
• Minimum detectable light (SNR1s): 0.08 lux
• Peak QE: ~85% at 530 nm
• Interface: USB 3.0
• ST-4 port: Yes
• Shutter: Rolling shutter
• Backfocus: 17.5 mm
• Dimensions: Ø 78 mm x 73.5 mm
• Weight: ~133 g
• OS compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux
• Drivers: ZWO SDK, ASCOM compatible