Moravian C1x-61000 Pro Camera

The C1X-61000 PRO extends Moravian’s compact C1× line with an industrial-grade Sony IMX455 61 MP full-frame sensor (36.0 × 24.0 mm), delivering > 50 ke⁻ full-well, 16-bit linear response, and ultra-low read noise. Its symmetrical, minimal-profile body (no mechanical shutter) and powerful Peltier cooling make it ideal for both aesthetic imaging and precise research.

Key Features

• 61 MP resolution (9 576 × 6 388) at 3.76 µm pixels

• Full-frame Sony IMX455, > 50 000 e⁻ full-well

• 16 bit readout, ~1.4 e⁻ RMS read noise (low-noise mode)

• Rolling shutter; no mechanical shutter for smallest footprint

• Thermo-electric cooling down to –30 °C below ambient, ± 0.1 °C

• USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) native; backward-compatible with USB 2.0

• Optional Ethernet via Moravian Camera Ethernet Adapter (1 Gbps)

• M56 × 1 tiltable mount (16.5 mm BFD) compatible with C3 “XL” filter wheels

• Industrial-grade sensor rated for 24/7 operation

Sensor & Performance

Download Speed & Binning

• 2×2 hardware binning supported; up to 4×4 software binning

• Default averaging of binned pixels for optimal S/N

Cooling & Power

• Peltier cooling to –30 °C below ambient (standard)

• Stability: ± 0.1 °C, single fan hot-side exhaust

• Power: external 12 V DC (10–14 V) via included 60 W AC/DC adapter

• Consumption: < 6 W idle / 34 W max cooling

Mechanical Specs

• Head dimensions: 78 × 78 × 108 mm

• Weight: 0.85 kg (head only)

• Mount interface: M56 × 1 tiltable base (16.5 mm BFD) with four M3 holes (44 mm apart)

• Symmetrical body, no front shutter

Connectivity & Software

• 2 m USB 3.0 A–B cable included

• Moravian Camera Ethernet Adapter (x86/ARM) for up to 4 cameras over 1 Gbps Ethernet

• Software bundle:

  • SIPS (Windows)

  • ASCOM drivers (Windows)

  • INDI libraries (Linux/macOS)

Included Accessories

• 2 m USB 3.0 cable

• 60 W AC/DC “brick” adapter (12 V DC/5 A)

• USB flash drive: drivers, SIPS software, PDF manual

• Printed user manual