Moravian C3-61000 Pro Camera

C3-61000 PRO CMOS camera with "full frame" (36x24mm) format sensor Sony IMX455

C3 cameras employ the latest generation of Sony IMX CMOS sensors, offering exceptional quantum efficiency thanks to back-illuminated design and very low dark current. Despite relatively small pixels, full-well capacity exceeds 50 ke-. Combined with full 16 bit digitization, perfectly linear response to light and exceptionally low read noise, these cameras are suitable for both aesthetic astrophotography as well as astronomical research. 

Key Features

• 61 MP resolution (9576 × 6388) at 3.76 µm pixels

• Back-illuminated Sony IMX455, > 50 000 e⁻ full-well

• 16 bit linear readout, ~1.5 e⁻ RMS read noise (high-gain mode)

• Mechanical blade shutter for unattended dark & bias frames (with the asymmetrical housing only)

• Thermo-electric cooling to – 45 °C below ambient, ± 0.1 °C stability

• USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) native; USB 2.0 compatible

• External 50 × 50 mm filter-wheel control (EFW-5XL-7)

• M68 × 1 tiltable adapter standard (no vignetting on 100 MP)

• Bundled SIPS, ASCOM & INDI drivers—no extra software needed

Sensor & Performance

Download Speed & Binning

• Binning: C3 camera implements 2 × 2 binning mode in hardware in addition to normal 1 × 1 binning.

• Default averaging of binned pixels for optimal S/N

Cooling & Power

• Peltier cooling to - 40 °C below ambient with the standard cooling version and - 45 °C with the enhanced cooling version.

• Precision: ± 0.1 °C

• Power input: 12 V DC (10 – 14 V), 120 W AC/DC adapter included

• Max consumption: 47 W (cooling at full)

Mechanical Specs

• Head dimensions: 154 × 154 × 76 mm

• Weight: 1.78kg (head only)

• Adapter: M68 × 1 tiltable (BFD 35 mm on head; 47.5 mm with EFW)

• Airflow: intake top, exhaust back

Connectivity & Software

• USB 3.0 A–B cable (2 m included)

• Optional Ethernet via Moravian Camera Ethernet Adapter (up to 4 cameras)

• Software:

  • SIPS with full ASCOM & INDI support

  • ASCOM drivers (Windows)

  • INDI libraries (Linux/macOS)

Included Accessories

• 2 m USB 3.0 cable

• 120 W “brick” AC/DC adapter

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

• Printed user manual