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product_id: 72018826
title: "ZWO ASI183MC 20.18 MP CMOS Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0# ASI183MC"
brand: "zwo"
price: "$1430"
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reviews_count: 3
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# USB 3.0 fast 19 FPS capture 20.1MP ultra-high res sensor Compact red anodized CNC body ZWO ASI183MC 20.18 MP CMOS Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0# ASI183MC

**Brand:** zwo
**Price:** $1430
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Capture the cosmos in vivid color—your gateway to next-level astrophotography!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ZWO ASI183MC 20.18 MP CMOS Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0# ASI183MC by zwo
- **How much does it cost?** $1430 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/72018826-zwo-asi183mc-20-18-mp-cmos-color-astronomy-camera-usb)

## Best For

- zwo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zwo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Compatible with Mac & Windows, powered via USB, plus a built-in USB 2.0 hub for your essential accessories.
- • **All-in-One Color Imaging:** No need for extra filters—get vibrant, true-color astrophotos straight from the sensor.
- • **Pro-Ready Compact Design:** Durable, lightweight CNC aluminum body built for rugged field use and seamless telescope integration.
- • **Astro-Grade 20.1MP CMOS Sensor:** Capture ultra-detailed deep-sky and planetary images with 2.4μm pixels for stunning clarity.
- • **Lightning-Fast USB 3.0 Transfer:** Streamline your workflow with 19 frames per second at full resolution—perfect for real-time focusing and lucky imaging.

## Overview

The ZWO ASI183MC is a professional-grade 20.1MP color astronomy camera featuring a high-efficiency CMOS sensor with 2.4-micron pixels, delivering ultra-high resolution images of deep-sky objects and planets. Equipped with USB 3.0 for rapid 19 FPS data transfer and a rugged red anodized CNC aluminum body, it offers seamless compatibility with refractor and reflector telescopes. Ideal for real-time electronic-assisted astronomy and lucky imaging, this compact camera requires no additional color filters and supports both Mac and Windows platforms.

## Description

The ZWO ASI183MC is a versatile and highly sensitive color astronomy camera for deep-sky imaging, lunar and solar imaging, and electronically-assisted astronomy (EAA) through a telescope. The camera incorporates a large state-of-the-art 13.2mmx8.8mm CMOS sensor with 20.1 megapixels and high quantum efficiency to help you extract maximum detail in your astrophotos while keeping noise and exposure time as low as possible. The USB3.0 port offers a fast capture rate of 19 frames-per-second at the full resolution of 5496x3672, and much faster rates at lower resolutions. These data rates are perfect for solar and lunar imaging, and they allow for real-time focusing during EAA and imaging applications. This camera is also great for ‘lucky imaging’ of planets, double stars, and other compact objects, especially for telescopes with longer focal lengths. This is the non-cooled version of this camera. Cooled/pro versions are available separately. NOTE: This camera is best used with a refractor or reflector telescope mounted on a solid equatorial mount that can accurately track the motion of the sky. It is not intended for taking images through the eyepiece of a telescope. This camera produces color images without the need for additional color filters, but you may require additional accessories such as an autoguider or focal reducer to get the best results. All software and drivers for this camera are available from the manufacturer’s website.

Review: Fantastic camera. - I originally purchased 2 other cameras, they were ok, but this one is absolutely wonderful. The quality of videos and still shots are 100% clearer & vivid. I was able to capture multiple shots of both Mars and Jupiter with no problems :) I'm still a new-bee to astrophotography, but with this camera, it changes everything!!
Review: Awesome camera. - Love this camera. Far better quality than a couple of the other planetary type cameras I own. I do kind of wish I'd purchased the cooled version of this camera, but I have managed some nice deep space images with this camera. So far its always done a fantastic job at everything I've photographed anything that didn't turn out good was operator error.

## Features

- ZWO ASI183MC color astronomy camera for capturing high-resolution color images of deep-sky objects such as nebulae, supernova remnants, galaxies, and the Moon and Sun through a telescope on a motorized equatorial mount (solar imaging requires a solar filter, not included)
- Advanced CMOS sensor with 5496x3672 (20.1 megapixel) resolution and 2.4-micron pixel size to capture fine detail in astronomical objects; High quantum efficiency to help reduce exposure time
- Fast USB3.0 transfer at up to 19 frames per second at maximum resolution; includes separate USB2.0 hub for powering accessories such as autoguiding camera and electronic focuser (not included)
- Compact, lightweight, and attractive red anodized CNC aluminum body stands up to heavy field use; Connects to 1.25” telescope focusers with included T-threaded 1.25” nosepiece
- Camera electronics draw power from your computer’s USB3.0 interface; All software and drivers are available from the manufacturer’s website; compatible with Mac OS X and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) XP and later

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07BPV6R1K |
| Aperture modes | F2.8 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.50:1 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
| Autofocus | No |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,776 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #130 in Telescope Refractors |
| Brand | ZWO |
| Built-In Media | Camera Body & Accessories |
| Camera Flash | no flash |
| Camera Lens | The ZWO ASI183MC features a large 13. |
| Color | Red |
| Compatible Devices | T-Mount, M42 x 0.75 |
| Compatible Mountings | T Mount |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 19 FPS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 36 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second |
| Delay between shots | 0.05 Seconds |
| Digital Scene Transition | False |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 20.1 MP |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dynamic Stops | 12 Stops |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20 MP, 20.1 MP |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Manual |
| File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Focus Features | Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus (MF) |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Has Color Screen | No |
| Image Capture Type | Stills |
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| Image stabilization | Digital |
| Item Weight | 2.94 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | T-Mount |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
| Manufacturer | ZWO Optical |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.78 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 20.1 MP |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 0.004 seconds |
| Model Name | ASI183MC |
| Model Number | ASI183MC |
| Model Series | ASI183MC |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 15.9 Millimeters |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Bulb, Manual |
| Skill Level | Amateur |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Supported File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Total Still Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 2 |
| UPC | 607467927675 |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Usb |
| Write Speed | 19 fps |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** T Mount
- **Aspect Ratio:** 1.50:1
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, RAW
- **Image Stabilization:** Digital
- **Maximum Aperture:** 2.78 Millimeters
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Brand:** ZWO
- **Model Name:** ASI183MC
- **Maximum Webcam Image Resolution:** 20.1 MP

## Images

![ZWO ASI183MC 20.18 MP CMOS Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0# ASI183MC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614avVckNGL.jpg)
![ZWO ASI183MC 20.18 MP CMOS Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0# ASI183MC - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Kvl1WSXdL.jpg)
![ZWO ASI183MC 20.18 MP CMOS Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0# ASI183MC - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qN603jBoL.jpg)
![ZWO ASI183MC 20.18 MP CMOS Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0# ASI183MC - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71672NcElaL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I use this camera with Celestron 8se?**
A: Yes, the ZWO-ASI183 is well suited for the Celestron 8se. I actually use it with my Celestron SCT C8 and also with a Sky-Watcher ED80.

**Q: Is this camera suitable for Newtonian, 6-in F4 astrograph?**
A: Yes,  I have this newt and camera it's awesome

**Q: Can I use this camera for planetary pictures?**
A: Yes

**Q: Ok so it says this cam is not intended to take pics thru the eyepeice of a telescope.  so what do you do with it then?**
A: You can use the included 1.25" nosepiece to attach this camera into a 1.25" eyepiece holder, and take pictures with your telescope. But you then have no place - nor need - to add an eyepiece like you would use for visual astronomy.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic camera.
*by R***G on January 2, 2025*

I originally purchased 2 other cameras, they were ok, but this one is absolutely wonderful. The quality of videos and still shots are 100% clearer & vivid. I was able to capture multiple shots of both Mars and Jupiter with no problems :) I'm still a new-bee to astrophotography, but with this camera, it changes everything!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome camera.
*by J***. on October 14, 2022*

Love this camera. Far better quality than a couple of the other planetary type cameras I own. I do kind of wish I'd purchased the cooled version of this camera, but I have managed some nice deep space images with this camera. So far its always done a fantastic job at everything I've photographed anything that didn't turn out good was operator error.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ZWO ASI183MC 20 Megapixel USB3.
*by N***A on April 21, 2022*

Great camera at a great price , i wanted to try this camera at Deep Sky Objects , and it did the job fantastic ,but keep in mind its NOT a DSO camera ,its a planetary camera and it will shine at it , and at this price its an exelent buy

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-01-22*