ZWO ASI183mm-c?
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ZWO ASI183mm-c?
I’m looking at the subject camera to use on my ES80ed scope mainly for deep sky. My 1600 gets used mostly for narrow band, so I’m looking to find something I can use to capture faster during the shorter spring and summer nights. I see we have a few members using the ASI183 and thought I would get opinions.
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Scopes: Explore Scientific ED80CF, Skywatcher 200 Quattro Imaging Newt, SeeStar S50 for EAA.
Mounts: Orion Atlas EQ-g mount & Skywatcher EQ5 Pro.
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Image cameras: ZWO ASI1600 MM Cool, ZWO ASI533mc-Pro, ZWO ASI174mm-C (for use with my Quark chromosphere), ZWO ASI120MC
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Re: ZWO ASI183mm-c?
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED80CF, Skywatcher 200 Quattro Imaging Newt, SeeStar S50 for EAA.
Mounts: Orion Atlas EQ-g mount & Skywatcher EQ5 Pro.
ZWO mini guider.
Image cameras: ZWO ASI1600 MM Cool, ZWO ASI533mc-Pro, ZWO ASI174mm-C (for use with my Quark chromosphere), ZWO ASI120MC
Filters: LRGB, Ha 7nm, O-III 7nm, S-II 7nm
Eyepieces: a few.
Primary software: Cartes du Ciel, N.I.N.A, StarTools V1.4.
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I pulled the trigger.
New ZWO ASI533MC Pro is on the way......
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED80CF, Skywatcher 200 Quattro Imaging Newt, SeeStar S50 for EAA.
Mounts: Orion Atlas EQ-g mount & Skywatcher EQ5 Pro.
ZWO mini guider.
Image cameras: ZWO ASI1600 MM Cool, ZWO ASI533mc-Pro, ZWO ASI174mm-C (for use with my Quark chromosphere), ZWO ASI120MC
Filters: LRGB, Ha 7nm, O-III 7nm, S-II 7nm
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I own both the cameras you were considering. Each has their limits and issues. I just finished looking at data I took with the 533 on a Full moon back on Nov 1 2020. Even while using a Optolong L-eHance filter at least 90 degrees away from the moon I wouldn't spend much time on trying to make a good image out of that sows ear!.
My ZWO ASI183MM Pro has a whole other issue.
I have gather a lot of data with my 183 and NB filters. And while I followed recommended workflows, reducing the Chip Amp Glow gave me a flat forehead!
One thing a lot of people seem to overlook with the 183 is the well depth! It is fast and sensitive BUT one has to be careful not to overdo the single exposures.
I have used both cameras in both a 8:
The 533 is a great camera to use IF you need a break from NB processing!
Mounts: CGEM, CG-4, EQ2, Alt Az, SLT
Cameras: ZWO ASI533MC Pro, ZWO ASI120MM, Canon 1100D
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Re: ZWO ASI183mm-c?
Thanks for the reply,OhNo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:45 pm Sorry for the late response, -45C slows me down!
I own both the cameras you were considering. Each has their limits and issues. I just finished looking at data I took with the 533 on a Full moon back on Nov 1 2020. Even while using a Optolong L-eHance filter at least 90 degrees away from the moon I wouldn't spend much time on trying to make a good image out of that sows ear!.
My ZWO ASI183MM Pro has a whole other issue.
I have gather a lot of data with my 183 and NB filters. And while I followed recommended workflows, reducing the Chip Amp Glow gave me a flat forehead! APP and PixInSight both failed miserably at the task. When I was about ready to pitch the thing in a snowbank I looked at my Icons on my computer screen. Hmmmm, would DSS be the answer? Yup, a absolutely free program kicked overpriced ones to the curb!!!!!
One thing a lot of people seem to overlook with the 183 is the well depth! It is fast and sensitive BUT one has to be careful not to overdo the single exposures.
I have used both cameras in both a 8: SW Astrograph and a Tiny 61mm SharpStar EDPHII refractor. When a person keeps in mind the limits of each, they both can serve you well.
The 533 is a great camera to use IF you need a break from NB processing!
Basically I will be using this for
Scopes: Explore Scientific ED80CF, Skywatcher 200 Quattro Imaging Newt, SeeStar S50 for EAA.
Mounts: Orion Atlas EQ-g mount & Skywatcher EQ5 Pro.
ZWO mini guider.
Image cameras: ZWO ASI1600 MM Cool, ZWO ASI533mc-Pro, ZWO ASI174mm-C (for use with my Quark chromosphere), ZWO ASI120MC
Filters: LRGB, Ha 7nm, O-III 7nm, S-II 7nm
Eyepieces: a few.
Primary software: Cartes du Ciel, N.I.N.A, StarTools V1.4.
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I sure you'll enjoy it.
Mounts: CGEM, CG-4, EQ2, Alt Az, SLT
Cameras: ZWO ASI533MC Pro, ZWO ASI120MM, Canon 1100D
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