Svbony SV305 Color Astronomy Camera for Planetary Photography (SKU: F9198A)

SVBONY SV305 colour astronomy camera (SVBONY, SKU: F9198A). The SVBONY SV305 is an uncooled colour camera with a Sony IMX290 CMOS sensor, intended primarily for lunar and planetary imaging. It can also work with guiding software. A 12-bit ADC and 128 MB image buffer support data capture and transfer over USB 2.0; the camera is housed in aluminium.

Key features

• sensor: Sony IMX290 with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 px
• output in RAW format with 8- or 12-bit depth
• selection of a smaller sensor region of interest (ROI) for higher capture rates
• up to 130 fps with a 320 × 240 px region
• support for PHD2 guiding software with a suitably configured system

Included items

• camera: SVBONY SV305
• cable: USB 2.0, 2 m long
• dust cap: 1.25"
• adapter for C lenses
• extension tube: 1.25"
• cleaning cloth
• user manual
• disc: CD

Technical specifications

• sensor: Sony IMX290 CMOS, colour
• resolution: 2 MP, 1920 × 1080 px
• pixel size: 2.9 × 2.9 µm
• protective window: IR650 glass
• analogue-to-digital converter: 12 bit
• image buffer: 128 MB DDR
• interface: USB 2.0
• maximum frame rate: 130 fps at 320 × 240 px
• output format: RAW, 8 or 12 bit
• supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS and Raspberry Pi, with suitable software
• operating temperature range: 0–45°C
• housing: aluminium
• warranty: 24 months

The SV305 combines a sensor for planetary imaging with an image buffer and the ability to capture a selected region of the frame.