Sony's 61 Megapixel Cooled CMOS Cameras 'ZEUS 455C PRO' and 'ZEUS 455M PRO' | Sightron Japan

Both 'ZEUS 455C PRO' and 'ZEUS 455M PRO' are equipped with Sony's 61-megapixel full-frame sensor 'IMX455'. These sensors use backside-illuminated STARVIS technology, boasting a high quantum efficiency of approximately 80% for color and 91% for monochrome.

Additionally, the dual TEC cooling system allows cooling down to -35 degrees Celsius below ambient temperature. This cooling system includes optimized sensor chamber structure and efficient heat dissipation with a heat sink, and also features a built-in heater to prevent condensation.

Both models adopt 16bit ADC, achieving high resolution. This provides 16 times the resolution of 12bit ADC and about 4 times that of 14bit ADC. They also feature 512MB of DDR3 cache memory to avoid frame drops, stabilize readout, and significantly reduce readout noise and amp glow.

Moreover, the dead pixel suppression technology automatically identifies and corrects hot and cool pixels. The body design is octagonal, emphasizing the orthogonality of the sensor's long and short sides, making angle adjustments easy during setup and composition changes.

The connection part with the telescope is circular to minimize the impact on diffracted light, adopting a tilt plate shape with adjustment screws on each side for intuitive squaring adjustments.

The new CMOS cameras operate with capture software compatible with ASCOM cameras (SharpCap, N.I.N.A, AstroPhotographyTool, etc.). A dedicated ASCOM driver is distributed for free by Player One, and this driver is required for camera connection. As of August 2024, refer to the supported models of each capture software for native compatibility.

• Product Name: ZEUS 455C PRO / ZEUS 455M PRO
• Sensor: SONY IMX455 Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor
• Format: Full Frame (36mm×24mm)
• Resolution: 9576×6388 (Approx. 61.17 Megapixels)
• Pixel Pitch: 3.76μm×3.76μm
• Shutter: Rolling Shutter
• Shutter Speed: 32μs～2000s
• Protective Glass: AR Coated Clear Glass (Diameter φ55mm / Thickness 2mm)
• Flange Back: 17.5mm / 12.5mm (when tilt plate is removed)
• Data Port: Main Cable USB3.0 (Type-C), Accessory USB2.0 (Type-C)
• Power Supply: DC12V 3A (Max) Inner Diameter φ2.1mm Outer Diameter φ5.5mm Center Plus
• Cooling Method: Dual TEC Cooler
• Cooling Capability: Ambient Temperature -35℃±2℃
• Operating Temperature: -10℃～60℃
• Operating Humidity: 0%～80%
• Internal Cache: 512MB
• Connection Standard: M54 P0.75mm / M48 P0.75mm (M54-M48 Conversion Ring Included)
• Weight: Approx. 650g
• Maximum Outer Diameter of Housing: 90mm
• Supported OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
• Accessories: Camera Body, USB3.0 Type-C to A Cable (2m), USB2.0 Type-C to C Cable (0.4m), USB2.0 Type-C to A Cable (0.4m), Hex Wrench, Semi-Hard Case, Hand Blower, M54-M54 17.5mm Adapter, M54-M48 20mm Adapter, M54-M54 20mm Adapter, M54-M48 Conversion Ring, Cable Band, Spare Screws