{"product_id":"svbony-sv305-pro-colour-astronomy-camera","title":"SVBONY SV305 Pro IMX290 USB 3.0 Colour Astronomy Camera","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dcs-f9198b{max-width:940px; margin:0 auto; color:#28394e; font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; overflow-wrap:break-word}\n.dcs-f9198b *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.dcs-f9198b p{font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 16px}\n.dcs-f9198b h2{color:#10243d; font-size:27px; line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-.35px; margin:28px 0 16px; text-transform:none}\n.dcs-f9198b h3,.dcs-f9198b h4{color:#10243d; font-size:19px; line-height:1.4; margin:24px 0 10px; text-transform:none}\n.dcs-f9198b a{color:#1c5579; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px}\n.dcs-f9198b a:focus-visible,.dcs-f9198b summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #ce941f; outline-offset:4px}\n.dcs-f9198b .dcs-hero{background:#10243d; color:#e6edf5; border-top:5px solid #e8b641; border-radius:14px; padding:30px 28px; margin:0 0 18px}\n.dcs-f9198b .dcs-eyebrow{color:#f0c76c; 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margin-top:32px; padding-top:18px; font-size:14px}\n@media(max-width:600px){\n.dcs-f9198b,.dcs-f9198b p{font-size:15px}\n.dcs-f9198b .dcs-hero{padding:23px 20px}\n.dcs-f9198b h2{font-size:24px}\n.dcs-f9198b .dcs-stat{flex-basis:calc(50% - 10px)}\n.dcs-f9198b .dcs-stat strong{font-size:21px}\n.dcs-f9198b th,.dcs-f9198b td{padding:10px; font-size:13px}\n.dcs-f9198b .dcs-panel,.dcs-f9198b .dcs-note{padding:18px}\n}\n.dcs-f9198b table{table-layout:fixed}\n.dcs-f9198b th:first-child{width:34%;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:normal}\n@media(max-width:600px){.dcs-f9198b th:first-child{width:42%}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-f9198b\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcs-eyebrow\"\u003eDark Clear Skies · SVBONY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSV305 Pro Colour Astronomy Camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcs-subtitle\"\u003eSony IMX290 · USB 3.0 · ST4 guiding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring lunar landscapes and planetary detail onto your computer with the SVBONY SV305 Pro. Its 1920 × 1080 colour sensor, 2.9µm pixels and USB 3.0 connection support video capture for stacking, while an ST4 port gives the camera a second role in a compatible autoguiding setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-stats\" aria-label=\"Key camera specifications\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIMX290\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSony colour CMOS sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1920 × 1080\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sensor resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.9µm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePixel size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith separate ST4 guide port\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCapture the Moon and planets in colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV305 Pro suits observers taking their first steps in dedicated astronomy imaging, and imagers wanting a compact camera for lunar and planetary sessions. Record short videos, then select, align and stack the sharper frames to build your finished image. Focus, telescope collimation and atmospheric seeing all affect the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e capture colour data without separate red, green and blue filter sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e record a smaller part of the sensor when a planet occupies only a small area, reducing unnecessary data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports fast capture when paired with a suitable USB port and computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable capture:\u003c\/strong\u003e set exposure and gain in supported software to suit the target and conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section dcs-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe correct model: F9198B\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal SV305 Pro colour camera with the Sony IMX290 sensor and an IR650 infrared-cut protective window\u003c\/strong\u003e. The built-in window is relevant when choosing filters: this version is intended for visible-light imaging, so choose a suitable alternative camera if infrared-pass imaging is your priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SV305 Pro AR, SV305M Pro monochrome and newer SV305C Pro IMX662 are separate models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eST4 guiding when you need it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the six-pin ST4 socket with a compatible mount and guiding software such as PHD2. A computer measures the guide star and issues corrections; the camera does not guide the mount by itself. When the SV305 Pro is used for guiding, a separate camera records your main astronomical images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section dcs-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting connected\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the telescope connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the supplied 1.25-inch extension\/nosepiece with a suitable focuser or adapter. Your telescope must be able to reach focus with the camera fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall supported software.\u003c\/strong\u003e SharpCap is a Windows capture option. AstroDMx Capture also lists support for the SV305 Pro; choose the correct release for your operating system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect by USB.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a suitable USB 3.0 port for high-speed capture, select the camera in the application and adjust focus, exposure and gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapture and process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Record your sequence and use suitable stacking software to produce the final image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the current camera drivers from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.svbony.com\/downloads\/software-driver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSVBONY’s software and driver page\u003c\/a\u003e. Software support depends on the application and operating-system version. This camera uses a computer connection; it is not a standalone smartphone camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSV305 Pro — F9198B\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSony IMX290 colour CMOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSensor format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2.8-inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1920 × 1080 pixels — approximately 2.1 megapixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePixel size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9 × 2.9µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSensor dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 5.6 × 3.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShutter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic rolling shutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAnalogue-to-digital conversion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFull-frame speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer rating: up to 120fps at 1920 × 1080. Actual speed depends on exposure, capture format, USB bandwidth and computer performance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegion of interest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProtective window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR650 infrared-cut window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eComputer connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGuiding connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix-pin ST4 socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTelescope fitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25-inch via supplied extension\/nosepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSVBONY SV305 Pro colour camera — F9198B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix-pin ST4 guiding cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25-inch extension tube\/nosepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC-lens adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25-inch dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning cloth and user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA telescope, mount and computer are required separately. Any additional filters, Barlow lens, guide scope or stacking software should be chosen for your own setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this a colour or monochrome camera?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eF9198B is the colour SV305 Pro. The monochrome version is the separate SV305M Pro, SKU F9198D.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy can RAW captures look black and white?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRAW colour-camera data needs debayering to reconstruct colour. Enable the appropriate colour preview in your capture application, or debayer the files during processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my telescope?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplied 1.25-inch connection suits a compatible focuser or adapter, but reaching focus also depends on the telescope and optical accessories. Ask Dark Clear Skies if you would like help checking a particular combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it for deep-sky imaging?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLunar and planetary imaging are its main applications. Brighter deep-sky targets can be explored with suitable tracking and exposure settings, but consider the small sensor and built-in IR-cut window when planning your imaging system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcs-related\"\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/astronomy-cameras\"\u003eastronomy cameras at Dark Clear Skies\u003c\/a\u003e or compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/svbony-sv305m-pro-monochrome-planetary-camera\"\u003eSV305M Pro monochrome camera\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/svbony-sv305c-pro-colour-astronomy-camera\"\u003eSV305C Pro IMX662 colour camera\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Svbony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55739991097720,"sku":"F9198B","price":129.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/svbony_F9198_1.jpg?v=1794674959","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/svbony-sv305-pro-colour-astronomy-camera","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}