SV705C Planetary Camera – IMX585 Sensor

The SV705C is a high-performance planetary and lunar camera built around Sony’s advanced IMX585 back-illuminated CMOS sensor. Thanks to its modern BSI architecture and refined pixel design, the camera delivers exceptionally low read noise combined with a very large full-well capacity, making it ideal for high-resolution imaging in demanding low-light conditions.

With a full-well capacity of up to 38,000 electrons—around three times that of the older IMX485 generation according to SVBONY—the SV705C provides improved dynamic range and greater flexibility when capturing planetary, lunar and EAA targets.

USB3.0  High Speed Transmission

                               Using USB3.0 high speed data transmission, is quick and efficient for planetary, lunar and solar.

• IMX585 CMOS color sensor

•                                Compared with the earlier IMX485 generation, the IMX585 delivers up to 45 FPS at full resolution with low readout noise. SVBONY also quotes approximately 1.7× higher sensitivity
•                  

Anti Amp Glow

                                No matter long exposure time or high gain, the SV705C camera has no Amp Glow at all, make sure the totally high quality“dark”image.

HCG Digital Noise Reduction Technology

                                Using the HCG digital noise reduction technology, the readout noise can be greatly reduced and high dynamic range is retained.

ST4 Guiding

•                                   It is designed with ST4 guiding port, supported by PHD2 and the ASCOM platform. You can connect the camera to the mount by a
•                                 guiding cable, and control the equipment through software on your computer. You also need filters and other accessories to ensure
•                                 the best results.

128MB Image Buffer

•                                  The SV705C has a built-in 128MB image buffer. The benefit of the image buffer is that the memory will cache the image and
•                                transfer it to the computer when the USB interface is not busy or being interrupted, so that the frame won’t be lost or corrupted. This
•                                buffer also allows a slower computer with USB 3.0 to capture every frame without loss even if the USB bus is occasionally busy with
•                                other peripherals. This buffer also makes it possible to run another camera using the same computer without USB transfer problems
•                                from the SV705C.

Supports ROI & BIN

•                                 SV705C features Region of Interest (ROI), auto resolution can be set, will highly increased the frame rate in planetary imaging, excellent
•                                performance ensure the planetary imaging quite easy.             3856 × 2180 @ 45FPS      1920 × 1080 @ 187FPS

Supporting Systems

                               All software and drivers for this camera are available from the SVBONY website.

SV705C frequently asked questions

What sensor does the SVBONY SV705C use?

The SV705C uses the Sony IMX585 colour CMOS sensor with 8.3MP resolution, 2.9μm pixels and a 12.85mm diagonal.

What is the SV705C best used for?

Its high frame rate and low-noise IMX585 sensor make it particularly well suited to planetary, lunar and electronically assisted astronomy (EAA). It can also be used for bright deep-sky targets with suitable exposure settings.

What frame rate can the SV705C achieve?

SVBONY specifies up to 45 FPS at 3856 × 2180 and up to 187 FPS at 1920 × 1080 using ROI.

Does the SV705C support guiding?

Yes. It includes an ST4 guiding port in addition to USB 3.0 data connectivity.

How much is the SVBONY SV705C?

The current Dark Clear Skies price is £229.