Moravian C3-61000

Name: Moravian C3-61000
Brand: Moravian
SKU: 85244

Moravian C3-61000 — full-frame cooled CMOS camera (IMX455, mono) The Moravian C3-61000 is a cooled monochrome astronomy camera built around Sony's back-illuminated, full-frame (36 × 24 mm) IMX455 sensor. It combines high quantum efficiency, very low dark current and full 16-bit digitisation, suiting both aesthetic astrophotography and scientific research.

Manufacturer model: Moravian C3-61000 (mono, consumer-grade IMX455) · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03

Moravian C3-61000 — full-frame cooled CMOS camera (IMX455, mono)

The Moravian C3-61000 is a cooled monochrome astronomy camera built around Sony's back-illuminated, full-frame (36 × 24 mm) IMX455 sensor. It combines high quantum efficiency, very low dark current and full 16-bit digitisation, suiting both aesthetic astrophotography and scientific research.

Sensor and dynamic range

Despite its 3.76 µm pixels, the sensor holds over 50,000 electrons per pixel. Two conversion paths switch at gain 2750 (about 9.7 dB): below it, full well reaches 52,800 e− with 3.51 e− read noise, giving the greatest dynamic range for research; above it, read noise drops to about 1.46 e− for short narrowband exposures. Gain is programmable from 0 to 36 dB. The camera uses only 16-bit modes.

Consumer-grade sensor

This standard C3-61000 uses a consumer-grade sensor, which Moravian rates for up to about 300 hours of operation a year. For permanent observatory use, Moravian offers the C3-61000 PRO with an industrial-grade sensor.

Built for imaging

On-board RAM holds several full frames, so a full-resolution frame downloads in about 0.44 s over USB 3.0. An internal mechanical blade shutter allows automatic dark frames. The camera accepts an internal filter wheel or Moravian's S, M and L external filter wheels, and a dedicated off-axis guider (M68 × 1, 61.5 mm back focus).

Sensor

Sensor	Sony IMX455, back-illuminated CMOS, consumer grade
Colour	Monochrome
Resolution	9576 × 6388 pixels
Pixel size	3.76 × 3.76 µm
Sensor size	36.01 × 24.02 mm
Shutter	Rolling electronic, plus internal mechanical blade shutter
ADC	16-bit
Gain	0–36 dB (1×–63×)
Full well / read noise, gain 0	52,800 e− / 3.51 e− RMS
Full well / read noise, gain 2750	17,000 e− / 1.46 e− RMS
Shortest exposure	200 µs in practice
Full-frame download	0.44 s (USB 3.0); 2.73 s (USB 2.0)

Power and mechanical

Interface	USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
Power	12 V DC; under 8 W without cooling, 47 W maximum cooling
Power plug	5.5 / 2.5 mm, centre positive
Supplied adapter	100–240 V AC to 12 V DC / 5 A, 60 W
Back focal distance	33.5 mm (to base of adjustable adapters)
Dimensions, standard cooling	154 × 154 × 65 mm (77.5 mm with internal wheel)
Weight, standard cooling	1.6 kg (1.9 kg with internal wheel)

Manufacturer documentation

Moravian C3 series · C3 User's Guide

Compatibility notes

C3-61000 mono consumer grade, not PRO (industrial) or C (colour). Standard cooling figures shown; Enhanced (154x154x76 mm, 1.8 kg) and liquid-cooled versions exist. Internal wheel and adapters are options. Consumer sensor rated ~300 h/year.

Additional specifications

Gain db	0–36
Gain0	FW 52800 e-, RN 3.51 e-, 0.80 e-/ADU
Gain2750	FW 17000 e-, RN 1.46 e-, 0.26 e-/ADU
Min exposure	200 us practical (156 us theoretical)
Download full	0.44 s USB3; 2.73 s USB2
Power plug	5.5/2.5 mm centre +
Adapter	100–240 V AC, 12 V 5 A, 60 W
Dimensions standard (mm)	154 x 154 x 65 (77.5 internal wheel)
Weight standard (kg)	1.6 (1.9 internal wheel)
Oag	M68x1, 61.5 mm BFD
Duty rating	Consumer grade ~300 h/year