Could the ZWO ASI585MC Pro Replace Your DSLR?

The ZWO ASI585MC Pro has arrived, the most affordable cooled astronomy camera in ZWO's lineup. See what it's like to use this camera for deep-sky astrophotography and my first-light results!
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[@GetawayGreg]

3 of us are watching from Cherry Springs right now! Gonna be another great night tonight!

[@l.m2517]

Switching from a DSLR to a small sensor astro camera means trading a larger sensor size for a smaller, cooled sensor. Although I already have two 2600s (MM and Duo MC) in my collection, I still use my astro-modified Nikon DSLR with camera lenses and telescopes. Adding a smaller camera to my collection could be an option, but it certainly wouldn't replace the larger APS-C/FF sensor.

[@wazzup102]

I love the subject matter of the videos you churn out, but they read so much like an ad with such scripted and unnatural tonality.

[@miguelmorales9667]

I don't understand how such a small sensor, like to one on the ASI585, can replace a DSLR. The field of views are so vastly different.

[@jackhardy7015]

Garden is great but get a hot tub out doors my friend trust me great for stargazing while you get images.

[@AstroFalconVegas]

Awesome video as always! The bright artifact that you didn't know what it was, might be internal reflections from the full moon passing over your big newt rig and shining on the opposite side of the focuser. A dew shield works great to block any stray light leaks entering the front of the tube. I use a 300mm dew shield from Astrozap on my own 10 inch newt rig.

[@stevencarpentier9981]

I currently own an ASI585. It has replaced my DSLR.

[@AlvinLeong-me3iu]

Greetings, do you make a living out of it or is it purely a hobby?

[@icyxxxxx]

Was gonna buy it but I got instead the QHY 533

[@211milkman]

Beautiful Trevor!!! I own a 585 pro. It's not this one. It's the Player one Uranus C pro IMX585. These cameras really produce amazing images. Definitely worth getting if you don't have one. Great video!!! Thanks for sharing this. Clear skies!!!!

[@AAAstroPhotography]

Beautiful Work Trevor!!! Loving The Videos!!!

[@friskycrewgerrusty]

Second comment, from a fellow Canadian to another, I love your work AstroBackyard, I bought this camera but I should've waited for this video. Keep your stick on the Ice

[@star_titan]

Really Helpful video I was looking for my first dedicated astro camera and after seeing your video I think I have an answer

[@nehal0001]

Great review as ALWAYS! But have to call out the amazing reveal music!! Cheers, and clear skies.

[@ruthlessrog1]

I've been using this badboy for a few targets and I LOVE it

[@joshg.7247]

Hey Trevor, got your response letter back to me today, and I just really wanted to thank you for it, it really meant a lot!

[@DavidMcCullough-yg8xr]

I also own the 585mc pro and the 585 non cooled and have experienced no flare problems. I have had that happen with my Newts in the past. Neighbor's car headlights once. Neighbor with a flashlight another time. The best one was a passing helicopter with his landing lights on. Doesn't take much to cause a flare. Been a fan for many years :).

[@ScottDavies]

This camera has a great sensor for astrophotography, I own the Touptek 585C and the Player One Uranus-C and pair them with the Redcat 51.

[@mechkiller31st]

I think its great that you show some of the pre-processed items as its certainly helps those getting into this hobby that we dont just go out, take images for 6 hours, stack, make some minor tweaks, and produce an APOD worthy image. I know when I started 5 years ago i was amazed by what i got but then compared it to others and was like WTF why does mine looks like crap. lots of learning, lots of testing and tuning, but man... I just did M42 for the first time since i first did it 5 years ago and the difference is amazing.

[@markalot]

I've been using the 585 for a couple of months without any odd issues. Paired with a 300mm Askar. I love it.