I would say: go for it Chuck! :-). It's not that expensive and it has no amp glow at all, just like Eric mentioned in the video. And I've seen already beautiful pictures, from several astrophotographers, taken with the ASI533.
Thank you Eric for posting this video. just ordered my AP camera this past weekend, its the ASI533, im stressing a little ...so much to learn ! LOL so grateful to find helpful videos like yours. hope to see more of your videos and photos.. thank you. Tommy @ Texas
Hi Eric. I just discovered your channel. Your review of the ASI 533MC is very good. I've been thinking between 533MC and 294MC for some time, but I don't like the excessive Amp Glow of the 294. The field of the 533 is a bit small, but being Amp Glow-free encourages me a lot. I have an old 1998 Meade 10" f/6.3 (native) OTA and with the 0.63X FR I achieve a focal length of 1054mm (f/4). I like the deep sky of galaxies, so I see that the 533 has the right field for my work. With the 533 I will have a very well corrected and coma free field. These fast SCTs at f/4 have some appreciable coma with APSC and Fullframe formats. The 533 field would totally avoid this. Thanks for sharing. Hugs
Great little camera! First I bought the QHY178C which is similarly a square sensor, but it has a fairly smaller fullwell for electrons (I think it's only like 16k vs 50k for the 533) so it can easily get swamped by light pollution and with a bit longer exposures (beyond 60 seconds) will lead to stars bloating and poor subframes. So I just bought this one (and returned the QHY178) and see how it does especially framing small targets like small galaxies, the size will be just fine! Also with the no amp glow, it'll benefit well using live stacking in Sharpcap and not having to take darks!
Excellent clear, logical, technically very good presentation on the 533 and on your use of the ASIair Pro. I'll look forward to your further videos. A step-by-step under the stars tutorial on the ASIair would be especially appreciated.
WOW.. Great work and amazing image... I just purchased an ASIAIR Pro and it really carries the load well... My next purchase will be a 533. Nice video and thank you..
Great review. After seeing the specs, I decided to purchase this camera specifically for that square censor. I use it on my RASA 8. I prefer to leave the camera in place once it's installed, and that square field makes rotating the camera practically unnecessary. It works well for me.
@@AstroWorldTV Sorry, crazy busy here and just saw this. Doing fine, just running around like a headless chicken. We own a small hotel; busiest time of year. I agree, 533 is great...when I have the time to use it! Hope all is well with you...
Hey Eric, enjoyed the video. I'm almost set on the 533mc but I'm kinda put off by the square sensor. Do you feel it was ever a hindrance in your imaging?
Hi i was thinking how is the 533c doing with short exposure 30-60sec subs imaging. I liked the sensitivety of the imx183c. i would like to use it on or my refractor 102/660 or my newton 130/650. Any ideas ... i hared that altait has now a hypercam with the imx269C ...
would you recommend using filters if i will be using the ASI533MC and the ASI AIR plus ? my light pollution is not to bad...bortle 4.. for now. i am new to filters, AP cameras and the asi air plus...
Loved the review. Just got my ASIAir Pro but not had chance to use it yet. I also have the Pocket Powerbox but expected that I wouldn't need it any more because the ASIAir has power input and 4 outputs. I'd be interested to know why you still use the Powerbox with the ASIAir Pro - is it just because you need more than 4 outputs ?
Great review! Would love to see a processing video using the Hubble pallet! If you had to choose between the 533 and no amp glow, newer camera and the 294MC Pro with the slightly larger sensor, older camera with amp glow what would you select (with only $100 difference)? Thanks!
Robert Bean this is Dan...I am actually consider a 294...yes it does have amp glow but as you stated it has a larger sensor and it’s rectangular not square...it’s aesthetically appealing to me being rectangular but that’s just me :)
@@AstroWorldTV Thanks for the reply, I am thinking the same way! Maybe its the photographer in me that prefers a rectangular sensor! And I used to shoot medium format and always thought it was a waste of film because I had to clip off the top or sides to crop for a 5x7, 8x10, 11x17, 16x20 LOL
Nice image and cool set up! I bought the 533MC Pro for my second rig but I haven't got the chance to test it out. About the ZWO ASIair Pro: do you experience WIFI-issues with it? And if so, how have you solved it (maybe with a nanorouter but I don't notice one on your setup)? I'm curious in your future work :-)
Thank you Beatrice! I haven't had any issues with the wifi when I have tested working with it. My first backyard use was during this imaging session. TBH I actually use an Ethernet connection to a PowerLine adapter in my garage and get the ASIAir on the LAN. But I have gotten good WiFi connectivity using it.
The pixel size of 3.76 micron is suited to the focal length within that range 400-1200mm for "typical seeing" conditions - atmospheric turbulence etc . If you see twinkling stars in the sky it usually means the "seeing" is less than ideal, there is a lot of wobbly air between you and the edge of space. If the pixel size is too small the image may be blurred across multliple pixels due to to this air turbulence or even the smallest errors in the mount's guiding. This is called oversampling. If the pixel size is too large for a given FOV then there is less resolution in the image and less detail than could be achieved with smaller pixels. This is called undersampling Longer focal length is much more demanding on mount tracking accuracy and can suffer more from imperfect seeing. This why beginners are usually told to start with a wider field scope with shorter FL when learning astrophotography. There is an equation to use as a guide given the scope FL & camera's pixel size. Pixel(microns)/Scope FL(mm) x 206 Result is in units of arcsecond per pixel. For typical seeing conditions and a reasonable tracking/guiding mount the recommendation is to work between 0.67"/px to 2"/px. 3.76 micron / 400mm FL x 206 = 1.94 "/px which is not very demanding on the tracking accuracy or the conditions. 3.76 micron / 1200mm FL x 206 = 0.65 "/px which is achievable with a decent mount with guiding If you want to go deeper with a longer FL with this camera you better have a super accurate mount and super clear and smooth atmospheric conditions. astronomy.tools/calculators/ccd_suitability
Excellent final image. I really want that ASI533 camera.
Thanks Chuck!! Appreciate the feedback!
I would say: go for it Chuck! :-). It's not that expensive and it has no amp glow at all, just like Eric mentioned in the video. And I've seen already beautiful pictures, from several astrophotographers, taken with the ASI533.
@@beatriceheinze2294 Definitely will do it this year.
Definitely worth it IMO, it's an awesome camera!
Thank you Eric for posting this video.
just ordered my AP camera this past weekend, its the ASI533, im stressing a little ...so much to learn ! LOL
so grateful to find helpful videos like yours.
hope to see more of your videos and photos.. thank you.
Tommy @ Texas
Hi Eric. I just discovered your channel. Your review of the ASI 533MC is very good. I've been thinking between 533MC and 294MC for some time, but I don't like the excessive Amp Glow of the 294. The field of the 533 is a bit small, but being Amp Glow-free encourages me a lot. I have an old 1998 Meade 10" f/6.3 (native) OTA and with the 0.63X FR I achieve a focal length of 1054mm (f/4). I like the deep sky of galaxies, so I see that the 533 has the right field for my work. With the 533 I will have a very well corrected and coma free field. These fast SCTs at f/4 have some appreciable coma with APSC and Fullframe formats. The 533 field would totally avoid this. Thanks for sharing. Hugs
Great little camera! First I bought the QHY178C which is similarly a square sensor, but it has a fairly smaller fullwell for electrons (I think it's only like 16k vs 50k for the 533) so it can easily get swamped by light pollution and with a bit longer exposures (beyond 60 seconds) will lead to stars bloating and poor subframes. So I just bought this one (and returned the QHY178) and see how it does especially framing small targets like small galaxies, the size will be just fine! Also with the no amp glow, it'll benefit well using live stacking in Sharpcap and not having to take darks!
Hey, any updates on it?
Excellent clear, logical, technically very good presentation on the 533 and on your use of the ASIair Pro. I'll look forward to your further videos. A step-by-step under the stars tutorial on the ASIair would be especially appreciated.
Thanks very much David, I hope to do more videos soon!!
WOW.. Great work and amazing image... I just purchased an ASIAIR Pro and it really carries the load well... My next purchase will be a 533. Nice video and thank you..
Great review. After seeing the specs, I decided to purchase this camera specifically for that square censor. I use it on my RASA 8. I prefer to leave the camera in place once it's installed, and that square field makes rotating the camera practically unnecessary. It works well for me.
Bill Powell hey Bill how are you? The 533 is a great camera!
Thank Bill! Its a great camera for the RASA 8 IMO, I'm going to be using it a lot with mine!! CS!!
@@AstroWorldTV Sorry, crazy busy here and just saw this. Doing fine, just running around like a headless chicken. We own a small hotel; busiest time of year. I agree, 533 is great...when I have the time to use it! Hope all is well with you...
Hey Bill! Hope all is well! Glad business is doing well!
Just ordered mine. I'm stoked. Nice gear dude!
Love to see a video on how you did the bi-color splitting!
Awesome shirt! Great review...just ordered it.
very good style, production qualities and content ----- well done
Congratulations! I heard no amp glow. Good one!
Thanks Ray, really appreciate the feedback from an experienced UA-camr!! Clear Skies!
Hey Eric, enjoyed the video. I'm almost set on the 533mc but I'm kinda put off by the square sensor. Do you feel it was ever a hindrance in your imaging?
Hi i was thinking how is the 533c doing with short exposure 30-60sec subs imaging. I liked the sensitivety of the imx183c. i would like to use it on or my refractor 102/660 or my newton 130/650. Any ideas ... i hared that altait has now a hypercam with the imx269C ...
would you recommend using filters if i will be using the ASI533MC and the ASI AIR plus ?
my light pollution is not to bad...bortle 4.. for now.
i am new to filters, AP cameras and the asi air plus...
Bortle 4 not so bad!!! You may still benefit from a baader moon and sky glow…but give a 5” shot and see what you get!
Loved the review. Just got my ASIAir Pro but not had chance to use it yet. I also have the Pocket Powerbox but expected that I wouldn't need it any more because the ASIAir has power input and 4 outputs. I'd be interested to know why you still use the Powerbox with the ASIAir Pro - is it just because you need more than 4 outputs ?
Great review! Would love to see a processing video using the Hubble pallet! If you had to choose between the 533 and no amp glow, newer camera and the 294MC Pro with the slightly larger sensor, older camera with amp glow what would you select (with only $100 difference)? Thanks!
Robert Bean this is Dan...I am actually consider a 294...yes it does have amp glow but as you stated it has a larger sensor and it’s rectangular not square...it’s aesthetically appealing to me being rectangular but that’s just me :)
@@AstroWorldTV Thanks for the reply, I am thinking the same way! Maybe its the photographer in me that prefers a rectangular sensor! And I used to shoot medium format and always thought it was a waste of film because I had to clip off the top or sides to crop for a 5x7, 8x10, 11x17, 16x20 LOL
Robert Bean yep I hear ya!
Hi. Great final image. How did you do the SHO palette with asi 533 mc?. Can I use a Ha filter with asi 533 mc?. I don’t have a triad or quad filter
Hi, thanks for your video. Can you say what Bortle zone you were imaging from?
Good luck.
Hi Steve,
Eric is imaging from a Bortle 5/6 sky!
Hi Eric. Did you plug the 533 into the ASIAir for power? Is the ASIAir able to power the cooling fans?
Hi! Yes the 533 fans can be powered with the ASIAir!
Nice image and cool set up! I bought the 533MC Pro for my second rig but I haven't got the chance to test it out. About the ZWO ASIair Pro: do you experience WIFI-issues with it? And if so, how have you solved it (maybe with a nanorouter but I don't notice one on your setup)? I'm curious in your future work :-)
Thank you Beatrice! I haven't had any issues with the wifi when I have tested working with it. My first backyard use was during this imaging session. TBH I actually use an Ethernet connection to a PowerLine adapter in my garage and get the ASIAir on the LAN. But I have gotten good WiFi connectivity using it.
You Rock man thank you!
Excellent info, why 400mm to1200mm ? liked the video
The pixel size of 3.76 micron is suited to the focal length within that range 400-1200mm for "typical seeing" conditions - atmospheric turbulence etc .
If you see twinkling stars in the sky it usually means the "seeing" is less than ideal, there is a lot of wobbly air between you and the edge of space.
If the pixel size is too small the image may be blurred across multliple pixels due to to this air turbulence or even the smallest errors in the mount's guiding. This is called oversampling.
If the pixel size is too large for a given FOV then there is less resolution in the image and less detail than could be achieved with smaller pixels. This is called undersampling
Longer focal length is much more demanding on mount tracking accuracy and can suffer more from imperfect seeing.
This why beginners are usually told to start with a wider field scope with shorter FL when learning astrophotography.
There is an equation to use as a guide given the scope FL & camera's pixel size. Pixel(microns)/Scope FL(mm) x 206 Result is in units of arcsecond per pixel.
For typical seeing conditions and a reasonable tracking/guiding mount the recommendation is to work between 0.67"/px to 2"/px.
3.76 micron / 400mm FL x 206 = 1.94 "/px which is not very demanding on the tracking accuracy or the conditions.
3.76 micron / 1200mm FL x 206 = 0.65 "/px which is achievable with a decent mount with guiding
If you want to go deeper with a longer FL with this camera you better have a super accurate mount and super clear and smooth atmospheric conditions.
astronomy.tools/calculators/ccd_suitability
It's a cool camera. Portrait oriented UA-cam videos, not so cool.
Ash Powell yep lol that was his first video landscape from now on lol :)