Professional 1" Square Cooled Camera for Mono Deep-Sky Astrophotography
ATR533M (IMX533) - Blue / US Plug is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
ATR Series cooled cameras require a stable 12V 3A DC power supply. Use the supplied adapter or a lithium-ion battery with a stable 11–14V output.
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The ToupTek ATR533M(IMX533) is a pleasure to use. Excellent quality. Connects easily and successfully to the ToupTek 1.25 AFW and the StellaVita.
The camera and accessories are nicely packaged. I did a first light, the camera works great without any problems. The filters were also tested and everything is fine except for OIII who has a halo around the larger star. That's why I give it 4 stars.
I was always some or the other ways attached to touptek astro. My first astro cam was from touptek astro. A few days back I ordered the 533M along with AFW and LRGBSHO filters from them. They gave me a good discount on the products along with free shipping and customs charges. I am really thankful for the deal I got and will always look forward to buy products from Touptek astro
Been working flawlessly for me, no complaints at all. Love the leds on the back that tell you what is active, and I also love how it attaches to the filter wheel.
Very good camera, and the efficiency and speed of the cooling are exceptionally good. I am completely satisfied with it.
I an advanced astrophotogra[her and I am doing also star spectroscopy. For both domain I found this camera very good, with nice and useful features, the most important being wide range for gain, between 100 and 15000. Also I want to mention the anti dew sensor glass system and colling/heattng feature. It takes some time to accommodate with this camera, but once you know how to adjust parameters you get nice pictures.
Jumped straight into mono from an unmodded DSLR, and the results are above all expectations. No exaggeration, I got more in a single 300s Ha sub than I did with hours on the DSLR.
With the ASCOM driver and NINA, operating it is very intuitive. Cooling, imaging, guiding, and filter wheel operation all went smoothly. The cooler was able to maintain 30*C below ambient at only 60% fan power. The only issue I had (Not the camera's fault) is that with the filter wheel, the camera is quite a bit heavier than a standard DSLR. I had to make some significant balance adjustments to get good guiding, so that's something to keep in mind.
My verdict: This camera bundle is absolutely unbeatable at this price point, and I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade.
Thank You for Your Review! Wishing you clear skies and great observations!
ATR533M(IMX533)
Was looking for a mono due to light pollution and decided to get this one. Have no complains and the customer service was great.Thanks, Touptek
ATR533M
whats not too like about the 533 mono sensor with 16bit HDR mode?
only wish I'd known about the early bird special bundle with an EFW and LRGBHOS filters!
highly recommend vs other 533 products for its better cooling, dew heaters and most of all the 16 bit HDR mode!
I'm new to the hobby, so I can't give an in depth review. I'm very happy with the performance so far though. The light sensitivity is amazing. The 45 below ambient is fantastic and pretty spot on from my testing. I can't comment on some of the more detailed aspects as I'm still learning but I'm happy overall. I think the 533 is a perfect camera to begin my deep sky imaging.
Before I used a competition color IMX533 cooled camera.I opted to mono because of too much light pollution.
This camera is great in all aspects for a lower price.
I upgraded from standard Canon DSLR to ATR533M. Just had the first photos from M33 galaxy with it and I am very happy with results. Camera is easy to use and integrated well to N.I.N.A. Filter wheel and OAG were easy to install and work well also.
Overall I am very happy with my new ToupTek products and service from ToupTek.
ATR533M (IMX533) - Blue / US Plug is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Explore the beauty of the deep sky with the ToupTek ATR533M. Featuring Sony’s back-illuminated IMX533 monochrome sensor, 9MP resolution, and a square 1-inch format, this cooled astronomy camera combines high sensitivity with ultra-low read noise. Its zero amp-glow design, 14-bit ADC, and two-stage TEC cooling support clean, detailed long-exposure imaging. Pair it with LRGB or narrowband filters to capture galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters with greater control over every channel.
The Sony IMX533 monochrome sensor features a 3008 × 3008 resolution and a square imaging area. Its format offers a balanced field of view for a variety of deep-sky targets, from compact nebulae to galaxies and star clusters.
With 3.76 μm square pixels and a back-illuminated design, the IMX533 combines fine sampling with strong light sensitivity, making it well suited to capturing subtle structures in deep-sky objects.
IMX533M sensor offers peak quantum efficiency above 90%, capturing a high proportion of incoming photons. Combined with its monochrome design, it is well suited to LRGB and narrowband imaging, helping reveal faint details in nebulae and galaxies.
If you are moving beyond a DSLR or one-shot color camera, the ATR533M offers a cooled monochrome platform for exploring LRGB and narrowband astrophotography. Pair it with a suitable telescope, filter wheel, and filters to build a versatile imaging setup.
For astrophotographers focused on faint nebulae, distant galaxies, and extended imaging sessions, the ATR533M combines ultra-low read noise, zero amp-glow design, and temperature-controlled cooling to support detailed long-exposure capture.
The ATR533M is primarily designed for deep-sky imaging, but it can also be used for planetary photography. Its square sensor, adjustable gain, and support for high-frame-rate and low-noise modes offer flexibility across different targets and capture workflows.
High-bandwidth data transmission is secured by an onboard DDR3 buffer, preventing frame dropping, minimizing USB bus traffic bottlenecks, and ensuring ultra-stable image delivery even during fast frame rates or live rendering.
The ATR series features a specialized zero amp-glow circuit design that maintains a clean, perfectly uniform sensor background across multi-minute long exposures, protecting the faintest details of delicate nebulae.
The ATR series optical window features an integrated smart heating system that actively measures ambient temperature and humidity. It automatically applies precise heat to prevent condensation, keeping your optical path crystal clear without introducing disruptive thermal air currents.
Equipped with an integrated heat dissipation structure and a high-efficiency dual-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) module with a controllable fan. It lowers the sensor temperature to 42°C below ambient, consistently maintaining a stable -5°C to -10°C even in peak summer. This allows for clean, long-exposure tracking up to 1 hour without thermal noise accumulation.
Which Series Do You Need
The ATR series features versatile sensors ranging from 1/1.2” up to APS-C (e.g., ATR585, ATR2600) to offer a balanced mix of performance and flexibility, whereas the flagship SkyEye Plus series incorporates APC-S (e.g., SkyEye26AM/AC Plus) and full-frame sensors (e.g., SkyEye62AM/AC Plus) to maximize light-gathering area and deliver expansive, uncropped fields of view.
Choose the acquisition workflow that matches your imaging goals
One-shot Color (OSC) cameras streamline your workflow by capturing full-color images without a filter wheel, offering a fast and travel-friendly setup that is perfect for astrophotography beginners, mobile imagers, or anyone seeking high-quality results with minimal post-processing.
Monochrome (Mono) cameras, however, deliver superior photon efficiency and pixel-level sharpness by eliminating the light loss and resolution interpolation of a Bayer matrix. Mono imaging is tailored for dedicated deep-sky astrophotographers who demand maximum sensitivity, ultimate narrowband performance (Hα, OIII, SII), and full control over composite LRGB rendering under any sky condition.
Yes. The ATR series cameras connect with accessories through USB data connection and stable external power, allowing users to build a complete deep-sky imaging workflow with a telescope, mount, guide camera, computer or controller, and power supply.
Yes. All ToupTek Astro DSO cooled cameras require a regulated 12V 3A DC power supply for imaging. Please use the included factory power adapter or a high-quality lithium-ion battery with a stable 11V–14V output.
Yes. The ATR series features robust, industry-standard ASCOM and INDI drivers. It integrates seamlessly with all major open-source and commercial astronomy suites.
Achieving the industry-standard 55mm backfocus is precise and seamless. The optical train is configured via a modular three-stage connection sequence: a 17.5mm front adapter or tilter, a 20mm filter drawer or extension tube, and a 17.5mm Off-Axis Guider (OAG). This combination yields a perfect 55mm stack distance that connects natively to M48, M54, and M68 telescope interfaces, with simple adapter options available for M42 threads and 2-inch ports.
The ATR series utilizes a multi-layer defense system. The sensor chamber is industrially sealed with dry air to prevent internal frost. Simultaneously, a built-in electronic heating strip warms the protective window to prevent external dew under humid summer nights.
Specifications
ATR533M(IMX533) (Color)
Power Cord (Cable)
