SVBONY SV105 Telescope Camera, 1.25" USB2.0 IMX307 CMOS Color Astrophotography Camera, Electronic Telescope Eyepiece for Telescope, Suitable for Astrophotography Beginners








Key features
- •Plug and play ;windows system needs to download Sharpcap Capture; Linux system needs to download AstroDMx Capture; Mac system needs to download oaCapture; Android system needs to download USB Camera. real time dynamic observation by crystal clear image
- •Dark light compensation technology;greatly improve the camera's image clarity in low light conditions
- •Record 2K video at high speed;up to 30 frames per second at 1920x1080 resolution
- •Great for lunar and planetary shots;share the view of bright planets;the Moon and terrestrial targets;not suitable for deep space imaging
- •It can connect a 1.25 inch filter and the filter thread is M28.5x0.6;the new SV105 adds filter threads and dust shims
BrandSVBONY
CategoryEyepieces
Size1.25 inches
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SVBONY SV105 Telescope Camera, 1.25" USB2.0 IMX307 CMOS Color Astrophotography Camera, Electronic Telescope Eyepiece for Telescope, Suitable for Astrophotography Beginners
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Don't know if you will like astrophotography? Get this camera.
Dan Geiger✓ Verified Purchase•September 8, 2023
I bought this camera because I had been using my DSLR for planetary and deep sky shots. The deep sky are nice, but the planetary exposures never got the detail I needed. And the DSLR I have doesn't allow you to adjust much of the video settings, so planets were often overexposed. One of the issues is the size of the sensor compared to the image falling on it. My camera is 12M pixels, which sounds like a lot compare to this 2M unit, but the sensor is so much bigger, it means the sensor pixels are larger. When you do prime focus photography (camera hooked up to your scope directly), even with a 2X barlow, the image is so small, coupled with the larger sensor pixels, it is difficult to get good resolution of planet details. Even using a projection setup (projecting from a telescope lens onto the cameras sensor - I used a 15mm lens) I still could not get good resolution.
After looking at a bunch of information on astrophotography, I decided I wanted to try a dedicated camera. Which to choose? There is a ton of information out there and a lot depended on how much you were willing to pay. I decided to get the most reputable cheap unit I could find. Enter SVBONY 105. I got it on sale so it was even less than the normal $50. I thought I would see if I even enjoyed this before sinking significant money into it. The unit is aluminum and has a solid feel to it. The 1.25" barrel fit tightly into the telescope (almost a little too tight, it was sometimes awkward to switch between lens and camera but just a little sanding of the outer barrel and it will fit nicely).
My original scope was an older Celestron 4". The first night I tried to use this was unbelievably frustrating as my scope didn't track well enough to be able to play with the settings in SharpCap to get a good picture. The advantage of a small sensor is its great resolution. The downside is that it is a very small spot to hit, and if you don't have a good tracking scope, you are constantly chasing the object. After a couple of attempts, I put this away and went back to the DSLR.
Time passed and I got a newer Celestron 6SE. When aligned well, this scope stays LOCKED on your target. What a joy compared to the other scope. So, again, I started playing around with the DSLR and again, was disappointed with the results. I held off using this camera because I have to set up in my alley and it is just harder to drag out a computer and table and run power. Last night, however, I decided to do it. With the scope aligned I locked on to Jupiter and Saturn. After centering the planets in the eyepiece, I swapped in the camera and BAM, there were these beauties in all their glory. Detail was easy to make out, and with the scope locked on to them, I had the chance to take really good shots of the two. Jupiter was a little low so the seeing wasn't that good, but Saturn was high and beautiful. The attached picture is Saturn made with a 2X barlow and from a run of 1000 frames at 640x480 with SER output. I prepped the video in PIPP, stacked in AutoStakkert (using best 50%), sharpened them in RegiStax, and made some adjustments in GIMP (all software is free, thanks guys for allowing average Joes to get into astrophotography on the cheap). I was super happy with the results. I have never taken as good a picture of Saturn before. I plan to use this camera for a bit because I think it is going to help me decide what my next camera will be. I think I like the SVBONY 305, but we will see. Until then, I am going to enjoy how much better this $50 camera is capturing the heavens than my $600 DSLR.
If you are new to astrophotography, want to get an introduction to a dedicated astro camera, are not bothered by setting up some extra equipment, and have a good tracking scope or someone to help, then this is such a small price to pay. Just know, if you enjoy it as much as me, you will probably quickly outgrow it and look for more capability (higher resolution, less noise, actively cooled sensor, etc). Hope this helps those of you on the fence.
After looking at a bunch of information on astrophotography, I decided I wanted to try a dedicated camera. Which to choose? There is a ton of information out there and a lot depended on how much you were willing to pay. I decided to get the most reputable cheap unit I could find. Enter SVBONY 105. I got it on sale so it was even less than the normal $50. I thought I would see if I even enjoyed this before sinking significant money into it. The unit is aluminum and has a solid feel to it. The 1.25" barrel fit tightly into the telescope (almost a little too tight, it was sometimes awkward to switch between lens and camera but just a little sanding of the outer barrel and it will fit nicely).
My original scope was an older Celestron 4". The first night I tried to use this was unbelievably frustrating as my scope didn't track well enough to be able to play with the settings in SharpCap to get a good picture. The advantage of a small sensor is its great resolution. The downside is that it is a very small spot to hit, and if you don't have a good tracking scope, you are constantly chasing the object. After a couple of attempts, I put this away and went back to the DSLR.
Time passed and I got a newer Celestron 6SE. When aligned well, this scope stays LOCKED on your target. What a joy compared to the other scope. So, again, I started playing around with the DSLR and again, was disappointed with the results. I held off using this camera because I have to set up in my alley and it is just harder to drag out a computer and table and run power. Last night, however, I decided to do it. With the scope aligned I locked on to Jupiter and Saturn. After centering the planets in the eyepiece, I swapped in the camera and BAM, there were these beauties in all their glory. Detail was easy to make out, and with the scope locked on to them, I had the chance to take really good shots of the two. Jupiter was a little low so the seeing wasn't that good, but Saturn was high and beautiful. The attached picture is Saturn made with a 2X barlow and from a run of 1000 frames at 640x480 with SER output. I prepped the video in PIPP, stacked in AutoStakkert (using best 50%), sharpened them in RegiStax, and made some adjustments in GIMP (all software is free, thanks guys for allowing average Joes to get into astrophotography on the cheap). I was super happy with the results. I have never taken as good a picture of Saturn before. I plan to use this camera for a bit because I think it is going to help me decide what my next camera will be. I think I like the SVBONY 305, but we will see. Until then, I am going to enjoy how much better this $50 camera is capturing the heavens than my $600 DSLR.
If you are new to astrophotography, want to get an introduction to a dedicated astro camera, are not bothered by setting up some extra equipment, and have a good tracking scope or someone to help, then this is such a small price to pay. Just know, if you enjoy it as much as me, you will probably quickly outgrow it and look for more capability (higher resolution, less noise, actively cooled sensor, etc). Hope this helps those of you on the fence.
Decent introduction to astrophotography!
Open Source Prof✓ Verified Purchase•September 4, 2023
The Svbony SV105 is a decent, entry-level eyepiece camera for beginner astrophotography. It's a no-frills piece of kit - no focus, no zoom - such features are managed by the software or the scope itself. Unfortunately, the software recommended by Svbony is Windows-only and I have a MacBook Pro. I could have run Svbony's recommended software in a Windows VM (and maybe I will try that later), but instead I downloaded and used the free Open Astromomy Project's oaCapture Mac-native app. Because of the significant difference between
I have a Celestron Nexstar 4se 4" cassegrain scope which has a 1325mm focal length. Therefore, it takes significant turning of the focus knob on the scope to bring objects into focus on the camera after changing from the eyepiece. The Svbony website recommends using a focal reducer for focal lengths between 1200mm and 1500mm, so I may have to invest in one of those.
After a bit of a learning curve, however, I was able to take some photos. These were taken the night of the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction, December 21, 2020, with no filter. All in all, considering the very affordable price and recognizing that the Windows software might be superior to an OSS package, I'm very pleased.
I have a Celestron Nexstar 4se 4" cassegrain scope which has a 1325mm focal length. Therefore, it takes significant turning of the focus knob on the scope to bring objects into focus on the camera after changing from the eyepiece. The Svbony website recommends using a focal reducer for focal lengths between 1200mm and 1500mm, so I may have to invest in one of those.
After a bit of a learning curve, however, I was able to take some photos. These were taken the night of the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction, December 21, 2020, with no filter. All in all, considering the very affordable price and recognizing that the Windows software might be superior to an OSS package, I'm very pleased.
Easy to Use, Affordable, Very Good Results
Lisa M. Frett✓ Verified Purchase•August 30, 2023
Sadly, the first night after receiving my camera, it was rainy and cloudy. Thankfully, the next morning was beautiful, so I was able to test my new camera.
I was worried about the price. Normally, the less expensive a product, the worse its quality. I had done a lot of research before purchasing the SVBONY SV105. All of the product reviews were very good for the product and the company. I am very happy with my purchase.
I am new to astrophotography. I have had telescopes for many years, but only to look through the eyepieces. New technologies have made it so there is so much more than just looking through eyepieces now. I'm starting out with the inexpensive equipment available. And am having a blast. This camera is a big part of it. The image of the leaves on the tree was taken at a distance. The image of the telescope with the camera attached is what the image was taken from at the distance shown.
The above image of the trees was taken with the SVBONY SV105 and a Celestron 70mm Travel Scope DX. The computer I'm using is an old Dell Inspiron 14 3467, using Linux Ubuntu operating system and AstroDMX-Capture software.
I was worried about the price. Normally, the less expensive a product, the worse its quality. I had done a lot of research before purchasing the SVBONY SV105. All of the product reviews were very good for the product and the company. I am very happy with my purchase.
I am new to astrophotography. I have had telescopes for many years, but only to look through the eyepieces. New technologies have made it so there is so much more than just looking through eyepieces now. I'm starting out with the inexpensive equipment available. And am having a blast. This camera is a big part of it. The image of the leaves on the tree was taken at a distance. The image of the telescope with the camera attached is what the image was taken from at the distance shown.
The above image of the trees was taken with the SVBONY SV105 and a Celestron 70mm Travel Scope DX. The computer I'm using is an old Dell Inspiron 14 3467, using Linux Ubuntu operating system and AstroDMX-Capture software.
Works well with Samsung Galaxy Phone
David C. Rose✓ Verified Purchase•August 13, 2023
I am not attempting astrophotography with this device. I wanted an inexpensive way to connect my Celestron NexStar 8SE to my phone screen so that my grandkids can look through the scope. They find the eyepiece too hard.
I have the NexStar 10MP camera for astrophotography , but there are no Android phone drivers/apps for UVC cameras so it only will connect to a Windows laptop - which is fine but not what I wanted for casual viewing with the kiddos. I found it very difficult to get any clear advice on alternatives (...and got told I didn't want to do this anyway. Which was weird!). I took a small chance on this $60 camera and is does exactly what I wanted.
I connected it directly to the phone with an OTG connector using a simple 'Endoscope App' from the PlayStore and it worked first time with no problems. Focus is via the telescope and it renders very well given that it is only 2MP. I use OTG connections on my phone for other devices so I had the permissions set - ymmv.
I don't know how quickly it would drain the phone without external power. SVBONY imply that there is a significant power draw with this device (who knows) as they provide a tandem cable to connect to an external USB power source at the same time. I couldn't get that to work. Instead I connected my phone to an external power pack (so it would charge) at the same time, using this tandem OTG connector https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096DBNNPH (~$11.00). This works fine for me, and I already had both items.
All in all this works very well within its limitations. It is easy to use with minimal setup and is excellent value for money
I have the NexStar 10MP camera for astrophotography , but there are no Android phone drivers/apps for UVC cameras so it only will connect to a Windows laptop - which is fine but not what I wanted for casual viewing with the kiddos. I found it very difficult to get any clear advice on alternatives (...and got told I didn't want to do this anyway. Which was weird!). I took a small chance on this $60 camera and is does exactly what I wanted.
I connected it directly to the phone with an OTG connector using a simple 'Endoscope App' from the PlayStore and it worked first time with no problems. Focus is via the telescope and it renders very well given that it is only 2MP. I use OTG connections on my phone for other devices so I had the permissions set - ymmv.
I don't know how quickly it would drain the phone without external power. SVBONY imply that there is a significant power draw with this device (who knows) as they provide a tandem cable to connect to an external USB power source at the same time. I couldn't get that to work. Instead I connected my phone to an external power pack (so it would charge) at the same time, using this tandem OTG connector https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096DBNNPH (~$11.00). This works fine for me, and I already had both items.
All in all this works very well within its limitations. It is easy to use with minimal setup and is excellent value for money
Well worth the money if given some time for the learning curve.
Brylan Odom✓ Verified Purchase•August 6, 2023
This camera is well built, does the job, as well as unlocking a whole new aspect of astronomy for me. I've really only gotten to use the camera a handful of times and have only gotten to view the moon through it because of the position of the planets this time of year. After tweaking around with it after it arrived I got to break this bad boy in and take some pictures of the moon. The view was incredible and I am so pleased with the product! I have been buying SVBONY eyepieces and accessories with no downsides or hassles and now this just seals the deal. Very impressed overall and will be buying from SVBONY in the future.
Edit: Mac OS has issues with UVC cameras such as the 105 and requires a code to be entered into the Mac terminal before the camera can be used. I struggled at first with figuring out why the camera would not connect (I got worried the camera was faulty) I finally got an error message from the computer itself. I will leave the code below in the hopes that it may help another Mac user struggling with the same problem as I have noticed the error message does not show sometimes.
{sudo killall -9 UVCAssistant}
Enter the code above (excluding the brackets) into your mac terminal and then your computer should have no problems connecting to the camera. Hope it helps!!
Edit: Mac OS has issues with UVC cameras such as the 105 and requires a code to be entered into the Mac terminal before the camera can be used. I struggled at first with figuring out why the camera would not connect (I got worried the camera was faulty) I finally got an error message from the computer itself. I will leave the code below in the hopes that it may help another Mac user struggling with the same problem as I have noticed the error message does not show sometimes.
{sudo killall -9 UVCAssistant}
Enter the code above (excluding the brackets) into your mac terminal and then your computer should have no problems connecting to the camera. Hope it helps!!
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