Omegon GUIDE 1200 C Color - color camera for autoguiding and astrophotography
Are you looking for a reliable camera that handles autoguiding but also won't disappoint you during your first astrophotography attempts? The Omegon GUIDE 1200 C Color is exactly that - a compact, lightweight, and technically well-equipped color camera that fits any telescope thanks to its standard 1.25″ barrel. Whether you want to correct your mount's tracking, photograph planets, or try your hand at nebula imaging, this camera covers all three areas at once.
Autoguiding with the Omegon GUIDE 1200 C Color
The Omegon GUIDE 1200 C Color is built for precise and reliable autoguiding. Its modern CMOS chip delivers high sensitivity, so you can find a suitable guide star virtually anywhere in the sky - even fainter stars are detected without difficulty. Shorter exposure times and higher frame rates provide faster feedback from the mount, which directly results in more accurate tracking corrections.
- Built-in ST-4 port for direct connection to your mount - no additional adapters needed
- Native compatibility with PHD2 - the camera works immediately after connection, with no complex setup
- High frame rates ensure rapid correction response for smooth and precise guiding
Planetary and lunar imaging
With a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels, a pixel size of 3.8 µm, and a frame rate of up to 28 frames per second at full resolution, the camera is excellently suited for photographing planets and the Moon. Capturing crater details, Jupiter's cloud bands, or Saturn's rings and then sharing those images with friends or family is an experience that will inspire anyone.
- Color Bayer filter directly on the chip - no additional filtering required for basic planetary imaging
- Integrated infrared cut filter ensures accurate color reproduction without unwanted color cast caused by the CMOS sensor's sensitivity in the IR range
- High frame rate allows you to select the sharpest frames from a large number of captures
First steps into deep-sky photography
High quantum efficiency and low readout noise of the modern CMOS chip allow you to capture faint deep-sky objects - nebulae, galaxies, or star clusters - with details that are completely invisible to the naked eye through an eyepiece. Of course, specialized deep-sky cameras with active cooling will deliver even better results, but for first steps into DSO photography the Omegon GUIDE 1200 C Color is a surprisingly capable choice at an attractive price.
Build quality and mechanical compatibility
The camera body is machined from anodized aluminum with a bronze finish. Its shape matches a standard 1.25″ eyepiece, so the camera fits any focuser without adapters. At 71 mm in length, 39 mm in diameter, and weighing just 90 g, it will not upset your balancing even when used on lighter mounts.
- Front end features C-Mount and CS-Mount threads, as well as a standard 1.25″ filter thread via adapter - compatible with small CCTV lenses or astronomical filters
- Powered via USB 2.0 (5 V) - no external power supply needed
- Filter window protects the chip from dust and moisture
Software compatibility and package contents
The camera communicates via ASCOM (Windows 7/8/10) and INDI (Linux and macOS). Native support includes PHD2 and N.I.N.A. - today's most widely used tools for autoguiding and automated imaging. The camera is ready to use straight out of the box.
Package contents
- Omegon GUIDE 1200 C Color camera
- USB cable
- ST-4 cable
- Software
Technical specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Sensor type |
Color CMOS |
| Resolution |
1280 x 960 px |
| Pixel size |
3.8 µm |
| Frame rate (full resolution) |
up to 28 fps |
| Color filter |
Bayer matrix (on-chip) |
| IR cut filter |
integrated |
| Guide port |
ST-4 |
| Connection |
USB 2.0 |
| Power supply |
USB 2.0 (5 V) |
| Barrel diameter |
1.25″ |
| Front thread |
C-Mount / CS-Mount |
| Body material |
Anodized aluminum |
| Length |
71 mm |
| Diameter |
39 mm |
| Weight |
90 g |
| Software compatibility |
PHD2, N.I.N.A., ASCOM, INDI |
| Operating systems |
Windows 7/8/10, Linux, macOS |
About Omegon
Omegon is a brand created by astronomers for astronomers - with an emphasis on practicality, build quality, and accessibility for the widest possible range of users. The GUIDE camera series is designed to offer true versatility: from precise autoguiding, through the solar system, to first deep-sky imaging. Omegon offers an extensive range of accessories for astrophotography and astronomy in general - from eyepieces and filters to mounts and complete sets for beginners as well as advanced users. Choosing Omegon means relying on proven products backed by a community of passionate astronomers and extensive real-world experience.
