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Russell, one of the reasons planetary imagers usually choose the cameras they do is signal to noise ratio. The IMX224, IMX290 and IMX462 are the accessible (mainstream) leaders on that front.
These cameras also support very high frame rates when using ROI, which helps maximise the chances of snapshotting good moments.
The IMX183 isn’t quite in the same ballpark as the above when it comes down to it. I have a 183C and the frame rates, even with a small ROI, just aren’t up there. I love it as a deep sky camera though, and it’s fun to chase the Moon with it too.
It is worth optimising your optical train to match your pixels, as you’ll get better signal in that sweet spot. So just consider that the camera and suitable multiplier go together as a combo, for best results.
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