DWARFLAB DWARF 3
A dictionary-sized, budget-friendly all-rounder — dual-lens imaging with a surprisingly capable Sony Starvis 2 sensor.
DEEP SKY
Galaxies, nebulas, star clusters, and deep space objects
SOLAR SYSTEM
Sun, Moon, planets, and solar system objects
The Dwarflab Dwarf 3 packs a 6-element apochromatic dual-camera lens group into a body about the size of a dictionary, weighing just 1.35 kg. Its 1/1.8" Sony IMX678 Starvis 2 telephoto sensor offers excellent quantum efficiency and low read noise for its price point, while a companion wide-angle lens handles panoramas and landscape astrophotography. With a 3° field of view, 60-second exposures, Equatorial Mount Mode, and switchable VIS/Astro/Dual-Band filters, the Dwarf 3 punches well above its ~$549 price — making it one of the most accessible serious smart telescopes on the market.
Specifications
Pricing
New
~$549 USD
Used
Limited used market data (recent release)
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- +Exceptional value — most affordable serious smart telescope in this lineup
- +Sony IMX678 Starvis 2 sensor delivers excellent low-light sensitivity and low noise
- +60-second exposures supported in Equatorial Mount Mode
- +Dual-band, astro, and standard filters switchable directly on the device
- +Very portable at 1.35 kg — comparable to the SeeStar S30 Pro
- +Multiple export formats (JPG, PNG, FITS, TIFF) for serious post-processing
- +NFC one-touch pairing speeds up setup
- +IP54 dust/moisture resistance for outdoor use
✗ Cons
- −Smaller aperture limits reach on fainter, smaller deep-sky targets
- −Shorter battery life (~5.5h) than SeeStar competitors
- −Newer brand with a smaller community and less third-party support than ZWO
- −Not usable for planetary imaging — focal length too short
- −App and ecosystem less mature than ZWO's SeeStar app