ZWO ASI174MM Mini USB2.0 Mono Guide Camera
The ZWO ASI174MM Mini Monochrome Camera offers a large 1/1.2" sensor, 77% QE, and 5.86μm pixels, ideal for wide-field guiding and long-exposure setups with Schmidt-Cassegrain or RASA telescopes.
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The Widest Field of View Guiding or Off-Axis Guide Camera of the ZWO Mini Range
The ZWO ASI 174MM Mini Astronomy Camera is a member of ZWO's Mini Camera range, built specificially for large field-of-view guiding. In fact, the ASI174MM Mini has a field of view 4x larger than the entry-level ASI120MMMini! This makes the ZWO ASI174MM Mini USB2.0 Mono Guide Camera the best option from ZWO for long exposure guiding using a telescope with a long focal length such as a Schmidt Cassegrain or RASA and if using a full-frame camera.
Compared to the ZWO ASI174MM, the ZWO ASI174MM Mini is 58% size of the standard ZWO ASI174 range and 42% of the weight! It also features a integrated 1.25" nosepiece, which enables the ZWO ASI174MM Mini to focus at the same position as an eyepiece.
Camera Performance
Featuring low read noise, a high QE peak of 77%, this is a wide field sensitive guide camera perfect for off-axis guiding and capturing dimmer stars.
Full Specifications
Type | Monochrome |
Sensor Type | IMX174LLJ |
Sensor Size | 1/1.2" 11.3x7.1 mm |
Pixel Size | 5.86µm |
Read Noise | 3.5e |
Resolution | 2.3MP (1936x1216) |
Max Framerate | 35 FPS |
Zero Amp Glow? | No |
Delta T | N/A |
Memory Buffer | N/A |
Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
QE Peak | 77% |
Full Well | 34,000e |
Back Focus | 8.5mm |
ADC | 12-bit |
Exposure Range | 32μs-2000s |
Protective Window | AR protect window |
USB | 2.0 |
Adapter | 1.25" / M28.5 X 0.6 |
Weight | 60 g |
Camera Connection Method
Mechanical Drawing
About ZWO Optical: Astrophotography has never been easier
Established in 2011, ZWO Optical is a fast-growing global astroimaging camera powerhouse based in Suzhou China.
They focus on building and innovating groundbreaking CMOS cameras such as the iconic ZWO ASI120MM Monochrome CMOS camera (the first-ever planetary CMOS camera to beat a CCD in the early 2010s).
ZWO continues to pioneer new astrophotography technology with revolutionary features to capture exceptional quality of images of space that will last you a lifetime.
Today, ZWO cameras are recognised by every passionate astrophotography and are available in over 25 countries internationally.
Product Code: ASI174MINI
Colour / Monochrome | Monochrome |
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Sensor Type | IMX174LLJ |
Sensor Size | 1/1.2″ |
Resolution | 2.3MP (1936*1216) |
Pixel Size | 5.86µm |
ADC | 12bit |
Read Noise | 3.5e |
USB | 2.0 |
FPS | 18.4FPS |
Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
QE Peak | 77% |
Full Well | 32400e |
Exposure Range | 32µs-300s |
Back Focus | 8.5mm |
Power | USB |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows |
Cooled? | No |
Working Temperature | -5°C—45°C |
Storage Temperature | -20°C—60°C |
Humidity | 20%—80% |
Usage | Guiding, Planetary Imaging |
Camera Weight | 140g |
Warranty Information | 2 Years |
Image | Item | Qty |
ZWO ASI174MM Mini Camera Body | 1 | |
1.25" Cover | 1 | |
ST4 Cable | 1 | |
1.25" Extender | 1 | |
M28.5-CS Adapter | 1 | |
USB2.0 Type-C Cable (0.5m) | 2 | |
USB2.0 Table-C Cable (2m) | 1 | |
Quick Guide | 1 |