ZWO ASI2600MC Pro Cooled Colour Astronomy Camera
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ZWO has designed the ASI2600MC Pro camera to produce superior astrophotography!
This camera was made for astrophotography enthusiasts. Using Sony's latest back-illuminated IMX571 APS-C format native 16-bit ADC Sensor it can produce exceptional quality imaging. The ASI2600MC Pro has a sensor size of 23.5mm x 15.7mm and a diagonal size of 28.3mm. With the lightweight of 0.7KG the camera is super portable and great for any astronomer!
The ASI2600MC Pro is the first CMOS astronomy cameras with 16bit ADC. The 16bit ADC can achieve a dynamic range output of 14 stops, this improves the sharpness and contrast of the images.
Camera Performance
The ASI2600MC Pro has an outstanding performance with a dynamic range of up to 14stops. When the gain value reaches 100, the HCG high gain mode is turned on. This feature greatly reduces the readout noise, causing no effects of the dynamic range. ZWO recommends to set the gain to 0 or gain 100 in deep space.
Quantum Efficiency
The ZWO ASI2600MM Pro has a QE value of avove 80%
Main ASI2600MC Pro sensor
Cooling System
The two stage TEC cooling system can lower th CMOS sensor temperature to more than 35℃ below ambient temperature. This reduces dark current generation and sesnor noise level during extended exposures. It is also equipped with unique dark current supression technology that further reduces dark current noise. a temperature of 0 °C, the dark current noise is as low as 0.0022 electrons per second per pixel. This implies that a 300-second exposure would result in just 0.7 electrons of dark current noise, which is lower than the readout noise. Furthermore, when the temperature is lowered to -20 °C, the dark current drops even further to 0.00012 electrons per second per pixel.
Zero amp glow
The ZWO ASI2600MM Pro' s sensor does not produce a weak infrared light source thats seen in traditional CMOS sensors. Hence, he sensor's cirtuitry allows you to conduct high gain, long exposure imaging with no amp glow.
Anti-dew technology
This astronomy camera is fitted with a 5W polyimid heater that covers the protective window. It prevents dew or ice forming on the camera, allowing you to image in colder environments.
Specifications
Type | Colour |
Sensor Type | IMX571 |
Sensor Size | 23.5x15.7mm |
Pixel Size | 3.76 μm |
Format | APS-C (6248x4176) |
Read Noise | 1.0e-3.3e |
Resolution | 26 MP (6248x41 |
Max Framerate | 12.8 FPS |
Zero Amp Glow? | Yes |
Delta T | 35°C below ambient |
Memory Buffer | 512MB DDR3 |
Shutter | Rolling Shutter |
QE Peak | 80% |
Full Well | 50,000e |
Back Focus | 17.5mm |
ADC | 16-bit |
Exposure Range | 32us-2000s |
Protecting window | D60 2" IR Cut |
USB | 3.0 |
Adapter | M42 X 0.75 |
Weight | 700 g |
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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 ground-breaking 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 astrophotographer and are available in over 25 countries internationally.
Product Code: ZWO-ASI2600MC-P
Colour / Monochrome | Colour |
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Sensor Type | IMX571 |
Sensor Size | APS-C |
Resolution | 26MP (6248*4176) |
Pixel Size | 3.76µm |
ADC | 16bit |
USB | USB3.0 |
FPS | 3.51FPS |
Back Focus | 17.5mm |
Power | 12V 5A DC |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, Mac OSX, Linux |
Cooled? | Yes |
Usage | Planetary Imaging, Deep Sky Imaging |
Warranty Information | 2 Years |