The ZWO ASI2600MM DUO Astroimging Camera is an incredibly versatile and powerful astroimaging camera that combines two critical functions into one compact device. It houses a dedicated imaging sensor for capturing good quality deep sky objects and a sensitive guiding sensor to ensure pinpoint tracking accuracy throughout those all-important long exposure shots.

Its Sony IMX571 APS-C back-illuminated CMOS sensor offers 26.2MP resolution, 14 stops of dynamic range, and an impressive 91% peak quantum efficiency, delivering stunning deep-sky images with minimal noise. The back-illuminated design enhances light capture by repositioning obstructive wiring, achieving a low 1.0-electron readout noise and virtually eliminating hot pixels.

Integrated alongside the imaging sensor is the SC2210 guiding chip, a 1/1.8" monochrome sensor known for its 92% quantum efficiency at 500nm and ultra-low 0.6-electron readout noise. It ensures precise auto-guiding, even through light pollution filters, by capturing a wide field of stars for accurate tracking corrections.

The SC2210 sensor captures a wide expanse of sky to ensure enough suitable guide stars are detected for precise auto-guiding calculations. But it's not just spatial resolution - the SC2210 delivers an eye-popping 92% quantum efficiency directly centred on the critical 500nm wavelength, granting it unrivalled sensitivity in the visible and near-infrared spectrum. And with an ultra-low 0.6 electron readout noise floor, it will unerringly differentiate those faint beacons from background noise and interference. The ASI2600MM DUO also features a built-in off-axis guider (OAG) for streamlined guiding and a two-stage thermoelectric cooler that chills the sensor up to 35°C below ambient, reducing noise during long exposures. A 5W dew-prevention heater protects the imaging cavity, ensuring clear operation in cold or humid conditions.

Despite integrating advanced dual sensor systems, the ASI2600MM DUO is remarkably streamlined and simple to integrate. A USB 3.0 connection with its blazing 5Gbps bandwidth handles all image download and camera control commands over a single cable. Seamless plug-and-play operation at up to 3.51fps ensures you'll never miss those fleeting deep-sky moments. But ZWO didn't stop at just simplifying the main computer link - the integrated powered USB 2.0 hub with two accessory ports further declutters cable management. Filter wheels, focusing units, guiding cameras, and more can all piggyback conveniently from the camera's central USB hub.  

Keeping that sensor at a very cold temperature is essential for minimising noise when you're exposing for hours on end capturing faint celestial objects. The ASI2600MM DUO has a two-stage thermoelectric cooler, capable of chilling the sensor package down to 35°C below ambient temperature! With a  512MB DDR3 buffer to store incoming image data, you'll never lose those precious long exposures due to an interrupted download to the computer.

 

Camera Performance

 

STARVIS technology

ZWO has untilised Sony's STARVIS technology to reduce amp glow. This is because the ASI2600MM Duo's sensor uses a zero-amp glow design, thus eliminating amp glow when taking images with high gains or long exposures. 

 

Full Specifications

Imaging Sensor

Type	Monochrome
Sensor Type	IMX571
Sensor Size	23.5x15.7mm
Pixel Size	3.76µm
Read Noise	0.9e - 4.2e
Resolution	6248x4176
Max Framerate	15 (RAW8)
Zero Amp Glow?	Yes
Delta T	30-35°C below ambient
Memory Buffer	512MB DDR3
Shutter	Rolling
QE Peak	91%
Full Well	50,000 e- (extended to 73,000 e-)
Back Focus	17.5 mm
ADC	16-bit
Protecting Window	D60-2 IR Cut
Exposure Range	32µs-2000s
USB	USB 3.0 / USB 2.0
Adapter	2" / 1.25" / M54 x 0.75
Weight	700g

Guide Sensor

Type	Monochrome
Sensor Type	SC2210
Sensor Size	1/1.8" 7.68x4.32mm
Read Noise	0.6e
Resolution	1920x1080
Max Framerate	14
QE Peak	92%
ADC	12-bit
USB	2.0

 

Mechanical Drawing 

 

Solutions for 55mm back focus legnth 

 

Recommended Accessories

	ZWO M54 Tilter Connect the ZWO M54 Tilter to your ASI2600MC Duo to enable you to adjust tilt directly from the rear of the camera.
	ZWO 12V 5A Power Adapter for Cooled Cameras Used to power your compatible ZWO cooled camera or electronic device.
	ZWO Desiccant Tablets for Cooled Cameras Replace used dessicant tablets as required with the ZWO Dessicant Tablets for Cooled Cameras to keep your cooled camera functioning optimally.
	M48 T-Thread Spacer Ring Kit Add a M48-T-Thread Spacer Ring Kit to adjust backfocus spacing as required. Comes with 7 convenient sizes.
	ZWO 7 Position 2-inch Electronic Filter Wheel Add 7 of your favourite filters into an electronic filter wheel to swap between them automatically. Suitable for 2" threaded filters.

	ZWO M54 Tilter Connect the ZWO M54 Tilter to your ASI2600MC Duo to enable you to adjust tilt directly from the rear of the camera.
	ZWO 12V 5A Power Adapter for Cooled Cameras Used to power your compatible ZWO cooled camera or electronic device.
	ZWO Desiccant Tablets for Cooled Cameras Replace used dessicant tablets as required with the ZWO Dessicant Tablets for Cooled Cameras to keep your cooled camera functioning optimally.
	M48 T-Thread Spacer Ring Kit Add a M48-T-Thread Spacer Ring Kit to adjust backfocus spacing as required. Comes with 7 convenient sizes.
	ZWO 7 Position 2-inch Electronic Filter Wheel Add 7 of your favourite filters into an electronic filter wheel to swap between them automatically. Suitable for 2" threaded filters.

 

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: ASI2600MM-DUO