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ZWO ASI224MC [COLOUR]

$279.00 AUD
SKU: ASI224MC

ZWO

150 FPS

12-bit

4.8 x 3.6 mm

3.75 µm


 

The ZWO ASI 224MC is a popular planetary camera with extremely low read noise (1.5e) and high sensitivity, especially in infrared spectrum.

  ASI 224MC

The ZWO ASI 224MC contains the IMX224 which uses the SONY Exmor with NIR Technology.

ASI 224MC

The USB 3.0 Port provides 5Gbps bandwidth and lets the camera run at 64fps (12bit, normal mode) or 150fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution (1.2Mega). For planets that cover a small area of the sensor, the fps can be increased to over 250 per second by selecting a small ROI (region of interest). Frame rate can be limited by the power of the computer and the writing speed of your hard disk. For higher performance it is suggested to use Solid State Drives. 

This camera is equipped with a ST4 port as guiding alternative.

ASI 224MC  

 

Sensor

IMX224 with SONY Exmor and NIR Technology - colour

Resolution

1.2 Megapixels 1304 x 976

Pixel size

3.75µm

Sensor size

4.8 mm x 3.6 mm (6.09 mm diagonal)

Quantum efficiency

75~80%

Exposure range

32µs-1000s

Read noise

0.8 e

Full Well Capacity

19,200 e

Bit rate

12 bit 

Speed

150 fps

Shutter type

Rolling shutter

ROI

Supported

Compatibility

Mac, Windows, Linux

Protecting window

AR coated

Ports

USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 / ST4

Back focus

12.5 mm

Connections

2" / 1.25" / M42 x 0.75

Dimensions

Ø 62 mm ; ↨ 35.50 mm

Weight

100 gr (without lens)

SKU

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Customer Reviews

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Ashley Faulkner
Absolutely love it

Was trying for a while with my dslr but getting average results, now I'm geting images that I'm really happy with as a beginner

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Dane
Awesome planetary camera if you don’t want I spent a small fortune

I got this camera as I wanted to get some more detailed planetary, lunar, solar and satellite (mainly ISS) images. All I can say is I’m extremely impressed! I had an SvBony SV105 before and this camera is leaps and bounds ahead of it in terms of quality! It is worth every cent more than the real budget options like the svbony I had. I’ve attached 2 pictures of Saturn, one taken with my old svbony and one taken with the 224MC. I used a 10in dob reflector for the sv’s image and an 8in dob reflector for the 224MC’s. Even through the smaller scope the image quality and planet detail is much better using the 224MC. I’ve also attached 2 of the ISS, both taken with my 8in dob reflector, one with SV and one with 224MC.

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Nathanael Stroman

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Brenda McClure

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Earl Quitzon

Excellent product and fast shipping, I arrive ahead of schedule Excellent product. And a good salesman.