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ZWO ASI2600MC PRO [COLOUR]

$2,599.00 AUD
SKU: ASI2600MC-P

ZWO

3.51 FPS

16-bit

23.5 x 15.7 mm

3.76 µm

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The ZWO ASI2600MC PRO is the first camera to use the latest back-illuminated Sony ExMor IMX571 APS-C sensor. It features a QE up to 80%, a bit rate of 16 bits, an ultra-high 14 stops dynamic range and ultra-low 1.0e readout noise.

 

ZWO engineers worked to minimize the weight of this camera to only 700 grams! The APS-C sensor has the size of 23.5mm x 15.7mm for a diagonal of 28.3mm.

Sony’s back-illuminated CMOS technology improves sensitivity, minimizes noise, reduces power consumption and increases data download speed. In a conventional front-illumination structure, the interconnection of metal wiring and transistors are above the photosensitive silicon surface (photo diode), reducing the overall sensitivity and therefore the quantum efficiency. In back-illuminated sensors, the photosensitive surface is placed on top of the wiring so the incoming light is not obstructed, resulting in a greater quantum efficiency. Sony has developed a new and unique photo-diode structure and an on-chip lens that is optimized for back-illuminated structures, achieving a higher sensitivity and a lower random noise.

The ASI2600MC Pro features a 16bit ADC that can achieve a dynamic range output of 14 stops. This improves the image sharpness and contrast significantly and the colour shades are smoother and more natural.

When the gain value is 100, the HCG high gain mode is automatically activated and the readout noise is greatly reduced while the dynamic range basically remains unchanged. 

The ZWO PRO cameras incorporate a 256MB DDR3 memory buffer that improves data transfer reliability and it minimizes amp-glow caused by slow data transfer speeds.

The USB 3.0 Port provides 5Gbps bandwidth and lets the camera run at 3.51fps at full resolution (26 Megapixels). 

The USB 2.0 Hub allows to connect 2 USB controlled accessories such as a filter wheel, a guiding camera or an electronic focuser, reducing the amount of cables that run directly from your computer.

The 2 stages TEC cooling system allows a ΔT of 35°C below air temperature.

Note: All cooled ZWO cameras require an external power supply of 12V at 3-5A with a 2.1×5.5 mm connector (positive tip).

The dew heater avoids the problem of dew condensation on the optical window of the sensor. The heater can be turned off via software.

Traditional CMOS sensors produce a weak infrared light source that is often seen in the corner of uncalibrated images as bright glow. The ASI 2600MC uses the zero amp glow circuit that averts this artefact in your images.

ASI 2600MC

Amp glow artefact– exposure 300 seconds

ASI 2600MC

 

ASI2600 frame with no amp glow – Exposure 300 second

 
Sensor

Sony ExMor IMX571 APS-C - colour

Resolution

26 Megapixels 6248 x 4176

Pixel size

3.76 µm

Sensor size

23.5 mm x 15.7 mm (28.3 mm diagonal)

Quantum efficiency

80%

Exposure range

32µs-2000s

Read noise

1.0e ~ 3.0e (@ 30 dB)

Full well capacity

50,000 e

Bit rate

16 bit

Speed

3.51 fps

Shutter type

Rolling shutter

Cooling

ΔT of 35°C

Memory buffer

256Mb DDR III

ROI

Supported

Compatibility

Mac, Windows, Linux

Protecting window

D60-2 IR Cut

Ports

USB 3.0 / USB 2.0

Back focus

17.5 mm

Connections

2" / 1.25" / M42 x 0.75

Dimensions

Ø 90 mm; ↨ 97 mm

Weight

700 g

Power supply

9-15V 3-5 A  (2.1×5.5 mm  connector)

SKU

ASI2600MC-P



Customer Reviews

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Scott Dunham
What a difference

What an excellent camera! It's made my life easier and also captures excellent images. Coupled with good advice and service from Testar.

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C.
Zero amp glow

Very nice camera, the sensor size is great and produces very little noise and zero amp glow . Very happy with this camera very impressive . Its a huge upgrade from my zwo asi294mc pro .

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Mike Davey
Not used

No idea
Waiting for Tasco to supply the OTA and Tripod I ordered in April

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Adam
Big, beastly and a fantastic camera!

Amazing camera. Little to no noise, zero amp glow and it's a solid, chunky beast. Coming from a DSLR, this is not just another level, it's multiple levels above.
It's so sensitive and easily resolves so much detail even on an 80mm refractor.
Works perfectly with NINA and ZWO's native driver is a lot better than the ASCOM one.
And of course, Testar's support and service keep me coming back to them (and the great chats in the store when I'm there).

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George Umber
Very impressed with the camera

Fast delivery. No defective pixels yet. Very impressed with the camera.