ZWO ASI174MC USB3.0 Color Astro Camera - Sensor D = 13.4mm

Powerful color astro camera - large 2.3 megapixels / 11.34 mm x 7.13 mm 1 / 1.2 "sensor - with autoguiding port
Strong color camera for lunar and planetary photography and deep sky photography

♦ Sensor IMX174LQJ CMOS

♦ Sensor size: 11.34 mm x 7.13 mm

♦ Resolution 2.3 MP - 1936 x 1216 PX

♦ Pixel size 5.86 μm

♦ Short download time through USB 3.0

♦ Extremely compact - only 62 mm x 41 mm

♦ Autoguiding connection (ST-4)

♦ IR blocking filter installed - no additional IR block filter required

The new ASI174 astro camera has a large CMOS sensor with high resolution. The camera is a great alternative for all astrophotographers who value a large field.

Like the other cameras, the ASI174 convinces with versatile application possibilities, such as:

♦ Moon and planet photography
♦ Lunar photography - thanks to the large sensor, beautiful overview shots are possible
♦ Sun photography (with suitable filtering)
♦ Deep Sky photography (the camera is uncooled, but the CMOS sensor provides good noise performance)
♦ autoguiding camera
♦ Supplied with infrared cut filter - no additional IR block filter required

Thanks to oaCapture, the camera can also be used with a Mac.

system requirements

USB 3.0 should be present and supported by the operating system. Support is available from

♦ Windows 8
♦ Mac OS X v10.8
♦ Linux Kernel 2.6.31

The camera manufacturer gives the following information:

"most important is USB3.0 host controller
we recommend "Intel® USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller"
from customer's feedback, all intel host controller works and can provide the maximum data transfer

and here's more detail test result:

tested platform and USB Host controller:
Lenovo IdeaPad Z580: intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
MacBook Air 2014: Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
Dell Inspiron 17-7737 i7: intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC: intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
MacBook Pro 2013: intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
PC: Renesas Electronics USB3.0 Host Controller
PC: AMD USB3.0 host controller

PCIE-USB3.0 Card: NEC / Renesas μPD720200A μPD720201 & μPD720202
PCIE-USB3.0 Card: VIA Labs VL800

already know incompatible USB host:
PCIE-USB3.0 Card: NEC / Renesas μPD720200 under windows 8
PCIE-USB3.0 Card: Trendnet TU3-H2PIE card
PC: Etron usb3.0 host controller "

Sensor: 1 / 1.2 "CMOS IMX174LQJ
Resolution: 2.3 megapixels, 1936x1216
Pixel size: 5.86 μm
Sensor size: 11.34 mm x 7.13 mm
Exposure time: 32 μs - 1000 s
ROI: Supports
Interface: USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 (really useful only on USB 3.0)
Software requirements: should support USB 3.0, see details
Bit rate: 12bit output (12bit ADC)
Adapter: 2 "/ 1.25" / M42x0.75
Distance T2 thread to sensor: 17.5 mm
Size: ⌀62 mm x 41 mm
Weight: 140 g
Working temperature: -5 ° C - 45 ° C
Storage temperature: -20 ° C - 60 ° C
Humidity range: 20% - 80%
Maximum resolution: 1936x1216 @ 128FPS
♦ 1. 2 meter USB cable and ST4 autoguider cable
♦ 2. Adapter M42 to 1.25 "
♦ 3.25 "protective cover
♦ 4. ASI camera
♦ 6. Instructions (in English only)
♦ 7. Brief instructions in German