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