ZWO Color Astro Camera ASI1600MC Pro cooled - Sensor D = 21.9 mm

ASI 1600 Pro color camera - cooled USB 3.0 COLOR astro camera for deep-sky photography. High-resolution 16 megapixel CMOS sensor.
♦ Sensor: Panasonic's 4/3 "CMM 21.9mm diameter sensor with impressive sensitivity

♦ DDR memory buffer 256 MB - buffer for a more stable data transport - prevents amplifier annealing even with USB2.0 (characteristics of the new PRO versions)

♦ Improved enclosure with controlled cooling down to 45 C ° below ambient temperature without dew and icing problems even at higher humidity. Incl. Chamber for desiccant.

♦ Pixels: 3.8 μm pixels - 4656 x 3520 pixels

♦ Short download time through USB 3.0 - can also be used with USB 2.0

♦ AR protection filter installed - full passage also in the infrared

♦ Connectors: T2, 1.25 "and 2" available

♦ Extra screwed front panel ?? now the camera body can no longer be mistaken ?? be screwed on

♦ Extremely high sensitivity, the QE is over 60%. After only 30 seconds, you have displayed weak galaxies and nebulae.

♦ USB2.0 connection for filter wheels, autoguider or USB focuser

♦ Extensive scope of delivery

ZWO ASI1600MC Pro - cooled color CMOS camera for astrophotography
ASI cameras stand for a very good workmanship and have modern CMOS sensors installed. The cameras of the ASI1600 series are almost a legend. The state-of-the-art Panasonic CMOS sensor impresses with its very high sensitivity and very low noise at the same time.

Now ASI is even better with the new ASI1600 PRO version. The main differences to the Cooled version are:

♦ DDR memory buffer - buffer for more stable data transport even under USB2.0
♦ Improved thicker case
♦ Even more resistant to dew and icing

The "single-shot" color camera offers more comfort than MONO cameras. Not everyone wants to go through the elaborate L-RGB process for beautiful colored fog shots. The color cameras offer you the opportunity to get beautiful shots without changing the filter. However, good broadband fog filters (see recommended accessories) reduce the stray light and increase the contrast without having to change or coloring the image too much.

Advantages and product features of the ASI 1600MM Pro Color Camera:

♦ USB 3.0 for a quick download - can also be operated with USB 2.0
♦ DDR memory buffer 256 MB for stable data transfer with USB2.0 - prevents amplifier glowing.
♦ Powerful Peltier cooling up to 45 ° C under ambient conditions
♦ Sensitive CMOS sensor with 21.9 mm diameter - 16 megapixels
♦ High resolution through 3.8 μm pixels
♦ Supplied with AR clear glass filter - full passage also in the infrared. If the IR is to be blocked, an IR cut filter is needed.
♦ Distance T2 connection thread (internal thread) to the camera sensor: 17.5 mm
♦ High sensitivity - QE over 60% - ideal astronomy camera for faint objects
♦ 12bit ADC

Application areas of the camera:

♦ Deep Sky images (nebulae and galaxies): Due to the high sensitivity, nebulae and galaxies are imaged after only a few seconds. The camera can be cooled to up to 45 ° C under ambient conditions. As a result, the already low noise is further reduced. By raising the GAIN (Comparable to the ISO setting for digital SLR cameras), you can reduce exposure times to less than 30 seconds. Effects due to air turbulence or inaccuracies of tracking are thus switched off.

♦ Moon and planetary images: Extremely short exposure times due to high sensitivity freeze the air turbulence. Due to the high resolution of the sensor many details can be reproduced even with a shorter telescope focal length. Video astronomy is also possible.

Optimal support before and after your purchase
We work with the cameras ourselves and can offer you optimal advice. Which camera fits your telescope, how to achieve the optimal adaptation ... We also offer the best possible service after the purchase.

Downloads, Drivers:
ZW Optical provides software and drivers online for free download.

Software and drivers for all ZWO cameras
Sensor: 4/3 ?? CMOS MN34230 sensor
Resolution: 16 megapixels, 4656 * 3520
Pixel size: 3.8 μm
Sensor size: 21.9 mm diameter
Exposure time: 32 μs to any desired
Readout noise: 1.2 e- @ 30 dB gain
Full well: 20 ke
Quantum efficiency maximum: approx. 60%
Cooling: Peltier cooling up to 45 ° C under ambient conditions
Software requirement: USB3.0 and USB2.0
DDRIII buffer: 256 MB
Bit rate: 12 bit output (12 bit ADC)
Telescopic connection: T2, 2 "and 1.25"
T2 thread to sensor distance: 17.5 mm (6.5 mm without adapter)
Size: 78 mm in diameter and 86 mm in length
Weight: 410 grams

♦ ASI camera cooled
♦ desiccant tablets
♦ T2 extension (21 mm long)
♦ T2 extension (16.5 mm long)
♦ Adapter to 1.25 "with filter thread and cap
♦ Flat adapter T2 to 1.25 "
♦ M42-M48 adapter
♦ 2 spacer rings
♦ Quick Start Guide
♦ USB3.0 cable, long
♦ 2 USB2.0 cables, short
♦ camera bag