ZWO ASI385 USB3.0 Color CMOS Camera - Chip D = 8.35mm

The ASI 385 CMOS color camera offers extremely high sensitivity QE -80%. The camera is suitable for moon and planets, but also for deep-sky objects.
♦ Sensor: 1/2 ?? CMOS IMX385 with 2.12 megapixels

♦ Sensor size: Diameter: 8.35 mm

♦ High resolution: pixel size 3.75 μm

♦ SONY STARVIS and EXMOR-R technology

♦ Includes 2.5mm-170 ° Allsky lens for spectacular overview shots - with T2 connection thread

♦ USB 3.0 for fast download of images

♦ Very low readout noise (3.3 e-)

♦ Includes ST4 level autoguiding interface

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

ZWO ASI385MC USB 3.0 Color Astro Camera with 2.12 MP CMOS Sensor
The ZW Optical ASI385MC camera is equipped with a large 1/2 "sensor.The new SONY STARVIS and Exmor-R technology produces very low-noise images with very high sensitivity.The QE of this modern Sony sensor is -80% The result is a very versatile camera that delivers excellent results with different requirements.The ASI 385 is particularly suitable for:

♦ Lunar and planetary photography - this is where the extremely high frame rates in data mining help you get started
♦ All-Sky shooting and weather observation (with 2.5mm lens)
♦ Sun photography (with a suitable filter)
♦ Photographing nebulae and star clusters - from just a few seconds exposure time you can see deep sky objects that would not be visually accessible with the telescope.
♦ Exposure time up to 1000 seconds is possible
♦ Photography through microscopes
♦ Autoguiding camera (autoguiding connection ST-4 is available)

Features and Benefits of the ZWO ASI385MC Camera:

♦ Universally applicable
♦ Easy adaptation through T2 threaded connection
♦ Resolution: 1936x1096 pixels
♦ 54 frames per second at 12 bit ADC or 108 !!! Pictures at 10 bit ADC
♦ Long exposure up to 1000 seconds possible
♦ autoguider connection
♦ Extremely low readout noise with very high sensitivity
♦ Aluminum housing with 2 "and T2 connection
♦ With 2.5mm all-sky wide-angle lens

This camera comes with a clear glass protection filter that also lets through infrared. Advanced infrared sensitivity allows use in infrared photography with the optional ZWO IR pass filter. Also recordings in the methane range with the optional ZWO ASICH4Filter are possible.

If infrared is to be blocked, an IR cut filter is needed.

Downloads

On the attached CD there are two programs: FireCapture and SharpCap. These two software programs are freeware, the latest versions can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.

Manuals for ZWO products - English

ZWO Users Group

Drivers and Software

Sensor: 1/2 ?? CMOS IMX385 color
Resolution: 2.12 megapixels
Pixel size: 3.75 μm
Sensor diameter: 8.35 mm
Exposure time: from 32 μs - 1000 s
ROI: Supports
ST4 Guider Port: Yes
Distance from T2 thread to sensor: 12.5 mm
Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter
Protective window: Dust protection window (UV and IR light are transmitted)
System requirements: Mac, Windows, Linux
Connection: USB3.0 / USB2.0
Bit resolution: 14 bit output (14 bit ADC)
Telescopic connection: 2 "/ 1.25" / M42X0.75
Dimensions: ⌀ 62 mm x 36 mm
Weight: 120 g (without lens)
Working temperature: -5 ° C to +45 ° C
System requirements: USB 3.0 should be supported by the operating system - as of Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.8, Linux kernel 2.6.31

♦ ASI ZWO385MC
♦ 2.5mm all-sky lens
♦ 1.2 meter USB cable and ST4 autoguider cable
♦ Adapter from T2 to 1.25 "socket
♦ Instructions (in English only)
♦ Quick guide in German