ZWO ASI2600MC Pro 26MP APS-C Camera Astronomy Camera Cooled Color Camera ASI2600MC-Pro Standard Kit

ZWO ASI2600MC Pro 26MP APS-C Camera Astronomy Camera Cooled Color Camera ASI2600MC-Pro Standard Kit

Description:
ASI2600MC Pro
ASI2600MC Pro uses the latest back-illuminated IMX571 APS-C format sensor for Sony with a native 16-bit ADC. With an ultra-high dynamic range of 14 stops, ultra-low 1.0e readout noise, and an innovative breakthrough of zero glow, it can be described as ZWO's new generation of APS-C format flagship camera. It is a star camera born in response to the appeal of astrophotography enthusiasts.


Amazing Craftsmanship, Lightweight body and Solid image quality
We have been working hard to reduce the weight of the camera while improving the performance of the camera. After years of technical accumulation and repeated weight loss experiments by ZWO engineers, ZWO finally concentrated ASI2600MC Pro to 0.7KG.

APS-C Format
This is a 26MP camera featuring a small pixel size of 3.76um yet also having the incredible ability of accommodating a large well depth of 50ke. The sensor length and width are 23.5mm * 15.7mm. The diagonal is 28.3mm.

Native 16bit ADC
As one of the few CMOS astronomy cameras with 16-bit ADC on the market, ASI2600MC Pro was conceived having in mind the optimal characteristics for astrophotography. This 16bit ADC is not a CCD 16bit ADC. It can really achieve a dynamic range output of 14 stops, which will significantly improve the image sharpness and contrast, and also create smoother and more natural contrast transitions (as well as color gradients when using different types of filters).


IMX571 Backlit Sensor
- The back-illuminated CMOS image sensor for Sony improves the sensitivity and noise reduction - the key factors to enhancing image quality. It does this by radically realigning the fundamental pixel structure from front-illumination to back-illumination, while still retaining the advantages of CMOS image sensors such as low power consumption and high-speed operation.
- With a conventional front-illumination structure, the metal wiring and transistors on the surface of the silicon substrate that form the sensor's light-sensitive area (photo-diode), impede photon-gathering carried out by the on-chip lens. A back-illuminated structure minimizes the degradation of sensitivity to the optical angle response, while also increasing the amount of light that enters each pixel due to the lack of obstacles such as metal wiring and transistors. These components have been moved to the back-side of the silicon substrate.


Camera Performance
ASI2600MC Pro boasts excellent performance with a dynamic range of up to 14 stops. When the gain value is set to 100, the HCG high gain mode is turned on. We're not saying it's magic…but we'd like to think it is pretty close. With the HCG-mode turned on, the readout noise is greatly reduced, and the dynamic range is basically unchanged. To improve the data quality, it is recommended to set the gain to 0 or gain 100 during deep-sky imaging.


Zero Amp Glow
Traditional CMOS sensors produce a weak infrared light source during operation quite often seen in the corner of uncalibrated images. It is the tell-tale signs of 'amp glow'. As the ASI2600MC Pro uses zero amp glow circuitry, you won't have to worry about amp glow even when using high gain, long exposure imaging.

Dark flame with amp glow - 300s exposure time


Dark frame from ASI2600 series without any amp glow – 300s exposure time

QE Value
We suppose that the QE peak value of the ASI2600MC Pro is above 80%.

Two-Stage TEC Cooling and Ultra-Low Dark Current
- Thanks to the two stage TEC cooling, ASI2600MC Pro can lower the CMOS sensor temperature to more than 35 degrees Celsius below ambient temperature, which can greatly reduce dark current generation and sensor noise even during extended exposure times.
- The unique dark current suppression technology can further reduce dark current noise. At a cooling temperature of 0 °C, the dark current noise is only 0.002365e/s/pix. This means a 300s exposure will only cause 0.7e dark current noise, which is less than the readout noise and can be completely negligible!


USB3.0 & 256M DDR3 Memory
ASI2600MC Pro is equipped with a USB3.0 transmission interface and a built-in 256MB DDR3 cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission. Frame drops are effectively avoided at long exposures, and the glow effect caused by slow readout speeds is greatly reduced.

The best solution of 55mm back focus length:


Connection Diagram with DSLRs:
1. T2 adapter for Nikon
2. EOS-T2 adapter
3. 2-inch filter (optional)
4. Lens for Nikon
5. Lens for Canon

Package Included:
- 1 x Camera bag
- 1 x Camera body
- 1 x M48-M42 adapter ring
- 1 x Quick guide
- 1 x 2m USB3.0 cable
- 1 x M42-M42 21mm extender
- 1 x M42-M48 16.5mm extender
- 1 x 2" dust-proof cover
- 1 x Allen Key
- 2 x 0.5m USB2.0 cable

Packaging Details:
- G.W.: 2kg

Note:
- Other items pictured are not included, for demonstration purposes only. Thank you for your understanding!