ZWO ASI585MC USB3.0 Color Astronomy Imaging Camera
Manufacturer Part # ZWO ASI585MC
The ZWO ASI585MC has a large format sensor, great well depth, and so much more at such a great price.
The ZWO ASI585MC is an upgrade to many of the introductory planetary imagers on the market today. The back-illuminated 1/1.2″ CMOS Sony-IMX585AAQJ1-C STARVIS sensor is capable of producing planetary, solar, Live Viewing/EAA and deep space.
The STAVIS CMOS sensor is capable of recording 46.9 frames per second. Readout noise is as low as 0.8e making it on par with SCMOS or EMCCD sensors. This makes it extremely suited for high definition , low noise imaging.
High-Speed and High-Picture-Quality Rolling Shutter-Type Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensors
The pixels of the Sony chip are 2.9 μm square, but they have an astounding well depth of 47,000e. The high dynamic range is further assisted by firmware to help the back-lit chip minimize amplier glow for maximum imaging performance.
High QE
Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R technology, giving it excellent Deep Sky performance. ASI585MC QE peak reaches 91%.
Having high QE means more of the light that enters your telescope and reaches the sensor is actually used. With 91% peak Q.E. and no less than ~50% within the visible spectrum, the ASI585MC will utilize a high percentage of the light that reaches it, improving your signal quality.
The ZWO ASI585MC conectivity.
ZWO has all their information available for download on their website in a perfectly laid out section. Check it out here for software and drivers and here for manuals and guides.
One of the coolest gadgets, and a neccessity according to a majority of ZWO users, is the ASIair Plus. It is an all-in-one wireless camera solution. The ASIair Plus gives you control of focus, image taking, plate solving, and computerized mount control with the included SkySafari bridge all controlled by your smartdevice or tablet. It really is pretty awesome.
Sensor: 1/1.2″ CMOS Sony-IMX585AAQJ1-C
Bayer Pattern:R Gr Gb B
QE peak：91%
Back focus length: 6.5mm/17.5mm
Max fps: 46.9fps
Full well: 40Ke
Shutter: Rolling shutter
Resolution: 8.29Mega Pixel,3840*2160
Pixel Size: 2.9µm
Exposure Range: 32μs~2000s
Interface: USB 3.0 /USB 2.0 Type-B
Protect window: φ32-2 AR
ADC: 12bit
Dimension: 11.136mm*6.264mm
Weight: 126g
Working Temperature: -5℃~50℃
Storage Temperature: -10℃~60℃
Working Relative Humidity: 0-80%
Supported OS: WIN7/8/10 32&64、Linux、Mac
Tech Details:
| Normal Num Pixel High | 2160 |
|---|---|
| Normal Num Pixel Wide | 3840 |
| Pixel Size | 2.9 microns |
| Warranty | 2 years |