ZWO ASI224MC USB3.0 Color Astronomy Imaging Camera
Manufacturer Part # ZWO ASI224MC
The ZWO ASI224MC will get you into the world of color imaging at a reasonable cost.
The ZWO ASI224MC has a small sensor with very low read noise making it a great choice for planetary imagers.
The one-third inch 1.2 megapixel Sony IMX224 is capable of recording 150 frames per second. Readout noise is as low as 1.5e. You can do some deepspace imaging with it as it supports a maximum exposure time of up to 1000 seconds.
High QE
The Sony chip inside the ASI224MC has a QE peak that reaches 80%.
The ZWO ASI224MC 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.
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| ADC | 12 bit |
| Back Focus | 12.5 mm |
| Camera Connection | M42 x 0.75 |
| Color or Mono | Color |
| Cooled | Uncooled |
| Dynamic Range | 12 Stops |
| Free Shipping | Yes |
| Full Rez Frame Rate | 150fps |
| Full Well | 19.2ke |
| Max Frame Rate | 577.9fps |
| Mega Pixels | 1.3 mp |
| Peak QE | 75% |
| Pixel Array | 1304 x 976 |
| Pixel Size | 3.75 microns |
| Read Noise | 3.1e |
| Sensor Diagonal | 6.1 mm |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor | Sony IMX224 |
| Weight | 0.26 lbs |
Tech Details:
| Warranty | 2 years |
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