ASI2600MC Pro Color Camera

ZWO ASI 2600 MC/MM Pro: A powerful next-generation astronomical camera

ZWO has taken another step forward with this new camera. The APS-C sensor allows for astronomical photography with large fields of view.

One of the ASI 2600 MC/MM Pro's most notable features is its fantastic light sensitivity. Its 80-90% QE thanks to BACK ILLUMINATED technology and the very low brightness of the amplifier make the camera well-suited for all astronomical applications, but especially for deep-sky photography.

Other advantages and features of the ASI 2600 MC/MM Pro camera:

• USB 3.0 for fast download (can also work with USB 2.0)
• DDR3 memory buffer for stable data transfer with USB 2.0: minimizes amplifier glitch
• Powerful Peltier cooling up to 35°C under ambient conditions
• One of Sony's most light-sensitive CMOS sensors
• High resolution thanks to 3.76 µm pixels: ideal for fast, sharp telescopes such as Celestron Apochromats, Hyperstar, Fastar, or fast Newtonians
• High sensitivity (QE approx. 80% - 90%), making it an ideal astronomical camera for faint objects
• 16-bit ADC, which can achieve the depth of CCD cameras, but with much greater sensitivity.

Areas of application of the camera:

• Deep-sky imaging (nebulae and galaxies): Thanks to its high sensitivity, nebulae and galaxies can be imaged in just a few seconds. The camera can be cooled up to 35°C below ambient temperature, further reducing the already low noise. By increasing the gain, you can reduce exposure times to less than 30 seconds. This eliminates the effects of tracking inaccuracies.
• Lunar and planetary photography: Air turbulence is frozen thanks to extremely short exposure times, achieved with very high sensitivity. Due to the high sensor resolution, many details can be captured, even with a shorter telescope focal length. Video astronomy is also possible.

Features of the ZWO ASI Pro cameras:

ASI Pro cameras are equipped with 256 MB of internal DDR3 memory, which ensures secure data transfer and reduces the so-called Amp-Glow, which can occur when data is transferred at low speeds using USB 2.0.

In addition, ASI Pro cameras feature an improved housing. The sensor housing is securely locked with four screws. The design has undergone extensive testing, proving its extraordinary robustness. In fact, this camera is fog-free even in high humidity environments.

And to ensure stunning deep-sky capture, ASI Pro cameras feature a dual-level Peltier cooling system that cools the sensor by 40 to 45°C, significantly reducing sensor noise.

ZWO ASI cameras with active cooling require an additional 12 V. If you don't have a suitable power supply, please check the recommended accessories.

Specs

Sensor type CMOS sensor (Sony IMX571)
Chip size (mm) 23.5 x 15.7
Chip diagonal (mm) 28.3
26 Megapixel
Pixel size 3.76
Photo resolution 6248 x 4176
Digital Sampling (Bit) 16
Cooling yes
USB 3.0 & USB 2.0
Connection (telescope side) T2
Color camera yes
Maximum cooling difference to ambient temperature 35
Frames per second 3.5
Reading noise 1.0 - 3.3
Full Well Capacity 50,000
Flange focal length (mm) 17.5
Power supply 12
memory buffer (Megabyte) 256
Internal DDR3 RAM memory