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ASI224MC Color Camera 1,2M Pixel
The ASI224MC has a 1/3″ and 1.2M pixels sensor IMX224 with SONY Exmor and NIR Technology. Very suitable for astronomy planetary and small DSO imaging.
Sony 1/3″CMOS IMX224/IMX225Resolution: 1.2 Mega Pixels 1304x976Pixel Size: 3.75mSensor Size: 4.8mm*3.6mmMinimal download time through USB 3.0Extremely compact – only 62 mm x 36 mmAutoguiding connector (ST-4)
A very good choice for a quality-conscious planetary imager
The ZWO ASI224MC comes with an exciting a 1/3″and 1.2M pixels IMX224 sensor that features SONY Exmor and NIR Technology.
The comparatively small sensor, extremely low read noise (1.5 e), high sensitivity also in NIR and achievable high framerates make this new camera a very good choice for a quality-conscious planetary imager.
This camera will mostly be used for imaging planets, but it can also be used for deep sky imaging up to a certain level as it supports up to 1000 seconds exposure time.
This colour camera provides you with a simple imaging process, no need to worry about filters and filter wheel, so if you cannot spend much time and happy to go for a slight compromise, this is probably the best colour planetary imager today that you can buy in this price range (and it would beat many much more expensive cameras as well …)
Features of the ZWO ASI224MC Camera
Recommended for the planets and some deep sky objectsResolution: 1304×976 at up 64 fps (at 12bit ADC) or 150fps (at 10 bit ADC)Long time exposure up to 1000 s!Autoguider PortVery low read noise (1.5 e)High Sensitivity, especially in IR rangeFull aluminium housing with standard 2″ interfaceM42x0.75 internal thread.T-thread to 1.25″ adapter included
System requirements
USB 3.0 should be available and supported by the operating system. Support exists since
Windows 8Mac OS X 10.8Linux Kernel 2.6.31
The camera manufacturer writes:
“most important is USB3.0 host controllerwe recommend “Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller”from customer’s feedback, all intel host controller works and can provide the maximum data transfer
and here is more detail test result:
tested platform and USB Host controller:Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 : intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host ControllerMacBook air 2014 : intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host ControllerDell Inspiron 17-7737 i7 : intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host ControllerHP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC:intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host ControllerMacBook Pro 2013: intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host ControllerPC:Renesas Electronics USB3.0 Host ControllerPC:AMD USB3.0 Host Controller
PCIE-USB3.0 Card: NEC/Renesas PD720200A PD720201 & PD720202PCIE-USB3.0 Card: VIA Labs VL800
already know incompatible USB host:PCIE-USB3.0 Card: NEC/Renesas PD720200 under windows 8PCIE-USB3.0 Card: Trendnet TU3-H2PIE cardPC: Etron usb3.0 host Controller”
Technical Details:
Sensor:1/3″ CMOS IMX224/IMX225Resolution:1.2 Mega Pixels 1304x976Pixel Size:3.75 mSensor Size:4.8 mm * 3.6 mmDiagonal:6.09 mmExposure Range:32s-1000sROI:SupportedST4 Guider Port:YesFocus Distance to Sensor:12.5 mmShutter Type:Rolling ShutterProtect window:AR coated windowOperating System Compatibility:Mac, Windows, LinuxInterface:USB3.0/USB2.0 (USB 3.0 strongly recommended)Software requirements:should support USB 3.0, see details tabBit rate:12bit output (12bit ADC)Adaptor:2″ / 1.25″ / M42x0.75Dimension:62mm x 36mmWeight:120 g or 4.2 ounces (without lens)Working Temperature:-5 C – 45 CStorage Temperature:-20 C – 60 CWorking Relative Humidity:20% – 80%Storage Relative Humidity:20% – 95%
Scope of Delivery:CameraCablesAdapter M42 to 1.25″1.25″ CoverDriver CD
Category: Cameras and Photography:Telescopes and Binoculars:Telescopes
Location: Warwick
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