Brand: ZWO

ZWO ASI2600MC Pro USB 3.0 Colour Cooled Camera (ASI2600MC-P)

ASI2600MC-P

Brand: ZWO

ZWO ASI2600MC Pro USB 3.0 Colour Cooled Camera (ASI2600MC-P)

ASI2600MC-P

These are extraordinary cameras. Incredible detail and sensitivity combined with huge sensors result in gorgeous wide-field images. They also work seamlessly with the ZWO ecosystem including the ASIAir. Highly recommended!
$1,499.00 USD

Easy Payment Options with .

What is a Backorder?
$1,499.00 USD

Easy Payment Options with .

What is a Backorder?
Free Expert Support
Stress Free, Secure Shopping
30 Day Return Policy
Price Match Promise
Full Details Specifications Reviews and Questions Articles, Videos, Software, Links

Product Description

Important: For the following imaging camera models, please use a separate 12V power supply rather than the power hub in the ASIAIR Pro as the hub cannot provide enough amperage to power the camera's TEC coolers: ASI6200, ASI2600, ASI2400, ASI533, ASI071MC

ASI2600MC Pro uses Sony’s latest back-illuminated IMX571 APS-C format sensor with a native 16-bit ADC. It is the colour version of the ASI2600MM Pro.

It has an impressive range of features that make it a popular choice for astrophotographer. Here are some of the reasons why:

  • Ultra-low 0e- readout noise – bringing out more details in your images with improved dynamic range
  • Innovative breakthrough design resulting in zero amp-glow – even during long exposures, which means one thing less to worry about in post-processing
  • 16-bit ADC sensor – giving a high dynamic range of up to 14 stops!
  • 80% peak QE – no need to worry about saturating stars

Amazing Craftsmanship, Lightweight body, 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 the ASI2600 to 0.7KG.

APS-C format

The camera has a 26MP sensor with a small pixel size of 3.76um, yet it accommodates an impressively large well depth of 50 ke-.

The sensor length and width are 23.5mm * 15.7mm respectively. 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 stop, which will significantly improve the image sharpness and contrast, and also create smoother and more natural colour transitions.

Sony IMX571 backlit sensor

Sony’s back-illuminated CMOS image sensor 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

The 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 as 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.

Anti-dew

ASI2600MC Pro comes with the polyimide heater.

The anti-dew heater which completely fit the protective window will heat it to avoid any dew problems.

The heat anti-dew heater power is around 5W and can be turn off in software to save power.

Two-stage TEC cooling, 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 0.0024e/s/pixel. This means a 300s exposure will only cause 0.7e dark current noise, which is less than the readout noise. While at a cooling temperature of -20 °, the dark current can even reduce to 0.00012e/s/pixel, which is completely negligible!

DDR3 Memory Buffer

The ASI2600MC Pro is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in 256MB DDR3 cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission. Under long exposure, it effectively avoids frame dropping and greatly reduces the glow effect caused by slow reading speed.

Please notice that the camera needs to be connected to an external 11-15v power supply to implement the cooling function. We recommend you use 12V@3A DC adapter (5.5*2.1mm, center pole positive) or lithium battery with 11-15V to power the camera. There are 4 different standard for different countries, please make sure you selected the correct adapter when placing the order.

Specifications

Model Number ASI2600MC-P
Sensor IMX571 Back-Illuminated CMOS
Resolution 6248 x 4176
Pixel Size 3.76 μm
Sensor Size 23.5 mm x 15.7 mm
Max FPS at Full Resolution 3.51 FPS
Read Noise 1.0e-3.3e
QE Peak >80%
Full Well 50,000 e-
Exposure Range 32 μs - 2000 s
ADC 16 bit
Dimensions 90mm 
Weight 700g
Back Focus Distance 17.5mm
Working Temperature -5°C—50°C
Storage Temperature -10°C—60°C
Working Relative Humidity 0%—80%

Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
100%
(9)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
C
C.B.
ZWO ASI2600mc pro Camera

I purchased the camera from All-Star. It arrived in short time, however on trying the camera the cooler did not work. On contacting All-Star the camera was quickly replaced and the new camera is working great. Once again, I would like to thank All-Star Telescope for all their great support! The best ever!

C
C.S.
Fantastic camera

30 seconds. Uncalibrated. Single frame.

https://www.astrobin.com/6wjzea/

What's left to say?

R
R.F.
ZWO2600mc Pro

New imaging train with the ZWO ASI2600mc Pro, ZWO M54 adapter(ZWO-D70-M54F) , ZWO Off-Axis guider OAG-L, and ZWO ASI120mm mini guide camera

D
D.J.
New to CCD

Purchase this to move from DSLR and could not be happier. But of a learning curve but all easily found in the net. Thanks All Star.

G
G.S.
A true astrophotography workhorse

Pleased with purchase and results . Again amazing customer service by All Star telescope

Additional Articles, Videos, and Links

Why Should You Trust All Star Telescope?

We've Made All The Mistakes
So You Don't Have To

Learn More