Brand: ZWO

ZWO ASI664MC Planetary Colour Camera (ASI664MC)

ASI664MC

Brand: ZWO

ZWO ASI664MC Planetary Colour Camera (ASI664MC)

ASI664MC

  • IMX664 Sensor
  • 1/1.8" 7.8mm X 4.5mm
  • 2704x1536 Resolution
  • 12bit ADC
  • 2.9 µm Pixel Size
  • 0.46e Read noise
  • 36.5ke Full well
  • 91% Peak QE
  • USB 3.0
  • 95 FPS
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Product Description

ASI664MC is a remarkable new planetary CMOS camera. The 1/1.8" Sony IMX664 sensor features a small pixel size of 2.9µm pixel and a high resolution of 2704*1536(4.15MP). In high-speed mode, the frame rate reaches 95fps, while the readout noise remains at a low level, as low as 0.46e!

The larger sensor size and higher resolution compared with ASI662MC result in sharper images for a better astrophotography experience. The ASI664MC adopts Sony IMX664 sensor with the latest STARVIS 2 technology.

Compared to the previous generation of sensors, it has a lower readout noise and an extreme large full well capacity which is 3 times larger than that of IMX462. This helps effectively avoid overexposure issues and also allow longer exposures. In low light conditions, the camera performs excellent, capturing very clear images of celestial objects.

ASI664MC vs ASI662MC

ASI664MC can be considered as an iteration of ASI662MC. With the great improvement in sensor size and resolution, it provides a larger FOV and also results in high-quality images containing more details.

Model ASI662MC ASI664MC ASI585MC
Color or Mono Color Color Color
Format 1/2.8" 1/1.8" 1/1.2"
Diagonal 6.45mm 9.02mm 12.84mm
Resolution 1920x1080
2.07MP
2704X1536
4.15MP
3840X2160
8.29MP
Pixel Size 2.9um 2.9um 2.9um
Sensor Size 5.57 X 3.13mm 7.84 X 4.45mm 11.14 X 6.27mm
FPS 107.6 95 46.9
Shutter Rolling Rolling Rolling
Readout Noise 0.8-6.9e
(1.22@19db gain)
0.46-5.8e
(3.2@19db gain)
0.8-12e
(2.4e@15db gain)
QE 91% 91% 91%
Full Well 38.2Ke 36.5Ke 47Ke
ADC 12Bit 12Bit 12Bit
Back Focus 12.5mm 12.5mm 6.5mm/17.5mm

USB 3.0 & 256M DDR3 Memory

The camera 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.

Zero Amp Glow

ASI664MC adopts no-glow circuity to avoid the annoying amp glow being produced, and ensure the image quality no matter how long the exposure and how high the gain value is.

Camera Curve

Low read noise, high dynamic range

The camera has a built-in HCG mode, which can effectively reduce readout noise at high gain and keep the dynamic range at the same level as it does at low gain. At gain 252 and above, the HCG mode is automatically turned on; the dynamic range is close to 11bit; the readout noise can be lower than 1.0e.

Quantum Efficiency

QE curve and readout noise are very important parameters to measure the camera's performance. Higher QE and lower readout noise are necessary to improve the image signal-to-noise ratio. According to our estimation, the QE peak value of ASI664MC is about 91%.

Protective Window

ASI664MC adopts an AR-coated filter as the protective window (Diameter: 21mm, thickness: 1.1mm). It improves the camera's performance in UV and NIR wavelengths.

What's in the Box

  • Camera Body
  • Cover
  • ST4 Cable
  • 1.25" Nosepiece
  • Quick Guide
  • USB 3.0 Cable (2m)

Specifications

Sensor 1 / 1.8" CMOS Sony-IMX664
Sensor Size
7.8X4.5mm
QE peak 91%
Back focus length 12.5mm
Max fps 95
Full well 36.5Ke
Shutter Rolling shutter
Resolution 2704x1536
Pixel Size 2.9um
Exposure Range 32μs~2000s
Interface USB 3.0 /USB 2.0 Type-B
Read Noise
0.46e
ADC 12bit
Dimension 62mm diameter
Weight
Working Temperature -5°C~50°C
Storage Temperature -10°C~60°C
Working Relative Humidity 0-80%
Supported OS WIN7/8/10 32&64, Linux, Mac

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