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A Stellar One-Shot Color Option!
Capture stunning contrast-rich color images with this stellar full-frameoffering from ZWO! Combining the easy of one-shot-color imaging with seriousspecifications, this dedicated astro camera is sure to impress. Paint yournext incredible astro picture with the ZWO ASI6200MC P25!
With this stout dedicated astrophotography camera entry, ZWO has refreshed therenowned ASI6200MC-P camera model with a sleek new housing and improved readnoise performance! Rendering the image formed from your scope in incrediblefull color detail, contrast, and clarity, is this camera’s IMX455 sensor. Thisbrings you an impressive 14 stops of dynamic range, massive 61.2 megapixels ofresolution, and incredible read noise performance. The full-frame sensor’s bigperformance is supported by Zero Amp Glow technology and two-stage cooling forspectacular results; rendering high-resolution images of the night sky’s wispynebulae, striking galaxies, and other stellar deep sky objects. This powerfulperformance is packed in a smooth red anodized aluminum housing, equipped withspeedy USB 3.0 connectivity and industry standard power & threadedconnection hardware for easy integration into your large sensorastrophotography build!
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A High Performance, Professional Camera for Astrophotography
Let’s Dig into the Data!
What sets one astrophotography camera apart from another? How is performancemeasured? Camera and sensor manufacturers provide certain interconnectedspecifications that give insight into the performance of a camera. Thesemeasurements include quantum efficiency, read noise, full well depth, gain,and dynamic range. While the graphs provided by the manufacturer may beconfusing or intimidating, don’t fret! Our team has put together a breakdownof these complicated topics to help you make sense of them. Take a look at thearticle here:Understanding ZWO Camera Charts and Graphs, and feel more confident making the right choice for yourastrophotography needs!
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A High-Performing Cooled Camera!
With an excellent full-frame one-shot-color imaging sensor supported byadvanced technology, this dedicated astrophotography camera brings bigperformance and resolution to your night sky explorations.
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Full Frame Sony IMX455 Sensor
With the Sony IMX455 sensor at the heart of this camera you can capture stunning shots in incredible resolution! This full-frame sensor sports a 9576×6388 resolution for a massive 61.2 megapixel image. The one-shot-color variant of this impressive sensor can capture incoming starlight with 80% peak Quantum Efficiency (QE). Its full color capabilities make this perfectly suited to capturing incredible images without adding additional accessories to your imaging train This Back Side Illuminated (BSI) CMOS design also features a native 16-bit ADC, 51.4Ke full well depth, and read noise of 0.86-3.3e. A High Gain Conversion mode is additionally activated at a gain of 100, which reduces noise while preserving dynamic range. What this all means for you: incredible detail, sharp contrast range, and crisp images.
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Electronic Highlights
ZWO has equipped the ASI6200MC P25 with a number of powerful features to enhance its incredible sensor’s performance! With their Zero Amp Glow technology, images are free from glow even at longer exposure times. For even more clarity a two-stage thermoelectric cooling system has been paired to the sensor, cooling the IMX455 30-35° below ambient temperature for sensor noisereduction. Images are buffered with a 512 MB DDR3 memory system, allowing you to continue to capture a number of images while the previous one is being transferred. This camera also comes equipped with a built-in polyimide dew heater which will keep your camera window clear of moisture even in challenging conditions, and can be toggled off to conserve power in more forgiving environments.
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Power and Ports
To power the ZWO ASI6200MC P25’s advanced sensor and supporting systems, this camera uses the industry standard 5.5×2.1 mm 12V DC port. Driving this incredible astrophotography camera requires 3A of 12V power, allowing the camera to pair perfectly with ZWO’s ASIAir systems and standalone supplies like the Apertura Universal 5 Amp AC Adapter.. For quick image transfers this camera comes with a USB B 3.0 port; which can additionally connect your supporting accessories like a filter wheel, electronic focuser, guide camera, or more through the two USB A 2.0 ports attached to a built-in USB hub.
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Everything Needed for Proper Backfocus Spacing
Find the perfect backfocus right from the get go with the three included extenders and adapters. The industry standard of 55mm of backfocus can be achieved with the M48-M48 16mm extender, M54-M48 21mm extender, and the 17.5mm of back focal distance within the camera itself. Wanting to add extra accessories to your imaging train? These adapters make it easy to swap out additional ZWO accessories, such as an an OAG or Filter Wheel! Refer to the provided images for a more detailed look at attaching you camera to your telescope!
Astronomy Hub: Your one-stop-shop for Astrophotography Knowledge!
Our Gear Experts have compiled a wealth of information to help expand your astrophotography knowledge! Below you’ll find links to articles, videos and “how-to” guides. Just one more reason that our Astronomy Hub is a one-stop-shop for all your astronomy and astrophotography needs!
| Choosing the Best Deep Sky Camera |
| Undersampling and Oversampling in Astrophotography |
| Why Exposure Time Matters |
| ZWO ASIAir Ultimate Guide |
