ZWO ASI 2600MC Duo
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The ZWO ASI2600MC Duo is a groundbreaking color astrophotography camera designed for stargazing enthusiasts. Combining a high-performance main camera with an integrated guide camera, it simplifies the astrophotography experience without compromising quality.
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Dual Functionality: Imaging and Guiding in One
Combines imaging and guiding in one device, eliminating the need for a separate guide scope or off-axis guider. -
High-Performance Main Camera
Features a 26MP Sony IMX571 sensor with 16-bit ADC, 14 stops of dynamic range, 80% quantum efficiency, and cooling down to -35°C below ambient for sharp, noise-free images. -
Advanced Built-In Guide Camera
Uses the sensitive ASI220MM Mini sensor for precise guiding, even through light-reducing filters like dual narrowband filters. -
Anti-Dew System
Built-in heater prevents dew formation on the sensor glass, ideal for humid conditions. -
Fast Data Transfer
USB 3.0 with a 512MB DDR3 buffer ensures quick and stable file transfers. -
Easy Tilt Adjustment
Rear-facing screws allow quick sensor tilt correction for better image quality.
Main Sensor
- Sensor
- Sony IMX571 Back-illuminated CMOS ( color )
- Resolution
- 6248 × 4176
- Pixel Size
- 3.76μm
- Sensor Size
- APS-C ( 23.5mm x 15.7mm / diagonal: 28.3mm )
- Max Frame Rate
- 15 fps in RAW 8 mode
- Read Noise
- 0.9e-4.2e
- Cooling Temp
- △30-35°C
- Quantum Efficiency
- 80%
- Full Well
- 50ke
- Exposure Range
- 32μs-2000s
- DDR3 Buffer
- 512 MB
- ADC
- 16 bit ( 14-stop dynamic range )
Guide Sensor
- Sensor
- SC2210 CMOS ( monochrome )
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.8" ( 7.7 x 4.3mm )
- Max Frame Rate
- 15 fps in RAW 8 mode
- Read Noise
- 0.6e
- Quantum Efficiency
- 92%
- ADC
- 12 bit
Adaptation
- Flange Distance
- 17.5mm
- Adapter Included
- M54 Extenders ( 16.5mm & 21mm )
- M48 → M54 Adapter
- Interface
- USB 2.0 Type-A
- USB 3.0 Type-B
- Cable Included
- USB 2.0 Type A↔B ( 0.5m ) x2
- USB 3.0 Type A↔B ( 0.75m & 2m )
- Camera Weight
- 0.74 kg / 1.64 lbs
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What's in the box
Camera Body
Camera Bag
M48 → M54
0mm
M54 Extender
16.5mm
M54 Extender
21mm
USB 2.0 Cable x2
0.5m
USB 3.0 Cable
0.75m
USB 3.0 Cable
2m
H2 Allen Key
Quick Guide
Dual Functionality
Imaging and Guiding in One
The ASI2600MC/MM Duo combines imaging and guiding sensors in one compact body.
Main sensor
The main sensor is the Sony IMX571 APS-C size Back-illuminated CMOS sensor (color) coming with a native 16-bit ADC,14stops dynamic range, and a 3.76um square pixel array. The readout noise is as low as 1.0e, and the full well capacity reaches an incredible level of 73ke. And it has no amp glow!
Guide sensor
The guide sensor is the Type 1/1.8" SC2210 with excellent NIR sensitivity. The sensor size is 7.68mm x 4.32mm. It has 4umx4um pixels with an array of 1920×1080 and a full depth of 8780e.
Two-stage TEC cooling
With a cooling fan capable of reaching -35º C below ambient temperature and a read noise as low as 0.9e, the ASI2600MC Duo keeps noise in your images very low compared to most other color cameras on the market.
Anti-Dew heater
There is a polyimide heater completely fitting the protective window in the camera. It can help avoid any potential annoying dew or icing issues depending on the environment in which you capture images.
Fast & Stable Data Transfer
Equipped with a high-speed USB 3.0 interface and a DDR3 buffer, designed to optimize data handling and transmission.
The DDR3 buffer temporarily stores image data, allowing for smoother and more stable data transfer between the sensor and the main control system. This ensures that high-resolution images are captured without data loss or delay.
Additionally, during long exposure sessions, the DDR3 buffer helps reduce the sensor's workload, preventing overheating and minimizing the occurrence of Amp Glow, a phenomenon where the sensor generates unwanted bright spots due to excessive heat. This combination of fast data transfer and efficient buffering enhances image quality, making it ideal for high-demand, low-light imaging situations.
