ZWO ASI2600MC Air: camera, guider, and ASIAIR in one housing
The ASI2600MC Air combines a complete astrophotography setup in one housing: the renowned 26-megapixel Sony IMX571 APS-C sensor, an integrated SC2210 guide camera, and a full-fledged built-in ASIAIR computer. Separate guidescope, separate guider, separate mini-computer, and the associated cables: all unnecessary.
The image sensor is completely glow-free, has a 16-bit readout with 14 stops of dynamic range, and achieves a quantum efficiency of over 91%. The two-stage TEC cooling system cools the sensor to 35 degrees Celsius below ambient temperature; a built-in anti-condensation heater (5 watts) keeps the window clear.
All in one, really
Via the built-in ASIAIR, you can control the entire session wirelessly from your phone or tablet: plate solving, framing, autofocus (with EAF), guiding, and capture planning. A power cable is all the camera needs.
The integrated SC2210 guide sensor (1920 x 1080, strong in near-infrared) is guided by the same optics, without flexure between the guide and main camera.
The proven 2600 sensor
The IMX571 is the standard in modern deep-sky photography for a reason: 6248 x 4176 pixels of 3.76 micrometers on APS-C format (23.5 x 15.7 mm), a full well of 50,000 electrons (80,000 in extended mode), and read noise from 1.0 electron.
The 512 MB DDR3 buffer memory keeps the transfer stable; the M54 connector fits modern correctors and filter drawers.
Featured accessories
- ZWO Power Supply 12V/5A: The One Cable This Camera Needs
- ZWO Filter Holder 2-inch Filter Drawer: A Duo-Band or L-Filter in the Path
- ZWO Duo-Band 2-inch Filters: Emission Nebulae from the City
- ZWO Heating Ring for Cooled ASI Cameras: Extra Security Against Condensation
For whom yes, for whom no
Hello For those seeking the simplest route to serious deep-sky results: fewer cables, fewer sources of error, faster astrophotography.
Not For those who already own an ASIAIR and a guiding set, the ASI2600MC Duo or a separate Pro camera would be more cost-effective.
Specifications
| Image sensor | Sony IMX571 CMOS, color, back-illuminated (APS-C, 23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
| Resolution | 6248 x 4176 (26 MP) |
| Pixel size | 3.76 micrometers |
| Bit depth | 16-bit, 14-stop dynamic range |
| Quantum efficiency | more than 91% |
| Amplifier glow | no |
| Guide sensor | SC2210 (1920 x 1080, 4 micrometer) |
| Computer | built-in ASIAIR, dual-band wifi |
| Cooling | tweetraps TEC, up to 35 degrees below ambient |
| Anti-condensation | 5 W window heating |
| Buffer | 512 MB DDR3 |
| Connection | M54, USB 3.0 |
| Nutrition | 12 volt |
The ASI2600MC Air is the shortest path from box to deep-sky in the lineup of ZWOUnpack, cool, photograph.
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