The ZWO ASI2600MC/MM Pro is the standard in modern astrophotography: extremely light-sensitive, cooling to -35°C and equipped with Sony’s IMX571 CMOS sensor.
Key Features
- Sony IMX571 CMOS sensor (26 MP) – with 3.76 μm pixels and APS-C format (23.5 × 15.7 mm)
- Very high QE (80-90%) thanks to back-illuminated sensor – ideal for faint nebulae and galaxies
- 16-bit ADC – image quality comparable to CCD, but with CMOS speed and sensitivity
- DDR3 buffer memory (512 MB) – stable data transfer, less amp glow when using USB 2.0
- Peltier cooling to -35°C below ambient temperature – less noise, sharper images
- Low noise level (1.0 – 3.3 e−) and high Full Well Capacity up to 50,000 e−
- Compatible with T2 mount and suitable for use with apochromats, Newtonians, HyperStar and more
Applications
✓ Deep-sky photography: Nebulae, galaxies and clusters visible in seconds thanks to high sensitivity
✓ Moon and planets: Short exposures freeze seeing; high resolution shows fine details
✓ Video astronomy & lucky imaging
✓ Astrophotography with short exposure times at high gain – less sensitive to guiding errors
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony IMX571 CMOS |
| Resolution | 6248 × 4176 (26 MP) |
| Pixel size | 3.76 μm |
| Bit depth | 16-bit |
| Sensor format | APS-C (23.5 × 15.7 mm) |
| Full well capacity | 50,000 e− |
| Read noise | 1.0 – 3.3 e− |
| Cooling | Yes, down to -35°C |
| Interfaces | USB 3.0 USB 2.0 |
| Buffer memory | 512 MB DDR3 |
| Frames per second | 12.8 (at full resolution) |
| Weight | 700 g |
| Dimensions | Ø90 mm × 97 mm |
| Telescope connection | T2 |
| Power supply | 12 V (required for cooling) |
Additional Benefits
✓ Robust housing – screw lock prevents condensation
✓ No amp glow with proper setup – perfect for long exposures
✓ Can be combined with accessories such as filter wheels and field correctors
✓ Available in mono (MM) and color (MC) variants
Please Note
An external 12 V power supply is necessary for active cooling and stable operation. Not included.
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