The ZWO ASI6200MC Pro is among the absolute best in astrophotography. Thanks to the 43 mm (36 x 24 mm) full-frame Sony IMX455 sensor, you capture a huge field of view in extremely high quality. Ideal for detail-rich photos of deep-sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies - even with bright telescopes such as an apochromatic or Newton f/4.
What makes this camera unique is the combination of exceptionally high quantum efficiency (QE ~91%), a dynamic range of as much as 16 bits and a completely amp glow-free sensor. Combined with active Peltier cooling to as much as -35°C below ambient temperature, this produces low-noise and razor-sharp images - even at long exposure times.
Key features
- Full-frame Sony IMX455 sensor (36 x 24 mm) - maximum angle of view and detail
- Available in color (MC) and monochrome (MM) - For any astrophotographic profile
- Amp glow-free sensor - no disturbing glow under long exposure
- Peltier cooling to -35°C below ambient - stable performance and minimal noise
- Pixel size of 3.76 µm - high resolution and optimal sampling
- 16-bit ADC - extremely wide dynamic range and subtle color transitions
- USB 3.0 and 512 MB DDR3 buffer - fast, stable data transfer
Applications
✓ Deep-sky astrophotography (nebulae, galaxies, clusters) ✓ Widefield shooting with full-frame telescopes and lenses ✓ Lunar and planetary photography with extreme detail ✓ Infrared and narrow-band shooting with full control ✓ Scientific applications thanks to 16-bit precision
The monochrome version (MM) in particular is ideal for use with LRGB and narrowband filters such as H-alpha or OIII. In contrast, the color version (MC) offers ultimate convenience without a filter wheel and is suitable for one-shot color registration.
Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Sony IMX455 CMOS (mono / color) |
| Resolution | 9576 x 6388 (60.7 MP) |
| Pixel size | 3.76 µm |
| Sensor format | 36 x 24 mm (full-frame) |
| Diagonal | 43.3 mm |
| Bit depth | 16-bit |
| Full Well Capacity | 51.400 e- |
| Reading Noise | 1,2 e- |
| FPS | 3.5 (at full resolution) |
| Interfaces | USB 3.0, USB 2.0 |
| Cooling | Yes, Peltier to -35°C |
| Power supply | 12V |
| Buffer | 512 MB DDR3 RAM |
| Telescope connection | M54x0.75 / 2″ |
| Weight | 700 g |
| Dimensions | Ø77 mm x 97 mm |
| Quantum efficiency | ~91% |
Additional info
✓ No built-in IR-cut filter (MM) - suitable for IR/narrowband ✓ Works on Windows, Mac and Linux ✓ Ideal for advanced astrophotography setups
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