ZWO Camera ASI 715 MC Color

ZWO Camera ASI 715 MC Color: The Finest Pixels for Short Focal Lengths

The ASI715MC has the smallest pixels in ZWO's planetary lineup: 1.45 micrometers, on a Sony IMX715 Starvis 2 sensor with 3864 x 2192 pixels. This allows you to extract maximum detail from telescopes with short to medium focal lengths, often without a Barlow lens.

The sensor is completely free of amplifier glow, has a readout noise of up to 0.8 electrons, and is sensitive to the near-infrared. A notable feature is the passive cooling system (PCS): the sensor remains up to 15 degrees Celsius cooler than comparable uncooled cameras, which noticeably reduces thermal noise.

Detail without extra optics

Where other cameras need a Barlow to sample fine planetary detail, with 1.45 micrometer pixels the telescope itself is often sufficient. Less glass in the path means less loss and a brighter setup.

Capturing the frames needed for stacking at 45 frames per second via USB 3.0 is smooth; the ST-4 port also enables autoguiding.

Complete delivery, also for all-sky

In addition to the camera, the box contains a T2 to 1.25-inch adapter, dust cap, pre-mounted CS-mount adapter, USB 3.0 cable, ST-4 cable, and a wide-angle lens. With this all-sky lens, you can use the camera directly for meteor recording or sky monitoring.

The high infrared sensitivity also helps with observations under moderate seeing conditions.

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For whom yes, for whom no

Hello planet photographers with short to medium focal lengths and anyone who wants an all-sky camera for free.

Not Those who work with slow optics (f/15 and slower); larger pixels are better suited for that.

Specifications

The ASI715MC is two cameras in one: a planetary specialist on the telescope, an all-sky monitor next to it. Part of the planetary lineup of ZWO.