ZWO ASI 224MC USB 3.0 Colour Camera
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ZWO ASI 224MC USB 3.0 Colour Camera

£164.00
  (26 Reviews)
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ZWO ASI 224MC USB 3.0 Colour Camera

£164.00 £147.00

About this product

Model:  zwo_asi224mc
Part Number:  ZWO ASI224MC

Peak QE of 75% (better than the ICX618) and no fixed pattern noise!  

This combination of high sensitivity and very, very low read noise makes the ASI224MC a hugely successful camera (read noise is the primary source of noise in planetary imaging). 

The IMX224 sensor is also very sensitive to infrared, so can be used for infrared imaging with great success. Sharp lunar images in infrared are also achievable - the infrared image won't have natural colours, but after stacking, you can convert the image to grayscale for a more natural look. To maximise the sensor's IR performance, the protective anti-reflection cover glass does not include UV/IR cut, but a separate UV/IR cut filter can be obtained and fitted for colour imaging. 

This camera can also be used for solar imaging, though when used with a solar telescope, image quality may not be as good as that achieved with a mono sensor. 

The ASI224MC can even be used for Deep-Sky imaging! 

Supports 30FPS at its maximum 1280x960 resolution and long exposures up to 1000s.   

It has an ST4 guide port, so can also be used as a guide camera. 

Includes a 150-degree wide lens, so you don't need even a telescope to start imaging the stars! 

All ZWO cameras include a 2-year warranty. 

Camera Field of View Simulator

ASI224MC QE Curve

Relative QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value to be between 75%-80%

Super Low Read Noise less than 1e, which can compare with sCMOS or EMCCD sensors

Mechanical Drawing

What's in the box

  • ASI224MC Camera
  • 150° Lens
  • M42-1.25" Nosepiece Adapter
  • 1.25" Cap
  • 2-metre USB 3.0 Cable
  • 2-metre ST-4 Cable

Specifications

Sensor1/3” CMOS IMX224/IMX225
Resolution1.2Mega Pixels 1304X976
Pixel Size3.75µm
Sensor Size4.8mm*3.6mm
Diagonal6.09mm
Exposure Range32µs-1000s
ROISupported
Binning2×2 binning supported
Focus Distance to Sensor12.5mm
Shutter TypeRolling Shutter
Protect windowAR coated window
Operating System CompatibilityMac, Windows, Linux
InterfaceUSB3.0/USB2.0
Bit rate12bit output(12bit ADC)
Adaptor2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Dimensions62 mm Diameter
Weight100g

 

Supported Resolutions:

10bit ADC / 12bit ADC
1304×976 150fps / 64fps
1280×960 152.4fps / 65fps
800×600 241.2fps / 102.9fps
640×480 299.4fps / 127.6fps
320×240 577.9fps / 256.4fps

Additional resolutions can be user defined.

Downloads / Manuals

The following manuals and downloads are available for this product:

Software

ZWO Software and Drivers

 

Customer reviews

Average Rating (26 Reviews):  
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Excellent planetary camera from ZWO
10 September 2023  | 

After my recent purchase of a ZWO ASI224MC planetary camera from FLO and taking some Deep Sky images of the M3 globular star cluster. I've finally had a chance to do some of my best lucky imaging videos of Jupiter showing the Great Red Spot for the first time using my SkyWatcher TravelStar 120mm refractor as well as close up images of the Kepler crater on the Moon


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Satisfactory build quality
16 August 2023  | 

I used the camera to capture Saturn. Very easy to use, but the ZWO capture software is poor( shows planet as green). When I used Sharpcap 4, the image was great. the build quality is good, but on my camera, the circular glass that protects the sensor came loose and broke. Camera still works fine, but the sensor is now prone to dust. This is my first camera and I am very happy with it. seems like I made a good choice.


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Great delivery
16 April 2023  | 

Can’t comment on the camera as I’ve not used it yet but I purchased it to start up my new EAA rig with the Startravel 102. Great turn around by FLO over the bank holiday and impressed they printed off my special delivery information for the postman. Thanks FLO


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Great camera great service
02 March 2023  | 

I recently bought this camera and initial thoughts are that it works great for planetary pics and even got some reasonable nebula photos too.
FLO provided brilliant service at a good price so would highly recommend.


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Few problems
02 January 2023  | 

Great resolution and pretty straightforward BUT!!!
I use an APM 107/700 without focal reducer or anything for Deep sky imaging with a Cannon EOS and focus position is around 92mm extension.
Total extension is at 110mm ish and not far enough to get focus with the 224, I bought a 50mm extension tube and it still didn't quite get focus unless the tube is pulled out slightly. The solution was to use the star diagonal that I have had kicking around for ages and BOOM!!!! There it is spot on stunning resolution and crystal clear images. Bit of messing around but we'll worth it.


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ZWO asi224MC astronomy camera
10 November 2022  | 

Due to the weather l have only used the camera once and am very impressed. The only capture file l have used is Sharp Cap 4 as l was having issues with FireCapture. It was producing views and captured images in black & white. Since going on the web l have now resolved this issue so cannot wait for the weather to improve. Going back to the camera, comparing it to my Imaging Source camera l find the images sharper with more contrast.


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Wonderful bit of kit...
04 November 2022  | 

I'm new to planetary imaging so didn't want to spend a great deal on a camera only to find that i'm terrible at. Well first time out with this i was able to capture some decent video and produce a nice image of Jupiter right off the bat. Super easy to setup, install drivers (windows 10) connect camera, find planet (the tricky bit), focus, adjust exposure and capture... job done! Quality build with all the cables and a wide angle lens attachment for normal viewing. Great camera! Excellent service from FLO.


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Zwo 244mc
07 October 2022  | 

Just started with the 244mc changed over from canon 7d mk2
Just d/load drivers and then it's just plug n go fantastic bit of kit highly recommended


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First dedicated astro camera
31 August 2022  | 

Still in the early and beginner stages with astrophotograhy but great quality and appears to work well enough to provide the necessary base as a learning tool. No doubt will last me well untill i can afford a " better" (and more suitable) deep sky camera.


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Excelente servicio
06 May 2022  | 

Como es de esperarse el servicio de FLO es espectacular, tardaron menos de una semana en entregarme la cámara desde UK hasta México, de hecho tardan mas las compras hechas en USA . La cámara llegó en perfecto estado y ya he hecho algunas pruebas con ella, el desempeño es asombroso.

Gracias de nuevo, debo decir que FLO es por mucho la mejor tienda de astronomía!

Saludos desde México.


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