About this product
Model: zwo_asi178mc
Part Number: ASI178MC
The ASI178MC features a back-illuminated Sony IMX178, 1/1.8″, 6.4Mp sensor with Sony Starvis and ExmorR Technology.
Extremely low read noise (2.2 e~1.4e) , 1.4e @27db, high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make this an excellent choice for high resolution astrophotography.
Supplied with a 2.5mm accessory 'all sky lens' for a nearly 170° view of the sky!
All ZWO cameras include a 2-year warranty.
Camera Field of View Simulator
Optical Window Transmission
This ZWO colour cameras features a UV IR-cut off filter as an optical window, the transmission chart of this is shown below.
ASI178MC QE Curve
Relative QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value to be between 75%-80%
Super Low Read Noise
Mechanical Drawing
What's in the box
- ASI178MC Camera
- 170° Lens
- M42-1.25" Nosepiece Adapter
- 1.25" Cap
- 2-metre USB 3.0 Cable
- 2-metre ST-4 Cable
- Driver CD
Specifications
| Sensor | 1/1.8” CMOS IMX178 |
| Resolution | 6.4 Mega Pixels 3096*2080 |
| Pixel Size | 2.4µm |
| Sensor Size | 7.4mm*5mm |
| Diagonal | 8.92mm |
| Exposure Range | 32µs-1000s |
| ROI | Supported |
| ST4 Guider Port | Yes |
| Focus Distance to Sensor | 12.5mm |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Protect window | IR-CUT window |
| Operating System Compatibility | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Interface | USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Bit rate | 14bit output(14bit ADC) |
| Adaptor | 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75 |
| Dimension | φ62mm X 36mm |
| Weight | 120g or 4.2 ounces (without lens) |
| Working Temperature | -5°C—45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C—60°C |
| Working Relative Humidity | 20%—80% |
| Storage Relative Humidity | 20%—95% |
Supported Resolutions:
10bit ADC/14bit ADC
3096×2080 60fps / 30fps
2560×2048 62fps / 31fps
2048×1080 116fps / 58fps
1280×960 130fps / 65fps
800×600 204.7fps / 102.3fps
640×480 253.1fps / 126.5fps
320×240 479.7fps / 239.8fps
Additional resolutions can be user defined.
Downloads / Manuals
The following manuals and downloads are available for this product:
Manuals
ZWO ASI Camera User Manual v1.3 (PDF)
ZWO ASI USB2.0 Camera FAQ v1.0 (PDF)
ZWO ASI USB2.0 Camera Troubleshooting v1.0 (PDF)
Software
ZWO Software and Drivers
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