Visit ZWO ASI2600MC Duo<\/strong> is a particularly versatile color astronomical camera, designed to simplify deep-sky astrophotography setups without compromising image quality. It combines in a single housing a 26 MP Sony IMX571 main color sensor<\/strong> and a SC2210 2.07 MP monochrome guidance sensor<\/strong>. This two-in-one design eliminates the need for a separate guide camera and optical splitter, while still providing a high-performance guidance system.<\/p>\n Thanks to its APS-C format, two-stage TEC cooling, 16-bit conversion, and extremely low readout noise, the ASI2600MC Duo is ideal for both astrophotographers looking to upgrade their setup and users seeking a complete solution for nebulae, galaxies, and other deep-sky objects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The main sensor Sony IMX571 color<\/strong> features STARVIS technology and uses an APS-C format of 23.5 x 15.7 mm<\/strong>, with a diagonal measurement of 28.3 mm. Its resolution of 6248 x 4176 pixels, or 26 MP<\/strong>, produces highly detailed images while maintaining a field of view wide enough to photograph many deep-sky objects. Its pixels measure 3.76 \u00b5m<\/strong> offer an excellent balance between resolution, sensitivity, and sampling.<\/p>\n The camera features a 16-bit native analog-to-digital converter<\/strong> and offers a dynamic range of up to 14 stops<\/strong>. This high dynamic range allows for more accurate rendering of subtle changes in brightness and produces more natural color transitions. The camera also boasts a maximum quantum efficiency greater than 80 %<\/strong> for the color model.<\/p>\n The ASI2600MC Duo has a potential well capacity of 50 ke\u207b in standard configuration<\/strong>. By using a gain of -25<\/strong>, it can be extended up to 73 ke\u207b<\/strong>. This increased capacity makes it possible, in particular, to better preserve highlights during long exposures and reduce the risk of saturation in the brightest areas.<\/p>\n Another important advantage for long-exposure astrophotography: the sensor features technology Zero Amp Glow<\/strong>. This eliminates the unwanted halos typically associated with certain CMOS sensors during long exposures at high gain, making it easier to process images and stack the various exposures.<\/p>\n The ASI2600MC Duo's most distinctive feature is its SC2210 monochrome guidance sensor<\/strong>. With a 1\/1.8\u2033 sensor, it offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, or 2.07 MP<\/strong>, with 4 \u00b5m pixels. Its sensitivity is particularly useful for guiding, with a maximum quantum efficiency of 92 % at 500 nm<\/strong> and high sensitivity in the near-infrared. Its readout noise can go as low as 0.6 e\u207b<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Thanks to this integration, it is no longer necessary to add a separate guidance camera and OAG system. This makes the setup simpler and more compact, while a Only a USB cable can be used for control<\/strong>. This significantly reduces cable tangles around the telescope and speeds up the setup process for imaging sessions.<\/p>\n For long exposures, the camera has a two-stage TEC cooling<\/strong> capable of lowering the temperature of the sensor 30 to 35 \u00b0C below room temperature<\/strong> under the test conditions specified by ZWO. This temperature control effectively limits dark current and thermal noise, especially during observations on warm nights.<\/p>\n A heating element made of polyimide with a power density of approximately 5 W<\/strong> is also integrated into the protective glass to minimize condensation and icing. It can be disabled through the software if the user wishes to reduce energy consumption.<\/p>\n Data transfer is handled by an interface USB 3.0<\/strong>, accompanied by a 512 MB DDR3 buffer memory<\/strong>. This architecture makes it possible to efficiently manage the large volumes of data generated by the 26-megapixel sensor and supports a maximum frame rate of 15 frames per second in RAW8 at full resolution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The camera also features a tilt adjustment that can be accessed from the back via three adjustment points<\/strong>. This makes it easier to adjust the sensor's tilt and optimize image uniformity across the entire field.<\/p>\n With its 26 MP Sony IMX571 sensor<\/strong>, its efficient cooling system, and above all its Integrated SC2210 guide<\/strong>, the ZWO ASI2600MC Duo offers a particularly comprehensive solution for deep-sky astrophotography. It significantly simplifies the setup while maintaining excellent image quality, low noise, a wide dynamic range, and efficient handling of long exposures. Its two-in-one design makes it a particularly good choice for astrophotographers who want to reduce the number of accessories and cables without sacrificing performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\nA 26-megapixel Sony IMX571 sensor<\/h3>\n
73 ke\u207b at full capacity and zero amp glow<\/h3>\n
Integrated guidance with the SC2210 sensor<\/h3>\n
Two-stage TEC cooling<\/h3>\n
USB 3.0 and a 512 MB buffer<\/h3>\n
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\n \nFeatures<\/th>\n ZWO ASI2600MC Duo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Type<\/td>\n Cooled color camera with integrated guidance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Main Sensor<\/td>\n Sony IMX571 APS-C Color Sensor<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Main Resolution<\/td>\n 26 MP \u2013 6248 x 4176<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Pixel size<\/td>\n 3.76 \u00b5m<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ADC<\/td>\n 16 bits<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dynamic range<\/td>\n Up to 14 stops<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Well capacity<\/td>\n 50 ke\u207b, up to 73 ke\u207b at a gain of -25<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Amp Glow<\/td>\n Zero Amp Glow<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Guidance Sensor<\/td>\n SC2210 monochrome 1\/1.8\u2033 \u2013 2.07 MP<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n QE of the guidance sensor<\/td>\n 92 % at 500 nm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cooling<\/td>\n Two-stage TEC, \u0394T 30 to 35 \u00b0C<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Buffer memory<\/td>\n 512 MB DDR3<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Interface<\/td>\n USB 3.0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Maximum FPS<\/td>\n 15 FPS in RAW8 at full resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Weight<\/td>\n 715 g<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n