Visit ZWO ASI2600MM Duo<\/strong> is a high-end monochrome astrophotography camera that combines, in a the only compact case<\/strong>, a high-performance imaging sensor, and a dedicated guiding sensor. This design greatly simplifies the setup of an astrophotography system by eliminating the need for a separate guiding camera and numerous accessories.<\/p>\n Its main sensor Sony IMX571<\/strong> offers a particularly attractive combination of resolution, sensitivity, and dynamic range. In particular, it features a 16-bit native analog-to-digital converter<\/strong>, with a dynamic range of 14 stops<\/strong>, square pixels of 3.76 \u00b5m<\/strong>, as well as a reading noise that can be as low as 1.0 e\u207b<\/strong>. Its capacity at full well depth also reaches 73,000 electrons<\/strong>, allowing a large amount of information to be stored before saturation occurs.<\/p>\n The Sony IMX571<\/strong> is the heart of the ZWO ASI2600MM Duo. This monochrome sensor is particularly well-suited for deep-sky imaging, where the ability to capture subtle variations in brightness is essential. Thanks to its pixels of 3.76 \u00b5m<\/strong>, it offers an excellent balance between resolution and sensitivity.<\/p>\n The native 16-bit ADC converter<\/strong> allows you to choose from a wide range of brightness levels to accurately reproduce the various shades in images. With a 14-stop dynamic range<\/strong>, the camera is capable of simultaneously capturing relatively bright areas and much fainter structures, which is particularly useful for observing galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.<\/p>\n The capacity at full well of 73,000 e\u207b<\/strong> is also a significant advantage. It allows the sensor to accumulate a large amount of charge before reaching saturation, providing greater flexibility when acquiring data.<\/p>\n The ZWO ASI2600MM Duo features a read noise as low as 1.0 e\u207b<\/strong>. This feature is particularly useful in astrophotography, as it helps preserve the weak signals captured by the sensor, especially when using exposure times suited for faint objects.<\/p>\n The camera is also free of amplifier glow<\/strong>. The absence of stray light generated by electronic circuits makes image processing easier and results in cleaner files, particularly during long exposures for deep-sky photography.<\/p>\n One of the ASI2600MM Duo's key features is its built-in guidance sensor<\/strong>. This is a SC2210 Type 1\/1.8<\/strong>, designed specifically for autoguiding. Its direct integration into the main camera housing makes for a particularly compact guiding solution.<\/p>\n The SC2210 has a surface area of 7.68 \u00d7 4.32 mm<\/strong> and pixels of 4 \u00d7 4 \u00b5m<\/strong>. Its resolution of 1920 \u00d7 1080 pixels<\/strong> provides a field detailed enough to locate and track the stars used as references during autoguiding.<\/p>\n Sa particularly interesting sensitivity in the near-infrared<\/strong> is an added benefit. It allows the guide sensor to effectively detect stars within the field of view, even in situations where the guide stars may be relatively faint.<\/p>\n The SC2210 sensor has a full-well capacity of up to 8,780 electrons<\/strong>. This feature allows it to capture a significant amount of light before saturation and contributes to its effectiveness in guidance applications.<\/p>\n The combination of the IMX571 main sensor and the SC2210 thus provides a true solution two-in-one<\/strong>. Astrophotographers can take monochrome images while simultaneously using the built-in autoguiding system, without having to mount a separate guide camera on the eyepiece holder.<\/p>\n Integrating the two sensors into a single housing reduces the number of components needed around the telescope. In particular, this design can simplify cable management and make the entire setup neater and more convenient to use.<\/p>\n The camera is particularly appealing to astrophotographers who want to build a setup dedicated to deep monochrome sky<\/strong> while maintaining a high-performance, integrated guiding system. It is ideal for imaging that requires long exposures and the use of LRGB or narrowband filters.<\/p>\n With its Sony IMX571 16-bit<\/strong>, its dynamic range of 14 stops<\/strong>, with its operating noise as low as 1.0 e\u207b<\/strong> and its guidance sensor Integrated SC2210<\/strong>the ZWO ASI2600MM Duo<\/strong> offers a particularly comprehensive solution for monochrome deep-sky astrophotography. It combines image quality and autoguiding in a single unit, providing a more compact setup while retaining features suited to demanding imaging applications.<\/p>\nA Sony IMX571 sensor designed for deep-sky imaging<\/h3>\n
Extremely quiet reading noise<\/h3>\n
A built-in SC2210 guidance sensor<\/h3>\n
High load capacity for the guide<\/h3>\n
A compact design to simplify installation<\/h3>\n
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\n \nFeatures<\/th>\n ZWO ASI2600MM Duo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Type<\/td>\n Monochrome camera with built-in guidance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Main Sensor<\/td>\n Sony IMX571<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ADC<\/td>\n Native 16-bit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dynamic range<\/td>\n 14 stops<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Size of the main pixels<\/td>\n 3.76 \u00d7 3.76 \u00b5m<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Playback noise<\/td>\n Up to 1.0 e\u207b<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Full Well<\/td>\n 73,000 e\u207b<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Amp Glow<\/td>\n Absent<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Guidance Sensor<\/td>\n SC2210 Type 1\/1.8<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dimensions of the guidance sensor<\/td>\n 7.68 \u00d7 4.32 mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Pixels on the guidance sensor<\/td>\n 4 \u00d7 4 \u00b5m<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Guidance Resolution<\/td>\n 1920 \u00d7 1080 pixels<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Full Well Guide<\/td>\n 8780 e\u207b<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n