ZWO ASI462MC 2.12 MP CMOS Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0
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- ZWO ASI462MC advanced color astronomy camera with a 2.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, 1936x1096 resolution, 2.9 μm pixels, and 6.46 mm diagonal size
- Ideal for capturing high-resolution color astronomical images of the Moon, Sun, and planets
- Advanced Sony IMX462 sensor with ultra-low read noise, high quantum efficiency, and low power dissipation
- Fast USB 3.0 transfer at up to 136 fps at maximum 1936x1096 resolution
- Attractive red anodized CNC aluminum body stands up to heavy field use
- Ready to go out of the box with cables, adapters, and manual; software and drivers available from manufacturer's website
- Compact body with dimension 62mm diameter and weight of only 120 g (4.3 oz)
ZWO ASI462MC Overview
The ZWO ASI462MC is a highly sensitive and state-of-the-art color astronomy camera with 2.1 megapixel resolution and USB 3.0 download speed. Built around the Sony IMX462 CMOS sensor, this advanced camera has a resolution of 1936x1096 with 2.9 μm pixel size. With 12-bit ADC, full-well depth of 11,200e, and a read noise as low as 0.47e, this color camera is ideal for high-resolution imaging of the Moon, Sun (with safe solar filter), and planets, and it works well on small deep-sky objects as well.
The heart of this color camera is a Type 1/2.8 CMOS sensor with 6.46 mm diagonal. The sensor has a very high QE value at 800-1000nm wavelength (almost 2 times higher than that of ASI290MC). It’s sensitivity in near infrared light regions ranks first among all ASI planetary cameras.
The ASI462MC is a more advanced version of the venerable ASI290MC camera, long regarded as one of the best color planetary cameras available. The ASI462MC has the same pixel size and resolution as the ASI290MC, and the same physical configuration, but it improves quantum efficiency (especially in the IR) and read noise.
The camera has a built-in HCG mode which can effectively reduce the readout noise at high gain and keep the same wide dynamic range as at low gain. When the gain is set to 80, the HCG mode will be automatically turned on. The read noise is as low as 0.47e while the dynamic range can still be close to 12 stops.
The electronic shutter and fast USB 3.0 interface on the camera allow transfer rates of up to 136 frames per second at full 1936x1096 resolution and 10-bit ADC mode. The camera also includes an ST4 port to connect to the autoguiding port of a telescope mount.
Like all ZWO cameras, the ASI462MC has a robust and attractive CNC machined red-anodized aluminum body that stands up to heavy field use. An anti-reflection glass window protects the sensor and helps keep images sharp. A 1/4-20 thread in the bottom of the camera makes it easy to attach the device to a camera tripod or mount, and four M4 threads along the outside edge offer additional mounting options.
The camera body features a standard T/T2 female thread (M42x0.75) so that it can be directly connected to T-threaded accessories. Included is a 1.25"-T threaded nosepiece adapter that allows you to use the camera in standard 1.25" telescope focusers. The front of the camera also has a short (8mm long) 2" barrel that can be directly inserted into 2" telescope focusers. However, we recommend that use of a 2" T threaded prime focus adapter (not included) for a more robust connection to 2" telescope focusers.
What's in the Box
- ZWO ASI462MC Camera Body with All-Sky Lens
- 2m ST4 guider cable
- 1.25″ Cover
- 1.25" Nosepiece
- 2m USB3.0 cable
- Instructions for downloading drivers and software from ZWO website
Manufacturer Part Number: ASI462MC
Product carries a 1 year manufacturer warranty against mechanical defects (within USA only).
Specifications:
- Sensor: SONY IMX462 CMOS
- Format: 1/2.8”
- Diagonal : 6.46mm
- Resolution: 21 Mega Pixels, 1936*1096
- Pixel size: 2.9µm
- Sensor size: 5.6mm * 3.2mm
- Max fps: 136FPS
- Shutter: Rolling shutter
- Exposure range: 32µs-2000s
- Readout noise: 0.47~2.65e
- QE peak: TBD
- Full well: 11.2ke
- ADC : 12bit
- USB interface: USB3.0
- Adapters: 2”/ 1.25”/ M42*0.75
- Protect window: AR
- Dimension: φ62mm*35.5mm
- Weight: 0.11kg
- Back focus length: 12.5mm
- Working temperature: -5°C~50°C
- Working relative humidity: 0~80%
- Supported OS: Windows, Linux & Mac OSX
- Max FPS at full resolution:
- Resolution 12bit 10bit
- 1936*1096 63.9fps 136.1fps
- 1920*1080 64.8fps 138.1fps
- 1280*720 96.5fps 205.6fps
- 640*480 143.1fps 305fps
- 400*400 170.6fps 363.5fps
- 320*240 276.8fps 589.6fps
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- ZWO ASI462MC advanced color astronomy camera with a 2.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, 1936x1096 resolution, 2.9 μm pixels, and 6.46 mm diagonal size
- Ideal for capturing high-resolution color astronomical images of the Moon, Sun, and planets
- Advanced Sony IMX462 sensor with ultra-low read noise, high quantum efficiency, and low power dissipation
- Fast USB 3.0 transfer at up to 136 fps at maximum 1936x1096 resolution
- Attractive red anodized CNC aluminum body stands up to heavy field use
- Ready to go out of the box with cables, adapters, and manual; software and drivers available from manufacturer's website
- Compact body with dimension 62mm diameter and weight of only 120 g (4.3 oz)
ZWO ASI462MC Overview
The ZWO ASI462MC is a highly sensitive and state-of-the-art color astronomy camera with 2.1 megapixel resolution and USB 3.0 download speed. Built around the Sony IMX462 CMOS sensor, this advanced camera has a resolution of 1936x1096 with 2.9 μm pixel size. With 12-bit ADC, full-well depth of 11,200e, and a read noise as low as 0.47e, this color camera is ideal for high-resolution imaging of the Moon, Sun (with safe solar filter), and planets, and it works well on small deep-sky objects as well.
The heart of this color camera is a Type 1/2.8 CMOS sensor with 6.46 mm diagonal. The sensor has a very high QE value at 800-1000nm wavelength (almost 2 times higher than that of ASI290MC). It’s sensitivity in near infrared light regions ranks first among all ASI planetary cameras.
The ASI462MC is a more advanced version of the venerable ASI290MC camera, long regarded as one of the best color planetary cameras available. The ASI462MC has the same pixel size and resolution as the ASI290MC, and the same physical configuration, but it improves quantum efficiency (especially in the IR) and read noise.
The camera has a built-in HCG mode which can effectively reduce the readout noise at high gain and keep the same wide dynamic range as at low gain. When the gain is set to 80, the HCG mode will be automatically turned on. The read noise is as low as 0.47e while the dynamic range can still be close to 12 stops.
The electronic shutter and fast USB 3.0 interface on the camera allow transfer rates of up to 136 frames per second at full 1936x1096 resolution and 10-bit ADC mode. The camera also includes an ST4 port to connect to the autoguiding port of a telescope mount.
Like all ZWO cameras, the ASI462MC has a robust and attractive CNC machined red-anodized aluminum body that stands up to heavy field use. An anti-reflection glass window protects the sensor and helps keep images sharp. A 1/4-20 thread in the bottom of the camera makes it easy to attach the device to a camera tripod or mount, and four M4 threads along the outside edge offer additional mounting options.
The camera body features a standard T/T2 female thread (M42x0.75) so that it can be directly connected to T-threaded accessories. Included is a 1.25"-T threaded nosepiece adapter that allows you to use the camera in standard 1.25" telescope focusers. The front of the camera also has a short (8mm long) 2" barrel that can be directly inserted into 2" telescope focusers. However, we recommend that use of a 2" T threaded prime focus adapter (not included) for a more robust connection to 2" telescope focusers.
What's in the Box
- ZWO ASI462MC Camera Body with All-Sky Lens
- 2m ST4 guider cable
- 1.25″ Cover
- 1.25" Nosepiece
- 2m USB3.0 cable
- Instructions for downloading drivers and software from ZWO website
Manufacturer Part Number: ASI462MC
Product carries a 1 year manufacturer warranty against mechanical defects (within USA only).
Specifications:
- Sensor: SONY IMX462 CMOS
- Format: 1/2.8”
- Diagonal : 6.46mm
- Resolution: 21 Mega Pixels, 1936*1096
- Pixel size: 2.9µm
- Sensor size: 5.6mm * 3.2mm
- Max fps: 136FPS
- Shutter: Rolling shutter
- Exposure range: 32µs-2000s
- Readout noise: 0.47~2.65e
- QE peak: TBD
- Full well: 11.2ke
- ADC : 12bit
- USB interface: USB3.0
- Adapters: 2”/ 1.25”/ M42*0.75
- Protect window: AR
- Dimension: φ62mm*35.5mm
- Weight: 0.11kg
- Back focus length: 12.5mm
- Working temperature: -5°C~50°C
- Working relative humidity: 0~80%
- Supported OS: Windows, Linux & Mac OSX
- Max FPS at full resolution:
- Resolution 12bit 10bit
- 1936*1096 63.9fps 136.1fps
- 1920*1080 64.8fps 138.1fps
- 1280*720 96.5fps 205.6fps
- 640*480 143.1fps 305fps
- 400*400 170.6fps 363.5fps
- 320*240 276.8fps 589.6fps
| Product Banner Type | discontinued |
|---|---|
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free US Shipping |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |