ZWO ASI178MC Color USB3.0
The ZWO ASI178MC Color USB3.0 has a 1/1.8″ and 6.4M pixels sensor IMX178 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology. Extremely low read noise(2.2 e) , high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make it very suitable for astronomy and microscopy photograph
Camera Sensor
Back-illuminated CMOS Image Sensor with 14bit ADC. ASI178MC has a 1/1.8″ and 6.4M pixels sensor IMX178 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology.
Astrophotography Performance
Extremely low read noise(1.4e-2.2 e) , 1.4e @27db, high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make it very suitable for astronomy and microscopy high resolution photograph.
USB3.0Port & ST4 Port
USB 3.0 Port: can provide 5Gb bandwidth to let ASI178 run at 30 fps (14bit, normal mode) or 60 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(6.4Mega).
ST4 Port: can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.
Technical 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 |
| Non-volatile memory/On camera storage |
Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320) |
| Interface |
USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| 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% |
| Max Frame Rate USB3.0 |
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 |
| Max Frame Rate USB2.0 |
3096×2080 6fps
2560×2048 8fps
2048×1080 19fps
1280×960 34fps
800×600 89.5fps
640×480 139.9fps
320×240 479.7fps
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In the Box
Camera
T2-1.25″ Adapter
2.5mm 170° Lens
1.25″ cover
2m USB3.0 Cable
ST4 Cable
1.25″ Nosepiece
Quick Guide
Manuals & Warranty
ZWO 2-Years Warranty
ZWO ASI178 Manual
ZWO ASI178 Mechanical Drawing
