ZWO ASI224MC Color USB3.0
The ZWO ASI224MC Color USB3.0 has a 1/3″ and 1.2M pixels sensor IMX224 with SONY Exmor and NIR Technology. Extremely low read noise (1.5 e) and high sensitivity especially in IR range. Read Noise of ASI224 less than 1e which can compare with sCMOS or EMCCD sensors. Very suitable for astronomy planetary and small DSO imaging.
High QE
Relative QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value should between 75%-80%.
PCB Version1.3 (include Anti-amp glow function)
Most sensor will have amp-glow problem only if you do long-time exposure capture, such as longer than 1s.
We apply “amp glow reduction technology” to our ZWO ASI224MC and ASI224MC-C camera, it is a hardware modification to reduce the amp-glow of the sensor, not every sensor can benefit from this modification, but it is obvious for ASI224MC, so this upgrade is for ASI224MC and ASI224MC-C only .
We made this change since April 2016, which means the current unit (ASI224MC and ASI224MC-C) we produce all equiped with the newest PCB version —V1.3.
USB3.0Port & ST4 Port
USB 3.0 Port: can provide 5Gb bandwidth to let ZWO ASI224MC run at 64fps (12bit, normal mode) or 150 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(1.2Mega).
ST4 Port: can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding. You could look for an Asiair-Pro or Asiair-Plus for to have more control over your camera.
Technical Specifications
| Sensor |
1/3” CMOS IMX224/IMX225 |
| Resolution |
1.2Mega Pixels 1304X976 |
| Pixel Size |
3.75µm |
| Sensor Size |
4.8mm*3.6mm |
| Diagonal |
6.09mm |
| 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 |
| Binning |
2×2 binning supported |
| Focus Distance to Sensor |
12.5mm |
| Shutter Type |
Rolling Shutter |
| Protect window |
AR coated window |
| Operating System Compatibility |
Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Interface |
USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Bit rate |
12bit output(12bit ADC) |
| Adaptor |
2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75 |
| Dimensions |
62 mm Diameter |
| Weight |
100g |
| Working Temperature |
-5°C—45°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-20°C—60°C |
| Working Relative Humidity |
20%—80% |
| Storage Relative Humidity |
20%—95% |
| Max Frame Rate |
10bit ADC / 12bit ADC
1304×976 150fps / 64fps
1280×960 152.4fps / 65fps
800×600 241.2fps / 102.9fps
640×480 299.4fps / 127.6fps
320×240 577.9fps / 256.4fps |
In the Box
Camera
T2-1.25″ Adapter
2.1mm 150° Lens
1.25″ cover
2m USB3.0 Cable
ST4 Cable
1.25″ Nosepiece
Quick Guide
Manuals & Warranty
ZWO 2-Years Warranty
ZWO ASI224MC Manual
ZWO ASI224MC Mechanical Drawing
