ZWO ASI294MC Color USB3.0 (ASI294MC)

Name: ZWO ASI294MC Color USB3.0 (ASI294MC)
Brand: ZWO
SKU: ZWO-ASI294MC
Price: 944.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

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SKU ZWO-ASI294MC

$944.00 - $944.00

$944.00

$944.00 - $944.00

$944.00

ZWO ASI294MC Color USB3.0

The ZWO ASI294MC Color USB3.0 uses the Sony IMX294 sensor with a diagonal of 23.2mm. It has a 14bit ADC and low read noise.

IMX294CJK

Diagonal 21.63 mm (Type 4/3) Approx. 10.71M-Effective Pixel Color CMOS Image Sensor, This is the official description on Sony website. In our effort, we remolded it to make it Diagonal 23.2 mm (Type 4/3) Approx. 11.71M-Effective Pixel.

High-Sensitivity Type 4/3 CMOS Image Sensor that Supports 4K for Astronomic Cameras and Industrial Applications

The “IMX294CJK” is the first in-house image sensor for astronomic cameras to adopt the Type 4/3 format, and realizes output of the number of pixels needed for 4K at 120 frame/s (in ADC 10-bit output mode, ASI294MC can run up to 25fps at 4k format base on USB3.0 bandwidth). In addition, use of a large-size pixel achieves SNR1s of 0.14 lx* which is very close to the value of ASI224(0.13 lx*).

Exceptional low-illumination performance

Exceptional low-illumination performance of SNR1s: 0.14 lx is realized by use of a large-size optical system and by expanding the area per pixel to 4.63 µm. This makes the IMX294CJK ideal sensor for astronomic camera market applications which requires low-illumination performance.

14bit ADC & 13 stops DR

ASI294 have 14bit ADC and it can achieve 13 stops dynamic range which is even better than ASI1600.

HCG Mode

HCG mode will be on when gain is higher than 120(12db), read noise will drop below 2e but same dynamic range(13 stops).

Astrophotography Performance

Full well Capacity

63700e full well, which is 3 times than ASI1600’s capacity. Even bright stars won’t saturate under long exposure.

This camera can achieve higher SNR (signal to noise ratio) with just one single exposure.

High QE

IMX294 sensor is a BSI(back-illuminated type) sensor and has very high QE(we suppose the QE peak is more than 75%).

USB3.0Port & ST4 Port

USB 3.0 Port: Provide 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI294MC to run at 16 fps (14bit, normal mode) or 19 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(11.7Mega).

ST4 Port: Can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.

Technical Specifications

Sensor	4/3″ SONY IMX294 CMOS
Diagonal	23.2mm
Resolution	11.7Mega Pixels 4144X2822
Pixel Size	4.63µm
Bayer Pattern	RGGB
Exposure Range	32µs-2000s
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	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
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%
Storage Relative Humidity	20%—95%
Max Frame Rate	10Bit ADC 4144×2822 19fps 14bit ADC 4144×2822 16fps

In the Box

Camera
11mm T2 Spacer (Installed on Camera)
T2-1.25″ Adapter
1.25″ cover
2″ cover
2m USB3.0 Cable
ST4 Cable
1.25″ Nosepiece
Quick Guide

Manuals & Warranty

ZWO 2-Years Warranty

ZWO ASI294 Manual

ZWO ASI294 Mechanical Drawing

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ZWO ASI294MC Color USB3.0 (ASI294MC)

ZWO ASI294MC Color USB3.0

IMX294CJK

High-Sensitivity Type 4/3 CMOS Image Sensor that Supports 4K for Astronomic Cameras and Industrial Applications

Exceptional low-illumination performance

14bit ADC & 13 stops DR

HCG Mode

Astrophotography Performance

Full well Capacity

High QE

USB3.0Port & ST4 Port

Technical Specifications

In the Box

Manuals & Warranty

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