Description
The ASI 071 MC Pro camera is equipped with a high-quality Sony sensor in APS-C format , used in reflex cameras.
The relatively large APS-C sensor (28.4 mm diameter) in the ASI 071 MC Pro camera is combined with the advantages of an astronomical camera:
- Electronic Shutter : Unlike DSLR cameras, there are no mechanically wobble problems
- Active cooling : up to 40° Celsius below ambient temperature ensures low image noise, allowing long exposure times, ideal for low-luminosity objects such as nebulae and galaxies
- High speed : Up to 134 images per second (fps) are possible for planetary imaging! To "freeze" atmospheric turbulence and make details of the Moon and planets visible
- Control via computer : Windows, Mac OS, Linux. You have a large selection of programs at your disposal, such as the freeware SharpCap, for example
- Data transmission USB 3.0 : Fast and reliable, but the camera also works with USB 2.0
- AR transparent filter of protection, which guarantees the full passage of light even in the infrared spectrum. This means that a special blocking filter is required to exclude IR rays
- The transparent filter can be warmed up to avoid condensation. They are included in the delivery desiccant cartridges , which can also be ordered at a later time.
Supported resolutions and frame rates at 14-bit ADC : 4944×3284 10fps, 1920×1200 28fps, 1280×1080 33fps, 640×480 70fps, 320×240 134fps
Special features of the ZWO ASI Pro chambers:
ASI Pro cameras are equipped with a 256 Mbyte DDR3 buffer memory, which ensures reliable data transfer and reduces the so-called amp-glow, which can occur with the slower USB 2.0 interface.
The ASI Pro can count on an optimized camera body. Four screws reliably close the sensor compartment. The design has been thoroughly tested and proven to be extremely robust. Even in conditions of high humidity, the chamber does not show fogging due to condensation.
To allow breathtaking deep-sky shooting, the ASI Pro cameras are also equipped with a two-cell Peltier cooling system, which guarantees sensor temperatures from 40 to 45° C below the ambient temperature. For this the noise is greatly reduced.
ZWO ASI chambers with active cooling require an additional 12 volt power supply. If you do not have a suitable cable, you can find it among the recommended accessories.
Color or monochrome? Black and white cameras have the advantage of being more sensitive and having a higher resolution than color cameras. However, the expense of color images is high, as filters and a filter wheel are required.
Software and drivers available for free download from the manufacturer's page: driver software
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