ZWO ASI2600MC-AIR Wireless Smart Color

All-in-One Imaging: 3 Devices in 1 Body

The core design of the ASI2600MC-AIR eliminates the need for a separate guide scope, guide camera, and external mini-PC. By building the main 26.4 MP imaging sensor, a 1920x1080 guide sensor, and the ASIAIR processing unit into one 760g housing, you dramatically reduce setup complexity, potential cable snags, and system weight. Power and data for all three core components are managed internally, requiring only a single 12V DC input to run your entire imaging and guiding system.

APS-C Sony Sensor with 16-Bit Dynamic Range

At the heart of the camera is a Sony IMX571 back-illuminated color sensor with a 28.3 mm diagonal, ideal for framing large targets like the North American Nebula (NGC 7000) or the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). The 16-bit ADC delivers 14 stops of dynamic range, preserving detail in the brightest parts of the Orion Nebula's (M42) Trapezium while still resolving the faint outer gas clouds. With a low read noise of 1.4e at a typical gain setting and active cooling to -35°C below ambient, thermal noise is suppressed for clean, long-exposure images.

• 26.4 Megapixel Resolution: The 6280 x 4210 pixel array provides ample resolution for large-format prints and aggressive cropping.
• 80% Peak QE: High sensitivity captures more photons in less time, improving the signal-to-noise ratio on faint targets.
• Zero Amp Glow: An internal circuit eliminates the amp glow common in many CMOS sensors, simplifying calibration and processing.

Integrated Guiding with a 4µm Pixel Sensor

The ASI2600MC-AIR removes the complexity of off-axis guiders or separate guide scopes. A secondary SC2210 sensor with 4µm pixels is integrated into the camera body, picking off light from the main telescope optical path. This completely eliminates the possibility of differential flexure between the imaging and guiding systems. Once your main camera is focused, a simple adjustment knob brings the guide sensor into sharp focus, locking in your tracking for the entire night.

ZWO ASI2600MC-AIR vs. the ASI2600MC Pro

Choosing between the ASI2600MC-AIR and the standalone ASI2600MC Pro depends entirely on your preferred workflow and existing equipment.

• ZWO ASI2600MC Pro: Offers greater flexibility. It can be controlled by any astrophotography software (NINA, SGP, etc.) on a laptop and integrated into any existing setup. If you already have a guiding solution and a preferred PC-based workflow, the Pro model is the more direct choice.
• ZWO ASI2600MC-AIR: Delivers ultimate integration. Its value is in combining imaging, guiding, and control into a single device managed by a phone or tablet. This is the superior option for building a new portable rig, minimizing cables, or for anyone who wants the streamlined, field-tested ASIAIR ecosystem without extra components. The trade-off is being committed to the ASIAIR app for control.