{"product_id":"zwo-asi2600mc-pro-v2-cooled-color-camera","title":"ZWO ASI2600MC Pro V2 Cooled Color Camera","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26.1 Megapixel APS-C Color Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-Stage TEC Cooling to -35°C Below Ambient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-Bit ADC with 73ke Full Well Capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero Amplifier Glow Circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e512MB DDR3 Image Buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 Interface with Max 14.3 FPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZWO ASI2600MC Pro USB3 Cooled Color Camera (2025)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZWO ASI2600MC Pro (2025) captures deep-sky objects with its 26.1 MP APS-C format Sony sensor. Its back-illuminated architecture and 3.76µm pixels achieve over 80% peak quantum efficiency, capturing faint signal with minimal noise. With a native 16-bit ADC and readout noise as low as 1.0e, you preserve the full 73ke well depth for immense dynamic range in every frame. This updated model quadruples the data rate to 14.3 FPS, ensuring smooth live views and faster focusing sequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAPS-C Sony Sensor with 26.1 MP Resolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the ASI2600MC Pro is the back-illuminated Sony IMX571 sensor, featuring a 6248 x 4176 pixel array that frames large targets like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) or the Veil Nebula complex with high resolution. The 3.76µm pixels are an ideal match for a wide range of refractors and reflectors, resolving fine detail without requiring extreme focal lengths. As a one-shot color camera, it captures full-color images without the complexity of filter wheels, making it an efficient choice for acquiring deep-sky data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo-Stage TEC Cooling to -35°C Below Ambient\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo isolate faint signal from thermal noise, the ASI2600MC Pro uses a robust two-stage thermoelectric cooling system. This cooler creates a thermal delta of up to -35°C below the ambient air temperature, drastically reducing dark current during long exposures. The result is cleaner, higher-contrast subframes that require less aggressive processing and make calibration with dark frames more effective. An integrated anti-dew heater on the protective window prevents frost or condensation from forming, even on humid nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e16-Bit ADC and 73ke Full Well Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera captures data with a 16-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), producing a range of 65,536 grayscale levels. Combined with a deep full well capacity of 73ke, the sensor preserves subtle color and brightness gradations in both faint nebulosity and bright star cores within the same exposure. This high dynamic range is critical for rendering smooth transitions in objects like the Orion Nebula (M42), from the bright Trapezium stars to the faintest outer gas clouds, without saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eASI2600MC Pro (2025) vs. Original: Over 14 FPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2025 version directly addresses the slower data transfer of its predecessor, increasing the maximum full-frame rate from 3.51 FPS to 14.3 FPS. While this is still not intended for high-speed planetary imaging, the faster rate makes a significant practical difference during setup and focusing. You get a much smoother, near-real-time live view, which makes composing your target and achieving critical focus faster and more intuitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Well Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increased from 50ke to 73ke, allowing for longer sub-exposures on bright targets without saturating stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Frame Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increased from 3.51 FPS to 14.3 FPS for a more responsive live view experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Amp Glow:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ASI2600MC Pro series incorporates a circuit that eliminates amplifier glow entirely, resulting in calibration-free, clean frames right from the camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReliable Data Transfer with 512MB DDR3 Buffer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent dropped frames or data corruption during image download, the ASI2600MC Pro includes an internal 512MB DDR3 memory buffer. This buffer ensures stable data transmission from the camera to your computer over the USB 3.0 interface, even during long imaging sequences. The camera body provides a native back focus of 17.5mm and includes M42 and M48 extenders to easily achieve the standard 55mm spacing required by most correctors and reducers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat makes the ASI2600MC Pro a premier deep-sky camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZWO ASI2600MC Pro combines three critical features for deep-sky imaging: a large, high-resolution \u003cstrong\u003eAPS-C sensor (26.1 MP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, powerful \u003cstrong\u003etwo-stage TEC cooling (-35°C delta)\u003c\/strong\u003e for low noise, and a \u003cstrong\u003e16-bit ADC\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e73ke full well\u003c\/strong\u003e for massive dynamic range. This combination allows you to capture clean, detailed, and vibrant images of faint nebulae and galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the ASI2600MC Pro perform on large targets like the North America Nebula (NGC 7000) with an f\/5 refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera's large 23.5mm x 15.7mm APS-C sensor is ideal for framing enormous emission nebulae like NGC 7000. Paired with a short focal length f\/5 refractor, you can capture the entire nebula and the adjacent Pelican Nebula (IC 5070) in a single frame, making it perfect for creating wide-field mosaics and compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat are the power requirements for the ZWO ASI2600MC Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI2600MC Pro requires an external \u003cstrong\u003e12V @ 3A\u003c\/strong\u003e power supply to operate the sensor, cooling system, and anti-dew heater. The camera will not function correctly over USB power alone. A DC power port (5.5mm x 2.1mm, center positive) is located on the camera body, but a power adapter is not included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the ZWO ASI2600MC Pro compatible with ASIAIR, N.I.N.A., or Sequence Generator Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the ASI2600MC Pro is fully compatible with ZWO's ASIAIR devices. It also works seamlessly with all major third-party acquisition software on Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX via the appropriate ASCOM or native drivers, including popular platforms like N.I.N.A. and SGP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 14.3 FPS of the ASI2600MC Pro fast enough for imaging Jupiter with an 8\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you can image planets, the ASI2600MC Pro is not designed for it. The large 26.1 MP sensor limits the full-frame rate to 14.3 FPS, which is too slow to effectively \"freeze\" atmospheric seeing, the technique used in modern planetary imaging. For targets like Jupiter, a dedicated planetary camera with a smaller sensor and frame rates over 100 FPS will produce significantly better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I achieve 55mm back focus with the ASI2600MC Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera has a native back focus of \u003cstrong\u003e17.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The box includes a \u003cstrong\u003e21mm extender\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e16.5mm extender\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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