{"product_id":"zwo-asi585mc-air-wireless-smart-color-camera","title":"ZWO ASI585MC-AIR Wireless Smart Color Camera","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.29 Megapixel 1\/1.2\" Sony IMX585 Color CMOS Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated ASIAIR Plus, 256 GB Onboard Storage, and WiFi Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in SC2210 Guide Sensor (1920x1080)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e91% Peak Quantum Efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e47ke- Full Well Capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-Stage TEC Cooling\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 ASI585MC-Air Wireless Smart Camera and Guider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZWO ASI585MC-Air integrates a cooled 8.29 MP Sony IMX585 main sensor, a dedicated SC2210 guide sensor, and the full ASIAIR wireless control system with 256 GB of storage into a single, compact body. Its main sensor achieves 91% peak quantum efficiency with 2.9µm pixels to resolve fine detail, while the 47ke- full well capacity and ultra-low 0.8e- read noise ensure high dynamic range on both faint and bright targets. This 3-in-1 design eliminates the complexity of separate guide scopes and control computers, streamlining your entire imaging workflow from polar alignment to final image capture.\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\u003eA 3-in-1 Design with 256 GB Onboard Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy combining the main camera, guide camera, and a full ASIAIR computer into one unit, the ASI585MC-Air radically simplifies your imaging setup. This integration removes the need for an external guide scope, off-axis guider, and separate computer, reducing cable clutter and potential failure points. With 256 GB of built-in storage, you can save an entire night's worth of data directly to the camera, transferring files later via its high-speed connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnified Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect your mount and other ZWO accessories directly to the camera's powered USB hub, and control everything wirelessly from a single app on your tablet or phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entire system—imager, guider, cooler, and computer—runs off a single 12V power input, making field setup faster and more reliable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Guiding:\u003c\/strong\u003e The on-axis guide sensor eliminates differential flexure between the imaging and guiding optical paths, a common source of tracking errors in setups with separate guide scopes.\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\u003e8.29 MP Sony IMX585 Sensor with 91% QE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the ASI585MC-Air is Sony's back-illuminated IMX585 sensor, a chip known for its high sensitivity and low noise. Its 8.29 MP resolution across a 1\/1.2\" format provides a large enough field for many nebulae and galaxies while maintaining the pixel density needed for planetary work. The combination of 91% peak QE and read noise as low as 0.8e- means that faint signal is captured cleanly, even in short exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-stage TEC cooling drops the sensor temperature significantly below ambient, drastically reducing thermal noise during long exposures of deep-sky objects. ZWO's integrated anti-amp glow circuitry further cleans the raw data, producing smooth, artifact-free frames that are easier to process.\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\u003eIntegrated SC2210 Guider with 4µm Pixels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI585MC-Air removes the complexity of autoguiding by building a sensitive SC2210 CMOS sensor directly into the camera body, just off-axis from the main imager. This 1920x1080 resolution sensor with 4µm pixels is highly effective at detecting faint guide stars. Once your main camera is in focus, a simple adjustment knob on the camera body allows you to independently focus the guide sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary trade-off for this convenience is the requirement for a well-corrected optical system. To ensure both the main and guide sensors are fully illuminated with sharp stars, your telescope or corrector must produce a flat image circle of at least 36mm.\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\u003eZWO ASI585MC-AIR vs. ASI585MC Pro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile both cameras are built around the same excellent Sony IMX585 sensor, they serve entirely different system-building philosophies. The ASI585MC Pro is a dedicated, high-performance camera that requires a separate computer and guiding solution. The ASI585MC-AIR is a complete, self-contained imaging system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantage ASI585MC-AIR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full integration is the key benefit. You get the camera, guider, and ASIAIR computer in one device, controlled wirelessly. This dramatically simplifies setup, cable management, and operation in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantage ASI585MC Pro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modularity. If you already own an ASIAIR, a guide camera, and an OAG, the Pro model is a more cost-effective way to get the IMX585 sensor. It also allows you to use an off-axis guider, which places the guide prism closer to the main optical axis for potentially tighter guiding on long focal length instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, the choice depends on your existing gear. For a new, streamlined, grab-and-go setup, the ASI585MC-AIR is the clear choice. For those integrating a new camera into a mature, component-based rig, the ASI585MC Pro offers more flexibility.\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 is the main advantage of the ASI585MC-AIR over a separate camera and ASIAIR Plus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantage is radical simplification. The \u003cstrong\u003eZWO ASI585MC-AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates the camera, guider, and ASIAIR computer into a single unit with one power cable. This reduces weight, cable clutter, and potential points of failure compared to a modular setup with three separate components and their associated cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the ASI585MC-AIR perform on Jupiter with an 8\" f\/10 SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI585MC-AIR is an excellent planetary camera. For its \u003cstrong\u003e2.9µm pixels\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ideal focal ratio for imaging planets like Jupiter is between f\/14 and f\/21. With an f\/10 SCT, you would achieve this by adding a 1.5x to 2x Barlow lens to your imaging train. This combination will provide the optimal image scale to resolve fine details like cloud bands and the Great Red Spot under good seeing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the ASI585MC-AIR a good choice for imaging the Orion Nebula (M42) with a small refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's a very capable combination. The camera's \u003cstrong\u003e8.29 MP sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e and high \u003cstrong\u003e91% quantum efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e are well-suited for bright deep-sky targets like the Orion Nebula (M42). On a short focal length refractor, you can easily frame the entire nebula. The integrated cooling will control thermal noise, allowing you to take longer sub-exposures to capture the faint outer structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need a separate guide scope with the ZWO ASI585MC-AIR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ASI585MC-AIR has a built-in \u003cstrong\u003eSC2210 guide sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e. This eliminates the need for a separate guide scope or off-axis guider, which is one of its main design benefits. You simply focus the main camera, then use the adjustment knob to focus the guide camera, and you are ready to autoguide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat size telescope image circle is required for the ASI585MC-AIR's dual sensors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure both the main imaging sensor and the offset guide sensor are fully and sharply illuminated, your telescope and any field flatteners or reducers must produce a corrected image circle of at least \u003cstrong\u003e36 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it may work with smaller corrected fields, you risk distorted stars in the guide sensor, which can degrade guiding accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the ZWO ASI585MC-AIR without WiFi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the primary control method is wireless via the ASIAIR app, the camera does have physical ports. You can connect accessories via its powered USB hub and transfer data from its \u003cstrong\u003e256 GB\u003c\/strong\u003e of internal storage. 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