ZWO ASI2400MC-PRO cooled (colours) 6072×4042

Description

Description of the ZWO ASI2400MC-PRO cooled (colours) 6072×4042

With the ultra-low readout noise of 1.1e and amazing zero amp glow, the ASI2400MC Pro was born as another great innovation from ZWO in the field of full-frame cooled OSC astrophotography cameras.

IMX410 Backlit Sensor

Sony’s backlit CMOS image sensor improves sensitivity and noise reduction, the key factors for improving image quality. This while radically realigning the fundamental pixel structure, from front to back lighting. It has kept the advantages of CMOS image sensors such as low power consumption and fast operation.

With a conventional front lighting structure, the metal wiring and transistors on the surface of the silicon substrate, which form the light-sensitive region of the sensor (photodiode), hinder photon collection by the on-chip lens. A backlit structure minimizes degradation in optical corner response sensitivity, while also increasing the amount of light entering each pixel. This is due to the lack of obstacles, such as metal wiring and transistors, that have been moved to the back of the silicon substrate.

Sony has recently developed a unique photodiode structure and an on-chip lens. It is optimized for backlit structures, which achieve higher sensitivity and lower random noise without light. This is done by reducing noise, dark power and defective pixels compared to the conventional front-lit structure.

Advantages of the ZWO ASI2400MC-PRO

While these two cameras share very similar pixel sizes (5.94 um vs. 5.96 um), the ‘well depth’ capability of the ZWO ASI2400MC-PRO is 100 ke, which is 132% of another full-frame ASI camera ASI128MC Pro. The ZWO ASI2400MC-PRO thus comes with an ultra-high dynamic range of up to 14 stops. In addition, the chance of overexposure is reduced, with a richer color gradation. When the gain value is 140, the magic HCG high-gain mode is turned on, the readout noise is significantly reduced (as low as 1.1e) and the dynamic range remains essentially unchanged.

Anti-dew heater

The ZWO ASI2400MC PRO comes with a polyamide heating element that can prevent dew problems. This anti-dew heating element fits completely into the protective window. The power of the anti-dew heater against heat is about 5W and can be turned off in software to save energy.

USB 3.0 & 256MB DDR3 memory

The ZWO ASI2400MC-PRO is equipped with USB 3.0 transmission interface and built-in 256MB DDR3 cache to ensure stable and secure data transfer. At long exposures, it effectively avoids dropping frames. In addition, the glow effect caused by slow reading speed is greatly reduced.

Delivery of the ZWO ASI2400MC-PRO cooled (colours) 6072×4042 is as follows:

Choose from different cameras within the ZWO series

The ZWO ASI2400MC-PRO is not the only camera from this series from the renowned brand. For example, at Ganymede you will also find the ZWO ASI 174 and the ZWO ASI 224. You are also at the right place for all kinds of accessories in our webshop and in the store in Amstelveen. Choose your favorite and order it easily online. Do you need help making your choice? Please feel free to contact us on 020-6412083. We are happy to provide you with advice and answer all your questions.