{"product_id":"zwo-asi120mini","title":"ZWO ASI120MINI","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASI120MINI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASI120MM Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e camera integrates an AR0130CS 1\/3″ sensor (4.8 mm x 3.6 mm). This camera has \u003cstrong\u003e1280 x 960 pixels\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pixel size of 3.78 μm x 3.78 μm.  It camera provides \u003cstrong\u003e12-bit \u003c\/strong\u003eADC and its \u003cstrong\u003eQE peak is 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/c1df0baa48a8299c37d2d75e8051a2d9.webp?v=1775846876\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAstrophotography Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASI120MM mini\u003c\/strong\u003e camera offers you very good performance for planetary imaging as well as for guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range, AR protective window and much more are just some of the key characteristics that set it apart from the competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/e85ce8e36b14899969c2a6bd6d8d3307.webp?v=1775846867\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh QE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67488\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/f2beafdfdc8b8b2c4fe98e8fa28922f9-1.jpg\" alt=\"ASI174MINI quantum efficiency chart\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB2.0Port \u0026amp; ST4 Port\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 2.0 Port: \u003c\/strong\u003eMini camera has one USB2.0 type-C port. Type-C port is very popular in mobile phones, as it doesn't matter which way you connect it (unlike for example type-A or type-B)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#USB-C to USB-A cable is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eST4 Port: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe camera can be connected directly to the auto-guider port of the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67503\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/6dfc9e7cfa9e551fa038a1c0a36e9d26.jpg\" alt=\"ASI174MINI ports diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67501\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/078b29735f412a64e77f8d69d66438a2.jpg\" alt=\"ASI174MINI connectivity options\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnecting Drawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67490\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/0a009e8350dbfba094e17456f5df5240.jpg\" alt=\"ASI174MINI connection diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM28.5-CS adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCS-C adapter(optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25″ extender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25″ filter(optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Drawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67491\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ad1f4fded3074491374ca7b2b37f6e15.jpg\" alt=\"ASI174MINI mechanical dimensions\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67492\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/36911c0904db1d481a24384dac5a57ea.jpg\" alt=\"ASI174MINI package contents\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to choose a good guide camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people might mention the size, ability to fit with different types of equipment (guide scopes, OAG etc.), stability and ease-of-use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe agree. That is why our cameras in the \"mini\"-series all fulfill these, what we think are, basic characteristics of a good guide camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what are truly the most important traits. Let's face it, when you set up your equipment for a night of imaging, you just want things to work and to see that smooth graph on your guiding software before you start your imaging sequence. In order to do that, there are some things to consider (apart from the points mentioned above):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig FOV.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67504\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/f47705fa20e65ad213cf97be3326e092.jpg\" alt=\"Guide camera selection criteria\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks with OAG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini-camera series are well suited for OAG use: They have a much bigger focus range than normal ASI cameras. No more worrying about your guide camera and main camera not being able to find focus at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67497\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/be70e86ad7682915992fdd18a98657d0.jpg\" alt=\"ASI Mini camera with OAG\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks with CS adapter and CS lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67498\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/0591175f239c2c78f6971d752814a895.jpg\" alt=\"ASI Mini camera with CS adapter\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks with 1.25″ extender\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67499\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/21dcebfcad55c5fbfdf173c8a6dabc5f.jpg\" alt=\"ASI Mini camera with 1.25 extender\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51468650938656,"sku":"ZWO ASI120MINI","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/f7c3f776f71ad9215a96e4986451d7be.webp?v=1775846850","url":"https:\/\/firstlightastro.com\/products\/zwo-asi120mini","provider":"First Light Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}