{"product_id":"zwo-asi2400mc","title":"ZWO ASI2400MC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"872\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/752d0a1af97809ba8bcd6984e5d68889-1_2022-07.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67634\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67635\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/6fc466199f491f6795e63e3b732b0dff-1_2022-07.jpg\" alt=\"ASI2400MC Pro astronomy camera\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI2400MC Pro is the first CMOS Astro Camera that adopts Sony IMX410 Sensor. Some of the highlights include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSony IMX410\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efull-frame format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esensor – giving a great field of view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14-bit ADC –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003egiving high dynamic range\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 MP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esensor with a pixel size of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.94 um\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- large sensor and large pixels to capture amazing detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn incredibly large well depth of\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100ke-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- no need to worry about saturating stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-low\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereadout noise of 1.1e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- bringing out more details in your images with improved dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero amp-glow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e– one thing less to worry about in post-processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering the above specifications and a peak QE of around 80%, the ASI2400MC Pro is born to be another great innovation of ZWO in the field of full-frame cooled OSC astronomy cameras.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67639\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/01b08c79417b3c19aff9c72a5327729f.jpg\" alt=\"ASI2400MC Pro camera features\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Frame OSC Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI2400MC Pro uses full-frame format, the sensor length and width are 36mm * 24mm and the diagonal is 43.3mm. Currently it is only available in a one-shoot-colour (OSC) version. OSC is very suitable for those just beginning with astrophotography, but considering the fantastic specifications of this camera, we are sure that many seasoned astrophotographers will take a liking to it as well. If you don't have the time to take a lot of sub-exposures with different filters, or money to spend on accessories like filters and filter wheels, this camera will deliver amazing images!\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3437 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/25c46960faff83770d28ddcf758ba168.jpg\" alt=\"Full frame sensor size comparison\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMX410 Backlit Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony's back-illuminated CMOS image sensor improves the sensitivity and noise reduction – the key factors to enhancing image quality. It does this by radically realigning the fundamental pixel structure from front-illumination to back-illumination, while still retaining the advantages of CMOS image sensors such as low power consumption and high-speed operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a conventional front-illumination structure, the metal wiring and transistors on the surface of the silicon substrate that form the sensor's light-sensitive area (photo-diode), impede photon-gathering carried out by the on-chip lens. A back-illuminated structure minimizes the degradation of sensitivity to the optical angle response, while also increasing the amount of light that enters each pixel due to the lack of obstacles such as metal wiring and transistors. These components have been moved to the back-side of the silicon substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamera Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge well depth capacity, low read-out noise and high dynamic range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an example of the improvements made in the ASI2400MC Pro, a comparison with the full frame ASI-camera ASI128MC shows that the full well capacity of the ASI2400MC Pro is a whopping 132% that of the ASI128MC (even though they have a very similar pixel size of 5.94um vs 5.96um). The ASI2400MC Pro comes with ultra-high a dynamic range of up to 14 stops that will greatly reduce the issue of overexposed images and also help to collect richer color information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the gain value is set to 140, the HCG high gain mode is turned on. We're not saying it's magic...but we'd like to think it is pretty close. With the HCG-mode turned on, the readout noise is greatly reduced (as low as 1.1e), and the dynamic range is basically unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67644\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/c9fa44311691bfd1107523a760b91a4e-1.jpg\" alt=\"Camera performance comparison chart\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero Amp Glow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional CMOS sensors produce a weak infrared light source during operation quite often seen in the corner of uncalibrated images as the tell-tale signs of 'amp glow'. As the ASI2400MC Pro uses zero amp glow circuitry, you won't have to worry about amp glow even when using high gain, long exposure imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3444\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/65f05982cc7dd3c0f7de7771ef4de6c0.png\" alt=\"Example of amp glow in astrophotography\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"\u003eWith amp glow – exposure 300 second exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3445\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/06271a940ebeefcf0748b628a9bf322e.png\" alt=\"ASI2400MC Pro image with no amp glow\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"\u003eASI2400 frame with no amp glow – Exposure 300 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Dew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASI2400MC Pro comes with a polyimide heater that can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eavoid any dew problems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anti-dew heater sits on top of the protective window and will heat it to avoid any dew problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat anti-dew heater power is around 5W and can be turn off using software in order to save power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67637\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/a1dd7767f211108f664b5fe3f7bfbc73_2022-07.jpg\" alt=\"Anti-dew heater diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQE Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suppose that the QE peak value of the ASI2400MC Pro is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eabove 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67642\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/63a69e7ff0ef7e69efd871a3c14decf1_2022-07.jpg\" alt=\"Quantum efficiency chart\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Stage TEC Cooling: Ultra-Low Dark Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the two stage TEC cooling, ASI2400MC Pro can lower the CMOS sensor temperature to more than 35 degrees Celsius below ambient temperature, which can greatly reduce dark current generation and sensor noise even during extended exposure times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The Delta T 35℃ is tested at 30℃ ambient temperature. It might get down when the cooling system is working for a long time. Also, as the ambient temperature falls, the Delta T would also decrease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique dark current suppression technology can further reduce dark current noise. When it's cooled to -20℃, the current noise can be as low as 0.00035e\/s\/pix, which is completely negligible!\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67636\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/e3724437d9817d7d0fa07841d8712a2a-1_2022-07.jpg\" alt=\"Cooling system performance\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-small-font-size\"\u003ePlease notice that the camera needs to be connected to an external 11-14v power supply to implement the cooling function. We recommend you use 12V@3A DC adapter (5.5*2.1mm, center pole positive) or lithium battery with 11-14V to power the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB3.0 \u0026amp; 512M DDR3 Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI2400MC Pro is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e256MB (2Gb) DDR3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecache to ensure stable and secure data transmission. During long exposures, it effectively avoids frame dropping and greatly reduces the glow effect caused by slow reading speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASI Cooled Cameras produced after August 2023 have changed their DDR3 buffer from 256MB to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e512MB\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67645\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/1dc77b0b0edb7028e12570cb177ca71a-1.jpg\" alt=\"Memory and connectivity diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Diagram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/bbefe713ccd0ed5a85a88bb569ec1a8f-1_2022-07.jpg\" alt=\"ASI2400MC Pro mechanical design\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best solution of 55mm back focus length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67641\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/29901bccda0b225430dddf282fce5779.jpg\" alt=\"Back focus length solution\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67638\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/c89a36cb6d419dc3d3820da6e062fe4e_2022-07.jpg\" alt=\"Camera connection methods\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.zwoastro.com\/5-connection-methods-to-get-55mm-back-focus-length\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTo get 55mm back focus length\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-small-font-size\"\u003eNote: This tutorial is for ASI6200, but it also works for ASI2400.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnecting Diagram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3530\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/d210fffe1a0826195aad239cb13e0340.jpg\" alt=\"Camera connection diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikon-T2 adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew filter Drawer for EOS lens(can be used with 2\"filter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikon lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease notice that the camera needs to be connected to an external DC 12V @3A~5A power supply adapter for use (connector 5.5*2.1mm, center pole positive). If you don't have one, click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/store.zwoastro.com\/product\/zwo-12v-5a-ac-to-dc-adapter-for-cooled-cameras-and-asiair-series\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto buy a 12V power adapter. There are 4 different standards for different countries, make sure you selected the correct adapter when placing the order.\u003cbr\u003eAlternatively, you can power the camera using ASIAIR or a lithium battery with 11-14V.\u003cbr\u003eJust be aware that power supplies out of this range might cause irreversible damages to your camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/9414a8f5b810972c3c9a0e2860c07532_2022-07.jpg\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-75210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/0817\/2606\/files\/9414a8f5b810972c3c9a0e2860c07532_2022-07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"742\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50769586749728,"sku":"ZWO ASI2400MC-P","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/c8cc9976415b62f85faed44eede2cca5_1296x_jpg.webp?v=1769480234","url":"https:\/\/firstlightastro.com\/products\/zwo-asi2400mc","provider":"First Light Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}