The ASI2600MM Duo combines imaging and guiding sensors in one compact body

Main sensor

The ASI2600MM DUO main sensor is a back-illuminated CMOS IMX571 based on Sony STARVIS technology. The IMX571 provides improved sensitivity and noise reduction.  Featuring a native 16-bit ADC, 14 stops dynamic range, an APS-C format 26 Mega pixel sensor, 23.5mm  x 15.7mm size with a diagonal of 28.3mm and a 3.76um square pixel array. The IMX571 accommodates an impressive full well depth of 50ke and with the new technology extended full well depth mode it can be increased to 73ke. Its readout noise is as low as 1.0e and it has no amp glow.

Main sensor summary

Guide sensor

 

The guide sensor is the Type 1/1.8 SC2210 as used in the popular ASI220MM Mini camera which features excellent NIR sensitivity and a QE peak value of 92% at 500nm. The sensor size is 7.68mm x 4.32mm and has 4um x 4um pixels with an array resolution of 1920×1080 and a full well depth of 8780e.  The readout noise is as low as 0.6e. This new generation guide sensor achieves great results in guiding, and has been proven by hundreds of astrophotographers.

Note the stars on the corner of the guide images can be affected by reducers and back focus distance. They might not be very round. This is not due to the sensor tilt and will not affect normal use.

2600MCD Guiding Sensor Specifications

Two-in-one design

Thanks to the compact design, the ASI2600MM Duo only needs one USB cable for control. This reduces potential cabling issues and improves setup speeds. You don’t need a separate OAG and guide camera.

Tilt Adjustment from Rear (Optional)

The 3 points from the rear make tilt adjustment much easier without the trouble of removing the tilt plate from the camera.

Anti-Dew Heater

There is a polyimide heater completely fitting the protective window in the ASI2600MM Duo camera. It can help avoid any potential annoying dew or icing issues depending on the environment in which you capture images.

The power of the heater is around 5W. If you want to save battery, you can always turn it off in your photography software.

Dew heaterPerformance improvement comparison

 

Performance comparisonConnection to Nikon/Canon lens

2600MCD Connection to Nikon/Canon lens

① Niko-T2 adapter

② EOS-T2 adapter

③ 2″ filter

④ Nikon lens

⑤ Canon lens

Mechanical Diagram

Mechanical drawing

Native 16bit ADC

The ASI2600MM Duo has native 16-bit analogue-to-digital conversion. This can achieve a dynamic range output of 14stops, which will significantly improve the image sharpness and contrast, and also create smoother and more natural colour transitions.

FPS

ASI2600MM Duo’s max FPS in RAW 8 mode at full resolution is 15FPS, which is even quicker compared to ASI2600MM Pro.

Extended full well mode

The full well capacity of ASI2600MM Duo is extended to 73ke, which is 1.46x larger than ASI2600MM Pro.

 

Performance chartsQE (Quantum efficiency)

Based on our testing results, the QE peak value of ASI2600MM Duo is over 91%.

Quantum efficiencyDark current noise

Dark current

ASI2600MCD Packing List

The ZWO website is always updated with the most recent camera drivers as well as software for DSO and planetary imaging. Please make sure the most recent driver and software has been installed before you start shooting:

It is also recommended to read the Manuals first before shooting.

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ZWO ASI2600MM DUO Monochrome Camera

SKU: ASI2600MM-DUO

Original price was: $4,199.00.Current price is: $3,899.00.

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    ZWO ASI2600MM DUO Monochrome Camera

    SKU: ASI2600MM-DUO

    Original price was: $4,199.00.Current price is: $3,899.00.

    Available on back-order

    The ASI2600MM Duo combines imaging and guiding sensors in one compact body

    Main sensor

    The ASI2600MM DUO main sensor is a back-illuminated CMOS IMX571 based on Sony STARVIS technology. The IMX571 provides improved sensitivity and noise reduction.  Featuring a native 16-bit ADC, 14 stops dynamic range, an APS-C format 26 Mega pixel sensor, 23.5mm  x 15.7mm size with a diagonal of 28.3mm and a 3.76um square pixel array. The IMX571 accommodates an impressive full well depth of 50ke and with the new technology extended full well depth mode it can be increased to 73ke. Its readout noise is as low as 1.0e and it has no amp glow.

    Main sensor summary

    Guide sensor

     

    The guide sensor is the Type 1/1.8 SC2210 as used in the popular ASI220MM Mini camera which features excellent NIR sensitivity and a QE peak value of 92% at 500nm. The sensor size is 7.68mm x 4.32mm and has 4um x 4um pixels with an array resolution of 1920×1080 and a full well depth of 8780e.  The readout noise is as low as 0.6e. This new generation guide sensor achieves great results in guiding, and has been proven by hundreds of astrophotographers.

    Note the stars on the corner of the guide images can be affected by reducers and back focus distance. They might not be very round. This is not due to the sensor tilt and will not affect normal use.

    2600MCD Guiding Sensor Specifications

    Two-in-one design

    Thanks to the compact design, the ASI2600MM Duo only needs one USB cable for control. This reduces potential cabling issues and improves setup speeds. You don’t need a separate OAG and guide camera.

    Tilt Adjustment from Rear (Optional)

    The 3 points from the rear make tilt adjustment much easier without the trouble of removing the tilt plate from the camera.

    Anti-Dew Heater

    There is a polyimide heater completely fitting the protective window in the ASI2600MM Duo camera. It can help avoid any potential annoying dew or icing issues depending on the environment in which you capture images.

    The power of the heater is around 5W. If you want to save battery, you can always turn it off in your photography software.

    Dew heaterPerformance improvement comparison

     

    Performance comparisonConnection to Nikon/Canon lens

    2600MCD Connection to Nikon/Canon lens

    ① Niko-T2 adapter

    ② EOS-T2 adapter

    ③ 2″ filter

    ④ Nikon lens

    ⑤ Canon lens

    Mechanical Diagram

    Mechanical drawing

    Native 16bit ADC

    The ASI2600MM Duo has native 16-bit analogue-to-digital conversion. This can achieve a dynamic range output of 14stops, which will significantly improve the image sharpness and contrast, and also create smoother and more natural colour transitions.

    FPS

    ASI2600MM Duo’s max FPS in RAW 8 mode at full resolution is 15FPS, which is even quicker compared to ASI2600MM Pro.

    Extended full well mode

    The full well capacity of ASI2600MM Duo is extended to 73ke, which is 1.46x larger than ASI2600MM Pro.

     

    Performance chartsQE (Quantum efficiency)

    Based on our testing results, the QE peak value of ASI2600MM Duo is over 91%.

    Quantum efficiencyDark current noise

    Dark current

    ASI2600MCD Packing List

    The ZWO website is always updated with the most recent camera drivers as well as software for DSO and planetary imaging. Please make sure the most recent driver and software has been installed before you start shooting:

    It is also recommended to read the Manuals first before shooting.

    Reviews

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      Need Expert Advice?

      Visual Astronomy, Astrophotography, Microscopy and Macro Photography can be a little complicated sometimes as there are a lot of options. If you'd like to check something before you purchase just let us know and we'd be happy to help!

      Enquire now or call us (03) 9042 2293