3 new ASI cameras has come: ASI224MC ASI185MC ASI178MC. This cameras have Low Noise, High Sensitivity and Fast Speed.
These cameras are the best planetary imaging camera in the world and the cooled version won’t be far away 😉
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Hi Sam,
I see that the ASI 1600 now has a buffer to help prevent amp glow using a USB2 interface. I had amp glow on my ASI 174 using USB2 or USB3 .
I want to get a replacement for the 174 and am looking at the 290, 178 and 1600. I want to be able to shoot DSO, and planets but, I don’t want to deal with amp glow on long exposures. Is there any plan for a buffer on the 174, 290 and 178 cameras or should I just get the 1600 for deep sky and use ROI for planets?
Jon
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no, the 1600 is designed for dso imaging and a buffer can help to reduce amp-glow caused by long time transfer
but 174 or 290 won’t have such problem because the total pixels is only 2M and can be transferred to PC very quickly
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Hi Sam,
I just purchased the Celestron 1100 Edge HD and the CGX-L mount. Since I am an avid terrestrial photographer, I’m sure I will eventually want to try AP. I was thinking in the future (near future) I might purchase the ASI224MC to start practicing planetary and lunar photography. However, in a comment up above, you suggested to someone in a similar situation that the ASI290 would be the one to buy. Why is that?
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290 have mono version, mono camera have better performance than color cameras. And 290 have higher resolution than 224, that’s another reason. But it is not means 224 is not good at planetary imaging. We only say that 290 is better.
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Thanks for replying. So if it has a higher resolution, does that mean the 290 color would be better than the 224 color …. if I opted to not go with the mono, that is?
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yes, such like imaging the moon
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Thanks Sam,
I notice that what ever questions I ask I am only getting a partial answer, So I will ask the full questions again.
1. Which camera is best for the following uses in this order:
Solar primary use
Planetary secondary use
DSO third
2. The link to the ZWO table how accurate is it?
http://agenaastro.com/zwo-astronomy-cameras-buyers-guide.html
3. If my main use is Solar and Planetary do I need cooled?
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also do I need a ZWO T2 Tilter for ASI Imaging Cameras for my SolarMax II 60MM
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you’d better add it in case suffering from newton ring problem
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Hi Sam,
I have had in the past early cameras from Meade. I recently bought a Solarmax II 60MM double stack telescope, I also have a Meade 8″ SCT.
I have been looking at the ASI185MC and it seems to be a good (in terms of number of stars reviewed below) as an all rounder for both Solar, Lunar, Planetary and Deep Space…
I saw this table on http://agenaastro.com/zwo-astronomy-cameras-buyers-guide.html I am not sure if this is accurate?
I am mainly watching Solar, Lunar and Planets, however want to get into deep space.
Based upon my two telescopes, which camera would you recommend, and is there a huge difference for solar and planetart between then ASI185MC and cooled?
Many thanks Marc
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In solar and planetary imaging, there is no different bewteen ASI185MC and cooled version.
I think if you already have 185mc, it will not necessary to purchase another camera for now.
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Sean,
I am not sure why you think I have the 185mc, however I think you answered the question.
However you didnt answer whether the Table is accurate and you didnt say whether the 185mc is a good alround Camera?
Also at what point is cooled more useful?
Thanks
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maybe you should consider ASI224 or ASI290
185 has heavy amp-glow compare with 224 OR 290
so it’s not very suitable for very long time exposure
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I’m looking for a camera to use with both an 80mm refractor and Celestron 8″ Edge HD. I am interested in both planetary and some DSO work, but at this time I am really only getting started. I am looking at the 174, 178 and 1600 versions, both cooled and uncooled.
I live in Canada, so when imaging in the winter(-20C is my lower limit) , temperature would most likely not be an issue. If the exposures are kept low (a couple minutes or less) is cooling really needed. If I go without cooling I can go for a larger sensor, which could probably provide better images. I know there is no perfect solution for every situation, and an 80 mm is very different than an 8″SCT, but I only want 1 camera. I am willing to accept that it will be somewhat of a compromise for both applications. As well, I am ok to spend the money to get a good camera, but would prefer to not spend more than I need to.
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eviroment temperature is not like the cooling temperature, it is not stay in a same level, so the image can not have same noise level.
I suggest using cooled camera even you have a very cold winter.
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I have a similar question to many… I have a C11 Edge HD and want the absolute best planetary camera. Saturn, Jupiter and Mars are the primary targets… (also some lunar work as well.)
Along with my scope I have both a 2X & 4X Power Mate lens for magnification.
1.) Is the ASI290 the best camera for me?
2.) Mono or OSC?
3.) Cooled or not?
Thank you!
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Yes, 290 is best for you. 290mm is mono camera and 290mc is color. we have both cooled version and uncooled version. I think if you using it in planetary imaging, uncooled version is suitable.
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Hello
I have a celestron C11 xlt and Mac computer.
I would like to have a guide cam and a photo cam
What are your suggestions?
Thank you
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you can choose ASI290MM or ASI174MM
mono camera is better for guiding
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Getting back into imaging after a long break, at present i own a Atik 383L, and a canon d60a
I’m looking for a camera for Lunar and planetary to sit on my Celestron 11HD, can you please advise
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maybe color is better, how about ASI290MC
High resolution and sensitive enough
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Thinking about upgrading to a MacBook Pro and buying a camera for planetary imaging to use with an Orion Starmax 127mm F12 Maksutov and a Astro-Physics Star155ED (f9) refractor. It sounds like the 224 may be the best choice for this purpose.
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yes, you can use ASI224
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What is the best camera for live video astronomy? I have a 6″ celestron evolution and I observe DSO most of the time.
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I think 224 is the best color and 290 is the best mono
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I’m looking at purchasing a Lunt 50Tha telescope, and would like to know which camera would be best for high resolution solar imaging: the 174 or 178 sensor.
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174 is the best for luar imaging
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Dear Sam,
so far I have used with great satisfaction the ASI120MC, but the moment to go beyond has come…
In the last year I am become fool for astrophotography of DSO, while remaining still a “fan” of planetary (not so much for the moon and the sun …)
Never change a winning team! And then I would buy a new camera for this: DSO and planetary. I use a good reflector 200/1000.
I am evaluating ASI185 ASI178 cooled! The budget is $700 but I can possibly push this budget to $ 900-1000 for ASI174 cool.
Which is the best camera for my purposes?
Color or Mono?
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mono camera have more fun to play with, but color camera is easier to use
I think you can consider ASI1600MC-Cool
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