ASI178MM-Cool (mono)

$699.00

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Product Description

ASI178MM-Cool

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Astrophotography Performance

Our brand new cooled version of ASI178MM Monochrome Camera  allows the sensor to be cooled to 35C to 40C degrees below ambient!

Here is a 60s long exposure dark file of this Camera. Back-illuminated  CMOS Image Sensor with 14bit ADC.

ASI178MM has a 1/1.8″ and 6.4M pixels sensor IMX178 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology.

Extremely low read noise(2.2 e) , high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make it very suitable for astronomy and microscopy high resolution photograph.

178 Gain RN DR FW vs gain

QE Curve

The QE peak value is more than 81%.

absolute QE curve

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Reliable Mechanical Structure

There are four screws that seal the sensor chamber. Our camera design has been extensively tested and is very stable.

Even when used in higher humidity environments, ASI178-Cool will still works fine without dew problems.

 

USB 3.0 Port & USB2.0 HUB

USB 3.0 Port: Provides 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI178-Cool to run at 30 fps (14bit, normal mode) or 60 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution (6.4Mega).
USB 2.0 HUB: Can connect with various accessories,  including a filter wheel, guide camera or electronic focuser, allowing you to manage your cables better. There are two short 0.5m USB2.0 cables included with the ASI178-Cool. The hub is powered by the external power supply if you connect one.
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Cooling System

ASI178MM-Cool has 2 stage TEC cooling system to enable very deep cooling (35°C-40°C below ambient). The cooler requires an external power supply, which is not included with the camera. You may order a suitable power supply from here.

We recommend using a 12V/3-5A or more DC adapter for cooler power supply (2.1×5.5, center positive).

Using a battery with 9-15V is also suitable for the cooler power supply.

Connecting Diagram

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1. M43-T2 adapter  (optional)

2. EOS-T2 adapter  (optional)

3. 2”Filter (optional)

4. 1.25” T-Mount 

5. 1.25” Filter (optional)

6. M42-1.25” Filter (optional)

7. T2 extender 11mm

8. M42-M48 extender 16.5mm (optional)

9. T2-T2 adapter (optional)

10. EFW mini (optional)

11. EOS adapter for EFW (optional)

 

Mechanical Diagram

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What`s in the box?

224-290-174-178-185-385冷冻

Notice:Cooled cameras need a 12v power adapter, If you don’t have one, please click this link to buy a 12V power adapter. There are 4 different standard for different contury, please choose it carefully.
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/acdc-adapter-12v-5a-for-cooled-cameras

The best solution of 55mm back focus length

Cooled Mono Camera solution Cooled Mono Camera with OAG solution

Read more: https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/tutorials/best-back-focus-length-solutions-55mm.html

Notice: Small sensor camera have a few accessories in box, please take a look at package list above.

Drivers and Softwares:

Our website has newest camera drivers and many DSO and Planetary capture softwares. Please make sure the newest driver and software has been installed before you start shooting:

https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software/

 

New accessory

And the anti-dew heater  is on sale that could solve the dew problem on the front window  for  ASI cooled cameras.

You can buy the heater from the link:

https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/products/accessories/anti-dew-heater/

 

Camera technical details

Sensor: 1/1.8” CMOS IMX178
Resolution: 6.4 Mega Pixels 3096*2080
Pixel Size: 2.4µm
Sensor Size: 7.4mm*5mm
Diagonal: 8.92mm
Exposure Range: 32µs-1000s
ROI: Supported
ST4 Guider Port: Yes
Focus Distance to Sensor: 12.5mm
Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter
Protect window: AR clear window
Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows, Linux
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Bit rate: 14bit output(14bit ADC)
Adaptor: 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Dimensions: 78 mm Diameter
Weight: 410g
Back Focus Distance: 17.5mm
Cooling: Regulated Two Stage TEC
Delta T: 35-40 degrees C
Cooler Power Supply Required: 12V at 2A Max

Supported resolution

10bit ADC/14bit ADC
3096×2080 60fps / 30fps
2560×2048 62fps / 31fps
2048×1080 116fps / 58fps
1280×960 130fps / 65fps
800×600 204.7fps / 102.3fps
640×480 253.1fps / 126.5fps
320×240 479.7fps / 239.8fps

USB2.0
3096×2080 6fps
2560×2048 8fps
2048×1080 19fps
1280×960 34fps
800×600 89.5fps
640×480 253.1fps / 126.5fps
320×240 479.7fps / 239.8fps
More resolutions can be defined by user

Our website is continuously 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 have been installed before you start shooting:

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

Shipping & Delivery

Fast Shipping: we will choose DHL, UPS, FedEx etc to deliver it. Usually you will get your package within 15-20 days.

  • Fast Shipping(amount ≧ 199USD) for free
  • Fast Shipping(amount < 199USD) : $30.00 (We do not provide free shipping from now on.)

Introduction

  1. It will take around 60-90 days for shipment via ePacket/China Post Registered Air Mail/EMS, which can’t be guaranteed due to force majeure. If you can’t get the air mail package after 2months, please let us know ASAP: info@zwoptical.com
  2. Customers from Brazil and Chile should leave a message to provide your CPF or CNPJ as your custom needs it.
  3. Customers from Russia need to provide the complete English name with three words as well as the English shipping address.

Tracking site

DGM: http://webtrack.dhlglobalmail.com/?locale=en-US

China air mail: http://www.17track.net/en

 

Tax

  • The price list on our website is USD without tax.
  • Please note that buyers are liable to pay tax involved, such as Import tax, VAT , customs handling fee, etc. The additional fees may be collected at time of delivery by courier.
  • For best local service we advise customers buy our cameras from local dealers.

 

Warranty & Return

1. ZWO hereby declares that it will provide customers with a warranty period of 2 years for ZWO branded products (excluding APO), as per this policy. APO products will be covered by a 1-year free warranty service, starting from the day following the receipt of the product by the customer. For ASIAIR Plus users, the warranty period will commence from the day of device activation.

2. If a User encounters the following Dead on Arrival (DOA) and contacts ZWO within the corresponding time limit to issue the Product purchase invoice and relevant evidence, ZWO will provide door-to-door pick-up service and, as appropriate, after-sale replacement (or partial replacement), repair or return (or partial return) service for the following Products:
1) Product quality problem
Provided that a User detects a quality problem and contacts ZWO within 30 days after receipt of the Products, and ZWO support team confirms that the Products indeed have a quality problem or defect after their inspection, ZWO will provide free replacement service towards such Products;
2) Product transportation problem
Provided that a User finds obvious signs of bubbling, serious overstocking, or deformation on the outer package of the Products upon receipt of the Products, and provides ZWO with pictures of the outer package and proof of receipt within 3 days after receipt of such Products, ZWO support team will verify the actual shipper and determine the responsible party for such transportation problem. In the event that ZWO is the actual shipper, ZWO will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service, however, if the Products are directly sold or transported to the User by an agent of ZWO, the agent will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service.

3. If the Products are under the following circumstances, they are not within the scope of warranty service, ZWO may provide maintenance services to the Users:
1) The Warranty Period of the Products has expired; or
2) The Products are injected into liquid or affected by moisture or corrosion; or
3) The Products are damaged by an external force (such as the broken of the camera protection window glass, the deformation of the product shell, the broken of the USB port, etc.); or
4) Disassembling, repairing by a third party, refurbishment of the Products (such as downloading erroneous firmware) without the written authorization of ZWO; or
5) The product system is modified, or the maintenance notice is lost or changed; or
6) Product quality problem caused by installation not following the requirements or instructions for the Products; or
7) Physical damage or failure of the Products caused by the force majeure (such as strong vibration or extrusion such as flood, fire, earthquake, or thunder stroke); or
8)Damage caused by the improper User operation during the period of shooting or use, such as using without the equipment protection or direct shooting of the sun; or
9) No valid purchase invoice or warranty certificate; or
10) The Products are second-hand products.
Any quality problem with the accessories or other parts of the Products is not a condition for the return or change of the Products, and the User may solely request to replace the accessories with new ones, which shall be handled after verification by ZWO support team.
If the issue with your ZWO product was caused by certain damage (such as severe damage not covered by the 2-year warranty), you might have to pay the replacement value.

4. For the normal repair or replacement of the Products during the Warranty Period, the User will bear the return cost. When returning the Products, Users shall specify the actual reasons for the damage to the Products, and shall provide the corresponding valid certificates, such as pictures or videos, etc.
For the Products that need to be replaced after being confirmed by ZWO in writing, the User shall return the Products with the complete package, together with all accessories, manuals, etc., to the address designated by ZWO.
By sending back the product to ZWO, the User agrees to pay out-of-warranty fees that may arise during the repair process of the product. ZWO will send back the product after charging.

5. If a User encounters any problem during the use of ZWO Products, you may at any time contact ZWO for technical support via ZWO Support.

For the Products that need to be returned for after-sales service, ZWO will provide the corresponding RMA code for reference.
ZWO will not accept any products having no RMA code that have been returned privately without ZWO written confirmation.

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Do you have question, answer or comment? Post here!

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    Hello,
    Which Kamra is better suited for a SCT f / 10 for DSO and planets the ASI 178-cool or asi174-cool? What is your opinion? Where are the differences noise, amp glow, etc.?
    Thank you for your response.




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      Kamra, what is it? ASI178 is better, amp-glow of 174 is still to much even have anti-amp-glow control, it is not suitable for DSO imaging.




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    Hi what would be better with a 80ED scope, a 200PDS and a 150 MAK, this 183 mono or the 290 or 385 for DSOs? And a bit of planets?




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      183 will be the best option, 1″ sensor, 20mega pixels.




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    It says that the exposure ranges from 32µs to 1s, but how can you get a picture with 60seconds exposure




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      it’s from 32um to 2000s.




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    Hello Sam, the binning 2×2 is hardware or software? It work at 14bit?




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      Both supported. Yes, it is 14bit camera.




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    hello Sam, the pixel’s size is a little too small but if i use bin2x2 the results will are goods ?




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      of course, binning help increase SNR
      this is a big advantage




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    Does the new version have removable nose piece so backfocus is reduced to 6.5mm?




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      Yes, you are right.




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    Is it possible to set up an external trigger on this system?




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      For now, We can not do that.




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    Will the TEC work with a 12V 2A power supply or should I use something with a higher amp rating?




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    • Sam Wen

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      yes, it works, just don’t cool too deep to reach it’s max power consumption




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    When are you ready?




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    Hi Sam.

    Do you have this product in stock now?




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    Hello,

    Do you have measurements of Dark Signal Noise of this camera?

    Thanks




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    • Sam Wen

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      it’s a little hard to measure as there is some auto clamp inside 178




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    Technically yes, you did include a dark – only 60-sec. if like you said – there’s no way to control the amp glow at least I thought you should have mentioned that also in the description, yes? No?




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      I am sorry to say all our cameras have amp-glow, that’s why we provide dark frames for users to check




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    This camera has the worst amp glow I have ever seen and to reduce it I can only do 5-minute sub with no more than 38% gain.
    Thanks for the tip!




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      you should try our ASI224 or ASI174, then you will know what is worst amp glow 😉




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    Wondering what you’ll suggest to control the amp glow – it is very bad with a 10-minute sub at -10C. I’m very disappointed and not sure if I can even resale this thing!
    P.S. if your answer is to take much shorter exposure (less than 5 minutes) then I think you SHOULD have listed that so I could simply pass this camera and safe me some $$$.




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      sorry, there is no way to control it
      the dark frame is already included in the camera description




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    hi sam is this camera any good for dso please thanks




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    • Sam Wen

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      yes, but the pixel size is a little small
      so maybe better work with short focal length refractor or lens




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    Hello,
    ASI wanted to ask if the MM 178 refrigerated planetary photography no improvement in further reducing noise compared to that is not refrigerated.

    Thanks greetings.
    Rafael




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      cooling won’t help with exposure shorter than 1s




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    Does it have autoguider port like the uncooled ones. Looking for an autoguider cam but don’t want to spend money on a “one purpose only” camera, this could do some neat DSO imaging when I get a nice big telescope to replace mt DSLR setup.




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      yes, it have autoguider port like uncooled ones
      this camera is exactly what you want 😉




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    Is the camera already filled with dessicant Tablets, or has it to be openend before first use.




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    I see the list of resolutions, but are these binned or a subset of the full pixels?




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      that’s subframe
      hardware binning increase the fps too




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    Is the camera C or T mount?
    Does the included 1.25 inch nosepiece have filter threads?




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      yes, the filter thread is M28.5X0.6




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    • Sam Wen

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      the camera body is T mount, but it come with a T-CS adapter
      the 1.25″ nosepiece has M28.5X0.6 filter threads




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