ASI290MC (color)

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Product Description

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Diagonal 6.46 mm (Type 1/2.8) Square Pixel Array Color CMOS Image Sensor

Back-Illuminated CMOS image Sensors with Improved Visible Light and Near Infrared Sensitivity that Support 1080p

Sony has developed the approx. 2.13M effective pixel back-illuminated CMOS image sensors IMX290LQR and IMX291LQR with improved sensitivity in the visible-light and near infrared light regions for industrial applications.
A new 2.9 µm-square unit pixel has been developed that combines a back-illuminated structure with technology for improving near infrared sensitivity to further enhance picture quality at low illumination while at the same time realizing Full HD cameras for industrial applications. This realizes two or more times the sensitivity in the visible-light region and three or more times the sensitivity in the near infrared light region than that of the existing Sony product (IMX236LQJ).

Astrophotography Performance

ASI290MC offers very good performance for astrophotography. Low read noise, high dynamic range, QE peak about 80%, AR protective window and much more.

290 readnoiseASI290MC QE

 

USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port

USB 3.0 Port: can provide 5Gb bandwidth to let ASI290 run at 82.2fps (12bit, normal mode) or 170 fps (10bit, high speed mode)  at full resolution(2.1Mega).

ST4 Port: can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.

Mechanical Diagram

What is in the box?

224-290-178-185-385非冷冻包装清单

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/

 

Reference Images(ASI290MM):

Pic du Midi Observatory

t1mplanets

s2017-06-10-0214_4-RGB

j2017-06-10-2135_8-RGB03

Chilescope

etacarinae_2017_12_26dp  uran2017_12_16dp

 

Sensor: 1/2.8″ CMOS IMX290/IMX291
Resolution: 2.1Mega Pixels 1936×1096
Pixel Size: 2.9µm
Exposure Range: 32µs-2000s
ROI: Supported
Non-volatile memory/On camera storage: Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
ST4 Guider Port: Yes
Focus Distance to Sensor: 12.5mm
Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter
Protect window: AR coated window
Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows, Linux
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Bit rate: 12bit output(12bit ADC)
Adaptor: 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Dimension: φ62mm X 36mm
Weight: 120g or 4.2 ounces (without lens)
Working Temperature: -5°C—45°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C—60°C
Working Relative Humidity: 20%—80%
Storage Relative Humidity: 20%—95%

Supported resolution

USB2.0 MAX FPS
1936×1096: 20.4
1280×960: 35.3
640×480: 141.5
320×240: 355.9
2X2Bin :968×548: 20.4

USB3.0 MAX FPS(12bit/10bit)
1936×1096: 82.2/170
1280×960: 93.6/193.9
640×480: 184/381.2
320×240: 355.9/737.5
2X2Bin :968×548: 82.2/170

More resolutions can be user defined

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.

6. If a User purchases the ZWO Products from a ZWO agent, the User may contact the ZWO agent directly for the relevant after-sales service.

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

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    Hi, If I order ASI290MC, in next day or 2, how many days does it take to ship and reach to Chicago, USA address? Thanks.




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    Hi, If I order ASI290MC, in next day or 2, how many does it take to ship to Chicago, USA address? Thanks.




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    Hi Sam, want to use my new 290 MC for microscopy sometimes. Installed uManager and the Micromanager plug-in available in the download section. But uManager does not see the 290 MC. How can i check if the plug in is installed properly?




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    • Sam Wen

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      please email our technical supporter: Yang.Zhou(at)zwoptical.com
      he may reply a little later as we are having vacation now




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    hello – what software should I use for autoguiding with an AS290MC ?




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    • Sam Wen

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      you can use PHD2




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    Hi Sam, I am looking for a camera for Lunar and planet photography (for a start). Maybe sun later and sometimes DSO. can you explain what criteria are making a camera suitable for which imaging (planetary, moon, sun, DSO).
    Is it the frame rate, the resolution, the pixel or sensor size ?
    Difficult to choose between 290 MC and 224 MC.




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    • Sam Wen

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      I think DSO imaging need big sensor size
      290’s high resolution is more suitable for Lunar and sun imaging than 224




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    Hi Sam,

    Quick update; the USB ST4 adapter came in today, it doesn’t work either. When plugging into the computer no new entries show in the ‘device manager’. I tested it on different machines, on windows 7, 8.1 and 10.

    What now?




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    • Sam Wen

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      USBST4 don’t need driver, it show as HID device just like keyboard or mouse
      you can use our ASCOM driver to connect USBST4 and control it




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    Hi Sam,

    I don’t measure any voltage change on any of the pins when trying to steer from the software. I’m assuming it’s a driver issue.
    For now I’ve ordered your ST4USB converter to see if that will work.




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    • Sam Wen

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      there is no voltage change, just the direction pin is connected to the common pin(pin 2) when you guiding




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    I have received the ASI290MC camera, nice little device. However, tracking through ST4 is not working. I have installed all drivers from your site, but my mount will not move in PHD Guiding. What can I do?




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    • Sam Wen

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      Hi Paul
      you can use a multimeter to measure the ST4 port
      to check if the direction pin connected to pin 2 when you click the direction




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    Hi,

    Would the ASI290MC be suitable for video astronomy or do you have another camera that would be a better fit?

    Thanks
    Joe




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    • Sam Wen

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      actually, all our cameras suitable for video astronomy




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    Sorry Sam, I don’t think I explained the setup properly. The Geoptik mount is an adaptor which lets you screw a Canon lens into the front and the other side has a standard t-thread which allows the camera to be screwed in directly. The adaptor can then be mounted on a tracker or piggy backed on a telescope. If the 290 sensor isn’t in the same plane as the Canon sensor would be, you are unlikely to achieve focus. Since my previous email I have discovered a 10 to 13mm t-extension tube between the adaptor and camera gives me a focus at least for a Canon 50mm lens. I’ll let you know how it works out.




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    • Sam Wen

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      got it, the back focus of 290 is 12.5mm
      the back focus of cannon lens is 44mm
      so some caculation needed




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    Sam, I’ve just taken delivery of the 290mc and still experimenting. Apart from putting on my scope I thought I would give it a go using a Geoptik mount which allows Canon EOS lenses to be used – thinking that the combo may be ok for some DSO when tracked. Problem is I can’t get focus with the standard coupling of the 290 to the mount. A bit more experimenting shows I will need a t-mount extension tube, but not sure which one to go for. Any suggestion as to what length tube to get? Thanks




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    • Sam Wen

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      which Canon-T2 adatper did you use?
      our Canon-t2 adatper is adjustable and suitable for all ASI cameras




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    Hello, what is the present delivery time for a 290 color?




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    • Sam Wen

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      I think we will have enough in next week




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    As an ST4 guide port is built in, can the cooled version of these cameras “self guide” if used for long exposures?




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    • Sam Wen

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      no, they are not self guide camera
      the ST4 port allow you to control it through your PC




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    Between the 224 and the 290, would one work better as an auto guide camera? My primary interest is long exposure DSO imaging but if I’m going to buy a guide camera I would like to get one that can also work for lunar and/or planetary imaging, but my primary concerns is how well it would work for guiding as opposed to if it’s better suited for lunar or planetary…




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    • Sam Wen

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      maybe bigger pixel size allow you to easy find a guider star
      but mono camera is far sensitive than color one
      so maybe ASI290MM is your choice




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    Sam according to this http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/537072-first-light-with-asi290mc/#entry7225369 you’ll have used an IR-CUT filter in the first batch of ASI290MC. What about the one’s that you will ship from now on? Are they also from the first batch? Also why is your official dealer not giving the introductory discount? http://www.highpoint…camera-asi290mc




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    • Sam Wen

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      just asked they to corrected it
      all our ASI290MC produce now use AR protect window




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    Sam,

    there are reports that this camera comes with a IR-cut filter built-in, is that true? If so it’s not suitable for IR imaging?
    Thanks




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    • Sam Wen

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      no, we choose to use AR filter build-in
      so you can still use it for IR imaging




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    Why is this not available on AliExpress? And how good is it as an Autoguider? I need to use it for autoguiding as well as planetary imaging. Which one would you recommend 224MC or 290MC?




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      we will upload to Aliexpress store once we have it instock
      Aliepxress won’t allow preorder




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    I want to replace my ASI120MC with new camera, either 290mc or 224mc, is the 290mc a better choice for planetary or is the 224mc?

    Thanks




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    • Sam Wen

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      I think it’s better if you want to image lunar or solar because it has larger resolution
      otherwise the performance should be very close each other




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    Hi Sam,

    did you start shipping this comera to customers, if I order today how long will it take to ship? Thanks




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    • Sam Wen

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      yes, we start shipping now
      but still not enough cameras to ship
      so I think you may need to wait 1 or 2 weeks to get it if you put order now




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    Is the ASI290MC or ASI224MC better for planetary imaging?




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      Hi Brad
      The resoultion of 290mc is close to 174, also Max FPS at full resolution is very close to each other, its read noise is close to 224mc.
      So, 290mc is suyitable for planetary imaging, but more suitable for Lunar and Solar imaging.




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