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.

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    Hello I have a Celestron 8SE and would love to take pics of planets, galaxies, nebula’s could I use this specific camera for it !!!




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      Yes.




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    Hello, how long will be delivery time to Germany now.

    Greetings




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      The delivery time to Germany is about 1-2 weeks.




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    This camera is provided with the “all-sky” lens?
    Is it possible, somehow, to use the all-sky lens and a IR-cut (IR and UV) filter? How to fit all toghether?

    Thanks a lot…




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      This camera comes with CCTV lens. Sorry the all-sky lens and IR-cut filter can’t fit together.




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    Hi, I am using the ZWO Nikon T2 adapter with my F-mount Rokinon 14mm/f2.8 lens attached to the ASI290MC. No problem focusing without a filter, but when I insert a 2″ Optolong L-Pro filter into the built-in slot of the adapter, I cannot seem to attain focus. What spacers or adapters do I need to be able to use the filter

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      Sorry we do not sell spacers separately. You could contact to your local agent, they will provide you some suitable spacers.




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    Can I take it’s delivery in India ? If yes, cost ?




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      Yes, you can, please refer to the shipping and warranty tab in the product detail.




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    Does the camera have binning 3×3 ?




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      Yes.




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    I’m still struggeling with this cam. My images are very noisy/grainy. I have the gain at 170. Should I use a lower gain (110)? Unity Gain is a lot higher, what is this?




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      Hi
      You could send your questions to support@zwoptical.com
      and please attached the original fit file, put it into dropbox and send us the link.
      Thank you very much.




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    Does this camera works with Orion 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope.Since I use Orion 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope could you please help me with this




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      Yes, it works with this guide scope.




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    Hi. Do you have the ZWO ASI290MC camera for immediate delivery? What is the cost of fast shipping to Brazil, RJ?




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      yes, we have it. 20USD.




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      yes, we have. it is fast shipping is free for amount >= 299usd




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    Hello, I have some questions about framerates, too.
    My ASI290MC is connected via USB3.0 to an I7 machine for testing.
    SSDs are present. Exposure is below 5ms for testing.
    When using High Speed Mode, I can get up to ~170fps, but only if I select “RAW8” as recording format.
    If I use “RAW16”, fps drop to 82-83.
    I thought that the camera can run at up to 170 fps in 10bit mode. Which is the “High Speed”-option?
    But I cannot select a 10bit-recording format. Or am I getting something wrong?

    I have experienced:
    “High-Speed” ON: 170fps at RAW8; 82fps at RAW16
    “High-Speed” OFF: 82-83fps at RAW8 and at RAW16.

    I had hoped to create raw videos at 170fps with color info of 10 bit depth. Is that not possible?




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      High-speed mode only support RAW8 mode, if you choose RAW16, high-speed mode is not working. It’s impossible to get 10bit depth at 170fps, there are only RAW8 RAW16 can be choosen.




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    I have used your cameras straight out of the box for all sky, lunar and solar imaging and guiding, but I am still in the dark about getting higher fps. How do I use the different bit settings? 10/12 and so on. How do I find them and how do I change them?




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      Hi David
      There is some way to get faster FPS.
      1. turn High speed mode on
      2. turn USB bandwith(usb traffic) to 100%
      3. use SSD to record(HardDisk is too slow)
      4. exposure must be short, if you use 1/10s exposure, that means you only can reach 10fps.
      5. use USB3.0 port on your computer.




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    Is 2.5 mm all-sky wide-angle lens included ? I’m slightly worry becouse in description is only body of camera. Thanks




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      no, this is 4/3″ format camera, 2.5mm won’t work
      you need 6 or 8mm all sky lens suitable for M43 cameras




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    se compro la ASI 290MC color nella confezione è previsto anche l’obiettivo da 2.1 mm?




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