Product Description
ASI071MC Pro
Camera Sensor
▶IMX071
- Most famous sensor of Sony
- APS-C(1.8″) Diagonal 28.4mm
- 16M Pixel (4944×3284)
- Very low read noise: 2.3e @24db gain 3.3e @lowest gain
- 14Bit ADC: provide real 14bit Dynamic range
- Electronic shutter: no vibration problem with mechanical shutter
DDR Memory Buffer
ASI071MC Pro camera includes a 256MB DDR3 memory buffer to help improve data transfer reliability. Additionally, the use of a memory buffer minimizes amp-glow, which is caused by the slow transfer speeds when the camera is used with a USB 2.0 port.
DDR memory buffer is the main difference between ASI “Cool” and “Pro” cameras.
Astrophotography Performance
ASI071MC Pro offers very good performance for astrophotography. Low read noise, high dynamic range.
Dark Current
the Dark Current of ASI071MC Pro is better controled than before with the help of DDR buffer and new improvment of hardware design
Please check this 300s dark frame free of amp-glow:Here
QE Curve
We suppose the QE peak value is more than 50%.
Unique Tilt Adapter
ASI071 Pro includes unique tilt adapter. Say goodbye to tilt problems forever !
USB 3.0 Port & USB2.0 HUB
USB 3.0 Port: Provide 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI071MC Pro to run at 10 fps (14bit, normal mode) at full resolution(16Mega).
New mechnical design and Anti-Dew Heater
The ASI071MC-PRO camera comes with a completely upgraded anti-dew and mechanical body.
The diameter of the camera body is incresed to 86mm (ASI071MC-Cool is 78mm).
▶6 screws seal the chamber
This new structure seal the CMOS chamber better and no dew or frost happen on sensor anymore.
▶anti-dew and cooling system
ASI071MC Pro has a two-stage TEC cooling system that allows deep cooling (35°C-40°C below ambient). You will need an external power supply to power the cooler. An AC-DC power adapter is not included in this package, however you can order one from here.
The anti-dew heater will heat the AR protect window to avoid any dew problems. The heat anti-dew heater power is around 3.6W and can be turn off in software to save power.
Connecting Diagram
- 2”Filter (optional)
- EOS-T2 adapter
- M42 to M48 extender 16.5mm
- M42 extender 21mm
- Focal reducer
- OAG
Mechanical Diagram
What is in the box?
ASI071MC Pro box includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.
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/products/accessories/acdc-adapter-12v-5a-for-cooled-cameras/
The best solution of 55mm back focus length
Read more: https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/faq/best-back-focus-length-solutions-55mm.html
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/
Reviews
Update soon!
ASI071 Gallery:
M13 by Jesus Magdalena
Imaging telescope or lens: SkyWatcher ED120 Black Diamond
Imaging camera: ZWO Optical ASI071
Guiding camera: ZWO ASI 174MM
Focal reducer: TS 0.79x
Filter: Huetech IDAS LPS D1
Resolution: 2368×1576
Dates: June 12, 2017
Frames: 36×300″ -10C
Integration: 3.0 hours
Flats: ~30
Bias: ~100
M31 by Tolga
Imaging telescope or lens: Vixen VSD 100 f/3.8
Imaging camera: ZWO ASI071MC-Cool
Mount: Advanced VX
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Software Bisque Sky X Pro, PixInsight 1.8
Resolution: 4874×3164
Dates: Oct. 9, 2016
Frames: 88×120″
Integration: 2.9 hours
Antares in the Cloud of Rho Ophiuchi by Adam Jesionkiewicz
Imaging telescope or lens: William Optics Star 71 f/4.9 Astrograph
Imaging camera: ZWO ASI071MC-Cool
Mount: iOptron CEM25-EC
Resolution: 2439×1615
Dates: May 2, 2017
Frames: 40×300″
Integration: 3.3 hours
Benjamin – :
Will be à mono version ?
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Chris Yang – :
Sorry,there will not a mono version.
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Sam Wen – :
no currently 😉
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Jesus – :
What kind of connections do you have?
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Sam Wen – :
usb2.0 or USB3.0
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albates50 – :
What is the back Focus NEW 1071
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Sam Wen – :
17.5mm
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Antonio – :
Can you show the connector side please. Regards Antonio
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Chris Yang – :
Yes,I have add the conncector side on the web.
Thank you for your suggestion.
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U.K. Astronomer – :
Are these available now?
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Sam Wen – :
we will deliver at middle of Dec
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florin – :
Can the camera do downsampling? In other words, can I capture at a lower resolution, like 1500 x 1000 or similar, while using the whole surface of the chip?
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Sam Wen – :
yes, ROI and binning is supported
just binning for color may have some artifacts
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Lars – :
I would love to see some dark frames made with this camera on several different temperature settings.
How bad is the amp-glow and does it have noise patterns?
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Sam Wen – :
ASI071 is free of amp-glow, very small random honrizonal line noise
we will upload one 2000s dark frame soon
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Rafael (verified owner) – :
When do you expect to begin filling back orders on the ASI071?
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Sam Wen – :
we already send out back orders
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Adriano – :
It is possible to use Baader Mark III coma corrector ?
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Sam Wen – :
yes,you can
017 comes all the adapters you need
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Glenn – :
1. Other than a filter wheel, what is the best way to use a light pollution filter with this camera?
2. Is it possible to replace the AR protect window with an IR-cut protect window?
Thanks!
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Sam Wen – :
you can add one 2″ filter to the extender
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Joe – :
What all is needed to use this with a Meade RCX400 14″?
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Sam Wen – :
it include all the adapters you need
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James – :
Regarding the ZWO 071, what Canon adapter do a i need for a lens with no FW: The narrow or longer adaptor? I may want to use a Nikon lens at some other time, so the same adaptor question applies?
Thanks.
James
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Sam Wen – :
the longer adapter suitable for you.
we will provide M42-Nikon adapter soon
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James – :
Sam, I forgot to mention I have just bought two 071 cameras and now looking at a Mono model to take an F.2.8 Canon or Nikon lens for my Asteroid search patrols. I need a fast, download image Mono camera that i can program to take 100’s of short, 30 sec, eps. in a given time. I ask want to do Time Lapse. What camera is best for all this and what software does the ZWO camera use that can do Time Lapse?
James
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Sam Wen – :
you can choose SharpCap for time lapse video, it’s a pity there is no mono version of imx071
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Glenn – :
Sam, any updates on when this camera will be available?
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Sam Wen – :
Hi Glenn
we already delivered some ASI071 and next batch will be end of next month as we are having Chinese New year soon
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tony owens – :
Hi Sam.
I have a possible high speed videography application. Trying to decide whether this or the MC1600 would be better. Can the ADC be switched to 12 and/or 10 bit output mode for a bit faster framerate on this model?
Also some information about ship date based on an order this week would be helpful for us to choose.
Thanks.
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Sam Wen – :
no, there is no high speed for this sensor,we are having vacation soon
so Orders placed after 21th Jan will be sent around the end of Feb.
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Massimo – :
Hi, I would know if Asi071 in binning 2 the information about color remain.
And I would know if you will make Asi071 mono.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards
Massimo
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Sam Wen – :
you can choose mono bin and color bin through ASCOM
there is no such mono sensor
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Prem K – :
Sam, is the front plate tilt adjustment?
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Sam Wen – :
yes, you are correct
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Prem K (verified owner) – :
Good to know tilt adjustment is available! I think you should put that in description
it is a good feature!
I placed an order, when will the new batch ship? Thanks again!
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Sam Wen – :
we will, next batch will be end of this month
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Luc – :
Hi Sam, just bought a 071 and should be delivered to me by the end of next week. Just a quick question, can the camera be set to take dark frames automatically and apply them to each image taken. Having no shutter I don’t know if it is possible! If so what are the limitation , if any, in term of time or any other you may know. For example, I know some DSLR can and do it but for a maximum of 30seconds. Thank you. Luc
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Sam Wen – :
yes, you can use sharpcap and enable dark subtract function
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mahaffm – :
Hi Sam. what binning modes are supported? 2×2, 3×3, 4×4? Color and/or mono binning?
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Sam Wen – :
hardware binning 3*3 only and color binning
software binning 2*2 3*3 4*4 and color and mono binning both supported
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Michael Schmitz – :
Is it possible to remove the AR Filter and to replace it with an IR Filter?
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Sam Wen – :
no, the AR filter is glued to the cover
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Rod Macpherson – :
Hi,
Does this camera require a UV/IR cut filter and if so what is the best size? Using it with a 10″ F4 Newtonian, RC8, and ED80.
Thanks
Rod
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Sam Wen – :
you can use 2″ IR-CUT filter from us
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/products/filterfilter-wheel/zwo-2%e2%80%b3-ir-cut-filter/
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Mahesh Kamkanamge – :
When are you going to release that rumoured ASI094 full frame cooled CMOS camera? Is it monochrome or colour? I would like to test it.
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Sam Wen – :
we are going to release this month Sep
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Mohamed Q. – :
When are you going to release ASI071Pro ?
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Sam Wen – :
soon, next week
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aziz. k – :
is the dew problem solved?
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Sam Wen – :
the new mechanic structure can seal the camera better and keep CMOS chamber dry longer
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bulrichl – :
Is it better to place the IR-Cut-Filter near to the sensor or away from the sensor in order to avoid reflexes?
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Sam Wen – :
of course away from the sensor
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Graham Wilcock – :
1. Is the anti dew heater on the protect window turned on by default?
2. Which software has the necessary controls to turn the heater off?
Regards
Graham
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Sam Wen – :
yes, you can control it in ASCOM dialog
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JOSE LUIS (verified owner) – :
Hello, when will this camera be available for delivery?
A greeting.
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Sam Wen – :
middle of Nov
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Klaus V. – :
Hi, you writing the camera ASI071MC Pro is available on backorder. When i’m ordering now, when will you deliver?
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Sam Wen – :
we can deliver this week, we just have it in stock
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Kai-Oliver Detken – :
Hi, is the darkframe on the web-site really 300s long ? Because I see no hotpixel or noice.
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Sam Wen – :
yes, that’s 300s dark
the noise is so low and you need to stretch the image very hard to see the noise
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ROBERT C SIMON – :
Hello just got my asi071 pro had to reinstall ascom driver as was not working. I notice that the offset slider bar is gone when using ad
Scom based sofware is this OK. Or I’m a missing something, the gain slider is there.
Thanks
Otherwise camera works fantastic..
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Sam Wen – :
because you don’t need the offset and usb bandwidth any more with the “Pro” version
the offset is always fixed at one reasonable value
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Erklue – :
Hi,
I have problems with the temperature sensor of my new ASI071MC Pro (I received it on 5.12.).
The first week, everything worked fine (e.g. making fotos @ T=-20°C), taking darkf frames… everything perfect. .
But since 16.12. the following happens:
1.) I set a target (desired) temperature of <10 °C.
2.) Cooling starts and the temperature goes down constantly (that's great).
3.) When reaching T<10 °C, the temperature readout suddenly jumps to a number between T=70-110 °C!
At the same time, the cooler power goes up to 100% and then stays constantly at 100%!
4.) After 30 minutes, the temperature still shows the same temperature (e.g. 105 °C) and cooling power is still 100%.
There is something wrong with the temperature sensor ?!
Best regards
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Sam Wen – :
this is a hardware problem, we already contacted this customer and get the camera back for repair
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Jason Archer – :
Hi! I have a quick question about focus when using camera lenses… I tried the T2 adapters sold by ZWO for all three brands — Canon, Nikon and Sony — and was not able to reach focus on any of them. Is there another adapter or spacer required for the ASI071MC Pro to reach focus on camera lenses?
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Sam Wen – :
The SONY adapter won’t work with 071
but Nikon and Canon lens must can, you need to adjust the focus position of your lens
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James Goodall – :
Hi Sam,
Any way to get a batch of 071 mono sensors for some mono ASI071 Pro’s? The well depth and dynamic is amazing!
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Sean Wang – :
Hi James
We didn’t plan to do that, it’s not a stable version for users.
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Kai-Oliver Detken – :
Hi Sam,
I got my asi071 after a long waiting time of three month and I’m very impressed. The camera has really very poor noise and great colours of pictures end-results. Currently I can’t find any weak. Great camera! Thanks for making it.
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Sean Wang – :
Thank you very much! Kai-Oliver. Your kind words inspires us all.
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tera – :
Hello,
I bought ASI071MC Pro but I have a problem.
Although there is no problem with the included USB cable, capture will fail with an exposure time of 2 seconds or more when shooting with other USB cable or USB hub. It is seems that there is no response from the camera.
Is this a normal thing?
My notebook coumputer need a USB hub in case of shooting , auto guiding , telescope control and other system.
Thanks.
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Sean Wang – :
Hi Tera
Does your Hub have independent power supply? Our camera need enough amps if the Hub without power supply. If many equipments use the Hub, camera won’t got enough power.
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tera – :
Hi Sean,
Hub have ability supply current enough from independent power supply.
But, even if Hub have no other devices, the camera capture will fail with an exposure time of 2 seconds or more.
So, I bought today some new Hubs and cables and tested various combinations in I found a combination that works properly.
It’s just a thinking,
I think the problem is USB power delivery sequence.
The camera seems to be a different sequence when the exposure time is long and when it is short. At this time, when the exposure time was long, the condition of power supply of the USB changed, and when the camera tried to capture it thought that the current would be insufficient and fail. But I do not know why it happens with a combination of hub and cable.
Thanks for your help.
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Sam Wen – :
The Hub can draw power about 700ma from 12V power supply
so please pay attention to the power consumption of devices attach to the hub
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Hemant Kulkarni – :
How much length does the M42-M48 adapter add in the optical path?
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Sean Wang – :
16.5mm effective length.
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Hemant Kulkarni – :
I did not mean the larger one. I see that the Pro package has 3 adapters/extension tubes –
A. 21 mm
B. 16.5mm and
C. M42 to M48 adapter of unspecified length. I want to know this last smaller adapter’s optical path.
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Sean Wang – :
M42-m48 adapter is only a thread adapter, won’t interfere optical path length.
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Rodrigo – :
Hi Sam
What is the QE for this camera?
Thank you
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Sean Wang – :
Hi Rodrigo
It’s about 50%, you can see the QE of all the cameras:
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/manuals/productcatalog.pdf
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Hemant Kulkarni – :
Thanks for the answers to all these questions. They are helpful, you may want to put a “like” and a “helpful” button on the comments, this will help you find out which questions are more useful to update your data on other camera sections.
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Sean Wang – :
Thanks, Hemant. It’s a very good suggestion, we will consider about it. Thank you very much.
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