ASI071MC Pro (color)

$1,480.00

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SKU: ZWO ASI071MC-P Category: Cooled Camera

Description
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Product Description

ASI071MC Pro

Camera Sensor

▶IMX071

The ASI071MC Pro is a popular OSC camera based on the highly appreciated sensor from Sony – the IMX071 – in APS-C format. A good set of specifications combined with a good price makes it a great choice for those who want to take the step from DSLR to a dedicated astronomy camera. Some of the highlights include:

APS-C format (28.4 mm diagonal) with 4.78 um pixel size – ideal for many types of telescopes
14-bit ADC– giving high dynamic range of 14 stops
A high 46ke- full well capacity – helping to reduce the issue of for example saturated stars
16-megapixel sensor with 4944*3284pixels – plenty of detail can be captured in high resolution
Electronic shutter– no vibration problems compared to a mechanical shutter
Very low read noise of 2.3 e-at 24 dB gain – bringing out more details in your images with improved dynamic range

If you are looking for an APS-C type OSC camera for astrophotography, you can’t go wrong with the ASI071MC Pro. It will provide low read noise and a high dynamic range.

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 controlled than before with the help of a DDR buffer and new improved 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%.

Relative QE curve

Unique Tilt Adapter

ASI071 Pro includes unique tilt adapter. Say goodbye to tilt problems forever ! ASI094-tilt-adapter-3mm

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).

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 ASI071 Pro. The hub is powered by the external power supply if you connect one.

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 increased to 86mm compared to the ASI071MC Cool (78mm).

▶6 screws seal the chamber

This new structure seal the CMOS chamber better.

▶Anti-dew and cooling system

Thanks to the two-stage TEC cooling, ASI071MC Pro can lower the CMOS sensor temperature to more than 35-40 degrees Celsius below ambient temperature, which can greatly reduce dark current generation and sensor noise even during extended exposure times.

Please notice that the camera needs to be connected to an external 11-15v power supply to implement the cooling function. We recommend you use 12V@3A DC adapter (5.5*2.1mm, center pole positive) or lithium battery with 11-15V to power the camera. If you don’t have one, please click here to buy a 12V power adapter. There are 4 different standards for different countries, please make sure you selected the correct adapter when placing the order.

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.

The best solution of 55mm back focus length

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

Sensor: SONY IMX071 CMOS
Diagonal: 28.4mm
Resolution: 16Mega Pixels 4944X3284
Pixel Size: 4.78µm
Bayer Pattern: RGGB
Max FPS at full resolution :10FPS
Shutter:Rolling shutter
Exposure Range: 64µs-2000s
ROI: Supported
Read Noise: 2.3-3.3e
QE peak: TBD
Full well: 46ke
ADC:14bit
DDRIII Buffer: 256MB
Non-volatile memory/On camera storage: Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Adaptor: M42X0.75
Protect window:AR window
Dimensions: 86mm Diameter
Weight: 640g
Back Focus Distance: 17.5mm
Cooling: Regulated Two Stage TEC
Delta T: 35°C-40°C below ambient
Cooler Power consumption: 12V at 3A Max
Working Temperature: -5°C—45°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C—60°C
Working Relative Humidity: 20%—80%
Storage Relative Humidity: 20%—95%
Supported resolution
14Bit ADC
4944×3284 10fps
1920×1200 28fps
1280×1080 33fps
640×480 70fps
320×240 134fps

more resolutions are user defined

Shipping

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.

Fast Shipping(amount ≧ 199USD) for free
Fast Shipping(amount < 199USD) : $20.00 (We do not provide free shipping from now on.)

If you can’t get the air mail package after 2months, please let us know ASAP: info@zwoptical.com

Introduction

Fast Shipping: we will choose DHL, UPS, FedEx etc to deliver it. Usually you will get your package within 7-14 days.
Customers from Brazil and Chile should leave a message to provide your CPF or CNPJ as your custom needs it.
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 form local dealers.

Warranty and Return Policy

We provide 2-year warranty for our products, we will offer the repair service for free within warranty period. After the warranty period, we will continue to provide repair support and service on a charged basis. We do not provide any replacement unless ZWO confirmed the product is DOA (Dead On Arrival).
This warranty does not apply to damage that occurred as a result of abuse or misuse, or caused by a fall or any other transportation failures after purchase.
Customer must pay for shipping when shipping the camera back for repair or replacement. If we confirm you can get a replacement, goods must be returned with all accessories, instructions, etc and must be suitably packed.
If you get a faulty camera, please contact us as soon as possible though email: support@zwoptical.com. Please describe the problem in detail and we will do our best to help you solve the problem. Most instances perceived problems are simply bad driver install or software configuration.
We will provide you RMA number if your camera requires warranty repair. We refuse any return without RMA number!
For customers who bought the camera from our dealer, dealer is responsible for the customer service for you.

Our website is always 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 has been installed before you start shooting:

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

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

mahaffm – March 5, 2017:

Hi Sam. what binning modes are supported? 2×2, 3×3, 4×4? Color and/or mono binning?

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- Sam Wen – March 17, 2017:
  
  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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Luc – March 5, 2017:

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 – March 17, 2017:
  
  yes, you can use sharpcap and enable dark subtract function
  
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Prem K (verified owner) – March 3, 2017:

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 – March 17, 2017:
  
  we will, next batch will be end of this month
  
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Prem K – March 1, 2017:

Sam, is the front plate tilt adjustment?

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- Sam Wen – March 3, 2017:
  
  yes, you are correct
  
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Massimo – February 10, 2017:

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 – February 19, 2017:
  
  you can choose mono bin and color bin through ASCOM
  there is no such mono sensor
  
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tony owens – January 18, 2017:

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 – January 23, 2017:
  
  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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Glenn – January 17, 2017:

Sam, any updates on when this camera will be available?

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- Sam Wen – January 23, 2017:
  
  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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James – January 11, 2017:

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 – January 11, 2017:
  
  you can choose SharpCap for time lapse video, it’s a pity there is no mono version of imx071
  
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James – January 11, 2017:

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 – January 11, 2017:
  
  the longer adapter suitable for you.
  we will provide M42-Nikon adapter soon
  
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Joe – January 6, 2017:

What all is needed to use this with a Meade RCX400 14″?

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- Sam Wen – January 6, 2017:
  
  it include all the adapters you need
  
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Glenn – January 5, 2017:

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 – January 6, 2017:
  
  you can add one 2″ filter to the extender
  
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Adriano – December 31, 2016:

It is possible to use Baader Mark III coma corrector ?

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- Sam Wen – January 6, 2017:
  
  yes,you can
  017 comes all the adapters you need
  
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Rafael (verified owner) – December 23, 2016:

When do you expect to begin filling back orders on the ASI071?

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- Sam Wen – December 27, 2016:
  
  we already send out back orders
  
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Lars – December 8, 2016:

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 – December 13, 2016:
  
  ASI071 is free of amp-glow, very small random honrizonal line noise
  we will upload one 2000s dark frame soon
  
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florin – December 4, 2016:

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 – December 7, 2016:
  
  yes, ROI and binning is supported
  just binning for color may have some artifacts
  
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U.K. Astronomer – November 27, 2016:

Are these available now?

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- Sam Wen – November 29, 2016:
  
  we will deliver at middle of Dec
  
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Antonio – November 24, 2016:

Can you show the connector side please. Regards Antonio

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- Chris Yang – November 25, 2016:
  
  Yes,I have add the conncector side on the web.
  Thank you for your suggestion.
  
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albates50 – November 23, 2016:

What is the back Focus NEW 1071

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- Sam Wen – November 23, 2016:
  
  17.5mm
  
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Jesus – November 22, 2016:

What kind of connections do you have?

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- Sam Wen – November 23, 2016:
  
  usb2.0 or USB3.0
  
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Benjamin – November 22, 2016:

Will be à mono version ?

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- Chris Yang – November 23, 2016:
  
  Sorry,there will not a mono version.
  
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- Sam Wen – November 23, 2016:
  
  no currently 😉
  
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