ASI071MC Pro (color)

$1,480.00

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SKU: ZWO ASI071MC-P Category: Cooled Camera

Description
Specification
Shipping&Warranty
Software&Manuals
Q&A (146)

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!

Rodrigo – April 17, 2018:

Hi Sam
What is the QE for this camera?
Thank you

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- Sean Wang – April 19, 2018:
  
  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 – April 13, 2018:

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 – April 16, 2018:
  
  M42-m48 adapter is only a thread adapter, won’t interfere optical path length.
  
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Hemant Kulkarni – April 9, 2018:

How much length does the M42-M48 adapter add in the optical path?

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- Sean Wang – April 10, 2018:
  
  16.5mm effective length.
  
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tera – March 21, 2018:

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 – March 22, 2018:
  
  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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tera – March 21, 2018:

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 – March 21, 2018:
  
  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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Kai-Oliver Detken – March 10, 2018:

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 – March 12, 2018:
  
  Thank you very much! Kai-Oliver. Your kind words inspires us all.
  
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James Goodall – January 27, 2018:

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 – January 27, 2018:
  
  Hi James
  We didn’t plan to do that, it’s not a stable version for users.
  
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Jason Archer – January 9, 2018:

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 – January 10, 2018:
  
  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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Erklue – December 16, 2017:

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 – December 19, 2017:
  
  this is a hardware problem, we already contacted this customer and get the camera back for repair
  
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ROBERT C SIMON – December 9, 2017:

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 – December 13, 2017:
  
  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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Kai-Oliver Detken – December 2, 2017:

Hi, is the darkframe on the web-site really 300s long ? Because I see no hotpixel or noice.

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- Sam Wen – December 4, 2017:
  
  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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Klaus V. – December 2, 2017:

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 – December 4, 2017:
  
  we can deliver this week, we just have it in stock
  
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JOSE LUIS (verified owner) – November 27, 2017:

Hello, when will this camera be available for delivery?

A greeting.

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- Sam Wen – November 29, 2017:
  
  middle of Nov
  
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Graham Wilcock – November 16, 2017:

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 – November 21, 2017:
  
  yes, you can control it in ASCOM dialog
  
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bulrichl – November 15, 2017:

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 – November 21, 2017:
  
  of course away from the sensor
  
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aziz. k – November 2, 2017:

is the dew problem solved?

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- Sam Wen – November 8, 2017:
  
  the new mechanic structure can seal the camera better and keep CMOS chamber dry longer
  
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Mohamed Q. – October 19, 2017:

When are you going to release ASI071Pro ?

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- Sam Wen – October 20, 2017:
  
  soon, next week
  
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Mahesh Kamkanamge – September 3, 2017:

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 – September 4, 2017:
  
  we are going to release this month Sep
  
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Rod Macpherson – August 9, 2017:

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 – August 11, 2017:
  
  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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Michael Schmitz – March 12, 2017:

Is it possible to remove the AR Filter and to replace it with an IR Filter?

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- Sam Wen – March 17, 2017:
  
  no, the AR filter is glued to the cover
  
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