ASI178MM (mono)

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Back-illuminated  CMOS Image Sensor with 14bit ADC 
ASI178MM has a 1/1.8″ and 6.4M pixels sensor IMX178 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology.
Extremely low read noise(2.2e -1.4e) , high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make it very suitable for astronomy and microscopy photograph

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Product Description

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Camera Sensor

Back-illuminated  CMOS Image Sensor with 14bit ADC. ASI178MM has a 1/1.8″ and 6.4M pixels sensor (IMX178) with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology.

Notice: depends on user’s feedback, this IMX178 sensor has line pattern noise when do Ha solar imaging,  please take flat frame for calibration(out of focus or add a barlow lens to take flat frames). We recommend our ASI1600/ASI174 mono camera for Ha solar imaging.

Astrophotography Performance

Extremely low read noise(1.4e-2.2 e), 1.4e @27db, high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make it very suitable for astronomy and microscopy high resolution photography.

absolute QE Curve

USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port

USB 3.0 Port: Can provide 5Gb bandwidth to let ASI178 run at 30 fps (14bit, normal mode) or 60 fps (10bit, high speed mode)  at full resolution(6.4Mega).

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

Mechanical Diagram

What is in the box?

Comes with a 2.5mm all-sky lens which can provide a nearly 170° view of the sky.

Camera technical details

Sensor: 1/1.8” CMOS IMX178
Resolution: 6.4 Mega Pixels 3096*2080
Pixel Size: 2.4µm
Sensor Size: 7.4mm*5mm
Diagonal: 8.92mm
Exposure Range: 32µs-1000s
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 window
Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows, Linux
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Bit rate: 14bit output(14bit 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

10bit ADC/14bit ADC
3096×2080 60fps / 30fps
2560×2048 62fps / 31fps
2048×1080 116fps / 58fps
1280×960 130fps / 65fps
800×600 204.7fps / 102.3fps
640×480 253.1fps / 126.5fps
320×240 479.7fps / 239.8fps
More resolutions can be defined by user

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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    I’ve had a look but can’t see this question previously… How come the MM version is detailed with the same resolution as the MC version? As the MC has each group of 4 pixels for rggb then should the MC not be x1/4 res. Or the MM not be x4 res? Thank you




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      Hello! Is your issue resolved? If not, please email us at support@zwoptical.com with further details. If your issue has been resolved or if you have any other questions, feel free to contact us anytime. Thank you for your message and support!




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    Good choice for Planetary photography.




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    Hello, I would like to add a camera to my finderscope so, that I can point the telescope without laying my eye on the eyepiece.
    Since the image is to be displayed on an Android tablet, I need a camera with USB3.
    Would an ASi178MM be sensitive enough to show 5th magnitude stars on the Android screen?
    Which camera would be, in addition to ASi178, also suitable or more suitable?
    For imaging I use an ASi294MM.

    Many Thanks,

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      Hello! Is your issue resolved? If not, please email us at support@zwoptical.com with further details. If your issue has been resolved or if you have any other questions, feel free to contact us anytime. Thank you for your message and support!




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      Hello! Is your issue resolved? If not, please email us at support@zwoptical.com with further details. If your issue has been resolved or if you have any other questions, feel free to contact us anytime. Thank you for your message and support!




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    Hello, is there planned to release the ASI cameras with USB-C instead od USB 3.0 connectors, in future. When yes, can you send me the schedule, please.

    Greetings




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      Do not have the plan yet.




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    I want to look at galaxies and nebula. Even though this is a planetary camera can I still get great images out of it




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      Yes, the ASI 178MM can be used to do DSO imaging.




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    Will there ever be a firmware update to fix the amp glow issues with this camera as other models have gotten?




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    The QE curve in the description and the relative response curve in the manual differ too much in the IR range, with the former having lower values and the latter higher ones – and I could’t find reliable curves elsewhere. Can you check that, maybe with a bit of help from Sony? Would be interesting when buying an IR pass filter.




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      It’s the absolute QE curve in the description, and in the manual is the relative QE curve.




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    Would this camera be better for planetary and sun or the 290mm? And for guidance? Would it be worth it?




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      290MM is better, it also can be used for guidance.




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    Hi

    I have recently got an ASI178MM mono and I want to use it with an application that controls the camera through DirectShow. But, when I list the devices I only get RGB8_ and different resolutions. The videos are RGB 8 bits.
    Is it possible to get access to the 14 bits mode with the Directshow driver?

    Best regards
    Gonzalo




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      The DirectShow does not support the 14 bits mode.




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    Update, but no question: Now the ASI178MM works fine with a Skywatcher Evoguide50ED (full disk of the moon), a 130/650PDS (almost full disk, but much more detail) and a 150/1200P (maximum resolution with my equipment)!

    Now I just need a better notebook, as the old one is too slow and the freshly ordered was defective und is not sold anymore.




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    Hello,
    Asi178MM is good choice for lunar imaging with my Mak127/1500 f/12 or rolling shutter is a problem? Now I own Asi462MC and Asi120MC. Thanks




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    Hi!

    Update to my question from 2021-02-21: The faster computer I tried the next day also produced 5 fps (5.3 to be precise), but when using my slower notebook, it got about 10 fps just after initializing the camera. And the next day I was surprised by about 36 fps. Today I tried ASICap with the same speed, which is limited by the speed of the computer, so everything is alright with the camera – except that I found a screw/bolt which seems to be M2, has ~6.7 mm length, a Philips head, black colour and a cone point. Do you have an idea tho which part of the camera it might belong?

    Second question: I would use the camera for solar and lunar imaging with short focal length telescopes, but perhaps also for planetary work with a 150/1200 Newtonian. Would you recommend the MM or the MC, especially if I don’t want to use a Barlow lens?

    Kind regards

    Frank




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      Please send email to support@zwoptical.com if you have multiple questions, thanks!




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    Hi!

    What kind of computer is needed for 60 fps at full resolution? I have a dual core notebook with 1,8 GHz and I know it is not the fastest, but 5 fps at full resolution is a bit too slow. You wrote that “i3 i5 i7 intel computer with USB3.0 port is suggested”, but what is really necessary or which type of PC allows which fps?

    Kind regards

    Frank




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      Please try another faster computer. If it is same 5 fps, please contact support@zwoptical.com




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    Is this camera compatible with the HF1.25 (the helical focuser for the zwo off axis guider)? I think it can, but others say it cannot connect to ZWO’s OAG helical focuser.




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      HF1.25 can only work with mini camera.




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    Hi,
    When will it be available?




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      It is available now.




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    Good morning, is this sensor suitable to photograph with an UV-pass filter (320 to 380nm) and an IR-pass filter (starting from 685 nm) ?
    Thank you




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      This sensor’s photosensitive area is among 400-700nm.
      I think 462MC is more suitable if you want to start from 685nm.




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    Good morning, I was trying to image last night and could not get my photos to stack. I had my exposure at 3 seconds, gain at 350. I am using a celestron 8se. My live stacking just wouldn’t work. Any suggestions on settings? The moonlight was very bright, too. Would a CLS filter help? Thank you




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      3 seconds maybe too short for DSO image, and it will hard to do the plate solve in live stacking.




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    Thank you for the info!




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      Thanks




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    Great put!




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      Thanks




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    Use: F/6 w/ focal length 432 apo on large galaxies – i.e. Pleides, andromeda. Make mosiacs with Astro Pixel Processor.
    Question: How long take a I take sub exposures for before noise levels get too much. Can I take 3 minute exposures for 2 hours?




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      About the setting, I recommend you to have more try since I cannot give you a accurate number.




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