ASI178MM (mono)

  • “ASI174 Kit” is a required field

$299.00$347.00

 

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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    Hello, I want to search for asteroids and choose between 178mm and 290mm cameras, tell me, is it better for this camera with a higher resolution and a small pixel (178mm) or a smaller resolution and a large pixel (290mm)? Thank you.




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      I think 178mm is better because you can bin2




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    Hi, could you please post here 5 min dark with this camera taken at room temperature? I’m curious how will it look like because I want to buy a DSO camera that I could afford 🙂




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    • Sam Wen

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      there is very small amp-glow with 5 min dark
      I think you can consider it




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    Hi Sam, Is there any problem of vignetting using this cam and the EFW mini with fast scopes?

    Thanks!




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    • Sam Wen

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      no, the sensor of 178mm is very small and won’t have any problem with vignetting




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    Hi Sam,

    how is the quantum efficiency of the ASI178mm compared to the ASI178MC? Can I compare the two graphs of the relative quantum efficiency?
    An example: At 400nm the ASI78MM has a relative quantum efficiency of 70%. The ASI178MC has a relative quantum efficiency of 46% (B), 10% (R) and 8% (G) at 400nm. The bayer matrix is made of 1 blue, 1 red and 2 green pixel. So i can add 46% + 10% + 2*8%, that gives 72%. But thats the relative quantum efficiency of 4 pixels, so 74%/4 is approximately 20% quantum efficiency per pixel at 400nm. That means, that if the ASI178MM and ASI178MC have the same absolute quantum efficiency, the ASI178MM is at 400nm more than three times more sensitive than the ASI178MC. Is this consideration right?

    Thank you very much!




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    • Sam Wen

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      usually QE of mono camera is around 10% higher than mono camera
      but color sensor don’t respond to all color
      mono sensor is around 3 times sensetive




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    you mean i can’t use filter wheel right (EFW)?
    Is there any item that will allow me to mount it to tripod?




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    • Sam Wen

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      you cannot use the EFW and 178 and NIKON lens at the same time
      there is 1/4″ screw under the camera body, just mount it to tripod




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    Hey,
    Is there any chance to connect to ASI178MM Nikon lense? Do you have any adapter like for ASI1600MM?




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    • Sam Wen

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      yes, you can use the adapter for 1600
      just cannot add the EFW




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    Hello, Im recently received asi 178 mm. Can I simultaniously use this camera for guider and photography ?

    With best reg. Peju




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    • Sam Wen

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      you can use it in this way for planetary imaging
      but not DSO imaging




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    which one you would recommend , the Asi 178mm or 174mm for using on lunt 60mm solar scope? Thank




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    • Sam Wen

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      I think 174 better, you can capture the full disk of solar
      but 178 maybe not




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    What are the accessories that come with the camera? Does it come with a sensor protection glass? If yes, which one is it?




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    • Sam Wen

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      every ASI camera come with protect window
      it’s AR coated window




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    Can I use Binning while shooting with the 178MM incase I am interested in shooting Deep Sky?




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    • Sam Wen

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      of course you can




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    How suitable is the ZWO 178mm for Solar and Lunar imagine. Is it comparable to the 174? I would like to increase resolution while using shorter focal length without using a barlow.




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    • Sam Wen

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      yes, it is very suitable for solar and lunar imaging for your purpose
      smaller pixel size but higher resolution




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    Also, am I right in assuming the sensor is read line by line?




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    • Sam Wen

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      yes, it’s rolling shutter




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    Hi,

    I want to do ISS imaging and I am wondering if the rolling shutter will be an issue.
    Could you tell me how much time it takes for the shutter to go from the first to the last line, in 3096×2080 60fps mode?

    Thanks




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    • Sam Wen

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      I think rolling shutter may still have problem with such very fast target such like IIS
      so ASI174 is better for this, but you can try with 178 anyway




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    Hi,
    What are the dimensions in mm of the sensor in the Asi178 mm ?




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    • Sam Wen

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      It’s 7.4 x 5.0mm




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    Hi,
    Does the gain/well depth mean that the camera has a wel depth of 15K e- at gain ratio 1:1?
    For example ASI174 its 3k e-.




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    • Sam Wen

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      you are correct




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    Hello,

    What is the best pc configuration needed for these camera?




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    • Sam Wen

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      i3 i5 i7 intel computer with USB3.0 port is suggested
      SSD is required if you want to capture at the fastest speed




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    What is power jack need (dimensions) for this camera as cable is not delivered and info not provided




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    • Sam Wen

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      it’s 2.1*5.5 or 2.5*5.5mm power socket




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    Can you give us information about der absolut (not relativ) QE of the 178 MM.
    Thanks,
    ralf




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    • Sam Wen

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      This is not provided by SONY
      we estimate the QE should be around 70%-80%




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    the 178 mono no-cooled in how many days can I have in Italy, Thanks




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    • Sam Wen

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      it usually take 1 week




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    Hello,

    it seems that Sony offers only IMX178LQJ sensor that is a color version and I’m wondering how you turn this sensor in monochrome version.

    Best regards
    Gerard




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    • Sam Wen

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      the mono version sensor from SONY called IMX178LLJ




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