ASI6200MC Pro (color)

$3,799.00

ASI6200MC Pro uses Sony’s latest back-illuminated IMX455 Full Frame format native 16-bit ADC sensor. It has3.76µm, ultra-low 1.2e readout noise and an innovative breakthrough resulting in zero amp-glow.

 

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Product Description

All Pro cameras (with cooler) need to be connected to an external 11-14v power supply to image. 

Even when the cooler is not being used the power supply must be used for the camera to be recognized.

ASI6200MC Pro uses Sony’s latest back-illuminated IMX455 Full Frame format native 16-bit ADC sensor. It has3.76µm, ultra-low 1.2e readout noise and an innovative breakthrough resulting in zero amp-glow.

The new ASI6200MC Pro camera is the colour version of the ASI6200MM Pro. It combines an optimal set of characteristics for you to be able to take amazing images. Its huge sensor and full-frame format will let you capture detailed, large images. If you feel that a one-shot-camera is preferred over a monochrome camera (which requires dedicated equipment and exposures using different filters), then this camera is for you. Some of the highlights include:

  • Sony IMX455 full-frame format sensor – giving a great field of view
  • True 16-bit ADC – giving a high dynamic range of up to 14 stops!
  • 62-megapixel sensor with a pixel size of 3.76um – huge sensor and relatively small pixel size to capture amazing detail across a large field-of-view
  • A large well depth of4ke- – no need to worry about saturating stars
  • Ultra-low readout noise of 1.2 e- – bringing out more details in your images with improved dynamic range
  • Zero amp-glow – even during long exposures, which means one thing less to worry about in post-processing

 

Amazing Craftsmanship, Lightweight body, Solid image quality:

We have been working hard to reduce the weight of the camera while still improving the overall performance. After years of technical accumulation and repeated mass-reduction experiments by ZWO engineers, ZWO finally got the weight of the ASI6200 down to just 700 grams.

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Full Frame format:

The ASI6200MMC Pro uses a full-frame format. The sensor length and width are 36mm * 24mm respectively, and the diagonal is 43.3mm. This is a 62MP camera with a small pixel size of 3.76um that can accommodate a large well depth of 51.4ke.

Native 16bit ADC:

ASI6200MC Pro is our first batch of CMOS astronomy cameras with true 16-bit ADC. It is not a CCD-style 16-bit ADC – it really can achieve a dynamic range output of 14 stops. This significantly improves the image sharpness and contrast, and the contrast gradients are smoother and more natural-looking.

14bit-vs-16bit

IMX455 backlit sensor:

Sony’s back-illuminated CMOS image sensor improves the sensitivity and noise reduction – the key factors to enhancing image quality. It does this by radically realigning the fundamental pixel structure from front-illumination to back-illumination, while still retaining the advantages of CMOS image sensors such as low power consumption and high-speed operation.

With a conventional front-illumination structure, the metal wiring and transistors on the surface of the silicon substrate that form the sensor’s light-sensitive area (photo-diode), impede photon-gathering carried out by the on-chip lens. A back-illuminated structure minimizes the degradation of sensitivity to the optical angle response, while also increasing the amount of light that enters each pixel due to the lack of obstacles such as metal wiring and transistors. These components have been moved to the back-side of the silicon substrate.

Camera Performance:

The ASI6200MC Pro has excellent performance with a dynamic range of up to 14 stops that will greatly reduce the issue of overexposed images, and make colour gradients look smoother and more natural-looking.

When the gain value is set to 100, the HCG high gain mode is turned on. We’re not saying it’s magic…but we’d like to think it is pretty close. With the HCG-mode turned on, the readout noise is greatly reduced, and the dynamic range is basically unchanged.

Zero Amp Glow:

Traditional CMOS sensors produce a weak infrared light source during operation quite often seen in the corner of uncalibrated images as the tell tale signs of ‘amp glow’. As the ASI6200MC Pro uses zero amp glow circuitry, you won’t have to worry about amp glow even when using high gain, long exposure imaging.

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With amp glow – exposure 300 second exposure

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ASI6200 frame with no amp glow – Exposure 300 seconds

Anti-dew

ASI6200MC Pro comes with the polyimide heater that can avoid any dew problems.

The anti-dew heater  which completely fit the  protective window will heat it to avoid any dew problems.

The heat anti-dew heater power is around 5W and can be turn off  in software to save power.

QE value:

The QE peak value of the ASI6200MC Pro is 91%.

Two-stage TEC cooling, ultra-low dark current:

Thanks to the two stage TEC cooling, ASI6200MC Pro can lower the CMOS sensor temperature to more than 35 degrees Celsius below ambient temperature, which can greatly reduce dark current generation and sensor noise even during extended exposure times.

*The Delta T 35℃ is tested at 30℃ ambient temperature. It might get down when the cooling system is working for a long time. Also, as the ambient temperature falls, the Delta T would also decrease. 

The unique dark current suppression technology can further reduce dark current noise. At a cooling temperature of 0 °C, the dark current noise is only 0.003e/s/pixel. This means a 300s exposure will only cause a dark current noise of 0.9e-, which is completely negligible!

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 standard for different countries, please make sure you selected the correct adapter when placing the order.

USB3.0 & 512M DDR3 Memory:

The ASI6200MC Pro is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in 512MB DDR3 cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission. Under long exposure, it effectively avoids frame dropping and greatly reduces the glow effect caused by slow reading speed.

ASI Cooled Cameras produced after August 2023 have changed their DDR3 buffer from 256MB to 512MB.

Mechanical Diagram:

What is in the box?

 

The best solution of 55mm back focus length:

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We know that connecting new equipment can be daunting at first, so to help you out we have made a tutorial on detailed connection methods of ASI6200. So if you want more details than the above images, just click the link below:

https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/tutorials/5-connection-methods-to-get-55mm-back-focus-length.html

 

Connecting Diagram:

Please notice that the camera needs to be connected to an external DC 12V @3A~5A power supply adapter for use (connector 5.5*2.1mm, center pole positive). If you don’t have one, click here to buy a 12V power adapter. There are 4 different standards for different countries, make sure you selected the correct adapter when placing the order.
Or you can also use lithium battery with 11-15V to power the camera.
Just be aware that power supplies out of this range might cause irreversible damages to your camera.

Camera technical details

Sensor: SONY IMX455CMOS
Diagonal: 43.30mm
Resolution: 62 Mega Pixel 9576*6388
Pixel Size: 3.76μm
Max FPS at full resolution: 3.51FPS
Bayer Pattern: RGGB
Shutter:Rolling shutter
Exposure Range: 32μs-2000s
ROI: Supported
Read Noise: 1.2-3.5e
QE peak: TBD
Full well: 51400e
ADC:16bit
DDRIII Buffer: 256MB(=2Gb)
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: M54X0.75
Protect window: D60-2 IR CUT
Dimensions: 90mm Diameter
Weight: 700g
Back Focus Distance: 17.5mm
Cooling: Regulated Two-Stage TEC
Delta T: 30°C-35°C below ambient
Camera Power consumption: 650mA at 5V
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%
Max FPS at full resolution:
16Bit ADC
9576×6388 2.05fps
7680×4800 2.72fps
6400×4096 3.18fps
4096×2160 5.97fps
3840×2160 5.97fps
1920×1080 11.66fps
1280×720 17.10fps
640×480 24.81fps
320×240 45.21fps

more resolutions are in software, support customize resolution.

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.

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.

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

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    ASI 2600mc pro or a 6200mc pro for a 11″ RASA? or is there a better option?




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      Yes, the two cameras are very suitable for 11″RASA.




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    2600mc pro vs 6200 mcpro, if only look at he apsc section, which provides better quality?




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      I think 6200MC Pro is better, it has a bigger full well capacity.
      6200MC Pro can be used to image a small object, but 2600MC Pro can not be used to image a big object.




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    Hello, I use this camera and I am very happy. I cool it to -10 c. I use that cooling.
    i wanted to know when to use Anti-dew? Under what circumstances?
    Thank you, back




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      When the humidity is high.




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    Hi, I purchased the ASI 6200 one shot color version. What gain settings would you recommend for deep sky imaging?
    Thank you




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      We recommend gain o or gain 100.




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    I have the MC and MM 6200 cameras. For the MC, the Bayer matrix is RGGB. What band pass or light wavelength is R, what is G, what is B? Are both G’s the same?




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    I want buy OAG, Nikon-M54 adapter, EOS-M54 adapter
    Would you show me purchase link??
    Thank you




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    I am considering this camera. What additional filter wheel and filters should I get with this camera




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      This camera is color version, you do not need LRGB filters. You can use 2″ narrowband filters with 2″ EFW if you would like.




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    When will this camera be available to ship if I were to order it.
    Thanks




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      This camera will be shipped in the end of September.




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    Hello. i bought a 6200mc asian camera, but when this catches, sometimes it disconnects by itself. any tips?




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      It requires 12V 5A power supply to ensure stability.




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    I have the ASI294MC-Pro and that camera has an included thread for 1.25″ filters to be installed near the sensor. I would like to use a 2″ LP filter with this ASI6200MC-Pro. How would that work? Also, if there is nothing included with the camera, can you recommend a solution? Thanks




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      Sorry the 2″ filter can not be installed directly to the ASI6200MC Pro, you could use 2″EFW or M54 filter drawer.




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    Hi,
    Concerning ASI6200MC Pro. It seems to me that the information contained in the “description” tab is not consistent with that of the “specification” tab. So in the description tab I can see IMX455 while in the specification tab I can see IMX571.
    62Mp -> 26 Mp
    … Could you verify ?
    Best Regards




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      Sorry about this! And thanks for your correction. We will modify the specification.




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    Hi there, am interested in ASI6200MC Pro.
    Does the cam is sensitive for taking nebula pictures in H-Alpha, SII and OIII?
    Do I need additional filter or does the IR-cut window blocks H-Alpha?
    Many thanks, Mike




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      Yes, and our New narrowband filters will help you take pictures with higher contrast.
      The IR-cut window will not block H-Alpha.




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    Two more questions:
    1. I purchased your M68 OAG to use on a longer focal length scope. I wanted this large OAG to avoid any vignetting. But since I bought the ASI 6200MC Pro, which is a color camera, I don’t need or want to add an EFW. So how do I get to 55 mm back focus? The M68 OAG has four bolt holes to attach to the tilt plate at its back, and an M68 thread and six threaded holes on the front to attach an EFW. For use without an EFW, would I simply order a custom adapter to get from M68 threads to my reducer/corrector threads? Or does ZWO have a standard adapter?

    2. I purchased ASI6200 MC Pro camera, because I prefer OSC (less complicated than mono camera with a filter wheel). And the ASI 6200MC Pro advertises binning. But I just heard that all binning is of the monochrome image, and yields a monochrome image. Is there processing software that knows your color filter pattern, and can produce binned color images through deBayering? Basically, can I bin and still preserve a color image, or must I first calibrate in mono, and then de-Bayer to get a color image? It is confusing; please answer very clearly. Thank you.




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      1.M68 OAG can only connect with 2″ EFW. I am sorry to tell you that we do not have adapter to replace the position of EFW so far. So we recommend customers use ZWO OAG for ASI6200MC Pro. But do not worry, we are working on a new m54 filter drawer which can connect with M68 OAG.
      2.Could you tell us where did you see the advertise of binning? If you could share us the link that would be the best. In DSO imaging, normally we use fit file, which is black and white, it will need to be debayered in post processing software.
      Also it is not necessary to use bin when capturing. And it is not Binning make the image turn to monochrome.




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    Hi. I have just started using the ASI6200MC Pro. In the software program APT (Astrophotography Tools), they have both a “Cooling Aid”, and a “Warming Aid”. These move the sensor temperature from ambient to the target, and back again, using small settable steps, bit a settable pause between each. APT suggests that this will extend TEC cooler and sensor life, and prevent cracking due to large fast temperature changes. But your native driver probably has thoughtful ramp rates. So I have two questions:
    1. Is it better, or recommended, to use such a cooling and warming aid, or is it completely unnecessary?
    2. Even if I don’t use those tools, would you agree that after an imaging session, I should set a target of ambient temperature and wait for the sensor to get there via your driver before turning off power to the camera? Simply disconnecting power to the camera when the sensor is cold would be bad, right?




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      1.We recommend you use these cooling aid.But it does not need warming aid.
      2.That would be great if you do that. It’s OK that you disconnecting power when the sensor is cold.




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    So this is the “Full Frame format native 16-bit ADC sensor” ?
    Then please correct the specification:
    “Diagonal: 28.30mm
    Resolution: 26 Mega Pixel 6248*4176
    Pixel Size: 3.76μm”
    This spec is the same as for the APS-C size camera.




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      The sensor of this camera is full frame,the sensor length and width are 36mm * 24mm and the diagonal is 43.3mm. This is a 62MP camera with a small pixel size of 3.76um that can accommodate a large well depth of 51.4ke.




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    Hi there, I ordered an ASI2600MC last week, when would I be looking at delivery wise? Thanks Paul.




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      Could you kindly tell us your order number? We can check it up for you.




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    are you still delivery ?




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      Yes we are working on that.




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    Is your production affected by the corona virus. And if so what is the new delivery date ?




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      We have got back to work now.
      And we are arrnging the delivery now, you can place back order.




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    If I order this, what is the timeframe I will get it delivered by?




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      The delivery will be made around March if everything goes well.




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    When will this be available? Please be specific.




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      Around March.




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