Product Description
ASI1600MC Pro
DDR Memory Buffer
DDR memory buffer is the main difference between ASI “Cool” and “Pro” cameras.
ASI1600 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.
Astrophotography Performance
ASI1600 Pro offers very good performance for astrophotography. Low read noise, Low dark current, high dynamic range .
ASI1600 build in 12bit ADC but can provide 12.5 stops dynamic range which is even better than KAF8300 due to its super low read noise.
QE Graph
We suppose the QE peak value is more than 60%.
Dark Current
The dark current of ASI1600 from out test result.
here is a 300S dark frame tested with the cooler running at -25 degree.
Reliable Mechanical Structures
There are four screws that seal the sensor chamber. Our camera design has been extensively tested and is very stable.
Even when used in higher humidity environments, ASI1600 Pro will still works fine without dew problems.
USB 3.0 Port & USB2.0 HUB
USB 3.0 Port: Provides 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI1600 Pro to run at 14.7 fps (12bit, normal mode) or 23 fps (10bit, high speed 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 ASI1600 Pro. The hub is powered by the external power supply if you connect one.
Cooling System
ASI1600 Pro has 2 stage TEC cooling system to enable very deep cooling (40°C-45°C below ambient). The cooler requires an external power supply, which is not included with the camera. You may order a suitable power supply from here.
We recommend using a 12V/3-5A or more DC adapter for cooler power supply (2.1×5.5, center positive).
Using a battery with 9-15V is also suitable for the cooler power supply.
Connecting Diagram
1. M43-T2 adapter
2. EOS-T2 adapter
3. 2”Filter (optional)
4. 1.25” T-Mount
5. 1.25” Filter (optional)
6. M42-1.25” adapter (optional)
7. T2 extender 11mm
Mechanical Diagram
What is in the box?
ASI1600 Pro box includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.
Notice：Cooled cameras need a 12v power adapter, If you don’t have one, please click this link to buy a 12V power adapter. There are 4 different standard for different contury, please choose it carefully.
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/products/accessories/acdc-adapter-12v-5a-for-cooled-cameras/
The best solution of 55mm back focus length
Read more: https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/faq/best-back-focus-length-solutions-55mm.html
Drivers and Softwares:
Our website has newest camera drivers and many DSO and Planetary capture softwares. Please make sure the newest driver and software has been installed before you start shooting:
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software/
Camera technical details
Sensor: 4/3″ CMOS
Diagonal: 21.9mm
Resolution: 16Mega Pixels 4656×3520
Pixel Size: 3.8µm
Bayer Pattern: GRBG
Max FPS at full resolution :23FPS
Shutter: Rolling shutter
Exposure Range: 32µs-2000s
Read Noise: 1.2e @30db gain
QE peak: 60%
Full well: 20ke
ADC:12bit
DDRIII Buffer: 256MB
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Adaptor: 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Protect window:AR window
Dimensions: 78mm Diameter
Weight: 410g
Back Focus Distance: 6.5mm
Cooling: Regulated Two Stage TEC
Delta T: 40°C-45°C below ambient
Cooler Power consumption: 12V at 2A 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
12Bit ADC
4656×3520 14.7fps
3840×2160 23.1fps
1920×1680 32.9fps
1280×960 47.1fps
640×480 80.4fps
320×240 124.4fps
10Bit ADC
4656×3520 23fps
3840×2160 36.2fps
1920×1680 57.7fps
1280×960 73.6fps
640×480 125.7fps
320×240 192.4fps
more resolutions are user defined
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
- 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
- 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 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.
Richard ren – :
I did not see the ST4 port and cable for the newer version of ASI1600MC.
Is it right?
Thank you
Richard
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Sam Wen – :
the new 1600 removed ST4 port, USB2.0 Hub added
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Mike – :
Just purchased a ZWO ASI1600MC, I own a Skywatcher 80mm PROED Refractor and a Skywatcher 250mm Reflector. Both with Moonlite focuser’s. I am new into astroimaging, I have an NEQ6 Pro mount. I know this CMOS camera has an AR window. I ordered an Explore Scientific CLS 2″ filter with the camera. Will this suffice for IR/UV for the Refractor?
Not terribly familiar with filters…
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Sam Wen – :
yes, no need for UV/IR cut any more
CLS build in UV/IR CUT
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Stefan Chmielewski (verified owner) – :
Does I propely understand? I should unskerw 4 skrews and remove the glass and in this place insert 1,25 IR/UF filter? Can you explain me in details
Best regards
Stefan Chmielewski
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Sam Wen – :
you can have a look at this adapter which come with the camera
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/products/accessories/t2-1-25-filter-adapter/
you just need to attach the 1.25″ IR-CUT filter to it and screw to the camera T2 body
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Stefan Chmielewski (verified owner) – :
Hello Sam
I bought this camera and i think that i should to use for deep sky photo filtr IR/UV cut. Have You any sutable to ASI 1600?
And second question: sometimes i would like connect Nikon lens to ASI1600 have you any sutable adapter?
Best regards
Stefan
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Sam Wen – :
the easiest way should be screw one 1.25″ IR-CUT to inside of the T2-1.25″ filter adapter
so 1.25″ filter should have no vegnetting for F5 system
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Robert, A. Gratton (verified owner) – :
What is the sensor hieght width and offset?
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Sam Wen – :
it’s 17.6mm*13.3mm
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Stefan – :
Hello,
To connect this camera to my Skywatcher Ed100 Focal Reducer (55mm Backfocus M48 connector), I will need a 37.5mm (M48 to M42) spacer to connect to your M42 connector, which is connected to the camera? (17.5+37.5 = 55) Is this correct?
Sorry, first time I have to deal with back focus..
Thanks, Stefan.
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Sam Wen – :
yes, you are correct
there is a 18.5mm M42-M48 adapter come with the camera
so maybe just one 37.5-18.5=19mm T2 spacer is ok too
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Samuel – :
Thanks Sam,
Where can I get the Nikon to Canon adapter? Its ZWO brand?
Maybe I missed it but I couldn’t find it on the ZWO website.
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Sam Wen – :
still didnot upload, we will upload soon
this is a universal adapter
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Samuel – :
Hi again,
I want to use my Nikon lenses with the ASI1600MC cooled and there is only a Canon adaptor currently.
Is ZWO making the Nikon version available soon?
Thanks!
Samuel
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Sam Wen – :
not right now, we only provide one Nikon to Canon adapter
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Samuel – :
Hi,
I bought a ASI1600MC-cooled recently and I have not been able to use it with Sequence Generator Pro.
There is a ASI ASCOM option in SGP’s camera selection.
Error message comes up during focus and framing.
I am told by SPG developer that the ASI ASCOM doesn’t work with ZWO cameras at present.
Is there a fix soon?
Regards,
Samuel
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Sam Wen – :
seems we don’t have this problem with our latest ASCOM driver
you can CC the email to us too
I am sure the author can fix it soon
he has an ASI1600 too
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Bob (verified owner) – :
You say that this camera uses an AR window for protection. Witch one should I order or does it come with the lense I already orderd?
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Sam Wen – :
it come with a AR protect window
so you may need a IR cut filter for imaging
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Rene – :
Here I am again.
I am planning to buy this camera and also like to buy the new EOS T2 adapter since I already have an EOS adapter for my 2 inch focusser. I now use a Canon 450D in prime focus. Will it be suitable and will I be able to focus?
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Sam Wen – :
yes, any eos lens is supported
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Rene – :
Hi Sam,
I see a lot of deepsky images when I look for results for this camera. But I guess you are able to capture planets too with this camera as well.
Is this camera really designed for deepsky imaging solely or can I also use it to image planets and the moon. Or is the chip too big for planetary imaging?
Kind regards,
Rene
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Sam Wen – :
yes, you can use it for moon or solar imaging
and it support ROI, so planetary imaging is suitable too
this is an all-in-one camera
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FRANK TESTA – :
Hello does this camera need IR filter when using refractors or is it inbuilt?
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Sam Wen – :
for the final release version we choose to use build in AR window
so you need an extra 1.25″ IR-CUT filter
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Anonymous – :
Hi Sam Wen, does ASI 1600MC-Cool come with easily remove IR-CUT filter?
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Sam Wen – :
we changed it with an AR protect window finally
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Anonymous – :
Hi Sam Wen, I would like to use ASI 1600MC-Cool but not sure the way to hook it up to Celestron focal reducer as http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/astronomy/astroimaging-accessories/reducers/reducer-corrector
Does ASI 1600MC-Cool come with the compatible adapter? Or can indicate the adapter I need.
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Sam Wen – :
usually these reducer designed for DSLR whose back focus distance is 55mm
so you need an extender to use it with our camera
we already provide an 18.5mm M42 extender, so you just need another 20 or 19mm extender to reach 55mm distance
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Pierre (verified owner) – :
Hello Sam,
With the removable M42 extender in place on the ASI1600, the Back Focus Distance switches from 6.5 mm to 17.5 mm. Do you confirm?
Best regards
Pierre
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Sam Wen – :
yes, you are correct
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sottaku – :
Hi Sam
I think two reasons .
One reason is distance between a sensor and filter is too close.
Another one is a coating of filter .
Then distance between a sensor and filter to be a little more far and try to improve a coating of filter .
I hope your product to be better .
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hikeki – :
Hi Sam
I see sample images . Starlight ghost appear. Do you think a measure for them ?
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Sam Wen – :
starlight ghost usually come from other source such like filters instead of the camera
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Fredrik – :
Hi i like to know what sensor you are using in your cameras cant find it in the specifications ?
Best regards F
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Sam Wen – :
sorry, sensor factory don’t want us to make the name public
we can only tell:it is the same on Olympus’s DSLM: E-M1
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Petr Skala – :
Hello, wich type of shutter is at this camera type?
Thanks for answer.
Petr
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Sam Wen – :
it’s rolling shutter
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