Camera Models And Sensor Type - ZWO ASI1600MM Manual

2. Camera Models and Sensor Type

There are 4 types of ASI1600 models:
Models
ASI1600MM
ASI1600MC
ASI1600MM-COOL
ASI1600MC-COOL
Which camera to choose:
Monochrome camera sensors are capable of higher detail and sensitivity than is possible with
color sensors, but you need additional accessories such as filter wheel and filters. The
post-processing is more complicated too, so a color camera is often recommended for the beginner
of astrophotographer.
TEC cooling will help to reduce dark current noise for long exposures. For short exposures, such
as under one second, the dark current noise is very low, however cooling is recommended for
DSO imaging when long exposures are required.
Mono or Color Regulated TEC Cooling
Mono
Color
Mono
Color
ASI1600 Manual
No Panasonic MN34230ALJ
No Panasonic MN34230PLJ
Yes Panasonic MN34230ALJ
Yes Panasonic MN34230PLJ
Sensor
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