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- Page 1 ZWO DSO Camera ASI2600MC/MM Pro Product Manual Thank you for purchasing the ZWO ASI camera! Please read this manual carefully before using this product.The copyright and modification rights of this manual and other related materials belong to Suzhou ZWO Co., Ltd.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. Product Introduction ............................3 Amazing Craftsmanship, Lightweight Body, Solid Image Quality .......... 3 APS-C Format ............................3 Native 16bit ADC ............................ 4 IMX571 Backlit Sensor ........................... 4 Zero Amp Glow ............................5 2. Notice for Use ..............................6 3. -
Page 3: Product Introduction
Amazing Craftsmanship, Lightweight Body, Solid Image Quality ZWO has been working hard to reduce the weight of the camera while still improving the performance of the camera. After years of technical accumulation and repeated weight loss experiments by ZWO engineers, ZWO finally concentrated the ASI2600 to 0.7KG. -
Page 4: Native 16Bit Adc
Native 16bit ADC As one of the few CMOS astronomy cameras with 16-bit ADC on the market, ASI2600 Pro camera was conceived having in mind the optimal characteristics for astrophotography. This 16bit ADC is not a CCD 16bit ADC. It can really achieve a dynamic range output of 14 stop, which will significantly improve the image sharpness and contrast, and also create smoother and more natural contrast transitions (as well as color gradients when using different types of filters). -
Page 5: Zero Amp Glow
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 photongathering carried out by the on-chip lens. -
Page 6: Notice For Use
（Dark frame from ASI2600 without any amp glow – 300s exposure time） 2. Notice for Use Before using the camera, please read this notice carefully. External power supplies are needed for all ASI cooled cameras. We recommend you use a 12V@3A~5A DC adapter (D5.5x2.1mm, center pole positive) or a lithium battery with 11-14V to power the camera. -
Page 7: Getting To Know Your Camera
6. DC power port: D5.5x2.1mm, center pole positive. It is recommended to use a 12V@3A power supply. 7. Ultra-quiet magnetic levitation fan: Only runs when cooling is turned on. The camera can be supported by the ZWO holder ring. There is a 1/4” screw port at the base of the ring. -
Page 8: Camera Specifications
Supported OS Windows, Linux & Mac OSX 3.3 Quantum Efficiency & Read Noise Quantum Efficiency (QE) According to our test results, the QE peak value of ASI2600MC Pro is above 80%. For ASI2600MM Pro, the QE peak value is 91%. - Page 9 ASI2600MC Pro ASI2600MM Pro...
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Page 10: Analog To Digital Converter (Adc)
Read Noise ASI2600 has excellent performance with a dynamic range of up to 14 stops that will greatly reduce the issue of overexposed images, and make color gradients look smoother and more natural-looking. When the gain value is set to 100, the HCG high gain mode is turned on. The readout noise is greatly reduced, and the dynamic range is basically unchanged. -
Page 11: Two-Stage Tec Cooling
6248*4176 0.83fps 3.51fps 4096*3072 1.72fps 4.75fps 3840*2160 2.61fps 6.71fps 1920*1080 10.43fps 13.13fps 1280*720 19.29fps 19.29fps 640*480 28.06fps 28.06fps 320*240 51.44fps 51.44fps 3.5 Two-Stage TEC Cooling Two-Stage TEC Cooling, Ultra-Low Dark Current Thanks to the two stage TEC cooling, ASI2600 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. -
Page 12: Power Consumption
3.7 Power Consumption All ASI cameras have low power consumption. ASI2600 is no exception. When it is not cooling, the max power consumption is only 4.7W. Below is the camera cooling efficiency diagram. 3.8 DDR Buffer The ASI2600 Pro is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in DDR3 cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission. -
Page 13: Sensor Tilt Adjustment
ASI Cooled Cameras produced after August 2023 have changed their DDR3 buffer from 256MB to 512MB. 3.9 Sensor Tilt Adjustment There are three sets of screws that can be used to adjust the sensor tilt. Two screws per set for screw in/out. -
Page 14: What's In The Box
4. What’s in the Box? The 2m USB 3.0 cable and two 0.5m USB 2.0 cables can meet multiple requirements in different usage scenarios. For example, the 2m long cable can be used for guiding with a PC. The 0.5m short cables can be used to connect ASIAIR to the guide camera or EAF. -
Page 15: Structural Dimension Diagram
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Page 16: Connection Methods
6. Connection Methods 6.1 Connecting to Nikon/Canon Lens 1. Nikon-T2 adapter 2. EOS-T2 adapter 3. 2” filter (optional) 4. Nikon lens 5. Canon lens... -
Page 17: Solutions For 55Mm Best Back Focus Distance
6.2 Solutions for 55mm best back focus distance... - Page 18 For the detailed connection methods of ASI2600 Pro: https://www.zwoastro.com/2018/06/14/best-back-focus-length-solutions-55mm/...
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Page 19: Connecting To External Devices
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Page 20: Warranty
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. -
Page 21: Servicing
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.
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