The First CMOS Astro Camera Which Adopts Sony IMX410 Sensor

ASI2400MC-Pro  uses Sony latest back-illuminated IMX410 full frame format 14-bit ADC sensor. It is a 24MP camera with a big pixel size of 5.94um that can accommodate a super large well depth of 100ke.

With the ultra-low readout noise of 1.1e and amazing zero amp-glow, the ASI2400MC Pro is born to be another great innovation of ZWO in the field of full-frame cooled OSC astro cameras.

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Full Frame OSC Camera

The ASI2400MC Pro uses full-frame format, the sensor length and width are 36mm * 24mm and the diagonal is 43.3mm. For now, it only has the OSC version, which is very suitable for beginner astrophotography.

IMX410 Backlit Sensor

The back-illuminated CMOS sensor improves sensitivity and noise reduction – the key factors to enhancing image quality, while radically realigning their fundamental pixel structure from front-illumination to back-illumination. It has retained 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 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 that have been moved to the reverse of the silicon substrate.

Camera Performance:

Large well depth capacity, low read-out noise and high dynamic range.

Though these two cameras share very similar pixel sizes (5.94um vs 5.96um), the well depth capacity of ASI2400MC Pro is 100ke, which is 132% of another full frame ASI camera ASI128MC Pro, so ASI2400MC-Pro comes with ultra-high a dynamic range up to 14stops. Upon that, overexposure probability will be reduced, with richer color gradation gained.

When the gain value is 140, the magical HCG high gain mode is turned on, the readout noise is greatly reduced (as low as 1.1e), 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 ASI2400MC-Pro uses zero amp glow circuitry, you won’t have to worry about amp glow even when using high gain, long exposure imaging.

Anti-Dew

ASI2400MC-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.

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QE Value

We suppose that the QE peak value of the ASI2400MC Pro is above 80%.

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Two-Stage TEC Cooling: Ultra-Low Dark Current

ASI2400MC-Pro uses two stage TEC cooling that can lower the CMOS sensor temperature to more that 35c below ambient, which can greatly reduce dark current generation and sensor noise even with extended exposure times.

The unique dark current suppression technology can even further reduce dark current noise. When it’s cooled to -20℃, the current noise can be as low as 0.00035e/s/pix, which is completely negligible!

Note:ASI2400 Pro camera requires 1A current from the USB, if your PC can not provide enough current, please use an external 12V power supply to power the camera.

The best solution of 55mm back focus length

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Sensor SONY IMX410 CMOS
Diagonal 43.3mm
Resolution 2400 Mega Pixels 6072*4042
Pixel Size 5.94μm
Image area 36mm*24mm
Max FPS at full resolution 8FPS
Shutter Rolling shutter
Exposure Range 32μs-2000s
Read Noise 1.1-6.4e
QE peak Above 80%
Full well 100000e
Unity Gain 158
ADC 14bit
DDR3 buffer 256MB(2Gb)
Interface USB3.0/USB2.0
Adapters M54*0.75
Protect window IR CUT
Dimensions 90mm
Weight 0.7kg
Back Focus Distance 17.5mm
Cooling Regulated Two Stage TEC
Delta T 35°C (based on 30°C ambient temperature)
Cooling Power consumption 12V at 3A Max
Working Temperature -5°C~50°C
Working Relative Humidity 0~80%
Supported OS Windows, Linux & Mac OSX

The ZWO website is always 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 has been installed before you start shooting:

It is also recommended to read the Manuals first before shooting.

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ZWO ASI2400MC Pro Full Frame Colour Camera

SKU: ZWO-ASI2400MC-P

$5,399.00

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    ZWO ASI2400MC Pro Full Frame Colour Camera

    SKU: ZWO-ASI2400MC-P

    $5,399.00

    Available on back-order

    The First CMOS Astro Camera Which Adopts Sony IMX410 Sensor

    ASI2400MC-Pro  uses Sony latest back-illuminated IMX410 full frame format 14-bit ADC sensor. It is a 24MP camera with a big pixel size of 5.94um that can accommodate a super large well depth of 100ke.

    With the ultra-low readout noise of 1.1e and amazing zero amp-glow, the ASI2400MC Pro is born to be another great innovation of ZWO in the field of full-frame cooled OSC astro cameras.

    ZWO-ASI2400MC-PZWO-ASI2400MC-P

    Full Frame OSC Camera

    The ASI2400MC Pro uses full-frame format, the sensor length and width are 36mm * 24mm and the diagonal is 43.3mm. For now, it only has the OSC version, which is very suitable for beginner astrophotography.

    IMX410 Backlit Sensor

    The back-illuminated CMOS sensor improves sensitivity and noise reduction – the key factors to enhancing image quality, while radically realigning their fundamental pixel structure from front-illumination to back-illumination. It has retained 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 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 that have been moved to the reverse of the silicon substrate.

    Camera Performance:

    Large well depth capacity, low read-out noise and high dynamic range.

    Though these two cameras share very similar pixel sizes (5.94um vs 5.96um), the well depth capacity of ASI2400MC Pro is 100ke, which is 132% of another full frame ASI camera ASI128MC Pro, so ASI2400MC-Pro comes with ultra-high a dynamic range up to 14stops. Upon that, overexposure probability will be reduced, with richer color gradation gained.

    When the gain value is 140, the magical HCG high gain mode is turned on, the readout noise is greatly reduced (as low as 1.1e), 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 ASI2400MC-Pro uses zero amp glow circuitry, you won’t have to worry about amp glow even when using high gain, long exposure imaging.

    Anti-Dew

    ASI2400MC-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.

    ZWO-ASI2400MC-P

    QE Value

    We suppose that the QE peak value of the ASI2400MC Pro is above 80%.

    ZWO-ASI2400MC-P

    Two-Stage TEC Cooling: Ultra-Low Dark Current

    ASI2400MC-Pro uses two stage TEC cooling that can lower the CMOS sensor temperature to more that 35c below ambient, which can greatly reduce dark current generation and sensor noise even with extended exposure times.

    The unique dark current suppression technology can even further reduce dark current noise. When it’s cooled to -20℃, the current noise can be as low as 0.00035e/s/pix, which is completely negligible!

    Note:ASI2400 Pro camera requires 1A current from the USB, if your PC can not provide enough current, please use an external 12V power supply to power the camera.

    The best solution of 55mm back focus length

    ZWO-ASI2400MC-P

    Sensor SONY IMX410 CMOS
    Diagonal 43.3mm
    Resolution 2400 Mega Pixels 6072*4042
    Pixel Size 5.94μm
    Image area 36mm*24mm
    Max FPS at full resolution 8FPS
    Shutter Rolling shutter
    Exposure Range 32μs-2000s
    Read Noise 1.1-6.4e
    QE peak Above 80%
    Full well 100000e
    Unity Gain 158
    ADC 14bit
    DDR3 buffer 256MB(2Gb)
    Interface USB3.0/USB2.0
    Adapters M54*0.75
    Protect window IR CUT
    Dimensions 90mm
    Weight 0.7kg
    Back Focus Distance 17.5mm
    Cooling Regulated Two Stage TEC
    Delta T 35°C (based on 30°C ambient temperature)
    Cooling Power consumption 12V at 3A Max
    Working Temperature -5°C~50°C
    Working Relative Humidity 0~80%
    Supported OS Windows, Linux & Mac OSX

    The ZWO website is always 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 has been installed before you start shooting:

    It is also recommended to read the Manuals first before shooting.

    Reviews

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      Need Expert Advice?

      Visual Astronomy, Astrophotography, Microscopy and Macro Photography can be a little complicated sometimes as there are a lot of options. If you'd like to check something before you purchase just let us know and we'd be happy to help!

      Enquire now or call us (03) 9042 2293