ZWO’s ASI290MM Mini camera with Sony IMX290 1/3″ sensor (5.6 mm x 3.2 mm). It is ZWO’s first mini camera. This camera has 1936 x 1096 pixels. The pixel size is 2.9 μm x 2.9 μm. This camera provides 12bit ADC and its QE peak is over 80%.
Astrophotography Performance
ASI290MM mini camera offers you very good performance for planetary imaging and guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range, QE peak >80%, AR protective window and much more.
ASI290mini Characteristics
290Mini vs. 290MM
Compared with ASI290MM camera, 290mini have smaller outlook, lighter weight, and it can reach focus at same position with eyepiece.
ASI290mini versus ASI290mm/mc
USB2.0Port & ST4 Port
USB 2.0 Port: Mini camera has one USB2.0 type C port. Type C port is very popular in mobile phones, it will not care about positive side and negative side of the adapter.
ST4 Port: Can connect mini camera direct connect to auto guide port of mount.
290mini USB connection
Connecting Diagram
ASI-Mini connection diagram
- M28.5-CS adapter
- CS-C adapter
- 1.25″ extender
- 1.25″ filter
Mechanical Drawing
ASImini290 Technical Drawing
What is in the box?
ASI mini camera box includes all necessary cables, drivers, adapters, and manuals.
290 Packing List
