ZWO ASI 678MM is a compact monochrome astronomical camera dedicated to use in astrophotography. This camera is a development of the ASI 178MC model, which reduces the noise level and eliminates the amp-glow effect.
The heart of this camera is a monochrome Sony IMX678 matrix, using back illumination (BI) and Sony Starvis 2™ technology, thanks to which it is characterized by extremely high sensitivity in both the visible and near infrared range. This sensor is also characterized by a negligibly low level of reading noise, which for an amplification of 8 dB has a value of only 1 e. Combined with an advanced 12-bit analog-to-digital converter, this guarantees breathtaking results in almost all conditions.
The whole thing is enclosed in a light and compact housing made of aluminum and finished in the red color typical of ZWO products.
• monochrome camera with small pixel diameter and negligible reading noise
• Sony IMX678 matrix with backlight using the latest Sony Starvis 2™ technology, free from the amp glow effect
• 12-bit ADC ensuring large dynamic range
• electronic rolling shutter eliminating camera shake
• very high quantum efficiency
• matrix: Sony IMX678 (monochrome)
• matrix type: back-illuminated CMOS with Sony Starvis 2™ technology
• matrix size: 7.7 x 4.3 mm (format 1 / 1.8"), diagonal 8.86 mm
• matrix resolution: 8.29 MPix, 3840 x 2160 px
• single pixel size: 2 µm
• potential well capacity: 11.3 ke
• reading noise: 0.6 - 3.5 e
• peak quantum efficiency: 83%
• exposure time: 32 µs - 2000 s
• shutter type: rolling shutter, electronic
• back focus: 12.5 mm
• ADC: 12 bit
• maximum frame rate: 47.5 fps
• compatible operating systems: Windows, Mac OS, Linux
• ports: USB 3.0, ST-4
• cooling system: none
• minimum allowable operating temperature: -5 °C
• maximum allowable operating temperature: 50 °C
• diameter: 62 mm
• length: 37 mm
• weight: 126 g
• ZWO ASI 678MM camera
• 1.25" cap
• 1.25" nose
• ST-4 cable
• USB 3.0 cable (2 m)
• documentation
24 months
