ZWO ASI585MC Pro USB3.0 Camera
ZWO ASI585MC Pro is a state-of-the-art colour astronomy camera that combines advanced technology with unmatched sensitivity, designed for astrophotographers who demand the best. Featuring the Sony IMX585 sensor, this camera offers exceptional image quality with high dynamic range, ultra-low noise performance, and an extended near-infrared response. Ideal for planetary, lunar, and deep-sky imaging, the ZWO ASI585MC Pro delivers stunning results whether you're an amateur or a seasoned Astro photographer.
ZWO ASI585MC Pro High-Performance Sony IMX585 Sensor
At the heart of the ZWO ASI585MC Pro is the highly advanced Sony IMX585 CMOS sensor. This 8.29-megapixel sensor boasts a 3840 x 2160 resolution, enabling sharp, detailed images of celestial objects. The 1/1.2" sensor size strikes an excellent balance between field of view and pixel size, allowing for high-resolution imaging while maintaining versatility for various telescope setups.
The IMX585 sensor's remarkable dynamic range (up to 12 stops) ensures that both bright and faint features of your target are captured with incredible clarity. This makes it perfect for imaging high-contrast objects like planets and the Moon, as well as faint deep-sky nebulae and galaxies. With a large full well capacity of 46,000e-, the sensor minimizes the risk of saturation, preserving intricate details in your astrophotography.
ZWO ASI585MC Pro Ultra-Low Noise and High Sensitivity
The ZWO ASI585MC Pro is designed to deliver clean, noise-free images even under challenging conditions. Its advanced low-noise design, combined with Sony’s STARVIS 2 back-illuminated technology, ensures exceptional sensitivity and noise reduction. This enables the camera to capture more light from faint celestial objects, providing better signal-to-noise ratios for deep-sky imaging.
The camera also offers an extended sensitivity range in the near-infrared spectrum, making it suitable for specialized imaging tasks such as IR planetary imaging and capturing faint nebulae in multiple wavelengths. Whether you're capturing the fine details of Jupiter's cloud bands or the subtle structure of distant galaxies, the ASI 585MC Pro delivers consistent, high-quality results.
ZWO ASI585MC Pro USB 3.0 Connectivity for Fast Data Transfer
The ZWO ASI585MC Pro features USB 3.0 connectivity, ensuring ultra-fast data transfer speeds. This is essential for planetary imaging, where high frame rates are critical for capturing fleeting moments of clarity during turbulent atmospheric conditions. The camera supports up to 47 frames per second (fps) at full resolution, enabling you to capture high-speed sequences for stacking and post-processing.
Additionally, the ZWO ASI585MC Pro includes a USB 2.0 hub for connecting accessories such as an electronic focuser or filter wheel, helping to streamline your imaging setup. The integration of these features makes the ZWO ASI 585MC Pro a user-friendly and versatile camera for a wide range of astrophotography applications.
ZWO ASI585MC Pro Advanced Cooling System for Long-Exposure Imaging
The ASI585MC Pro is equipped with a two-stage TEC (thermoelectric cooling) system, which reduces the sensor temperature to up to 35°C below ambient. This significantly reduces thermal noise during long-exposure imaging, making it ideal for deep-sky astrophotography. The cooling system is designed for efficiency and reliability, ensuring stable performance even during extended imaging sessions under varying conditions.
ZWO ASI585MC Pro Compact and Durable Design
Built with ZWO's signature attention to quality and detail, the ASI585MC Pro features a compact and durable aluminium housing. The robust design ensures the camera can withstand the rigors of outdoor astrophotography, while its lightweight construction makes it easy to integrate into any imaging setup. The camera also includes a 2” filter thread and T2 thread for compatibility with a wide range of accessories and telescopes.
ZWO ASI585MC Pro Software and Compatibility
The ZWO ASI585MC Pro is compatible with a wide range of astrophotography software, including ZWO's proprietary ASIStudio, SharpCap, and FireCapture. It supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring seamless integration into your existing imaging workflow. The camera also supports ASCOM drivers, making it compatible with advanced automation setups and guiding software.
ZWO ASI585MC Pro Key Features
- Sony IMX585 back-illuminated CMOS sensor with STARVIS 2 technology
- 8.29 MP resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixels
- Large full well capacity (46,000e-) for high dynamic range
- Extended near-infrared sensitivity
- Ultra-low noise performance for clean, detailed images
- High-speed USB 3.0 connectivity for fast data transfer
- Two-stage TEC cooling for reduced thermal noise
- Compact, durable aluminium housing for portability and reliability
The ZWO ASI585MC Pro is a versatile, high-performance astrophotography tool designed to meet the needs of both planetary imagers and deep-sky enthusiasts. With its advanced sensor, exceptional cooling system, and user-friendly design, it’s an invaluable addition to any Astro photographer's toolkit.
ZWO ASI585MC Pro is a new ZWO deep sky camera based on the 4k SONY CMOS sensor with a 1/1.2″ format and 2.9μm pixels. It has a super high sensitivity and a large resolution of 3840*2160 (8.29MP in total). It also features high transmission speeds – In high-speed mode, the fast frame rate can reach 47fps at full resolution! Being an entry-level DSO camera, it offers great advantages of high cost-effectiveness.
Note:
External power supplies are needed for all ASl-cooled cameras. We recommend you use a 12V@3A~5A DC adapter (D5.5×2.1mm, centre pole positive) or a lithium battery with 11-14V to power the camera. You can also use ASIAlR to power the cameras. Be aware that using a power supply out of this voltage range will probably lead to irreparable damage to the camera.
ZWO ASI585MC Pro
One Camera for All
The STARVIS 2 technology brings ZWO ASI585MC Pro more advanced imaging performance compared to other cooled cameras. Its high frame rate makes it not only suitable for DSO photography but also solar/lunar/planetary photography.
STARVIS 2
STARVIS 2 was developed by SONY and evolved from STARVIS. It is the latest technology with a wider dynamic range and super-high sensitivity beyond the human eye. Benefiting from it, ZWO ASI585MC Pro ’s sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio is greatly improved.
Large Full Well Capacity
The back-illuminated structure improves the camera’s full well capacity. Even with un binned 2.9μm pixels, ZWO ASI585MC Pro has a full well capacity of 40ke-, nearly 3 times that of the last-generation sensor IMX485. A larger full well capacity gets the camera higher efficiency in collecting light, can effectively restrain the highlight area from being overexposed, and also can improve the signal-to-noise ratio.
Zero Amp Glow
ZWO ASI585MC Pro exhibits extremely clean dark frames with zero amp glow! No matter how long the exposure and how high the gain value is, you can easily get clean and smooth astro images!
Note: This feature is implemented directly at the hardware level, it does not require software control.
512MB DDR3
ZWO ASI585MC Pro uses a USB 3.0 interface, along with the built-in 512MB DDR3 cache, ensuring high-speed, smooth, and stable data transmission.
USB 3.0 Port & USB 2.0 HUB
USB 3.0 Port: Provides 5Gb bandwidth to allow ASI585MC Pro to run at 47fps at 8.29MP full resolution (10bit, high-speed mode).
USB 2.0 HUB: Can be used to connect various kinds of USB devices such as EFW, guide camera, and EAF.
Two-stage TEC Cooling
Thanks to the two-stage TEC cooling, ASI585MC Pro 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.
*The Delta T 35℃ is tested at 30℃ ambient temperature. It might get down when the cooling system is working for a long time. Also, as the ambient temperature falls, the Delta T would decrease.
Below is the dark current curve of ASI585MC Pro at the temperature from -20℃ to 30℃.
ZWO ASI 585MC Pro Camera Performance
Low read noise, High dynamic range
The ZWO ASI585MC Pro has a built-in HCG mode, which can effectively reduce read noise at high gain and allow the camera to maintain the same high dynamic range as it does at low gain.
When the gain reaches 252, the HCG mode will be automatically turned on and the dynamic range reaches a level close to 11bit. The read noise in this case can be as low as 0.7e.
ZWO ASI585MC Pro QE (Quantum efficiency)
Based on our testing results, the QE peak value of ASI585MC Pro is 91%.
Connection Methods (Back Focus Distance: 55mm)
Connection to External Devices
ZWO ASI585MC Pro
Structural Dimension Diagram
ZWO ASI585MC Pro in the box
