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ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO 26MP APS-C

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ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO Cooled Mono Camera

The ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO uses Sony’s latest back-illuminated IMX571 APS-C format native 16-bit ADC sensor. It has an ultra-high 14 stops dynamic range, ultra-low 1.0e readout noise, and an innovative breakthrough resulting in zero amp-glow. This camera is built for astrophotography enthusiasts looking for superior performance.

ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO Lightweight and Durable Design

Weighing just 0.7KG, the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO offers lightweight durability without sacrificing image quality. ZWO engineers have optimized its performance through years of technical refinement, creating a highly efficient and portable astrophotography camera.

ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO APS-C Format and High Resolution

Featuring an APS-C format, the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO boasts a sensor size of 23.5mm x 15.7mm with a diagonal of 28.3mm. This 26MP camera has a pixel size of 3.76um and can accommodate a large well depth of 50ke, making it perfect for deep-sky imaging with fine detail and clarity.

Native 16-bit ADC

One of the few CMOS astronomy cameras with native 16-bit ADC, the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO delivers a 14-stop dynamic range for smoother, more natural colour transitions and improved sharpness. It outperforms 16-bit CCD sensors, making it a top choice for astrophotography professionals.

ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO Sony IMX571 Backlit Sensor

Sony’s back-illuminated IMX571 CMOS sensor enhances sensitivity and noise reduction. The innovative backlit structure increases the amount of light entering each pixel by minimizing obstacles such as metal wiring, leading to greater image quality with reduced noise and better sensitivity.

Zero Amp Glow

The ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO uses zero amp-glow circuitry, eliminating the tell tale signs of amp glow often seen in traditional CMOS sensors, even during long exposure, high-gain imaging. Capture cleaner, more accurate images with no need for extensive calibration.

Anti-Dew Heater

Equipped with a polyimide heater that fits the protective window, the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO prevents dew and icing issues during imaging sessions. The heater’s power output is approximately 5W and can be turned off via your imaging software to conserve power when needed.

Two-Stage TEC Cooling

Thanks to its two-stage TEC cooling system, the ASI2600MM Pro reduces the CMOS sensor temperature by more than 35°C below ambient. This significantly reduces dark current noise, allowing for long exposures without compromising image quality.

USB 3.0 and DDR3 Memory Buffer

The ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO comes equipped with a USB 3.0 interface and a built-in 256MB DDR3 memory buffer, ensuring stable data transmission and preventing frame drop during long exposures.

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Buy the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO at Dark Clear Skies and elevate your astrophotography experience with a camera designed to capture the beauty of the night sky in stunning detail.

    All Pro cameras (with cooler) need to be connected to an external 11-14v power supply to image. You can also use ASIAIR to power the cameras. Even when the cooler is not being used the power supply must be used for the camera to be recognized.

    ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO

    ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO uses Sony’s latest back-illuminated IMX571 APS-C format sensor with a native 16-bit ADC. It is the colour version of the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO. It has an impressive range of features that make it a popular choice for Astro photographer. Here are some of the reasons why:

    • Ultra-low 0e- readout noise – bringing out more details in your images with improved dynamic range
    • Innovative breakthrough design resulting in zero amp-glow – even during long exposures, which means one thing less to worry about in post-processing
    • 16-bit ADC sensor – giving a high dynamic range of up to 14 stops!
    • 80% peak QE – no need to worry about saturating stars

    ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO

    ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO uses Sony’s latest back-illuminated IMX571 APS-C format native 16-bit ADC sensor. It’s one of the most anticipated astronomy cameras of 2021. Here is some of the reasons why:

    • Ultra-high 14 stops dynamic range
    • Ultra-low 1.0e readout noise
    • Innovative breakthrough design resulting in zero amp-glow
    • 16-bit ADC sensor

    Like the colour version, the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO also has a very light weight of just 700 grams.

    ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO Amazing Craftsmanship, Lightweight body, Solid image quality

    We have been working hard to reduce the weight of the camera while improving the performance of the camera. After years of technical accumulation and repeated weight loss experiments by ZWO engineers, ZWO finally concentrated the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO to 0.7KG.

    APS-C Format

    This is a 26MP camera featuring a small pixel size of 3.76um yet also having the incredible ability of accommodating a large well depth of 50ke.

    The sensor length and width are 23.5mm * 15.7mm. The diagonal is 28.3mm.

    ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO

    Native 16bit ADC

    As one of the few CMOS astronomy cameras with 16-bit ADC on the market, ZWO ASI 2600MM 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 colour gradients when using different types of filters).

    ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO IMX571 Backlit Sensor

    Sony’s back-illuminated CMOS image sensor improves the sensitivity and noise reduction – the key factors to enhancing image quality. It does this by radically realigning the fundamental pixel 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 photon-gathering carried out by the on-chip lens. A back-illuminated structure minimizes the degradation of sensitivity to the 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. These components have been moved to the back-side of the silicon substrate.

    Camera Performance

    The ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO boasts excellent performance with a dynamic range of up to 14 stops. When the gain value is set to 100, the HCG high gain mode is turned on. We’re not saying it’s magic…but we’d like to think it is pretty close. With the HCG-mode turned on, the readout noise is greatly reduced, and the dynamic range is basically unchanged. To improve the data quality, it is recommended to set the gain to 0 or gain 100 during deep-sky imaging.

    Zero Amp Glow

    Traditional CMOS sensors produce a weak infrared light source during operation quite often seen in the corner of uncalibrated images. It is the tell-tale signs of ‘amp glow’. As the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO uses zero amp glow circuitry, you won’t have to worry about amp glow even when using high gain, long exposure imaging.

    ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO Dark frame with amp glow – 300s exposure time
    Dark frame from ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO without any amp glow – 300s exposure time

    ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO Anti-dew

    There is a polyimide heater completely fitting the protective window in the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO camera. It can help avoid any potential annoying dew or icing issues depending on the environment in which you capture images.

    The power of the heater is around 5W. You are free to turn it off anytime in your photography software if you want to save power.

    QE value

    We suppose that the QE peak value of the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO is above 80%.

    According to the test results of Sony, the QE peak value of the ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO is 91%.

    Two-Stage TEC Cooling, Ultra-Low Dark Current

    Thanks to the two stage TEC cooling, ZWO ASI 2600MM 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 also decrease. 

    The unique dark current suppression technology can further reduce dark current noise. At a cooling temperature of 0 °C, the dark current noise is only 0.0022e/s/pixel. This means a 300s exposure will only cause 0.7e dark current noise, which is less than the readout noise. While at a cooling temperature of -20 °, the dark current can even reduce to 0.00012e/s/pixel, which is completely negligible!

    Please notice that the camera needs to be connected to an external 11-14v power supply to implement the cooling function. We recommend you use 12V@3A DC adapter (5.5*2.1mm, centre pole positive) or lithium battery with 11-14V to power the camera. If you don’t have one. There are 4 different standard for different countries, please make sure you selected the correct adapter when placing the order.

    USB3.0 DDR3 Memory.

    The ASI2600MM Pro is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in DDR3 cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission.

    ASI Cooled Cameras produced after August 2023 have changed their DDR3 buffer from 256MB to 512MB.

    Mechanical Diagram

    What is in the box?

    The best solution of 55mm back focus length

    For the detailed connection methods of ASI2600MM Pro: To Get 55mm Back Focus Length

    Connecting Diagram with DSLRs

    1. Nikon-T2 adapter
    2. EOS-T2 adapter
    3. 2” filter (optional)
    4. Nikon lens
    5. Canon lens

    Please notice that the camera needs to be connected to an external DC 12V @3A~5A power supply adapter for use (connector 5.5*2.1mm, center pole positive). If you don’t have one, click here to buy a 12V power adapter. There are 4 different standards for different countries, make sure you selected the correct adapter when placing the order.
    Or you can also use lithium battery with 11-14V to power the camera.
    Just be aware that power supplies out of this range might cause irreversible damages to your camera.


    ZWO ASI 2600MM PRO 26MP APS-C

    £1,853.00 £2,059.00 10% Off