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ZWO ASI174MM

ZWO ASI174MM The ASI174MM is an uncooled monochrome astronomy camera built around the Sony IMX174LLJ. Its 11.3 × 7.1 mm sensor records 1936 × 1216 pixels with 5.86 µm sampling.

Manufacturer model: ZWO ASI174MM · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03

ZWO ASI174MM

The ASI174MM is an uncooled monochrome astronomy camera built around the Sony IMX174LLJ. Its 11.3 × 7.1 mm sensor records 1936 × 1216 pixels with 5.86 µm sampling.

Global-shutter capture

The manufacturer specifies a 12-bit ADC, 32,000-electron full well, 77% peak quantum efficiency and read noise of As low as 3.5 electrons. Capture speed is 128.2 fps at 12-bit; 164.5 fps at 10-bit. Smaller regions of interest can increase frame rate; speed depends on ADC mode, output format, exposure and connection. The global shutter exposes the frame simultaneously, reducing rolling-shutter distortion during motion.

Applications

Monochrome capture supports luminance and filtered imaging. Use suitable external filters to select the wavelength range for lunar, planetary or specialist imaging.

Connections and spacing

The USB connection supplies power and transfers images. The camera uses a M42 × 0.75 interface, with 6.5 mm bare; 17.5 mm with 11 mm ring sensor spacing. Its AR-coated window protects the sensor. The body is 62 mm in diameter and weighs 140 g. Match optical adapters and any external filter to the required telescope spacing.

ZWO manufacturer documentation

Compatibility notes

Use the exact named-model manufacturer connection and operating instructions linked with this product. Optional parts and adapters require their specified spacing and power limits.

Additional specifications

ADC modes12-bit normal; 10-bit high speed
46787

Data sheet

ADC (bits)
12
Body diameter (mm)
62
Camera thread
M42 × 0.75
Colour mode
Monochrome
Cooled
No
Exposure range
32 µs–300 s
Full well (e⁻)
32000
Interface
USB 3.0; USB 2.0 compatible
Maximum frame rate
128.2 fps at 12-bit; 164.5 fps at 10-bit
Peak QE (%)
77
Pixel size (µm)
5.86
Power
USB powered
Protective window
AR-coated window
Read noise (e⁻)
As low as 3.5
Resolution (px)
1936 × 1216
Sensor
Sony IMX174LLJ
Sensor backfocus
6.5 mm bare; 17.5 mm with 11 mm ring
Sensor dimensions (mm)
11.3 × 7.1
Shutter
Global shutter
Software
Windows; Linux; macOS with compatible ZWO drivers/software
St4 guide port
Yes
Weight (g)
140
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