ZWO ASI2600MC DUO The ASI2600MC DUO combines a colour Sony IMX571 imaging sensor and a separate monochrome SC2210_BW guide sensor in one housing. Imaging and guiding share the telescope optics, reducing the need for a separate guide camera.
Manufacturer model: ZWO ASI2600MC DUO · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
The ASI2600MC DUO combines a colour Sony IMX571 imaging sensor and a separate monochrome SC2210_BW guide sensor in one housing. Imaging and guiding share the telescope optics, reducing the need for a separate guide camera.
Imaging and guiding
The main sensor records 6248 × 4176 pixels at 3.76 µm with a 16-bit ADC. Its full well is 50 ke standard; 73 ke at gain −25. The guide sensor records 1920 × 1080 pixels at 4 µm, with 8780-electron full well and peak QE of 92% at 500 nm. One-shot colour operation records colour without separate RGB exposures.
Cooling and optical window
Two-stage TEC cooling provides 30–35 °C below ambient in ZWO’s 30 °C test conditions. A software-controlled 5 W heater helps protect the uv/ir-cut window from dew. Cooling performance varies with ambient temperature and operating conditions.
Control and connections
A USB 3.0 connection and 512 MB DDR3 buffer support imaging downloads. The main sensor reaches 15 fps at full resolution in RAW8; output bit depth and connection affect actual frame rate. Both sensors use rolling shutters.
Power and spacing
Use 12 V DC, 3–5 A recommended with a 5.5 × 2.1 mm centre-positive connector and the specified 11–14 V battery range. The M54 × 0.75 interface provides 17.5 mm standard assembly. Include all adapters and filters when calculating telescope spacing.
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
Data connection
USB 3.0 Type-B; USB 2.0 compatible
Maximum power
27.48 W DC plus 0.46 W USB (manual)
79065
Scheda tecnica
Amp glow
Zero amp glow
Intervallo di tensione batteria
11–14 V
Diametro del corpo (mm)
90
Buffer
512 MB DDR3
Filettatura camera
M54 × 0.75
Modalità colore
Colour
Raffreddamento
Two-stage TEC; 30–35 °C below ambient, tested at 30 °C ambient
Riscaldatore anticondensa (W)
5
ADC del sensore di guida (bit)
12
Intervallo di esposizione di guida
32 µs–10 s
Frequenza del sensore di guida
16.9 fps full resolution (manufacturer manual)
Full well del sensore di guida (e⁻)
8780
QE massima del sensore di guida
92% at 500 nm
Dimensione pixel di guida (µm)
4
Rumore di lettura di guida (e⁻)
0.6–3.2
Risoluzione di guida (px)
1920 × 1080
Sensore di guida
SC2210_BW monochrome
Dimensioni del sensore di guida (mm)
7.68 × 4.32
Nota sul cerchio d'immagine
APS-C or larger optical image circle; full-frame circle recommended for improved guide-star shape
ZWO ASI2600MC DUO The ASI2600MC DUO combines a colour Sony IMX571 imaging sensor and a separate monochrome SC2210_BW guide sensor in one housing. Imaging and guiding share the telescope optics, reducing the need for a separate guide camera.
Manufacturer model: ZWO ASI2600MC DUO · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
