ZWO ASI120-S USB3.0 CMOS Camera with AutoGuider Port
The USB3.0 version ZWO ASI120MC/MM-S is an excellent choice for an affordable planetary camera or deep sky one shot colour camera for those who has just started in astro photography, but cannot spend a fortune on a specialist astro photography camera or want to replace a modified webcam or a cheaper planetary imager.
This version comes with USB3.0 connection that gives you the opportunity to use it with newer laptops at higher frame rates, thus achieve even better results in planetary imaging. It comes with an AUTOGUIDER PORT just as its previous USB2.0 version, so you may use it for both imaging or guiding!
Mostly used for planetary imaging, it can also be used for deep sky imaging up to a certain level or even as a guide camera. With the ZWO ASI120-S USB3.0 you won't have to spend lots of time to get beautiful images, however, if you want to get the best results from this range of cameras and you have plenty of time to spare, why not to try L-RGB or narrow band photography with the monochrome version of this camera, the ZWO ASI120MM-S USB3.0. (If you go for the monochrome version, you'll also need a filter wheel and a set of L-RGB filters or H-alpha and OIII filters, and maybe even H-beta and SII filters as well for narrow band photography)
Features of the ZWO ASI120-S USB3.0
- Recommended for the Sun, Moon and some deep sky objects
- (To image the Sun you'll have to use a proper front solar filter or Herschel wedge depending on your telescope. Please contact us if not sure!)
- Resolution: 1280X960 at up to 60fps - 70fps
- Long time exposure up to 1000s!
- NEW - Autoguider Port
- Built-in RAW mode and Grey mode output support. Only about 30% storage space required compared to the Color data format!
- Peak Quantum Efficiency: 75% (better than ICX618)
- No fixed pattern noise (FPN)!
- Full aluminium housing with standard 2" interface
- M42X0.75 internal thread.
- Compatible with DirectShow and ASCOM
- Compatible with MaxIm-DL
150 degree wide lens included! You don't even need a telescope to start imaging the stars!
DOWNLOADS
On the included CD you'll find drivers and two software applications: Firecapture and SharpCap. These are both freeware and the latest versions can be downloaded from the developers' websites. If you have any problem with installing any of the software from the CD, please download them.
We'd recommend to use the latest versions with the USB3.0 ZWO ASI cameras.
AUTOGUIDING
Many customers use this camera for autoguiding with PHD2 or similar autoguiding software.
What's in the box
- ZWO ASI120MM-S Monochrome 1.2 Mega Pixel Astronomy Camera
- 150deg Lens Adapter for use as an all-sky camera
- M42-1.25" nosepiece
- 1.25" IR-cut window
- 2 m long USB cable
- 2 m long ST4 guider cable
- Driver & Extra Software CD
Specifications: ZWO ASI120-S USB3.0 CMOS Camera with AutoGuider Port
- Sensor: 1/3" CMOS AR0130CS(Color)
- Resolution: 1.2Mega Pixels 1280x960
- Pixel Size: 3.75µm
- Exposure Rage: 64µs-1000s
- ROI: Supported
- Interface: USB3.0 / USB2.0
- Bit rate: 12bit output （12bit ADC）
- Adaptor: 2" / 1.25" / M42X0.75
- Dimension: φ62mm X 28mm
- Weight: 100g
- Working Temperature: -5°C—45°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C—60°C
- Working Relative Humidity: 20%—80%
- Storage Relative Humidity: 20%—95%
Transmission chart of the Clear filter used as an optical window in the ZWO ASI120MM and ZWO 130MM CMOS cameras
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