{"product_id":"zwo-asi294mc-pro-color-asi294mc-p","title":"ZWO ASI294MC Pro Color Cooled (ASI294MC-P)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZWO ASI294MC Pro Color Cooled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZWO ASI294MC Pro Color uses the Sony IMX294 sensor with a diagonal of 23.2mm. It has a 14bit ADC and low read noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/c056b042c282d07af9881b671a47f345-840x616.webp?v=1746298787\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIMX294CJK\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony 10.71M-Effective Pixel Color CMOS Image Sensor (official description from Sony site), with a diagonal of 21.63mm (4\/3 format). ZWO has refined the sensor and remolded it to increase the diagonal to 23.2mm with approximately 11.71M-Effective pixels (4\/3 format).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/6fc466199f491f6795e63e3b732b0dff-2-840x431.webp?v=1746298988\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Sensitivity Type 4\/3 CMOS Image Sensor that Supports 4K for Astronomic Cameras and Industrial Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX294CJK sensor is the first in-house image sensor for astronomic cameras to adopt the 4\/3 format and provides the necessary number of pixels for true 4k output at 120 frames per second (w\/ ADC 10-bit output mode, the ASI294MC can run up to 25fps at 4k format when used with USB 3.0). In addition, the use of larger-sized pixels achieves SNR1s of 0.14 lx* which is very close to the value of the ASI224 (0.13 lx*).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExceptional low-illumination performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional low-illumination performance of SNR1s: 0.14 lx is realized by use of a large-size optical system and by expanding the area per pixel to 4.63 µm. This makes the IMX294CJK ideal for astronomic camera market applications that require low-illumination performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUSB3.0 \u0026amp; 256M DDR3 Memory\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI294MC Pro camera includes a 256MB DDR3 memory buffer to help improve data transfer reliability. Additionally, the use of a memory buffer minimizes amp-glow, which is caused by the slow transfer speeds when the camera is used with a USB 2.0 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e14bit ADC w\/ 13 stops DR\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"word\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"basic-word\"\u003eThe ASI294 has a 14bit ADC unit, allowing it to achieve 13 stops of dynamic range. This is an excellent characteristic for deep sky imaging, which is inherently high dynamic range. At 13 stops, the ASI294 has even more dynamic range than the ASI1600. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHCG Mode\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHCG (high conversion gain) mode, which reduces read noise to even lower levels at higher gain without loss to dynamic range, is automatically enabled when the gain setting is 120 or higher. Read noise will drop under 2e-, while dynamic range will remain at 13 stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull well Capacity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e63700e full well, which is 3 times than ASI1600’s capacity. Even bright stars won’t saturate under long exposure.This camera can achieve higher SNR(signal to noise ratio) with just one single exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReliable Mechanics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASI294MC Pro has same mechanics as ASI1600 Pro. There are four screws that seal the sensor chamber. Our camera design has been extensively tested and is very stable. Even when used in higher humidity environments, ASI294MC Pro will still work fine without dew problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh QE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMX294 sensor is a BSI (backside illuminated type) sensor, which has very high QE (quantum efficiency, which we estimate is over 75% peak).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/b9cf25d734ea366d193eb47a9938f4bd-3-840x543.webp?v=1746299190\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDark Current\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark current of the ASI294 is a bit lower than the ASI1600 at same temperature, based on our test results. Dark frame sample @ Highest dynamic range settings, 300s, -10°C, bin1. Please check the dark frame to make sure you fully know the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/e3724437d9817d7d0fa07841d8712a2a-2-840x479.webp?v=1746299208\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUSB 3.0 Port \u0026amp; USB2.0 HUB\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0 Port: \u003c\/strong\u003eProvide 5Gb bandwidth to make it possible for ASI294 Pro to run at 16 fps (14bit, normal mode) or 19 fps (10bit, high speed mode)  at full resolution(11.7Mega).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 2.0 HUB:\u003c\/strong\u003e can connect with various accessories, such as filter wheel, guide camera and electronic focuser, so you can better manage your cables. The ASI294 Pro includes two short 0.5m USB 2.0 cables. The integrated USB 2.0 hub is powered by the external power source if you connect one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCooling System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASI294 Pro has a 2-stage TEC cooling system that enables deep cooling (35°C-40°C below ambient). The cooler requires an external power supply, which is not included with the camera. Recommended cooler power supply: 12V @ 3-5A (or more) DC adapter (2.1×5.5mm, center pole positive). Also suitable: DC battery with 9-15V. Using a battery 9-15V is also suitable for the cooler power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConnecting Diagram\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/c89a36cb6d419dc3d3820da6e062fe4e-2-840x800.webp?v=1746299230\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/852c27d998207757cdc783ccfe35f132-550x305.webp?v=1746299251\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM43-T2 adapter (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEOS-T2 adapter (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2” Filter (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25” T-Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25” Filter (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42-1.25” adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT2 extender 11mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical 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153.4fps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.9048%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution USB 3.0 Raw8\u0026amp; HighSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.8167%;\"\u003e4144×2822 19.0fps\n\u003cp\u003e4096×2160 24.7fps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3840×2160 24.7fps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1920×1080 47.9fps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1280×720 69.8fps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e640×480 100.5fps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e320×240 179.3fps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/bbefe713ccd0ed5a85a88bb569ec1a8f-1-840x595.webp?v=1746299288\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/05c749914ceb6f0e401d50aac1cec636-1-840x595.webp?v=1746299308\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25″ T-Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2m USB3.0 Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 0.5m USB2.0 Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT2-M48 16.5mm Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT2 21mm Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42-M48 Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT2-1.25″ Filter adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25″ Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca 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