ZWO ASI120MM Mono USB 3.0 Camera
ZWO ASI120MM-S an excellent choice for an affordable planetary camera or deep sky one shot Mono 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 NEW 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!
With the ZWO ASI120MM-S camera you can achieve better results than with those beginner cameras.
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 ASI120MM-S USB3.0 you won't have to spend lots of time to get beautiful images.
Features of the NEW ZWO ASI120M-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 aluminum housing with standard 2" interface
M42X0.75 internal thread.
Compatible with DirectShow and ASCOM
Compatible with MaxIm-DL
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 from here:
Firecapture Downloads
SharpCap Downloads
We'd recommend to use the latest version of Firecapture with the USB3.0 ZWO ASI cameras...
TROUBLESHOOTING
Here you can download a pdf file that will guide you through ZWO ASI camera troubleshooting. Click here!
AUTOGUIDING
Many customers use this camera for autoguiding with PHD2 or similar autoguiding software...
150 degree wide lens included! You don't even need a telescope to start imaging the stars!
Specification
Sensor: 1/3" CMOS AR0130CS(Mono)
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 UV IR-cut off filter used as an optical window in the ZWO ASI120MC CMOS cameras
