ZWO ASI715MC 8.46 MP CMOS Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0

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The ASI715MC is a sensitive color camera with a 1/2.8" sensor and 8.46 megapixel resolution. With Sony's STARVIS technology, this camera has low readout noise (0.72e) and ultra-high sensitivity, making it ideal for astronomical imaging of the planets and smaller deep-sky objects and also for microscopic photography.
High Transmission Speed
The camera is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in 256MB DDR cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission.
USB 3.0 Port & ST Guide
USB3.0 Port: Provides 5Gb bandwith to allow ASI715MC to run at 45.1fps (10bit, high speed mode).
ST4 Port: Can be used to connect with the auto guide port of mount for guiding.
Readout Noise
Readout noise includes pixel noise, circuit noise, and ADC quantization noise. The lower the readout noise, the better.
The readout noise of the ASI715MC is very low. As the gain value goes high, the readout noise goes down.
Quantum Effiiciency
The QE curve and readout noise are very important parameters to measure the camera's performance. Higher QE and lower readout noise are necessary to improve the image signal-to-noise ratio. The QE peak value of ASI715MC is estimated to be about 80%.
Specifications
- Sensor: 1/2.8″ SONY IMX715 CMOS
- Resolution: 8.46 MP 3864X2192
- Pixel Size: 1.45µm
- Read Noise: 0.72e
- Full well: 6.03ke
- QE peak: 80%
- Interface: USB3.0
- ADC: 12bit
- Max FPS: 45.1fps
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
The ASI715MC is a sensitive color camera with a 1/2.8" sensor and 8.46 megapixel resolution. With Sony's STARVIS technology, this camera has low readout noise (0.72e) and ultra-high sensitivity, making it ideal for astronomical imaging of the planets and smaller deep-sky objects and also for microscopic photography.
High Transmission Speed
The camera is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in 256MB DDR cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission.
USB 3.0 Port & ST Guide
USB3.0 Port: Provides 5Gb bandwith to allow ASI715MC to run at 45.1fps (10bit, high speed mode).
ST4 Port: Can be used to connect with the auto guide port of mount for guiding.
Readout Noise
Readout noise includes pixel noise, circuit noise, and ADC quantization noise. The lower the readout noise, the better.
The readout noise of the ASI715MC is very low. As the gain value goes high, the readout noise goes down.
Quantum Effiiciency
The QE curve and readout noise are very important parameters to measure the camera's performance. Higher QE and lower readout noise are necessary to improve the image signal-to-noise ratio. The QE peak value of ASI715MC is estimated to be about 80%.
Specifications
- Sensor: 1/2.8″ SONY IMX715 CMOS
- Resolution: 8.46 MP 3864X2192
- Pixel Size: 1.45µm
- Read Noise: 0.72e
- Full well: 6.03ke
- QE peak: 80%
- Interface: USB3.0
- ADC: 12bit
- Max FPS: 45.1fps
- 1x Camera body
- 1x Cover
- 1x ST4 cable
- 1x 1.25" Nosepiece
- 1x Quick Guide
- 1x USB 3.0 Cable (2m)
The ASI715MC is a sensitive color camera with a 1/2.8" sensor and 8.46 megapixel resolution. With Sony's STARVIS technology, this camera has low readout noise (0.72e) and ultra-high sensitivity, making it ideal for astronomical imaging of the planets and smaller deep-sky objects and also for microscopic photography.
High Transmission Speed
The camera is equipped with a USB 3.0 transmission interface and a built-in 256MB DDR cache to ensure stable and secure data transmission.
USB 3.0 Port & ST Guide
USB3.0 Port: Provides 5Gb bandwith to allow ASI715MC to run at 45.1fps (10bit, high speed mode).
ST4 Port: Can be used to connect with the auto guide port of mount for guiding.
Readout Noise
Readout noise includes pixel noise, circuit noise, and ADC quantization noise. The lower the readout noise, the better.
The readout noise of the ASI715MC is very low. As the gain value goes high, the readout noise goes down.
Quantum Effiiciency
The QE curve and readout noise are very important parameters to measure the camera's performance. Higher QE and lower readout noise are necessary to improve the image signal-to-noise ratio. The QE peak value of ASI715MC is estimated to be about 80%.
Specifications
- Sensor: 1/2.8″ SONY IMX715 CMOS
- Resolution: 8.46 MP 3864X2192
- Pixel Size: 1.45µm
- Read Noise: 0.72e
- Full well: 6.03ke
- QE peak: 80%
- Interface: USB3.0
- ADC: 12bit
- Max FPS: 45.1fps
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
- 1x Camera body
- 1x Cover
- 1x ST4 cable
- 1x 1.25" Nosepiece
- 1x Quick Guide
- 1x USB 3.0 Cable (2m)

ZWO ASI715MC 8.46 MP CMOS Color Astronomy Camera with USB 3.0
