{"id":36817,"date":"2024-08-27T11:50:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T07:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=36817"},"modified":"2024-09-26T15:44:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T11:44:52","slug":"asi2600mm-pro","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/product\/asi2600mm-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"ZWO ASI2600MM Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>ZWO ASI2600MM Pro<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>ZWO ASI2600MM Pro<\/strong> is engineered for astrophotographers who demand the best in image quality and performance. Central to this camera\u2019s exceptional capabilities is the Sony IMX571 APS-C sensor, which offers a remarkable 26 MP resolution, capturing intricate details in deep-sky objects and planetary features. This sensor is not only high resolution but also back-illuminated (backlit), a technology that significantly enhances its sensitivity to light.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5215\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\" src=\"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ASI2600-parameters.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1268\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ASI2600-parameters.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ASI2600-parameters-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ASI2600-parameters-1024x434.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ASI2600-parameters-768x326.jpg 768w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ASI2600-parameters-120x51.jpg 120w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ASI2600-parameters-60x25.jpg 60w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ASI2600-parameters-600x255.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1268px) 100vw, 1268px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The back-illuminated sensor design is a crucial advancement for astrophotography. Unlike traditional <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">sensors, where the wiring is on the front side, potentially blocking some light, a back-illuminated sensor has its wiring on the rear. This design allows more light to reach the photodiodes, increasing the sensor&#8217;s quantum efficiency (QE) and overall sensitivity. For astrophotographers, this means better performance in low-light conditions, such as capturing faint deep-sky objects. The ASI2600MM Pro&#8217;s sensor achieves an impressive peak QE, ensuring that even the faintest stars and nebulae are captured with clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Another standout feature of the ASI2600MM Pro is its native 16-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC). With 16 bits, the ADC can produce 65,536 distinct levels of grayscale, compared to only 4,096 levels in a 12-bit system. This vast range allows the camera to capture a wider spectrum of brightness levels in a single exposure, preserving subtle details in both the brightest and darkest parts of an image.<\/p>\n<p>This higher bit depth is particularly advantageous for astrophotography, where capturing faint details and avoiding overexposure in bright regions is crucial. The 16-bit ADC allows for smoother transitions between shades of gray, which is essential when stretching the data to reveal faint objects in deep-sky imaging. It also enhances the dynamic range of the camera, providing up to 14 stops of dynamic range, allowing astrophotographers to pull out intricate details from shadows without sacrificing highlights.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5216\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\" src=\"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/14bit16bit-1024x216-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/14bit16bit-1024x216-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/14bit16bit-1024x216-1-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/14bit16bit-1024x216-1-768x162.png 768w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/14bit16bit-1024x216-1-120x25.png 120w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/14bit16bit-1024x216-1-60x13.png 60w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/14bit16bit-1024x216-1-600x127.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the advanced sensor and ADC, the ASI2600MM Pro is equipped with a 2-stage TEC cooling system that can reduce the sensor temperature by up to 35\u00b0C below ambient, significantly reducing thermal noise. This feature is particularly beneficial during long exposure sessions, ensuring that your images remain clear and noise-free.<\/p>\n<p>The camera also includes a 256MB DDR3 memory buffer, which stabilizes data trans<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">fer and minimizes the risk of lost frames during high-speed imaging. Furthermore, the ASI2600MM Pro has a high full well capacity of 51,000 electrons, making it well-suited for capturing faint details in long-exposure astrophotography.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are focused on deep-sky imaging or capturing the finest planetary details, the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"ZWO\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"16\">ZWO<\/a> ASI2600MM Pro offers the performance and versatility needed to excel. Its robust design and advanced features make it a reliable tool for any astrophotography setup, ensuring that you can capture the universe in stunning detail.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5214\" src=\"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/258.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/258.jpg 800w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/258-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/258-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/258-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/258-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/258-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/258-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/258-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Please notice that the camera needs to be connected to an external 11-15v power supply to implement the cooling function. We recommend you use 12V@3A DC adapter (5.5*2.1mm, center pole positive) or lithium battery with 11-15V to power the camera. If you don\u2019t have one, please click\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/astronomy-imaging-camera.com\/product\/acdc-adapter-12v-5a-for-cooled-cameras\">here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to buy a 12V power adapter. There are 4 different standard for different countries, please make sure you selected the correct adapter when placing the order.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>ZWO ASI2600MM Pro<\/strong> is a high-performance cooled monochrome camera, ideal for serious astrophotographers. Featuring a back-illuminated 26 MP APS-C sensor and a native 16-bit ADC, this camera delivers stunning, low-noise images with zero amp glow. It is perfect for capturing deep-sky objects and planetary details with high resolution and dynamic range.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5213,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"product_cat":[45,20],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-36817","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-cameras-and-camera-accessories","7":"product_cat-deep-sky-cameras","8":"desktop-align-center","9":"tablet-align-left","10":"mobile-align-left","11":"ast-product-gallery-layout-horizontal-slider","12":"ast-product-gallery-with-no-image","13":"ast-product-tabs-layout-vertical","14":"ast-qv-on-image","16":"first","17":"onbackorder","18":"taxable","19":"shipping-taxable","20":"purchasable","21":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/36817"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36817"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=36817"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astronomicalsolutions.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=36817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}