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ZWO ASI385MC USB3.0 Color CMOS Camera - Chip D=8.35 mm, 3.75 µm Pixel Size

Name: ZWO ASI385MC USB3.0 Color CMOS Camera - Chip D=8.35 mm, 3.75 µm Pixel Size
Brand: ASI - ZWO
SKU: ASI385MC
Price: 425 EUR
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

This camera offers high speed and more field of view than many planetary cameras. It is suitable for moon and planets, but also for deep sky objects.

Sensor: 1/2" CMOS IMX385 with 2.12 mega pixels resolution and extended IR sensitivity

Sensor size: 7.3 mm x 4.6 mm - diagonal: 8.35 mm

108 fps supply more images for stacking in the same time.

High resolution: Pixel size 3.75 µm

SONY STARVIS and EXMOR R technology

Inclusive 2.5 mm 170° all sky lens for spectacular overview images - with T2-thread

USB 3.0 for a fast download of the images

Very low read-out noise (3.3 e-)

Inclusive ST4 level autoguiding interface

AR protect window built-in - full transmission also in IR

Manufacturer: ASI - ZWO

Product number: ASI385MC

EUR 425,00

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ZWO ASI385MC USB3.0 Color CMOS Camera - Chip D=8.35 mm, 3.75 µm Pixel Size

This camera offers high speed and more field of view than many planetary cameras. It is suitable for moon and planets, but also for deep sky objects.

Sensor: 1/2" CMOS IMX385 with 2.12 mega pixels resolution and extended IR sensitivity

Sensor size: 7.3 mm x 4.6 mm - diagonal: 8.35 mm

108 fps supply more images for stacking in the same time.

High resolution: Pixel size 3.75 µm

SONY STARVIS and EXMOR R technology

Inclusive 2.5 mm 170° all sky lens for spectacular overview images - with T2-thread

USB 3.0 for a fast download of the images

Very low read-out noise (3.3 e-)

Inclusive ST4 level autoguiding interface

AR protect window built-in - full transmission also in IR

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ZWO ASI385MC USB-3.0 Color Astro Camera with 2.15MP CMOS Sensor

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation has developed the CMOS image sensor ?IMX385LQR? for industrial applications. This new image sensor realizes high sensitivity approximately twice that of the existing product (IMX185LQJ).

The IMX385LQR pursues picture quality at low illuminance most needed by cameras for industrial applications and mounts pixels with a sensitivity of 2350 mV, which is the highest sensitivity among Sony image sensors for industrial applications. In addition, SNR1s of 0.13 lx, which is the highest performance among Sony Full HD-compatible image sensors for industrial applications, is achieved by mounting an internal programmable gain amplifier and high conversion gain pixels. Superior performance as an image sensor for industrial applications is further achieved by combining HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology with technology that improves sensitivity in the near-infrared light region.

Astrophotography performance:

lunar and planetary photography - high frame rates provide more material for stacking

170° all-sky images and weather observation (with the 2.5 mm objective)

solar photography (with suitable filter)

EAA (Electronically Assisted Astronomy) possible

photography of nebulae and star clusters - very short exposure times - after 20 seconds, you will see faint nebulars and galaxies.

up to 2000 seconds exposure time are possible

photography through microscopes

autoguiding camera (autoguiding port exists)

Features of the ZWO ASI385MC camera:

universally applicable

easy adaption by T2 thread connection

USB 3.0 Port

54 fps @ 12 bit ADC or 108!!! fps @ 10 bit ADC

long time exposure possible up to 2000 seconds

ST-4 autoguider port

extreme low readout noise at very high sensitivity

aluminium housing with 2" and T2 connection

with 2.5 mm all-sky wide-angle lens

This camera comes with a clear glass protection filter which transmits infrared, too. The extended IR sensitivity allows the use in infrared photography with the optional WO IR pass filter. With the optional ZWO ASICH4Filter, images in the methane band are also possible.

If infrared is to be blocked, an IR cut filter is required.

Downloads, drivers:

ZWO provides software and drivers online for free download.

Software and drivers for all ZWO cameras

Frequently asked questions about ZWO cameras:

The FAQ area is constantly updated by ZWO, here you will find answers to many questions.

FAQ about ZWO cameras

ZWO Users Forum

Manuals for ZWO products:

The manuals page is constantly updated by ZWO, here you can find user guides for ZWO products.

Link to the manuals

How to clean my ZWO camera:

The manufacturer provides a manual that covers how to clean an ASI camera and regenerate the desiccant tablets: Please click here.

Astrophotographic results obtained with this camera on Astrobin

Here you can find some astrophotographs made with this camera model: Link to Astrobin

Sensor:	1/2" CMOS IMX385
Sensor Size:	7.3 mm x 4.1 mm
Diagonal:	8.35 mm
Resolution:	2.12 megapixels, 1936×1096
Pixel Size:	3.75 µm
Exposure Range:	32 µs - 2000 s
Frame Rate:	54 fps at 12 bit, 108 fps at 10 bit
Read Noise:	0.7 to 2.8 e-
ROI:	Supported
ST4 Guider Port:	Yes
Focus Distance to Sensor:	12.5 mm
Shutter Type:	Rolling Shutter
Protect window:	AR coated window
Operating System Compatibility:	Mac, Windows, Linux
Interface:	USB3.0/USB2.0
ADC:	12 bit or 10 bit
Adaptor:	2" / 1.25" / M42x0.75
Dimension:	D 62 mm x 36 mm
Weight:	120 g or 4.2 ounces (without lens)

Camera

Adapter T2 (M42x0.75) to 1.25"

1.25" cover

Adapter T2 to C-mount (mounted)

Rich-field lens (mounted)

USB 3.0 cable, 2 m

ST4 cable

Quick guide (English)

Astrophotographic results obtained with this camera on Astrobin

Here you can find some astrophotographs made with this camera model: Link to Astrobin

Question:
How to mount the camera on a tripod or dovetail bar?

Answer from Teleskop-Service:
In the center of the back of the body, there is a female 1.25" photo thread. This allows you to mount the camera on a tripod or dovetail bar (possibly via an L-bracket for binoculars):

Recommended accessories

Adaptors

ZWO-EOS-T2-2

ZWO EOS Adapter to T2, two-part

EUR 99,00

Cleaning & Collimating

Blasebalg

TS-Optics Bellows for gentle cleaning of optical surfaces

EUR 9,90

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General Accessories

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TS-Optics Filter Wheel for 5x 1.25" filters - T2 and 1.25" connection

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EUR 44,90

IR1-E

TS-Optics 1.25" UV & IR Cut Filter - Low Profile Filter Cell

EUR 59,90

Photo Acessories

ASI850IRpass

ZWO IR Pass Filter 1.25" for Infrared Photography

EUR 39,00

ASICH4Filter

ZWO 1.25" Methane Band CH4 Filter - 20 nm FWHM

EUR 129,00

Transport & Covers

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TS-Optics Protect Case waterproof hard case - width 271 mm

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Reviews

Written by Werner Stumpferl
on 2020-08-29

Aufgrund der großen Pixel sehr lichtempfindlich und durch die hohen Frameraten sehr kurze Belichtungszeiten möglich. Dadurch entstehen zusammen mit einem ADC wirklich gute Planetenfotos. Setze die Kamera an einem N150/750 mit Televue 5fach ein und bin begeistert. Habe zum Vergleich noch eine ASI183MC mit einer Televue 2,5fach, die kommt aber bei Planeten nicht an die ASI385MC ran.
Jedem Anfänger rate ich, nicht die Kamera mit den besten Werten oder Bewertungen zu kaufen, sondern die beste Kamera für sein Teleskop. Dazu gilt als grobe Faustregel ca. 5x Pixelgröße = Öffnungsverhältnis (bei Farbkameras). Ich habe das gelernt als ich zuerst die 183er gekauft habe (gute Kamera, nehme ich aber nur noch für DSO) und dann 1000 Seiten Internetforen später mich für Planeten für die 385er entschieden habe.

Written by Aloisio Mario
on 2020-01-06

"Tried the product both on the Moon and for bright deep sky objects. Works as expected."

Written by Bernhard Strauch
on 2018-03-15

"Ich verwende die Kamera für schnelle Mond- und Planetenvideos mit SharpCap und FireCapture sowie Autoguiding mit PHD2. Die gegenüber SW-Kameras geringere Auflösung nehme ich zur Vermeidung des RGB-Filteraufwandes und aufwändiger Nachbearbeitung in Kauf. Es gibt Treiber für fast alle Anwendungen. Nach bisheriger Erfahrung gute Qualität; das Produkt macht optisch und haptisch einen hochwertigen Eindruck. Der Sensor weist ca. 70-120 Hot-/Coldpixel - hauptsächlich in den extremen Randbereichen (einige auch mittig) - auf, die aber beim Guiding mit Darks oder Pixelmaps gut in den Griff zu bekommen sind. Aufgrund der hohen Bildraten stellt die Camera erhebliche Ansprüche an die Qualität der USB-Verbindung; sinnvoll sind nach meiner Erfahrung nur direkte Verbindungen zum Rechner (das mitgelieferte USB 3.0 Kabel ist sehr dick und starr). Die Datenübertragung mittels Hubs, Device-Server und Ethernet, Wlan, etc. klappt nicht oder nicht zuverlässig (allenfalls bei sehr niedŕigen Bildraten). Für die Fernsteuerung aus dem Haus oder Auto funktioniert bei mir ein - zwar nicht billiges - dünnes und flexibles, aktives USB-Verlängerungskabel auf der Basis eines Lichtwellenleiters (20 m Länge!) bei voller Framerate. Wenn der gesamte Chip bei größtmöglicher Bildrate ausgelesen wird, kommen sehr schnell Daten im mittleren GB-Bereich zusammen. Zum speichern ist eine schnelle SSD-Festplatte sinnvoll. Die Nachbearbeitung der Datenmengen stellt zwangsläufig auch hohe Ansprüche an den Rechner."