ZWO ASI462MM USB3.0 Mono Astro Camera - Sensor D=6.46 mm, high QE, 2.90 µm Pixels

TWO ASI462MM USB 3.0 Mono Astro Camera with 2.1 MP CMOS Sensor and 2.9 µm Pixels

The ASI462MM is the a monochrome planetary camera from ZWO, which uses the 12-bit ADC sensor Sony IMX462 in 1/2.8" format. The pixel size of 2.9 um allows a depth of 11.2 ke- with a total of 2.1 MPixels.

The camera is particularly powerful in infrared. With the high sensitivity, extremely low readout noise and high frame rate, this camera will provide great performance for planetary, lunar and solar photography.

Like the other cameras, the ASI462MM convinces with versatile application possibilities, like:

Planetary photography - here, the extremely high frame rates help in data acquisition for stacking, while IR luminance images reduce the influence of air turbulence already for each individual frame

Lunar photography - the qualities appreciated in planetary photography are also useful for photographing details on the moon

Solar photography (with suitable filtering!) - the high frame rate reduces the effect of seeing

Deep-sky photography (the camera is uncooled, but the CMOS sensor offers good noise performance)

Autoguiding camera

Thanks to oaCapture the camera can also be used with a Mac

Comparison ASI462MM to ASI290MM:

In general, ASI462MC and ASI290MC have very similar parameters, but ASI462MC has lower readout noise and a higher QE value.



But especially the quantum efficiency in the infrared around 850 nm is about 66% higher than that of the ASI290MM, which makes it predestined for IR luminance imaging to suppress bad seeing.

Properties and advantages of the ZWO ASI462MM camera:

Universally usable

Easy adaptation through T2 threaded connection

Resolution: 1936*1096 pixels

136.1 frames per second at 10 bit ADC (full resolution)

Long time exposure up to 2000 seconds possible

Autoguider connection

Extremely low readout noise and very high sensitivity especially in infrared

Aluminum housing with 2" and T2 connection

With 2.1 mm all-sky wide-angle lens

Supplied with AR clear glass filter - full transmission even in the infrared. If the IR 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

System requirements

USB 3.0 should be present and supported by the operating system. Support is available from

Windows 8

Mac OS X 10.8

Linux kernel 2.6.31

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.

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):