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ZWO
ZWO ASI 662MC Colour Camera
$319.00
Fast colour capture for the planets and Moon
The ZWO ASI662MC is a one-shot colour planetary camera for recording high-speed video through a telescope. Use the full frame for lunar close-ups or select a smaller region around a planet for faster capture.
107.6 fpsMaximum full-frame rate
Capture more frames in a short video
The camera reaches this rate at 1920 × 1080 over USB 3.0 in 10-bit high-speed mode with RAW8 output.
2.9 µmPixel size
Small pixels for close-up imaging
The pixels sample the image formed by your telescope. How finely they sample the sky depends on the telescope’s focal length.
1/2.8″Sensor format
Frame a planet or a patch of the Moon
The imaging area measures 5.568 × 3.132 mm. At a given focal length it gives a tighter field than a larger sensor.
A closer look at the camera
See the front fitting and the two side ports. The box contents are pictured separately below.
How the sensor handles light
Full well and read noise
The back-illuminated Sony IMX662 STARVIS 2 sensor can hold up to 38,200 electrons per pixel. That capacity gives bright features more room before they saturate. At high gain, the camera’s high-conversion-gain mode reduces read noise.
Sensitivity across wavelengths
Quantum efficiency describes how much incoming light the sensor converts into signal. ZWO reports a peak of 91% for the colour model. The curves show how the red, green and blue channels respond at different wavelengths.
Enlarge QE graphClose enlarged QE graph
On small screens, scroll sideways to see the whole image.
What zero amp glow looks like
The ASI662MC eliminates amp glow in hardware. ZWO’s example shows 300-second dark frames from the ASI462MC and ASI662MC. The frames illustrate amp glow and still show ordinary image noise.
Enlarge dark framesClose enlarged dark frames
On small screens, scroll sideways to see the whole image.
Connect the camera to your setup
At the telescope
Use the supplied 1.25″ nosepiece with a matching holder or use the camera’s M42 × 0.75 thread with a matching fitting. A 1.25″ filter can fit on the nosepiece and is optional.
At the computer
USB Type-B on the camera. The USB cable carries data and powers the camera. The camera supports USB 2.0 and USB 3.0.
At the mount
ST4 guide port and 1/4″ mounting thread. The ST4 cable goes to a compatible mount’s autoguider input when you use the camera for guiding.
Software and manual
Telescope connection
The diagram shows the camera and supplied nosepiece in line with the telescope. The optional filter sits on the telescope side of the nosepiece.
Enlarge telescope diagramClose enlarged telescope diagram
On small screens, scroll sideways to see the whole image.
Power, data and guiding
USB runs to the computer. ST4 runs separately to the mount’s autoguider port when used. The drawing also locates the rear mounting thread.
Check the dimensions before mounting
Enlarge mechanical drawingClose enlarged mechanical drawing
On small screens, scroll sideways to see the whole image.
Match the thread
The camera’s front thread is M42 × 0.75. Match both the diameter and the pitch if you’re using a threaded fitting.
Allow for 12.5 mm of camera back focus
Use the camera’s own back-focus distance when you work out spacing for the rest of your optical setup.
In the box
ASI662MC camera body1
Cover1
Quick guide1
2 m USB 3.0 cable1
ST4 guide cable1
1.25″ nosepiece1
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On small screens, scroll sideways to see the whole image.
Specifications
Sensor and capture
Sensor
Sony IMX662 STARVIS 2 back-illuminated colour CMOS
Resolution
1920 × 1080 (2.07 MP)
Pixel size
2.9 µm
Sensor format and size
1/2.8″, 5.568 × 3.132 mm (6.45 mm diagonal)
Maximum at full resolution
107.6 fps (USB 3.0, 10-bit high-speed mode, RAW8)
Full well capacity
38.2 ke⁻ maximum
Read noise
0.8–6.9 e⁻ (1.22 e⁻ at 19 dB gain)
Peak quantum efficiency
91% (ZWO measurement)
Amp glow
Zero (hardware design)
Shutter
Rolling
ADC modes
12-bit normal and 10-bit high-speed
Exposure range
32 µs to 2,000 s
Frame buffer
256 MB DDR3
Binning
2×2, software or hardware
Normal-mode full-frame rate
Up to 76.3 fps (USB 3.0, 12-bit ADC, RAW8 or RAW16)
High-speed region of interest
157.3 fps at 1280 × 720, 227.4 fps at 640 × 480, 409 fps at 320 × 240 (USB 3.0, 10-bit ADC, RAW8)
Body, connections and operating limits
USB interface
USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 Type-B
Guide port
ST4
Telescope interfaces
M42 × 0.75 (T2), 1.25″ and 2″ fitting options
Back focus
12.5 mm
Protective window
AR-coated, Ø21 mm
Camera body diameter
62 mm
Camera weight
126 g
Tripod mount
1/4″ thread
Power
USB powered, up to 1.36 W
Computer platforms
Windows, macOS and Linux
Operating conditions
−5 to 50 °C, 20–80% RH
Storage conditions
−20 to 60 °C, 20–95% RH
Overall depth shown in drawing
37.1 mm without the separate nosepiece
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Fast colour capture for the planets and Moon
The ZWO ASI662MC is a one-shot colour planetary camera for recording high-speed video through a telescope. Use the full frame for lunar close-ups or select a smaller region around a planet for faster capture.
107.6 fpsMaximum full-frame rate
Capture more frames in a short video
The camera reaches this rate at 1920 × 1080 over USB 3.0 in 10-bit high-speed mode with RAW8 output.
2.9 µmPixel size
Small pixels for close-up imaging
The pixels sample the image formed by your telescope. How finely they sample the sky depends on the telescope’s focal length.
1/2.8″Sensor format
Frame a planet or a patch of the Moon
The imaging area measures 5.568 × 3.132 mm. At a given focal length it gives a tighter field than a larger sensor.
A closer look at the camera
See the front fitting and the two side ports. The box contents are pictured separately below.
How the sensor handles light
Full well and read noise
The back-illuminated Sony IMX662 STARVIS 2 sensor can hold up to 38,200 electrons per pixel. That capacity gives bright features more room before they saturate. At high gain, the camera’s high-conversion-gain mode reduces read noise.
Sensitivity across wavelengths
Quantum efficiency describes how much incoming light the sensor converts into signal. ZWO reports a peak of 91% for the colour model. The curves show how the red, green and blue channels respond at different wavelengths.
Enlarge QE graphClose enlarged QE graph
On small screens, scroll sideways to see the whole image.
What zero amp glow looks like
The ASI662MC eliminates amp glow in hardware. ZWO’s example shows 300-second dark frames from the ASI462MC and ASI662MC. The frames illustrate amp glow and still show ordinary image noise.
Enlarge dark framesClose enlarged dark frames
On small screens, scroll sideways to see the whole image.
Connect the camera to your setup
At the telescope
Use the supplied 1.25″ nosepiece with a matching holder or use the camera’s M42 × 0.75 thread with a matching fitting. A 1.25″ filter can fit on the nosepiece and is optional.
At the computer
USB Type-B on the camera. The USB cable carries data and powers the camera. The camera supports USB 2.0 and USB 3.0.
At the mount
ST4 guide port and 1/4″ mounting thread. The ST4 cable goes to a compatible mount’s autoguider input when you use the camera for guiding.
Software and manual
Telescope connection
The diagram shows the camera and supplied nosepiece in line with the telescope. The optional filter sits on the telescope side of the nosepiece.
Enlarge telescope diagramClose enlarged telescope diagram
On small screens, scroll sideways to see the whole image.
Power, data and guiding
USB runs to the computer. ST4 runs separately to the mount’s autoguider port when used. The drawing also locates the rear mounting thread.
Check the dimensions before mounting
Enlarge mechanical drawingClose enlarged mechanical drawing
On small screens, scroll sideways to see the whole image.
Check clearance
The camera body is 62 mm across. The drawing shows an overall depth of 37.1 mm before you add the separate nosepiece.
Match the thread
The camera’s front thread is M42 × 0.75. Match both the diameter and the pitch if you’re using a threaded fitting.
Allow for 12.5 mm of camera back focus
Use the camera’s own back-focus distance when you work out spacing for the rest of your optical setup.
In the box
ASI662MC camera body1
Cover1
Quick guide1
2 m USB 3.0 cable1
ST4 guide cable1
1.25″ nosepiece1
Enlarge box photoClose enlarged box photo
On small screens, scroll sideways to see the whole image.
Specifications
Sensor and capture
Sensor
Sony IMX662 STARVIS 2 back-illuminated colour CMOS
Resolution
1920 × 1080 (2.07 MP)
Pixel size
2.9 µm
Sensor format and size
1/2.8″, 5.568 × 3.132 mm (6.45 mm diagonal)
Maximum at full resolution
107.6 fps (USB 3.0, 10-bit high-speed mode, RAW8)
Full well capacity
38.2 ke⁻ maximum
Read noise
0.8–6.9 e⁻ (1.22 e⁻ at 19 dB gain)
Peak quantum efficiency
91% (ZWO measurement)
Amp glow
Zero (hardware design)
Shutter
Rolling
ADC modes
12-bit normal and 10-bit high-speed
Exposure range
32 µs to 2,000 s
Frame buffer
256 MB DDR3
Binning
2×2, software or hardware
Normal-mode full-frame rate
Up to 76.3 fps (USB 3.0, 12-bit ADC, RAW8 or RAW16)
High-speed region of interest
157.3 fps at 1280 × 720, 227.4 fps at 640 × 480, 409 fps at 320 × 240 (USB 3.0, 10-bit ADC, RAW8)
Body, connections and operating limits
USB interface
USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 Type-B
Guide port
ST4
Telescope interfaces
M42 × 0.75 (T2), 1.25″ and 2″ fitting options
Back focus
12.5 mm
Protective window
AR-coated, Ø21 mm
Camera body diameter
62 mm
Camera weight
126 g
Tripod mount
1/4″ thread
Power
USB powered, up to 1.36 W
Computer platforms
Windows, macOS and Linux
Operating conditions
−5 to 50 °C, 20–80% RH
Storage conditions
−20 to 60 °C, 20–95% RH
Overall depth shown in drawing
37.1 mm without the separate nosepiece
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