ZWO Camera ASI 294 MC Pro Color

The ZWO Camera ASI 294 MC Pro Color Is a versatile and powerful astrophotography camera, equipped with the Sony IMX294CJK sensor. Thanks to the back-illuminated CMOS technology this camera offers exceptional sensitivity and dynamic range, capturing even the faintest deep-sky objects with clarity and detail. This makes the ASI 294MC Pro ideal for Astrophotographers seeking excellent image quality, without the complexity of a monochrome camera.

With this camera, all at short exposure times of only 30 seconds impressive deep-sky photos are taken - without active cooling. Thanks to photostacking faint nebulae and galaxies can be captured even under light-polluted conditions.

Key benefits

✔ High sensitivity for deep-sky objects - Thanks to the Sony IMX294 CMOS sensor and a quantum efficiency of 75% at 530 nm.
✔ Fast image transfer via USB 3.0 - Also compatible with USB 2.0.
✔ High Full Well capacity - With 63.700 e- The camera prevents over-radiation of bright stars and delivers a excellent signal-to-noise ratio.
✔ HCG mode for reduced noise - At a gain higher than 120 (12 dB) the readout noise is reduced to less than 2 e-, which provides extremely detailed, low-noise shots.
✔ Widely applicable for various telescope systems - Suitable for refractors, Newton reflectors and Ritchey-Chrétien telescopes with a f/4 - f/7 focal ratio.
✔ Compatible with duo narrowband filters - Ideal for photography of nebulae in light-polluted areas.

Advanced image quality without compromise

The ASI 294MC Pro comes with a AR clear glass filter, allowing infrared to pass through completely. For blocking IR light is a separate IR-cut filter needed. Thanks to ROI support only part of the sensor can be used for higher frame rates - ideal for planetary photography.

Although the camera no active cooling has, this not necessarily For standard deep-sky shots. This makes the ASI 294MC Pro an excellent choice for mobile astrophotographers which is a lightweight and powerful camera search.

Note: Limitation in H-Alpha photography

The ASI 294MC Pro is ideal for RGB recordings of deep-sky objects, but by the Bayer Matrix of the color sensor may cause artifacts when using H-Alpha narrowband filters. As a result, this camera is Less suitable for pure H-Alpha shots. For pure H-Alpha nevelopnames, a monochrome camera recommended.

Technical specifications

Sensor & Image Processing

✔ Sensor: Sony IMX294 CMOS (Color)
✔ Resolution: 11.3 MP (4144 x 2822)
✔ Pixel size: 4.63 µm
✔ Sensor format: 19.1 x 13.0 mm (diagonal 23.2 mm)
✔ Dynamic range: 13 stops
✔ Cooling: ❌ No active cooling
✔ Bit depth: 14-bit

Connectivity & Compatibility

✔ Interfaces: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, ST-4 autoguider port
✔ Internal memory: DDR3 RAM (256MB)
✔ Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux
✔ Telescope connection: 1,25″ & T2

Exposure & Recording Options

✔ Minimum exposure time: 32 µs
✔ Maximum frame rate: 16 fps at full resolution
✔ Full Well capacity: 63.700 e-
✔ Readout noise: 1,2 e-

What's in the box?

✔ ZWO ASI 294MC Pro camera
✔ T2 to 1.25” adapter
✔ USB 3.0 cable (2 meters)
✔ ST-4 autoguider cable
✔ M42 mounting adapter
✔ Protective caps

Who is this camera perfect for?

✔ Astrophotographers those deep-sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies want to photograph.
✔ Users of f/4 - f/7 telescopes which is a fast and sensitive color camera search.
✔ Photographers those Want to take astrophotos without monochrome cameras and filters.
✔ Users of duo narrowband filters For nevelopmental recordings.
- Not suitable for pure H-Alpha astrophotography (Use a monochrome camera for this purpose).

Why choose the ASI 294MC Pro?

✔ Fast, sensitive and widely applicable
✔ Perfect for deep-sky astrophotography
✔ No cooling required, yet extremely good image quality
✔ Works well with duo narrowband filters
✔ Compatible with most telescope systems

Take breathtaking deep-sky photos with the ZWO ASI 294MC Pro!