ZWO ASI2600MC Pro
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ZWO ASI2600MC Pro is a large-format one-shot color astronomy camera for deep-sky imaging with a simpler color workflow.
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Specifications
Sensor
- Sensor model
- Sony IMX571 CMOS
- Color / mono
- Color
- Sensor size
- APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm, 28.3 mm diagonal)
- Megapixels
- 26 MP
- Resolution
- 6248 x 4176 (26 MP)
- Sensor diagonal
- 28.3 mm
- Sensor area
- 368.9 mm²
- Pixel size
- 3.76 µm
- ADC
- 16-bit
- Full well
- 73 ke
Specifications
- Back focus
- 17.5 mm
- Weight
- 1.5 lb (0.68 kg)
- Peak QE
- 80%
- Read noise
- 3.3e
Cooling
- Cooling
- Two-stage TEC cooling
Mechanical
- Interface
- USB 3.0
- Buffer
- 512 MB DDR3
Astrophotography Fit
A cooled one-shot color camera best used where its sensor size and workflow match the telescope and calibration plan.
ZWO ASI2600MC Pro is a premium one-shot color camera aimed at deep-sky imaging with a simpler color workflow.
As a color camera, it keeps the capture workflow simpler than a mono rig. It works especially well when you want one camera for broadband targets plus a dual-band filter for emission nebulae under light pollution.
Match the camera to the telescope before buying: sensor size controls framing, pixel size controls sampling, and cooling only pays off when you also shoot darks and flats. If the scope cannot illuminate the sensor cleanly, a smaller camera can produce better data than a bigger one.
Best paired with
- Corrected refractors, RASA/HyperStar-style systems, or other well-matched astrographs
- UV/IR-cut and dual-band nebula filters for one-shot color imaging
- Reliable GoTo mount, autofocus, and dark/flat calibration workflow
Not recommended for
- Imagers committed to full SHO/LRGB mono workflows
- Optical tubes with corrected image circles smaller than the camera sensor
- Very casual visual-only users who do not plan to process image data
Retailer Rating
Ratings aggregated from public retailer data.
Retailer breakdown
| Retailer | Rating | Reviews | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomics | 5.0 | 2 | Product page |
| High Point Scientific | 4.9 | 17 | Product page |
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
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| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $1,349.00 | In stock Updated 8/4/2026 | View Offer - $1,349.00 |
| High Point Scientific High Point Scientific | $1,349.00 | In stock Updated 8/4/2026 | View Offer - $1,349.00 |
| Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy | $1,349.00 | In stock Updated 8/4/2026 | View Offer - $1,349.00 |
| Starizona Starizona | $1,349.00 | In stock Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer - $1,349.00 |
| ZWO USA ZWO USA | $1,349.00 | In stock Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer - $1,349.00 |
| Astronomics Astronomics | $1,349.10 | In stock Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer - $1,349.10 |
| Telescopes.net Telescopes.net | $1,499.00 | In stock Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer - $1,499.00 |
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