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ZWO ASI6200MC Pro

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ZWO ASI6200MC Pro is a large-format one-shot color astronomy camera for deep-sky imaging with a simpler color workflow.

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ZWO ASI6200MC Pro

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$3,999.00

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Specifications

Sensor

Sensor model
Sony IMX455 CMOS
Color / mono
Color
Sensor size
Full frame (36 x 24 mm, 43.3 mm diagonal)
Megapixels
61.2 MP
Resolution
9576 x 6388 (61.2 MP)
Sensor diagonal
43.3 mm
Sensor area
864 mm²
Pixel size
3.76 µm
ADC
16-bit
Read noise
0.86 e- minimum
Full well
51.4 ke

Cooling

Cooling
Two-stage TEC cooling

Mechanical

Interface
USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 hub
Buffer
512 MB DDR3
Back focus
17.5 mm

Specifications

Peak QE
80%

Astrophotography Fit

A cooled one-shot color camera best used where its sensor size and workflow match the telescope and calibration plan.

ZWO ASI6200MC Pro is a flagship 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

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5.0
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Where To Buy

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High Point Scientific
High Point Scientific
$3,999.00
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Updated 5/14/2026
View Offer - $3,999.00
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Mile High Astronomy
Mile High Astronomy
$3,999.00
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Starizona
Starizona
$3,999.00
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Updated 5/15/2026
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Telescopes.net
Telescopes.net
$3,999.00
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ZWO USA
ZWO USA
$3,999.00
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Updated 5/15/2026
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Price History

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High Point Scientific Mile High Astronomy Starizona ZWO USA
$4,099.00 $4,064.00 $4,029.00 $3,994.00 May 9, 2026 May 12, 2026 May 15, 2026 High Point Scientific - $3,999.00 - May 10, 2026 - In stock High Point Scientific - $3,999.00 - May 14, 2026 - In stock Mile High Astronomy - $3,999.00 - May 9, 2026 - In stock Mile High Astronomy - $3,999.00 - May 10, 2026 - In stock Mile High Astronomy - $3,999.00 - May 14, 2026 - In stock Starizona - $3,999.00 - May 15, 2026 - In stock ZWO USA - $3,999.00 - May 9, 2026 - In stock ZWO USA - $3,999.00 - May 10, 2026 - In stock ZWO USA - $3,999.00 - May 11, 2026 - In stock ZWO USA - $3,999.00 - May 12, 2026 - In stock ZWO USA - $3,999.00 - May 13, 2026 - In stock ZWO USA - $3,999.00 - May 14, 2026 - In stock ZWO USA - $3,999.00 - May 15, 2026 - In stock