ZWO ASI4400MC Pro Color Camera
A Mighty Modern Full-Frame Option!
Photograph the wonders of deep space in full detail with this full-frame high resolution camera from ZWO! With 44.7 megapixels packed into ZWO's tried and true Pro series chassis, the ASI4400MC Pro Color Camera delivers big performance for astroimages sure to astound you. If expansive, nebulous vistas are your goal, read on to discover your next dedicated astrophotography camera!
When it comes to maximizing your resolution without sacrificing pixel size, you need more sensor real estate. Powered by the Sony IMX366 sensor, the ZWO ASI4400MC Pro Color Camera has you covered with a full frame sized chip packed with an incredible 8192 x 5460 pixels that will render nebulae and galaxies in ultra-fine resolution. With these 4.4μm pixels sporting a high full well depth and 14 bit ADC, the wispy deep sky landscapes and spectacular spirals won't just be packed with detail, but also plenty of dynamic punch for results that are right at home on a wall-print. While this stellar sensor may dazzle you, ZWO's incredible Pro-line supporting features provide you with peace of mind. Tried and true amp glow suppression technology, image buffering, and two-stage thermal electric cooling ensure that your imaging sessions run smoothly and deliver stunning results. Extra supporting gear can be routed through the two USB 2.0 ports and over the speedy USB 3.0 connection to simplify cable management, and industry standard backfocus is covered out of the box for simple 55 mm spacing setup; with ZWO's ubiquitous spacer combination making the ASI4400MC Pro ready for their incredible ecosystem right out of the box!
A High Performance, Professional Camera for Astrophotography
Let's Dig into the Data!
The ZWO ASI4400MC Pro Color Camera is capable of producing some incredible images with its IMX366 sensor! This sensor is packed with performance, but how can you tell this camera will be a stellar performer for you ahead of adding it to your system? Well it's all in the graphs! Quantum efficiency, read noise, dark current, full well graphs and more all tell a part of the story of a sensor's performance, and you can learn how to decode these charts and what they represent in our article about camera charts and how to read them!
Full of Features!
This large sensor camera is jam-packed with a mighty modern Sony back side illuminated (BSI) imaging chip and ZWO's suite of excellent Pro line features for a powerhouse that is certain to deliver!
Powerful Modern Sensor
Breathless, expansive
astrovistas await with this camera's modern full-frame imaging sensor!
Powering the ZWO ASI4400MC Pro Color Camera is Sony's backside illuminated
IMX366 sensor, bringing you both high resolution and high performance. With
an 8192 x 5460, 44.7 MP array packed into the 43.3 mm diagonal chip, you'll
have a wider perspective than crop sensor cameras and plenty of latitude for
cropping or larger scale printing, allowing you to realize your vision for a
variety of mediums! The 4.4μm pixels provide a great pixel match for
medium to longer focal length telescopes, and feature 80% peak QE, low read
noise of about 1.1e, fantastic dynamic range with a large 74.6 Ke full well
depth, and 14 bit ADC. This gives your images not just fine grained detail,
but also the 'wow' factor of high contrast for striking results! With its
one-shot-color (OSC) design, the flow from idea to image is streamlined,
requiring less effort and equipment to create a captivating color photo.
Stellar Supporting Suite
A standout imaging sensor is
no good if you can't reliably realize its imaging potential! That's where
ZWO's tried and true Pro line design and features come in, supporting the
IMX366 sensor and maximizing results. For thermal protection, this camera
comes equipped with an anti-dew window to fight moisture formation from the
cold and a two stage electric cooler to fight image noise from sensor heat.
With up to 30-35°C of cooling power, the TEC system can significantly
cool your sensor below the ambient temperature for clearer sub frames. ZWO
has also added their amp glow suppression technology in to reduce bright
electronics bloom, further ensuring cleaner data and smoothing out the post
processing flow. To combat hurdles of a digital nature, the ASI4400MC Pro
uses a large 512MB DDR3 memory buffer. This allows you to capture the next
frame even if there is a hold up in the data transfer process, helping your
image collection session flowing even when brief disruptions occur! Finally,
is a UV-IR cut window, which is a perfect pair for the OSC chip to prevent
star 'bloat'!
Power and Ports
Connecting the ZWO ASI4400MC Pro to
your computer and electronic extras is easy! For fast and reliable data
transfer, the camera comes equipped with a snappy USB 3.0 connection through
the USB-B port on the rear of the camera. You can share this high speed data
connection with up to two additional USB accessories via two USB 2.0 ports,
simplifying cable management for a cleaner, less snag prone experience.
Finally, to power this Pro line camera is an industry standard 5.5x2.1mm DC
input for 12V 3A power*.
*Please Note: This camera requires power even if you do not intend
to use features like anti-dew, cooling, or the USB hub. Without an
adequate power supply, the camera may not register as connected, fail to
function in your imaging suite, or give capture errors.
Simplified Spacing
Adding the ZWO ASI4400MC Pro Color
Camera to your optical system is a cinch with the included set of spacers
and adapters. This now ubiquitous 16.5mm&21mm spacing combo of spacers
allows you to easily make up the industry standard 55mm backfocus distance,
or accommodate a number of other popular ZWO accessories such as filter
wheels and OAGs (sold separately), right out of the box! This natively
supports M48 connections, with an M42-M48 step up ring included for M42
systems. These spacers connect to a tilt plate on the front of the camera,
which can be easily adjusted with the included hex wrench to calibrate the
ASI4400MC Pro to your system.
Astronomy Hub: Your one-stop-shop for Astrophotography Knowledge!
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