The ASI462MM is the a monochrome planetary camera from ZWO, which uses the 12-bit ADC sensor Sony IMX462 in 1/2.8" format. The pixel size of 2.9 um allows a depth of 11.2 ke- with a total of 2.1 MPixels.

The camera is particularly powerful in infrared. With the high sensitivity, extremely low readout noise and high frame rate, this camera will provide great performance for planetary, lunar and solar photography.

Like the other cameras, the ASI462MM convinces with versatile application possibilities, like:

• Planetary photography - here, the extremely high frame rates help in data acquisition for stacking, while IR luminance images reduce the influence of air turbulence already for each individual frame
• Lunar photography - the qualities appreciated in planetary photography are also useful for photographing details on the moon
• Solar photography (with suitable filtering!) - the high frame rate reduces the effect of seeing
• Deep-sky photography (the camera is uncooled, but the CMOS sensor offers good noise performance)
• Autoguiding camera
• Thanks to oaCapture the camera can also be used with a Mac

Properties and advantages of the ZWO ASI462MM camera:

• Universally usable
• Easy adaptation through T2 threaded connection
• Resolution: 1936*1096 pixels
• 136.1 frames per second at 10 bit ADC (full resolution)
• Long time exposure up to 2000 seconds possible
• Autoguider connection
• Extremely low readout noise and very high sensitivity especially in infrared
• Aluminum housing with 2" and T2 connection
• With 2.1 mm all-sky wide-angle lens
• Supplied with AR clear glass filter - full transmission even in the infrared. If the IR is to be blocked, an IR cut filter is required.

Downloads

There are two programs on the enclosed CD: FireCapture and SharpCap. These two software programs are freeware, the latest versions can be downloaded from the manufacturer´s site.

Drivers and Software

System requirements

USB 3.0 should be present and supported by the operating system. Support is available from

• Windows 8
• Mac OS X 10.8
• Linux kernel 2.6.31

Frequently asked questions about ZWO cameras:

The FAQ section is constantly updated by ZWO, here you can find answers to many questions.

FAQ about ZWO cameras

ZWO Users Forum

Manuals for ZWO products:

The page is constantly updated by ZWO, here you can find manuals for ZWO products.

Link to the manuals

Scope of Delivery:

• Camera
• Adapter T2 (M42x0.75) to 1.25"
• 1.25" cover
• Adapter T2 to CS-mount (mounted)
• Rich-field lens (mounted)
• USB 3.0 cable, 2 m
• ST4 cable
• Quick guide (English)