ASI290MM Mini camera integrates Sony IMX290 1/3″ sensor (5.6 mm x 3.2 mm). It is a new model in the “mini”-series of cameras from ZWO. This camera has 1936 x 1096 pixels. The pixel size is 2.9 μm x 2.9 μm. This camera provides 12-bit ADC and its QE peak is over 80%.

Astrophotography Performance

ASI290MM mini camera offers you very good performance for planetary imaging as well as for guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range, AR protective window and much more are just some of the key characteristics that set it apart from the competition.

USB2.0Port & ST4 Port

USB 2.0 Port: Mini camera has one USB2.0 type-C port. Type-C port is very popular in mobile phones, as it doesn’t matter which way you connect it (unlike for example type-A or type-B)

ST4 Port: The camera can be connected directly to the auto-guider port of the mount.

Specifications

Sensor: 1/2.8″ CMOS IMX290/IMX291

Resolution: 2.1Mega Pixels 1936×1096

Pixel Size: 2.9µm

Exposure Range: 32µs-2000s

ROI: Supported

Non-volatile memory/On camera storage: Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)

Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0

ST4 Guider Port: Yes

Focus Distance to Sensor: 8.5mm

Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter

Protect window: AR coated window

Operating System Compatibility: Mac, Windows, Linux

Interface: USB2.0

Bit rate: 12bit output(12bit ADC)

Adaptor:1.25″ / M28.5X0.6

Dimension: φ36mm X 61mm

Weight: 60g or 3.1 ounces (without lens)

Working Temperature: -5°C – 45°C

Storage Temperature: -20°C – 60°C

Working Relative Humidity: 20% – 80%

Storage Relative Humidity: 20% – 95%

Supported resolution

USB2.0 MAX FPS

1936×1096: 20.4

1280×960: 35.3

640×480: 141.5

320×240: 355.9

2X2Bin :968×548: 20.4

More resolutions can be user defined

In The Box

Camera Body

1.25″ Cover

1.25″ Extender

M28.5 – CS Adapter

ST4 Cable

Quick Guide

USB2.0 Type – C Cable (0.5 x 2)

USB2.0 Type – C Cable (2m)