There is no denying that ASI1600MM cooled camera is a milestone in astrophotography history. Form 2016-2017, ASI1600 Cooled camera upgrade 3 times.
Every time we make a big progress to improve 1600 performance, but it is not enough. As we said, ZWO is professinal Cmos camera designer and manufactor. We never stop our steps.
ASI1600MM Pro camera upgrade PCB board, includes one 256MB DDRIII memory buffer to help data transfer more stable and no amp-glow issue which is caused by the slow speed data transfer during reading out under USB2.0 Port.
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24 Comments
Julian Shaw
So my ASI1600 Cool which I recently bought and have not even tried is the un-professional version with amp glow issues? Great! Any chance of an upgrade service?
Sam Wen
the Pro version has amp glow too
just won’t become worse when connect to USB2.0
Lewis
Hi,
I am considering ASI1600MC Pro or ASI294MC Pro for video observing (NRTV or EAA). I also plan to use the same camera for bright field imaging with a microscope. Can you advise which camera would be more suitable for my applications?
Lewis
Sam Wen
I think maybe 294 is better for it’s higher QE and bigger pixel size
Mike Teall
I have had the ASI1600MM-Cool for a few months now, and for the most part it is an amazing value for the price point. I do have one issue that drives me crazy about the camera though. It appears to suffer from microlens diffraction patterns on moderately bright to bright stars. It is thought this could be caused by a lack of AR coating on the sensor protective glass itself (not the optical window). Is this a known issue with the camera? Has this issue been fixed and I got an older v3 camera? Assuming the pro version uses the same panasonic sensor, I would imagine the issue would be exactly the same then. A good example of the issue can be seen here: http://i.imgur.com/JHMp01i.png
Sam Wen
yes, this issue is the same
Terri Zittritsch
Sam, thanks for confirming this. I was wondering what this is. On my shots, without having a super bright star in the field, I still get what looks like diffraction spikes around some stars. This doesn’t seem very normal. Is there a fix for this problem you will be implementing?
Sean Wang
Sorry, we can’t do anything about it, we hope Panasonic could change their producting process in the further.
Aleix
I’ve been using the version 2 and it’s a great camera. Has the version PRO a heating system for the front glass that covers the sensor? In my area temperatures rise below zero usually and I’ve had ice issues with the 1600 Version2. Thanks i advance,
Aleix
Sam Wen
do you mean you have issue with sensor or protect window?
the protect window of 1600 is very small and the heat from cooler can warm it
Aleix
The issue was on the protect window. I already have the PRO version. I set the temperature cooler to make it send some warm to the protective window. First light is just around the corner.
Thanks Sam,
Aleix
Sam Wen
the design of Pro version is much better than V2
you can use the heater if the humidity of your environment is really high
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/products/accessories/anti-dew-heater/
Edward Hanes
Mine has the back of version one and the Pro but the front of version 2 and the Pro..but no Pro stamp, according to these pics
Edward Hanes
never mind, was reading the pics wrong..I have version 3
Sean Wang
That’s OK, thanks for telling us.
Sean Wang
Pro version outlook same as v3 version. only the name is different. The difference is inside the camera.
Rodrigo
Hi Sam
I have the V3, is it worth the upgrade to the Pro version if I work only with USB3? What is the main difference between the two? only the buffer?
If I connect my guider to the Hub of the camera, would it create more amp glow?
Thank you
Rodrigo
Sean Wang
Yes, 1600 V3 and Pro only have one difference- DDR buffer. If you need use a HUB, make sure you use a USB3.0 HUB.
Duncan
Hi, I’m just about to get the 1600MM Coled (V3), is there any issues i should look out for? Is it worth only using the USB3.0 to connect the camera to my computer and not use the cameras integrated usb2.0 hub at all?
Sean Wang
Hi Duncan
I think you misunderstand USB HUB on camera. USB HUB is connecting to other accessories, the signal will through USB3.0 port transmit to computer. The hub can’t connect to computer.
Vladimir
Hi guys. What is the difference between v1, v2 and v3 internally?
Sean Wang
improved performance 🙂
darrell
Hi Sam , can the pro version be brought from a distributor in China or from Suzhou factory , thanks
Rgd.
Darrell Syd Australia
Katherine Tsai
Hi Darrell,
You can buy 1600MM Pro from our website.