Hi folks, I've reviewed the color and mono cameras from ZWO that are currently available in 2022. I hope this video is useful for those of you who are looking for a good planetary camera! Don't hesitate to put your own thoughts and comments in the video description below so we can help each other out. Clear skies!
Wido.
Link to video where I've explained important camera specs (part 1):
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Link to ZWO overview table: [ Ссылка ]
AFFILIATE* links to cameras discussed in the video:
Color Cameras - USA/WW (AGA/OPT):
ASI120MC: [ Ссылка ]
ASI224MC: [ Ссылка ] (best value for money)
ASI178MC: [ Ссылка ]
ASI462MC: [ Ссылка ] (best camera for planetary)
ASI485MC: [ Ссылка ]
ASI482MC: [ Ссылка ]
***EDIT: ZWO released another two affordable color cameras in 2022/2023:
ASI ASI678MC: [ Ссылка ]
ASI 662MC: [ Ссылка ]
I would recommend these newer cameras in 2023 as very good and budget-friendly cameras! Check out my review of the ASI678MC here: [ Ссылка ]
Mono Cameras - USA/WW (AGA/OPT):
ASI120MM: [ Ссылка ]
ASI290MM: [ Ссылка ]
ASI178MM: [ Ссылка ]
ASI174MM: [ Ссылка ]
Mini-Guide cameras - can also be used as planetary cameras:
ASI120MM mini: [ Ссылка ]
ASI290MM mini: [ Ссылка ] (best mono camera)
ASI174MM mini: [ Ссылка ]
Color Cameras - EU/WW (Astroshop):
ASI120MC: [ Ссылка ]
ASI224MC: [ Ссылка ] (best value for money)
ASI178MC: [ Ссылка ]
ASI462MC: [ Ссылка ] (best camera for planetary)
ASI485MC: [ Ссылка ]
ASI482MC: [ Ссылка ]
Mono Cameras - EU/WW (Astroshop):
ASI120MM: [ Ссылка ]
ASI290MM: [ Ссылка ] (best mono camera)
ASI178MM: [ Ссылка ]
ASI174MM: [ Ссылка ]
Mini Guide cameras - can also be used as planetary cameras:
ASI120MM mini: [ Ссылка ]
ASI290MM mini: [ Ссылка ]
ASI174MM mini: [ Ссылка ]
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0:00 Intro
1:23 Good camera specs for planetary imaging
2:48 ZWO color cameras - intro
3:38 Best value cameras
4:52 Resolution and Pixel Size
6:55 Framerate per second
9:22 Other specifications
10:23 Best ZWO color camera - conclusion
12:00 ZWO mono cameras - intro
13:15 ASI120MM
14:01 ASI290MM vs ASI178MM
15:51 ASI174MM
17:26 Best ZWO mono camera - Conclusion
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Adventus by Dear Gravity
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