This Camera Changes Everything | ASI2600MM Pro (mono)

ZWO ASI2600MM Pro (mono)
Complete Overview: astrobackyard.com/zwo-asi2600...
This is a dedicated astronomy camera (astrophotography) with a 26MP monochrome CMOS sensor. The APS-C sized sensor is a great fit for most optical systems and can capture an impressive 6248 x 4176 resolution image.
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Chroma 3nm Ha Filter: bit.ly/3X3wiwf
3.76-micron pixels in a monochrome APS-C CMOS sensor is a beautiful thing. This cooled camera captures high-resolution images with noticeable depth and range thanks to 16-bit ADC and 50,000e Full Well Capacity.
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[@BSVGenius]

This camera changes everything, my bank balance.

[@johnadastra1754]

Camera plus new set of 2" LRGBHaOIIISII filters plus 2" filter wheel plus new set of larger T adapters makes the total really closer to $5K or more. Much to consider.

[@kelvinchong8247]

you sir, just made my day.

[@PetraKann]

$3,650 in Australia. About the same cost as my Mount.

[@paulmoffat9306]

Current price on ZWO's website, lists the camera (basic) at $US 2,480.

[@AstroBackyard]

Rudy barks at the mailman at 0:46

[@jamesdougan8789]

he was just doing his job.. well done rudy... give him a lamb shank to chew on and a good pat lol

[@piplewis5139]

10/10 Rudy content lol!

[@jdawg2771]

Hey I need to ask a question.. because I don’t have the money to buy one for myself and through all the research I still don’t know the answer.. can you see the difference without the camera? If you just looked through it

[@astrostar_clearski7041]

I have to tell you something. YOU are the reason many of us started this hobby! And I think I can say for sure .. YOU are one of the best in astro photography out there. Many vintage cars are good, but you, you are on a completely different floor. The way you make videos, and the way you talk, info, tell us how and when. I would never have started this hobby if your videos were not on youtube. I hope I can call you my friend :) Because you have helped me, and many of us, to have a new hobby, a new way of seeing the sky, the stars, hell and even life itself .. I can not thank you enough Trevor. This hobby brings so much joy, and so many good times. So I want to say thank you from my heart, thank you very much.

[@wadeprunty]

You need to get snow blower companies to send you products to review.

[@jefff8106]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@Kiauze]

"I look at some of the other astrophotographer's and think 'Man, I will *never* be that good" Funny thing is Trevor, many others (myself included) also look up to you in this fashion. I've had amazing growth for the past couple of years, but seeing what you guys do is a great incentive to keep on learning. Looking forward to seeing your new photos!

[@WillardSharp]

I just purchased this camera and it should be arriving in a few days. It’s my first monochrome camera and I can’t wait to take my astro images to the next level.

[@Scorch6429]

Have been shooting with my DSLR and tracker, thanks to your videos on how to do so, and once I get more accustomed to that a ZWO is my next stop. Thanks Trevor!

[@Zeyervv]

*Choo! Choo! All aboard the hype train!* 🚂

[@lukomatico]

Great intro for the camera Trevor, I know you're going to produce some stunning images with it and I can't wait to see them! :)

[@RichieToaMills]

Loving your journey Trevor. Thanks again for all you do!!

[@CAREFREEOBSERVATORY]

I heard a lot of great things about this model review you did got looking into it and definitely will be adding this baby to the mix once up and running!

[@Rian19981998]

I'm looking forward to this one.

[@samuraidog1510]

poooog

[@Rian19981998]

I can't wait for the future images!

[@annihilator1983]

The OSC version of this camera is amazing, so I can only imagine the mono is 4 x better:-)

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

I'm really looking forward to seeing your images with this new Mono Camera Trevor! Thanks as always for the great content! Wes, Liverpool, UK.

[@Hummingbirder1]

Exciting! It will be hard to wait for your upcoming videos about this...

[@LogansChristmasLights]

Got this camera on order so looking forward to seeing your results while I wait.

[@TR6Telos]

Your enthusiasm and defiance of the cold is giving me motivation to get organised. Happy new year to you both from merry oldie (wet) England.

[@seanmolony-redstickastro238]

It really is a great camera. I waited a long time for it. I love the large sensor for sure but still love my QSI cameras

[@JeffHorne]

Incredible. I can't wait to see what you can do with this camera. I feel comfortable speaking for the whole community when I say "thank you for everything you do for us!"

[@Zealor365]

My first dedicated astronomy camera last year was the ASI6200MC. It was a heck of an investment, but I think I will be doing OSC for a few years before graduating to Mono.

[@Hebert6615]

Good stuff right there...thanks Trevor!

[@endless-sky2777]

I have been shooting with my self-astromodified Nikon D5300 for about a year. When I'll make the leap to dedicated astrocamera, that's exactly the camera I have in mind. I love my APS-C sensor field of view and I wouldn't settle for anything smaller. Full frame requires better optics, so that's out of the question, for now. The ZWO ASI 2600MM Pro satisfies all my requirements, too: same size sensor, amazing specs, monochrome (bye bye photon eating Bayer matrix!) and cooling. Definitely worth saving up for!

[@AstroQuest1]

Stunning preview images Trevor. I have the ASI1600 MM Pro and love it. Since they finally made a mono version of the 2600 I think you were right in waiting. They do have the mono 6200 which has even a larger sensor but aside from the $4K price of that camera, the file sizes are 4 times larger so you better have a super computer to do the processing. The ASI 2600 is definitely the way to go. Oddly enough I just purchased the ASI294MC since I will be temporarily moving in other direction and want to do small scale galaxies and such with the Edge HD8 that purchased 2 month ago and is probably still sitting in China. As usual, great job on the video, Cheers!

[@billchiles7734]

I for one can't wait to see what you can do with this camera. I really enjoy what you are doing with your channel, the range from the beginner and now what you can do with more advanced gear. Living in a bortle class 2, I really need to find the time to get out more. >

[@teashea1]

another excellent video - good style - good production values - good content

[@voidturtles8155]

People that have these things yalll are so fortunate 😔

[@callummitchell7209]

Already on order 😊

[@shawnewaltonify]

My jaw dropped and I swore when I saw your new images. Serious.

[@cryptojihadi265]

Can't wait to see what you end up doing with this beast. The QHY color camera produced some stunning photos. Would like to see a head to head comparing of the two. Would be a great way to show people just what the real difference between a top of the line color vs mono camera is.

[@N4GW]

Cant wait to see your images

[@RaysAstrophotography]

Hi Trevor, after 3-4 years of watching your channel, i can tell you this, i am inspired today like i was 4 years ago. You got the magic!

[@PaulHummerman]

Slicker than you but not better.

[@andrewlindenfeld6222]

I snagged one on the last day of preorder. It’ll be my luminance workhorse on the rasa while the 294mc will be used for rgb.. until I can afford filters anyway. I have an artesky rasa adapter for 2” filters on the way so I can mount a uv/ir cut filter. I hope this camera is as good as all the hype! I’m just excited I’m finally making the jump to mono! Your data sample looks nice! Very promising!!

[@hansliebe]

I wish I had a friend like you. I'd love to learn more about all of this. I have always loved space, and recently got my first telescope.

[@davidcollier3604]

I got a chance to use the ASI2600MC One shot color version the other day and it blew me away. I can imagine the Mono version will be out of this world good. Looking forward to seeing your results.

[@nadimkmeid1537]

Great news man! Can't wait for the new content then ^^

[@cjmenagh882]

Another well done video. Always expectantly waiting for the ride with new gear. Big refractor , new mono camera, Pixinsight, so much new to see. Go get Dylan and Chuck, and that next APOD. But... don’t forget the folks happy at the base and those just coming into the hobby. Once in a while break out the Raptor, a DSLR, not necessarily the Ra, stack it in DSS and teach yourself another new thing, GIMP, and takes us through those steps again and inspire us all to better and more satisfying imaging. And just a bit more Rudy too if possible, crazy is as crazy does.

[@sirwholland7]

Wow, going to need a few more lottery tickets to even look at this camera.

[@theartist124]

That camera prices is proportional to the vast amount of time you will spend in post-processing (which of course we welcome) have fun man, can't wait to see them!

[@NebuloCity]

Thanks Trevor for another great vid. I own the 2600mc-pro and am in OSC heaven lol. That said, if/when I do decide to go mono, this is the likely target for all the right reasons. Just trying to figure out how to manage that level of time commitment with 3 kids, work, channel, etc. lot to consider, but I’m feeling like it’s time to think seriously about all this. Cheers!

[@michal_king478]

sick drum kit in the background 😆

[@Orozco_PNW]

I'm ready to make the leap too, just got the AM5 mount, ASIair Plus, my first guidescope/cam and I know my Canon R6 (unmodified) is holding me back after just one successful session with the setup.

[@PafMedic]

I Always Love Your Videos Trevor,Ill Never Be At That Level,lol..God Bless For Safety and Clear Skies❤️🙏🏻🔭🌏✨

[@AstroLaVista]

After a massive natter in the chat I missed half of the video so watched it again. You could use this video as a pep talk vid when on an astro low. Rally inspirational, from the scripting to the mad tunes!

[@smassky]

KZbin kept crashing on me during this premiere guess it was over by the time I got back. That camera looks pretty awesome!

[@asamcqueen3513]

Even for land based targets I have a fondness for shooting in black and white, my favorite camera to date has been the M10 Monochrom. Hoping to find a telescope to mount it too by late Summer.

[@thesovengardwarriors3002]

I can’t wait

[@tubedude54]

I have both... mono and color cameras... what I don't have is the time or >patience< to shoot sets of rgb and L to get near the same picture I can get with one shot color.

[@banksy7719]

Great video Trev, I’m looking to upgrade from my canon 800D and Mono CMOS is the next step. I’ll keep an eye out!

[@ZarakiFan]

My 294MM Pro arrived today =)

[@grzegorzgurdak5041]

I am impressed so far ... in this hobby, have to move forward with technology, no other choice 😁

[@sc4r3crow1976]

Yeah. I wish I could afford a 2nd qhy268M with filters for the second scope. this is such a beast

[@AstroBlender]

I wanted to pre-order so badly, I just couldn’t do it!! I think I’m going to get a 294MM and with the extra money get Chroma LRGB in 36mm, so I can upgrade to the 2600MM in the future. I’m stoked to see what everyone does with this camera. I’m a huge fan of APS-c.

[@AstroSoundscape]

One day I'll make the dedicated move but gonna make the move slow. Nice information Trevor.

[@franklinholub1319]

I know the feeling Trevor - "Its all on me now" as I look at my new QHY268M sitting on the desk next to me.

[@vladimirlenin4080]

"It's all on me now" as I look at my 60D on my desk.

[@jdpartridge]

I think I understand why you like nebulas more than galaxies now. You don't have to shovel snow in nebula season.

[@rahulzota9427]

Its difficult to beat the image quality of these cameras but those who are on low budget can get best output even with a crop sensor dslr. I have got better results with my crop sensor dslr by running the final image through Topaz Denoise AI. This plug-in really removes all the noise without ruining the sharpness and details.

[@mageknight711]

I can't wait to see your work with it. I am still on a OSC myself but will inevitably end up shooting mono at some point. Just have to wait for the finances to be right so my other half doesn't murder me. Lol

[@JB-gi5ph]

Holy $$$...wait, free shipping? I'm in!

[@ashpowell9451]

You'd think from the comments that nobody realised astro is an expensive hobby. The dude is still shooting in his backyard and taking the time to make great videos, sheesh.

[@Tommyr]

And it's "only" $2,190.00. KA-CHING! In other news, I see that drum set in the background! I played Pearl back in the day myself!

[@space9342]

Cant wait to see what you have got on your sleeve show us trevor

[@ExoPhotography1]

Looks like an amazing camera for sure... I have a question though - Can you powercycle the USB outputs when turning the 12V off and on again to the camera? I run a remote obsy and really like this function with my Atik as of now. i do need a new camera because of reasons ;)

[@ianlauerastroreacts3495]

I mean your astrophotography game is on point, but let's see you bust out the jams on those drums in the background!

[@AstroFarsography]

Looks awesome man. I was thinking of the 2600mc but I might go for an MM model as well to replace my 071mc perhaps. Undecided as of yet. Oh if you get tired of the Ra because of this new camera then I'll pay postage 😉

[@AaronDalton1]

The IMX571 is an amazing sensor! Looking forward to what you do with it. Hopping into PixInsight soon?

[@niraj_dave]

Trevor needs to do snow shoveling video....look there's so much of it... :)

[@choporo2005]

Woaaaa, cooool.

[@astrojourneyuk]

Mono cameras are definitely worth the extra effort. The cropping from the 1600MM Pro is a pain but I can live with it.

[@syberand]

When you receive a camera that way. Do you send it back after the review or do you get to keep it (or borrow)?

[@jamesdougan8789]

g`day trevor man do you need a snow blower you should sell one of your old dslrs and get one and ditch the shovel (looks like too much hard work that shovel lol great video man very nice detail in the mono shots jaw dropping even in mono very cool camera.. dude cheers james D

[@PatrickManley]

Great job Trevor - did you try a bright star? The 1600's used to struggle. Hard to get a clean flame for example. The brighter stars would reveal a pattern on the glass/sensor. I'm hesitant to buy this camera not knowing that. Thanks for a great job in the article. You almost have me sold with the sensor size.

[@christianvulpescu1398]

I am lucky enough to own the ASI 2600 MM Pro and can confirm all, that you told about it. It is only on me if the photos don't come out perfectly. It's not cheep, though ( in Germany, where I live, you pay almost 3000 € for it !). CS Christian

[@Astro-George]

Interested in the Field Flattener you use with this camera. The FF I use has an M42 camera side connector and causes a lot of vignetting.

[@t0yahoi]

Would love a comparison to the QHY268M

[@martiny1804]

I know that snow fall from a couple back. Now it's started to melt I can get out again.

[@BuildingCenter]

I wish I worked in an industry that made something this guy needs to review. The video provides enough context that viewers can gauge whether the product is relevant to their needs, outlines why the new item matters to him, then details the dopeness. I bet he gives cons, too. I wrote this before his conclusions. Well, no enumerated cons against the item, but bonus shovel shots? Overall, though, well-structured review.

[@achilles4022]

are you using focal reducer for your sky watcher spirit 100 ed?

[@jbishop72]

Hey Trevor what kind of focal length would you recommend with this camera in terms of a scope?

[@mtnhorn2619]

Hello Trevor, It pains me to see you digging out a respectable area for your setup!. To be so-o-o dedicated to your "hobby" is encouraging. I show your videos to my wife, to lend support to MY craziness in the field. Well, there ARE some things about women that even I do not understand, so I am just grateful for a supportive spouse who will allow me my pleasures (even if she will not come out into the snow to share it with me). Great intro for the new camera; I have been debating between a mono and a color camera. I guess it is priorities on what I wish to accomplish. Reviews such as yours provides significant info into an expensive decision process. (Everytime I purchase something astronomical, my better half decides that "something" in the house needs a meaningful upgrade.)

[@aay_its_sage]

Ever tried shooting m104? I think this cam would do pretty well.

[@rodneyhendrickson5094]

Great video man If I win the lottery I'll get myself one Lol

[@cosmicmark]

When did you pick up an R6? I always thought you were using a cheaper DSLR. I have an R5 with RF lenses and absolutely love it! I'd love to pick up an EOS Ra and pair that with my Canon 200mm f/2.0 lens using a Hutech adapter that has a 48mm filter slider.

[@ShortysAstrobase]

You will never be that good? You're kidding! I took my first two deep sky images last month and they were horrible. Your images are amazing!

[@RelaxingDisney]

I need your help. I want to get into Astrophotography and I have a telescope in mind to get but I wanted your opinion on it. What do you think of the Celestron Nexstar 8SE? Will it work for Astrophotography?

[@charlessanterre7417]

What spotting scope did you use in this video?

[@luboinchina3013]

I am staying tuned to see you making use of your EDGE 11. How is that one going? No news😭

[@Jam_66]

I was thinking of upgrading from my 183MM Pro but found out my 1.25 inch filters are too small for the sensor :/. Looks like I’m sticking with the 183 for a while lol

[@siegfriednoet]

Hmmm, you said about the same things when you reviewed the QHY268C ... The most beautiful pictures I've seen from an hobby astrophotographer were from a one shot color camera, so I guess it has a lot to do with post processing

[@albamq13]

I just have one question... Don’t you ever freeze?? I watch you videos at winter and I get cold just looking at you 😂😂 Great video btw

[@nikivan]

ZWO very happy.

[@mickemmett6828]

Geez! That costs more than my whole set up.

[@Tim_the_Astronurd]

mine too. Actually I paid $1 more for my Corvette. I would not trade my Corvette for this camera! Nice camera though

[@mickemmett6828]

@@Tim_the_Astronurd I drive an old Vauxhall Zafira that we took in as a part exchange where I work, you could actually get 35 of my car for the price of this camera so I might consider swapping my car for this camera LOL!

[@craigjones7343]

@@Tim_the_Astronurd everyone has their vices. I would never buy a corvette but I might buy that camera. I would get more use and enjoyment out of that camera than I would out of a corvette.

[@Tim_the_Astronurd]

@@craigjones7343 lighten up Francis! I was just making a comparison. No need for you to straighten me out! Have fun with your $4000 camera (*judging stare*)

[@ndzick718]

@@craigjones7343 Openly judges in the same way as another person, then immediately says to keep judgements to yourself. Thanks for the laugh.

[@douglasestrada26]

Hey Trevor, or guys, I am thinking on buying this but Color version, do you think is a good idea? Switching from DSLR. Thanks.

[@voidturtles8155]

I wanna get things like this

[@svendemeyer6278]

newbie question.. so you shoot photo's without color, can you put color in the picture with photoshop or something? and are those colors that you add the real colors as you would shoot with a color camera?? thx!

[@laidbackobs]

At the link of the Chroma 3nm filter states that it's for f/4.0 and lower scope. Isn't an Esprit f/5.5 being used in the video?

[@Safestassets]

What is the tilt plate for? Is the camera too heavy and causes your image train to sag?

[@L17bligaman]

Oooh yay

[@fiorenzomanganiello2853]

Hello, at 1:34 is Telegizmos 365? Do you have setup outside the house?

[@zelodec]

Some people buy fancy cars and some people buy fancy cameras. Both groups are insane :D

[@domsau2]

Color camera gives you speed, for lives, for example. Monochrome camera and filters give you better images, with some work (SHO, for example).