The ASI 2600 Air combines image and guiding sensors in a compact housing. The main sensor is the Sony IMX571 with an native 16-bit ADC, 14 f-stops dynamic range, and 3.76-micrometer square pixels. The read noise is only 1.0 e, and the full well capacity reaches 80 ke. The main feature is the integrated astrophotography computer ASI Air, offering a cooled DeepSky camera with guiding and an astronomical computer.

The guiding sensor is the SC2210 with excellent NIR sensitivity, measuring 7.68 mm x 4.32 mm. It features 4x4-micrometer pixels with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and a full well capacity of 8780 e. Stars at the corners of guiding images may not be perfectly round, but this does not affect normal use.

Features:

• STARVIS technology: Enhances sensitivity and reduces noise.
• Native 16-bit ADC: Achieves a 14 f-stop dynamic range, improving clarity and contrast.
• FPS: Maximum frame rate of 15 fps in RAW8 mode at full resolution.
• USB 3.0 & 512 MB DDR3 buffer: Provides stable and secure data transfer.
• No amplifier glow: Thanks to the zero-amp glow circuit.
• QE (Quantum Efficiency): Peak QE exceeds 91%.
• Two-stage TEC cooling: Reduces sensor temperature by more than 35°C below ambient temperature.
• Dark current noise: Extremely low dark current noise.
• Anti-condensation heating: Prevents condensation or ice formation problems.

Requires an external 12 V power supply (3 A). ZWO Air cameras are compatible with telescopes supporting APS-C or larger image formats. For optimal guiding performance, it is recommended to use a telescope with a full-frame or larger image circle.