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):
• Astrophotography Camer...
Link to ZWO overview table: astroforumspac...
AFFILIATE* links to cameras discussed in the video:
Color Cameras - USA/WW (AGA/OPT):
ASI120MC: bit.ly/3N0jROt
ASI224MC: bit.ly/3BZj89Y (best value for money)
ASI178MC: bit.ly/3OF4EU4
ASI462MC: bit.ly/35Kcq6Y (best camera for planetary)
ASI485MC: bit.ly/3NFdSMo
ASI482MC: bit.ly/3WyaVmw
***EDIT: ZWO released another two affordable color cameras in 2022/2023:
ASI ASI678MC: bit.ly/3qaZS6A
ASI 662MC: bit.ly/3MBKzeT
I would recommend these newer cameras in 2023 as very good and budget-friendly cameras! Check out my review of the ASI678MC here: bit.ly/3WCMhAZ
Mono Cameras - USA/WW (AGA/OPT):
ASI120MM: bit.ly/42ZF3cR
ASI290MM: bit.ly/3qg1gEU
ASI178MM: bit.ly/3qcU8cA
ASI174MM: bit.ly/45vlJ93
Mini-Guide cameras - can also be used as planetary cameras:
ASI120MM mini: bit.ly/3qblDmR
ASI290MM mini: bit.ly/3qg1gEU (best mono camera)
ASI174MM mini: bit.ly/3MX4ZA7
Color Cameras - EU/WW (Astroshop):
ASI120MC: bit.ly/3jcB5WD
ASI224MC: bit.ly/3dIUHka (best value for money)
ASI178MC: bit.ly/31lINHQ
ASI462MC: bit.ly/34yEavT (best camera for planetary)
ASI485MC: bit.ly/3a6y0Z8
ASI482MC: bit.ly/3PSGPGE
Mono Cameras - EU/WW (Astroshop):
ASI120MM: bit.ly/35ffWWK
ASI290MM: bit.ly/35h4EBg (best mono camera)
ASI178MM: bit.ly/37mydEs
ASI174MM: bit.ly/3aqimbv
Mini Guide cameras - can also be used as planetary cameras:
ASI120MM mini: bit.ly/3kc6Xfr
ASI290MM mini: bit.ly/3dDyFz4
ASI174MM mini: bit.ly/3dHpZaN
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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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