ASI120S is a super speed and sensitive USB 3.0 camera. Up to 60FPS under 1280X960 full resolution!
Camera Sensor
ASI120 camera integrates AR0130CS 1/3″ sensor (4.8 mm x 3.6 mm). This camera has 1280 x 960 pixels. The pixel size is 3.75 μm x 3.75 μm. This camera provides 12bit ADC.
Astrophotography Performance
ASI120S is a lightning-fast and sensitive USB3.0 camera. Up to 60FPS under 1280X960 full resolution! With a peak QE of 75%, beyond ICX618 and with no FPN(Fixed pattern Noise)! Long exposure supported up to 1000s! Full compatible with USB 2.0 USB Host!
USB 3.0 Port & ST4 Port
USB 3.0 Port: Can provide 5Gb bandwidth to let ASI120S run at 60 fps (10bit, high speed mode) at full resolution(1.2Mega).
ST4 Port: Can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.
Mechanical Diagram
ZWO ASI 120MC-S COLOR USB3.0
Camera technical details
Sensor: 1/3″ CMOS AR0130CS(Color) / MT9M034(mono)
Resolution: 1.2Mega Pixels 1280×960
Pixel Size: 3.75µm
Bayer Pattern: GRBG
Exposure Range: 64µs-1000s
ROI: Supported
Non-volatile memory/On camera storage: Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)
Interface: USB3.0/USB2.0
Bit rate: 12bit output(12bit ADC)
Adaptor: 2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Protective window: IR-CUT filter
Dimension: φ62mm X 28mm
Weight: 100g
Working Temperature: -5°C—45°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C—60°C
Working Relative Humidity: 20%—80%
Storage Relative Humidity: 20%—95%Supported resolution
Binning 1×1:
1280X960@60FPS
1280X720@98FPS
1280X600@116FPS
1280X400@168FPS
960X960@74FPS
1024X768@90FPS
1024X400@160FPS
800X800@85FPS
800X640@106FPS
800X480@141FPS
640X480@133FPS
512X440@145FPS
512X400@158FPS
480X320@196FPS
320X240@254FPS
Binning 2×2:
640X480@45FPS*Tested under USB3.0 port without overclocking. There is an option to overclock 30% of the current fps
Reviews
I bought this camera for planetary photography and i have to tell that i am amazed with the results. i am using it as a guiding camera too.