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Old 08-04-2020, 11:17 AM
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ASI 1600mm Pro versus ASI 2600mc

I am looking into CMOS cameras as some seem very good.

ASI1600mm Pro seems a popular choice. A few things concern me though.
12 bit ADC seems minimal and lower than even mirrorless cameras.

Some amp glow but I presume it dark subtracts out well and is repeatable?

Small well depth yet highish dynamic range. So that means its relying on low read noise. Small well depth is a concern as a larger scope can blow out bright stars quickly or lose colour info.

Some reports of microlens artefacts.

Are the above real concerns or in practice is it just a matter of keeping the limitations in mind when using it?

How would that compare with the APSc sensored backside illuminated 26mp one shot colour ASI2600mc? I know its new and not many have one.
But one shot colour has its appeals and its limitations. 80% QE for a one shot colour is gob smacking though. That is one sensitive sensor.
It would be the same sensor as the one in the Fuji XT3. But Fuji does a bit of raw filtering so they have their own "star eater" like Sony, most models and some Nikon models.

Any comments? A short review of the 1600 by users would be appreciated.

Greg.
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