ZWO 1600MC Rarity

[Astronut07 (Ben)]

Hi All

Hope all doing well
As title indicates I’m wondering of the rarity of the ZWO 1600MC?
I realise they stopped producing these cameras several years ago.
I actually own one that I purchased second hand about 2-3 years ago & I really enjoy using it
I have a friend that would also like to purchase one, but we have not been able to source one here on Iceinspace or even over in US on Cloud Free Nights.
This has then lead me to ask the question how few of these cameras were actually made?
I don’t think I will get a definitive answer but just thought I would throw it out here see if anyone may have some information
Cheers
Ben

[Nikolas (Nik)]

the 294mc pro is a better and updated camera why not purchase that model? It produces similar sized images to the 1600mc

[JA]

Originally Posted by Astronut07

Hi All

Hope all doing well
As title indicates I’m wondering of the rarity of the ZWO 1600MC?

Hi Ben,

Yes they seem quite few and far between in the classifieds here with only 2 or 3 listed as sold with several previously sought.

For what it's worth the ZWO 1600MC reportedly uses the same sensor as the Panasonic G7 mirrorless camera, but the G7 probably uses a different (narrower & possibly steeper) UV/IR filter to limit the infrared response and thereby likely limit the Hydrogen-Alpha response. It would be good to test as it may still be OK: who knows?

Good luck in the hunt.

Best
JA

[rustigsmed (Russell)]

Hi ben,

i think it is actually a pretty popular camera, people just aren't giving them up!

cheers

[Astronut07 (Ben)]

Originally Posted by Nikolas

the 294mc pro is a better and updated camera why not purchase that model? It produces similar sized images to the 1600mc

Nikolas
Cheers mate I totally understand what you are saying
I already have one & I’m very happy with it
I was just curious

[Astronut07 (Ben)]

Originally Posted by JA

Hi Ben,

Yes they seem quite few and far between in the classifieds here with only 2 or 3 listed as sold with several previously sought.

For what it's worth the ZWO 1600MC reportedly uses the same sensor as the Panasonic G7 mirrorless camera, but the G7 probably uses a different (narrower & possibly steeper) UV/IR filter to limit the infrared response and thereby likely limit the Hydrogen-Alpha response. It would be good to test as it may still be OK: who knows?

Good luck in the hunt.

Best
JA

JA

Never knew that about the sensor or the filters used
I do know that with my model it has given me some great images
Just need all this cloud & rain here in NSW to clear soon

Thanks mate

[Astronut07 (Ben)]

Originally Posted by rustigsmed

Hi ben,

i think it is actually a pretty popular camera, people just aren't giving them up!

cheers

G’day Russell

Yes I agree with not giving up the camera.
My friend has asked several times if I would sell to them but I’m not letting it go

Thanks

[Astro_Girl (Cheryl)]

Yes I know

Hopefully one will come up and then I won't harass you anymore!

Originally Posted by Astronut07

G’day Russell

Yes I agree with not giving up the camera.
My friend has asked several times if I would sell to them but I’m not letting it go

Thanks

[Camelopardalis (Dunk)]

Ah! They exist

I’d been looking for one for at least a year with no luck

[Astronut07 (Ben)]

Originally Posted by Camelopardalis

Ah! They exist

I’d been looking for one for at least a year with no luck

G’day Dunk

Yes the mystical unicorn
Lol

[Astronut07 (Ben)]

Originally Posted by Astro_Girl

Yes I know

Hopefully one will come up and then I won't harass you anymore!

Best of luck
😂

[m11 (Mel)]

Hahah I have a Zwo 1600MC for awhile that I don't use and happy to sell.

It is slightly scatched on the metal shell and non cooled version.

[Astronut07 (Ben)]

Originally Posted by m11

Hahah I have a Zwo 1600MC for awhile that I don't use and happy to sell.

It is slightly scatched on the metal shell and non cooled version.

G’day Mel

My friend definitely interested in purchasing
I’ll get her to pm you
Cheers

[Astro_Girl (Cheryl)]

Pmd you Mel

[m11 (Mel)]

No problems - replied back.

[Astro_Girl (Cheryl)]

I am still on the hunt for a ZWO1600MC-C (cooled version)

Unfortunately the one below was a non-cooled version

It really is a unicorn Ben!

[Sunfish (Ray)]

Tried here?
https://www.astrobuysell.com/au/propview.php?view=4355

[Astro_Girl (Cheryl)]

Thanks Ray but that is a 1600MM and I'm after a 1600MC-C (colour camera cooled)