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product_id: 87936138
title: "ZWO ASI120MM-Mini 1.2MP Monochrome Astronomy Camera, Compact, 1280x960 CMOS Sensor, USB2.0 Type-C, ST4 Port, Black"
brand: "zwo"
price: "VT86772"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
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region: Vanuatu
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# High 75% peak QE & low read noise for sharp tracking Compact 36mm diameter fits 1.25” focuser Lightweight 60g (2.1oz) for effortless portability ZWO ASI120MM-Mini 1.2MP Monochrome Astronomy Camera, Compact, 1280x960 CMOS Sensor, USB2.0 Type-C, ST4 Port, Black

**Brand:** zwo
**Price:** VT86772
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Capture the cosmos with compact precision — don’t let the stars wait!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ZWO ASI120MM-Mini 1.2MP Monochrome Astronomy Camera, Compact, 1280x960 CMOS Sensor, USB2.0 Type-C, ST4 Port, Black by zwo
- **How much does it cost?** VT86772 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/87936138-zwo-asi120mm-mini-1-2mp-monochrome-astronomy-camera-compact-1280x960)

## Best For

- zwo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zwo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision in a Pocket:** Ultra-compact 1.2MP monochrome sensor designed for flawless autoguiding and planetary imaging.
- • **Pro-Grade Sensitivity:** 3.75μm pixels and 75% peak quantum efficiency deliver crisp, low-noise images every time.
- • **Effortless Integration:** USB 2.0 Type-C & ST4 port ensure seamless plug-and-play connection with your telescope mount.
- • **Featherweight Champion:** At just 60g, this camera slips easily into your setup without adding bulk or strain.
- • **Light-Catching Brilliance:** AR-coated window maximizes light transmission, capturing faint stars with stunning clarity.

## Overview

The ZWO ASI120MM-Mini is a professional-grade, 1.2MP monochrome astronomy camera featuring a 1/3” CMOS sensor with 1280x960 resolution. Its compact 36mm diameter and lightweight 60g design fit snugly into a 1.25” focuser, making it ideal for autoguiding and planetary imaging. Equipped with a USB 2.0 Type-C interface and ST4 port, it offers easy connectivity to telescope mounts. The camera’s AR-coated window enhances light transmission, while its 3.75-micron pixels and 75% peak quantum efficiency ensure high sensitivity and low noise for precise tracking of faint guide stars.

## Description

ZWO’s ASI120MM-Mini 1.2-megapixel monochrome astronomy camera is perfect for planetary imaging or for autoguiding during long-exposure astrophotography. It incorporates a 1/3” CMOS sensor with 1280x960 resolution and 3.75-micron pixels. The ASI120MM-Mini offers peak QE of 75% and low read noise to give an excellent level of performance despite its compact size. The camera also includes an AR-coated window to maximize light transmission and protect the sensor. The camera weighs just 2.1oz and slips into a 1.25” focuser. It uses a small Type-C USB2.0 interface, the same type of connector used by many cell phones, and its ST4 port enables direct connection to the autoguiding port on a telescope mount.

Review: Excellent guide scope - Everything in the ASI line usually just works and this one is no exception. Set up the same as all other ASI guide scopes. Works well in the ASI ecosystem and with the ASIAIR plus unit. Plug and go.
Review: Great product - Works great for my intended purpose. Great picture quality, easy to use. Great value for the money. Build quality! Definitely recommend

## Features

- Compact and highly sensitive 1.2-megapixel monochrome camera with 1/3” CMOS 1280x960 sensor perfect for autoguiding or planetary imaging
- Small 3.75-micron pixels, high peak QE of 75% and low read noise allows tight tracking of faint guide stars
- USB2.0 Type-C interface and ST4 port to connect directly to the autoguider port of a telescope mount
- Compact form factor with a diameter of 36mm lets you slip the camera into a 1.25” focuser; weighs just 60g (2.1oz); AR-coated protective window to maximize transmission and protect the sensor; includes M28.5X0.6 female thread for astronomy filters
- Software and drivers available from manufacturer's website

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07FM9DXYC |
| Aperture Modes | Fixed 2.8mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #674 in Telescope Accessories |
| Brand | ZWO |
| Built-In Media | Camera Kit |
| Camera Flash | no flash |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Telescopes |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous shooting speed | 30 FPS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 185 Reviews |
| Effective Still Resolution | 1.2 MP |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| File Format | RAW |
| Flash Type | No Flash |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Has Self-Timer | No |
| ISO Range | 100-12800 |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 2.1 ounces |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 80 - 12800 |
| Manufacturer | ZWO Optical |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 120 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1 seconds |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Mfr Part Number | ASI120MM-MINI |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1 Seconds |
| Model Name | ASI120MM-MINI |
| Model Number | ASI120MINI |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 1.2 MP |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle of View | 50 Degrees |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Cleaning Method | Manual |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| UPC | 607467928016 |
| Video Capture Format | MOV |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Usb |
| Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black
- **Exposure Control Type:** Automatic
- **Media Type:** ProductImage
- **Shooting Modes:** Automatic
- **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent guide scope
*by H***G on October 7, 2024*

Everything in the ASI line usually just works and this one is no exception. Set up the same as all other ASI guide scopes. Works well in the ASI ecosystem and with the ASIAIR plus unit. Plug and go.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by R***N on November 9, 2024*

Works great for my intended purpose. Great picture quality, easy to use. Great value for the money. Build quality! Definitely recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Una buena opción para guiado
*by N***S on September 27, 2024*

Si estás buscando una cámara astronómica compacta y eficiente para guiar tu equipo, la ZWO ASI120MM-MINI es sin duda una excelente opción. Esta pequeña cámara se ha ganado una sólida reputación entre los astrofotógrafos, especialmente aquellos que necesitan precisión en sus sesiones de guiado para largas exposiciones. Lo primero que notarás es su tamaño compacto, lo que facilita su instalación en cualquier configuración astronómica sin añadir peso adicional. A pesar de ser pequeña, la ASI120MM-MINI es poderosa: su sensor monocromático es altamente sensible, lo que te permitirá capturar estrellas guía con facilidad, incluso en cielos con contaminación lumínica o condiciones menos que perfectas. Esto es esencial para obtener imágenes nítidas y evitar errores de seguimiento en tus exposiciones largas. Otro gran punto a favor es su compatibilidad con los principales softwares de guiado, como PHD2, que la hace muy fácil de integrar en tu equipo. Conectarla a tu sistema no es complicado gracias a su puerto USB 2.0, que ofrece una transmisión de datos estable y rápida. Además, no solo se trata de una cámara guía. Aunque está optimizada para guiar telescopios, también puede usarse para astrofotografía planetaria, capturando buenos detalles en planetas y la Luna, algo que le suma versatilidad. En resumen, la ZWO ASI120MM-MINI es una cámara guía compacta y confiable, perfecta para aquellos que buscan precisión y eficiencia en sus observaciones astronómicas. Su combinación de tamaño, sensibilidad y compatibilidad la convierte en una excelente inversión para quienes buscan mejorar la calidad de sus fotos astronómicas. Sin duda, una herramienta muy solida e imprescindible para todo astrofotografo. Super recomendada

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*Last updated: 2026-05-18*