Description
Sensor
The camera is equipped with a SONY Exmor backlit monochrome CMOS sensor. This technology increases light sensitivity and improves camera performance in low-light conditions.
The monochrome sensor does not capture the colors of the sample, but it has 2–4 times higher light sensitivity than a color sensor. The image is brighter and more contrasty, thereby making the monochrome camera suitable for low-light environments.
The large size sensor – 1.1''. The size of the sensor affects the image quality: The larger the sensor is, the cleaner the image, the greater the color depth, and the wider the field of view will be.
The 9x9µm pixels provide light sensitivity of 8100mV with 1/30s. To achieve the maximum field of view without distortion, we recommend using an adapter with a magnification of 1x.
Peltier element
The camera sensor may overheat during prolonged use. This causes thermal noise in the image, which significantly reduces the image quality. To eliminate this negative effect, the camera is equipped with a two-stage thermoelectric module (Peltier element). It sets the temperature to 42°C below room temperature and creates optimal conditions for the sensor to run for long periods of time without heating up and, therefore, the camera is suitable for long shutter speeds: The image is clear without thermal noise.
Shutter
The camera has a global shutter. The signal is read from all photosensitive elements of the sensor simultaneously. Fast-moving objects are seen clearly and without false optical effects. The image in low light is bright and well-detailed, which is especially important for fluorescence microscopy.
Software features
The camera uses software to display images on an external display, take photographs, record video, edit images, and measure linear and angular dimensions of samples and their structures. Before taking measurements, the software must be calibrated for each objective with a calibration slide.
Installation
The camera is mounted on the microscope in the trinocular tube/camera port using the C-mount adapter (included).
Specifications
Sensor: SONY Exmor CMOS
Color/monochrome: monochrome
Megapixels: 1.7
Maximum resolution, px: 1600x1100
Sensor size: 1.1" (14.4x9.9mm)
Pixel size, μm: 9.0x9.0
Two-stage thermoelectric module (Peltier element) to set the temperature 42°C below room temperature: +
Light sensitivity: 8100mV with 1/30s
Signal/noise ratio: 0.3mV with 1/30s
Exposure: 0.1ms–1h
Video recording: +
Frame rate, fps at resolution: 94@1600x1100
Place of installation: trinocular tube
Image format: *.jpg, *.bmp, *.png, *.tif
Video format: recording: *.wmv, *.avi, *.h264 (Win 8 or newer), *h265 (Win 10 or newer)
Spectral range, nm: 380–650 (with anti-reflective filter)
Shutter type: global shutter
White balance: auto/manual
Exposure control: auto/manual
Software features: image size, brightness, exposure time
Output: USB3.0, 5Gb/s
System requirements: Windows 8/10/11 (32 and 64 bit), Mac OS X, Linux, up to 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 or higher, minimum 2GB RAM, USB3.0 port, CD-ROM, 17" or larger display
Software: MAGUS View
Mount type: C-mount
Body: CNC aluminum alloy
Power supply: DC, 5V, from computer USB port; a 12V, 3A adapter for Peltier element
Operating temperature range, °C (°F): –10... 50 (14... 122)
Operating humidity range, %: 30… 80