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QIMAGING MICROPUBLISHER 5.0 MEGAPIXEL IMAGING SYSTEM High Resolution FireWire™ Digital CCD Color Microscope Camera For Publication and Documentation (QImaging also offers a 3.3 megapixel resolution version of the MicroPublisher camera, cooled or not cooled, contact VayTek or see our camera comparison database for more information.)

The QImaging MicroPublisher 5.0 color digital imaging system delivers an ultra high resolution field of view captured directly by 5.0 million pixels on the CCD image sensor. The high resolution sensor eliminates the need for pixel-stepping or co-site sampling used in other high resolution capture systems along with their inherent image artifacts. The MicroPublisher 5.0 is designed for color still images for documentation and publication applications. The 30-bit color digitization produces high quality color images of brightfield, dark-field and fluorescence work. For demanding low-light applications, the MicroPublisher 5.0 Cooled model minimizes thermal noise during long exposure times for high quality, low-light images. The FireWire™ IEEE 1394 digital interface allows ease of use and installation with a single wire connection from the camera to the computer (including laptops) for full computer control of the camera. The MicroPublisher 5.0 Imaging System includes QCapture Software for Windows® and Mac® based software systems and Adobe® Photoshop® Elements for image enhancements. A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available for interfacing with custom software. Features:

• 5.0 million pixel CCD sensor
• FireWire IEEE 1394 Digital Interface
• Full Color Binning up to 4x4
• Region of Interest (ROI) Function
• Exposure/Integration Control
• Peltier Cooling on Cooled Model
• 30-bit Color Digitization
• Complete Camera control through Windows or Mac based desktop or laptop computer
  

QIMAGING Intensified RETIGA Monochrome Digital FireWire CCD Camera. The QImaging Intensified Retiga digital camera system is a megapixel high quantum efficiency intensified 12-bit FireWire camera for demanding low-light and high-speed imaging applications. The Intensified Retiga utilizes an 18mm Gen III image intensifier with high-speed intensifier gate control for nanosecond exposures. The intensifier is fiber-optically coupled to a 2/3 inch megapixel high QE progressive interline CCD. The FireWire IEEE 1394 digital interface allows ease of use and installation with a single wire requiring no framegrabber. The Intensified Retiga includes QCapture Software for Windows and Mac based systems for real time image preview and capture. A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available for interfacing with custom software. Features:
Gen III Intensifier and Intensifier Controls
Progressive Interline CCD Sensor
Real Time Image Previewing
FireWire IEEE 1394 Digital Interface
External Synchronization and Trigger
Optional RGB Liquid Crystal Filter
High QE from visible to NIR
Gate pulse from 50 nanoseconds to continuous
Luminous gain up to 80,000
Control delay time between external trigger and internal gating|
Multiple high-speed exposures within a single frame

see camera comparison database for additional information

View Spectral Response graph for Retiga

Firewire (TM) is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. EXview is a registered trademark of Sony Electronics Corp.

QIMAGING RGB COLOR SLIDER

The QImaging RGB Color Slider color filter is combined with high-resolution, monochrome CCD cameras to create high quality color images. Color information is acquired sequentially to provide quantitiative, true-color images at full resolution in each color plane. The RGB Color Slider color filter module contains an electronically switchable optical filter that can be moved out of the field of view. Red, green and blue bandpass filters are created by applying different control signals. High resolutiion, 36 bit color images are created by sequentially acquiring 12 bit red, green and blue images. The module is controlled by the QImaging camera - it plugs into the back of the camera - so it is very easy to install and use. The filter mounts to the camera C-mount and presents a Nikon F-mount to the optical system. Also available in smaller, non-slider format. Features:

• 30 percent minimum transmission
• Maximum optical input, 500mW/cm2
• Module control is camera controlled
• Temperature range is 10 degrees C to 45 degrees C
• Optical mount is Nikon F-mount (C-mount to camera)

QIMAGING PMI-4201
The PMI-4201 digital camera is a high-resolution camera designed for use in quantitative imaging applications. The PMI-4201 is built around a large-area scientific grade sensor with 4.2 million, 9 m x 9 m pixels and circuits designed to provide highly linear and stable digital data at fast read-out rates.

The IEEE-1394 interface together with the included software make it very easy to install and use this camera system. A 100% AIA (Automated Imaging Association) compatible RS-422 interface is also included for those users who want it.. A software development kit including source code is available to help you integrate camera controls into your custom applications. PMI-4201 gives you full control of exposure time, 2-dimensional binning, and region of interest readout through the host computer. Programmable gain and offset control and a connection for external trigger and synchronization are also provided.

For more specifications on the PMI-4201 series, see the VayTek Camera Database.

For additional information on QIMAGING cameras and accessories, contact VayTek at 641-472-2227, email vaytek@vaytek.com, see our Camera Database. Or see the QImaging website at www.qimaging.com

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 COOKE SENSICAM

*Award-Winning Camera
The SensiCam is a true 12-bit cooled "Digital Imaging System" that utilizes the latest in CCD and digitization technology, making it a flexible high performance CCD camera.

SensiCam Features:
Cooled scientific grade CCD
Color or monochrome
Variable binning
Variable region of interest (ROI)
C-mount with electronic shutter
Windows and MAC OS
View Spectral Response graph for Cooke SensiCam Camera

Full frame digital imaging at video rates up to 30 fps
No mechanical shutter limitations
Compatible with all major operating systems
12-bit monochrome
36-bit color using an RGB color CCD or optimized Micro Color™
LC (liquid crystal) filter
Intensified for very low light imaging using a removable lens coupled intensifier
Customized OEM versions
For additional information on Cooke Sensicam cameras and accessories, contact VayTek at 641-472-2227, email vaytek@vaytek.com, see our Camera Database. Or see the Cooke website at www.cookecorp.com

PixelFly from Cooke Corporation features an ultracompact camera head which connects to either a standard or compact PCI board via a high speed data link. An on-board processor with a total of eight configurable, isolated inputs/outputs is used for triggering and control functions. Digital Temperature Compensation enables the PixelFly to maintain the same noise performance regardless of any ambient temperature fluctuations. This is achieved by changing the gain and offset in real time, while maintaining data integrity. For integration times up to 10 seconds, the PixelFly demonstrates similar performance to cooled cameras. All camera functions are remotely controlled with imaging software.
· Up to 1360 x 1024 pixel resolution
· 12-bit dynamic range
· Low light sensitivity
· Monochrome or color
· Digital temperature compensation
· Smooth color/smooth contrast
· Readout noise 12 electrons (typical)
· Exposure time 1/100,000 to 10 seconds
· Captures 2 images with short interframing time

· High speed data transfer ; · Standard or compact PCI control board included
· Integrated front-end processor with optocoupler input and high-side driver
The PixelFly High Performance Digital CCD Camera system comes complete with High Speed Data Transfer Cable, PCI Control Board, CamWare Software and Manual. When ordering, specify CCD Sensor type VGA, SVGA or HiRes. See VayTek's camera comparison database for more info.

View Cooke Corporation frame rates for various binning and ROI settings, SensiCam and PixelFly cameras.

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 PixeLINK from Vitana Corporation

Megapixel FireWire Cameras
PL-A641 monochrome
PL-A642 color

PixeLINK™ Cameras offer high-resolution megapixel capability with FireWire (IEEE 1394) interface to capture low latency video streams and digital still images. The cameras are encased in a lightweight magnesium housing.
These Cameras are designed to simplify real-time uncompressed video streaming and digital still image acquisition while maintaining
video and digital still-image quality. One FireWire cable can manage power distribution, PC-based control and real-time video streaming capabilities.
The PL-A641 and PL-A642 are compatible with Windows and Mac OS.
Features a Zoran CMOS image sensor with high resolution; 1.3 megapixel array (1280 · 1024 pixels)
Includes application ( PixeLINK Capture) and API (Developer's Kit only), to provide controls for: Gamma correction, signal gain, exposure time
Imager subwindow size and position
Image flip and mirror
Supports 3rd party software applications via three industry standard software interfaces:
DirectShow®
TWAIN™
QuickTime
For more information on the PixeLink cameras, see our camera comparison database, or contact VayTek at 641-472-227, email vaytek@vaytek.com

DVC-1412 cameras are offered in many configurations, including cooled, non-cooled, with a multi-spectral filter wheel, monochrome and color (1412AC uses RGB Bayer color filter array). DVC Company offers a variety of interfaces, including LVDS, CameraLink, and IEEE1394 Firewire. Camera heads may be purchased alone, or in a "system" which includes power supply, cable, PCI board, capture software, etc. A 2 stage Peltier cooler can be ordered as an upgrade or as a retrofit for a non-cooled camera.

DVC-1412 INTENSICAM is a monochrome, high resolution, high sensitivity, intensified digital camera utilizing an 18mm Proximity Focus Gen III intensifier tube, fiber-optically coupled to a 2/3 inch, 1392x1040, high QE interline CCD. See spectral response graph.

For more information on DVC cameras, see our camera comparison database, or contact VayTek at 641-472-227, email vaytek@vaytek.com

Dage-MTI, Inc.

The CCD-300 black and white 1/2 inch camera system is available in several different configurations:

• CCD-300, with remote control RC-300
• CCD-300T, COOLED, with remote control RC300
• CCD-300, with integrating frame grabber IFG-300
• CCD-300T, COOLED, with integrating frame grabber IFG-300

The remote control unit (RC) offers auto/manual gain control and fixed/variable black level control. It allows the user to operate the camera with host computers for on-chip integration or with the camera attached directly to a monitor. The integrating frame grabber control unit (FG) utilizes 10-bit processing and allows for on-chip integration up to 6400 frames (3.6 min). This version provides control for gain and black levels as well as edge enhancement. RS-232 interface. RS-422 digital output. View Spectral Response graph for DAGE DC-330 Series Cameras

The Dage 70 Series TV Cameras
The 70 Series TV cameras are well-suited for applications requiring a small, light-weight sensing head.
FEATURES: Compact Remote Head, High Resolution (up to 1200 TV lines), Linearity Distortion 0.25% or Less, 52dB Signal-To-Noise Ratio, Multiple Sync Standards RS-170, -330 or -343, Dual Video Outputs, Drive Outputs for System Interface, Adjustable Bandwidth, Adjustable Enhancement, Switchable High/Low Gain Operation, Adjustable Gray Level Stretch

The front panel controls allow for automatic or manual operation. Extended gain and black level offset range, with lockable micrometer controls, have been incorporated to allow maximum contrast enhancement for low contrast imaging.

Contact VayTek for more information on DAGE-MTI options, system configurations, and technical specifications, or see the Dage MTI website, and VayTek's Compare Cameras database.

OPTRONICS

MagnaFire SP color digital CCD

Features
Megapixel matrix color CCD provides high resolution, full color images in a single pass
Image Sensor: SONY ICX085 AK Color Interline Transfer CCD, 2/3 in., 1300 x 1030 x 6.7µ square pixels
View Spectral Response graph for MagnaFire Camera

Megapixel color imaging camera system designed for scientific microscope imaging applications
Firewire full-resolution, 1280 x 1024 pixel color preview, 400 megabits/sec
full range of exposures (to 10 minutes)

IEEE 1394 interface permits use with laptops (PCMCIA IEEE 1394 OHCI compliant card required).
Color Merge permits individual, user-selectable, image file overlays for imaging with external cubes, filters, and custom mono-, bi-, or tri-chromatic imaging. Image Pro Express image post processing includes: image processing, image archiving, and feature description. Images may be stored in a variety of formats including: TIF, JPG, BMP, GIF, PSD, PICT. Windows and Mac OS
Included Software: Image Pro Express™ and Lucis™ are standard.

See VayTek's Camera Database for more information on Optronics cameras. Optronics also offers the MacroFire advanced scientific grade CCD imaging camera, with 4-megapixel imaging, 7.4x7.4 micron pixels; the MicroFire advanced scientific grade CCD imaging camera with 2 megapixel imaging; and the QuantiFire advanced scientific grade CCD imaging camera, a thermoelectrically cooled monochrome CCD camera with 4 megapixel imaging, with a 21.4mm CCD array.

Firewire and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Sony is a registered trademark of Sony corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other brand and product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and manufacturers.

 HAMAMATSU

ORCAII-ERG, -ER CCD CAMERAS

The ORCAII-ERG, ER (C4742-98-24ERG, ER) is a B/W CCD digital camera using a progressive scan interline CCD chip (ER 150 chip) with high sensitivity at high frame rates. The Peltier cooled, hermetically sealed vacuum head is cooled to -60 degrees C, reducing dark noise and minimizing thermal drift which makes this camera an ideal choice for demanding scientific and industrial applications.

Firewire ouput in ERG model, RS422A digital output in ER model, ensures compatibility with a large number of commercially available frame grabber boards. In addition, a standard C-mount lens coupling makes it easy to connect to optical microscopes and lenses. Variable Illumination Feature achieves a QE as high as 70 percent to detect faint light.

View Spectral Response Graphs for Hamamatsu Cameras

Applications include:

• Routine Fluorescence Microscopy
• Green Fluorescent Protein applications
• DNA and Ploidy analysis
• Red and Near Infrared Fluorescent applications
• Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization studies
• Motility and Motion analysis
• Combined DIC/Phase and Fluorescence
• Histology, Pathology and Cytology
• Metallurgical Microscopy
• Failure analysis
• Semiconductor inspection.

Contact VayTek for more information on HAMAMATSU options, system configurations, and technical specifications. See VayTek's Compare Cameras database including Hamamatsu's new C9100-02 and C9100-12 Electron Multiplier CCD Digital Cameras.

For information comparing Omega filters, see http://www.omegafilters.com/

ROPER - Photometrics

VayTek has developed a FREE Interface for the Sensys and Quantix cameras from Roper/Photometrics. This interface for Windows requires a 16 bit driver from Photometrics and a PCI card. Users can download the free interface, or contact VayTek to purchase an upgraded version of the interface. Roper Website.

SenSys Color is a high-performance CCD digital camera system designed to allow you to easily capture true color images on your microscope at 12 bits per channel. The system uses state-of-the-art color filtering and a cooled CCD sensor to provide higher resolution and more precision than video systems. SenSys Color supports a variety of scientific-grade CCD sensors to match the needs of your specific application. It employs a tunable liquid crystal filter within the infinity-corrected space of the microscope to obtain the optimum image fidelity and prevent image distortion. This unique filter design and placement eliminate the need for additional optics and provide the sensitivity and resolution necessary to obtain the highest-quality, most-accurate color images in both brightfield and fluorescence microscopy. The system allows you to switch from full-color imaging to monochrome with no alteration to the image quality or focus.

• 1600 - 1536 x 1024 imaging array, 9 x 9 micron pixels
• 1400 - 1317 x 1035 imaging array, 6.8 x 6.8 micron pixels
• 0400 - 768 x 512 imaging array, 9 x 9 micron pixels
• Multiple CCD grades available

Color Depth: 36 bits (12 bits per RBG color plane)
Sensitivity: 55 microLux for 30-second exposure (0400 and 1600 models), 95 microLux for 30-second exposure (1400 model)

Computer & OS:

• PC with Windows
• Macintosh with MacOS
• Sun with Solaris
• SGI with IRIX

Photometrics SenSys Plus -- a high resolution digital camera system designed for low-light scientific and industrial applications. This cooled CCD camera system provides Mega pixel resolution and the pixels can be easily binned to improve sensitivity. The CCD uses indium tin oxide (ITO) technology to raise quantum efficiency.

• 1317 x 1035 imaging array: resolves fine detail
• scientific grade CCD: few defects and hot pixels
• single window imaging path: minimizes reflections and distortion
• three detection modes: optimized for high sensitivity, high dynamic range, and high SNR
• flexible binning and readout: increases light sensitivity while increasing the frame rate
• C-mount or F-mount with shutter: selectable for the best optical path, easily attaches to standard lenses or optical equipment
• View Spectral Response Graph for SenSys and Quantix Cameras

Photometrics Quantix Plus is a CCD camera that is cooled.

• In addition to the specifications shown above for SenSys Plus, the Quantix Plus provides 5 MegaPixel/second digitization, 0.3 seconds to readout full frame.

Roper Photometrics also offers the CoolSNAP , CoolSNAP cf, CoolSNAP ES, and CoolSNAP HQ cameras. The CoolSNAP cf Monochrome camera incorporates cooled CCD technology and low-noise electronics for low-light sensitivity. A 1392x1040 resolution sensor with small, square pixels ensures that each image shows good detail, 4.65 x 4.65 micron pixels, 7.6 x 6.2 mm imaging area (optically centered). The camera uses a Sony ICX205AL 1/2 inch interline progressive-scan HAD CCD with microlenses. The CoolSNAP cf offers flexible binning and readout, which increases light sensitivity while increasing the frame rate. 12-bit digitization quantifies both bright and dim signals in the same image.

The CoolSNAP cf Color offers many of the same features and benefits as the monochrome model, plus 24 bit or 32 bit color. Color mask: RGB Bayer mosaic filter. Operates in dual-mode, allowing for fast gray-scale focusing and high-resolution color imaging. IR blocking (700-nm cutoff). Roper Scientific RS Image software is available for most Photometrics cameras.

CoolSNAPHQ View HQ quantum efficiency graph.

See the Compare Cameras informational pages for more information on the CoolSNAP cameras.

Roper Photometrics Cascade:512F, 512 x 512 imaging array - 16 x 16 micron pixels

The Photometrics Cascade digital imaging system from Roper Scientific offers high sensitivity through the use of on-chip multiplication gain. A 512 x 512-pixel array (16 x 16-µm pixels) enhances this sensitivity, while providing good field of view. The 16-bit, thermoelectrically cooled system can be operated at 10 MHz for high-speed image visualization or more slowly for high-precision photometry. Supravideo frame rates are achievable via subregion readout. The camera can be configured with dual amplifiers in order to ensure optimal performance not only for applications that demand high sensitivity (e.g., single-molecule fluorescence), but also for those requiring wide dynamic range (e.g., standard live-cell fluorescence). This low-noise, impact-ionization process enables multiplication of photon-generated charge right on the CCD, offering an effective alternative to traditional image intensifiers for numerous nongated, low-light applications.

See VayTek's Compare Cameras database for more information on this camera.

Roper Princeton Instruments

VayTek has added Roper Princeton Instruments Cooled CCD Cameras to their line of image acquisition hardware. One of the advantages of the MicroMAX concept is the large variety of CCD types that are supported within the product line so the user can choose the optimal CCD sensor for his/her application type. The RTE head of the MicroMAX is small and round with a flush front surface that has a standard C-mount thread for easy attachment to microscope video type adapters. The MicroMAX cameras from Princeton Instruments use the highest grade surface finish available for optical windows. For more information, see the Roper Website and VayTek's Compare Cameras database.

View Spectral Response Graph for Roper Princeton MicroMax Cameras

 NIKON

NIKON Coolpix 995 Digital Camera

• Megapixel CCD with true (non-interpolated) image resolution of 2048x1536
• 4x Optical Zoom Nikkor lens with 38-152mm coverage (35mm equivalent) plus 4x stepless digital zoom
• 7,123 step Multi-Area Autofocus
• 50 Step Manual focus, plus Macro focus as close as 0.8 inches
• Accepts all optional Coolpix Lenses and accessories including Fisheye, Wide Angle, and Telephoto
• Exposure Metering: 4-mode TTL metering; 1) 256-segment Matrix, 2) Center-Weighted, 3) Spot and 4) AF Spot
• Shutter: Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter; 8 to 1/2,300 sec. and Bulb (max 1 minute)
• Aperature: 7-blade iris diaphragm; 3 EV range in 1/3 EVsteps
• USB interface
• Bundled Software: Nikon View CD-ROM, iView Multimedia Pro (MAC only), ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Arcsoft VideoImpression, Arcsoft PhotoPrinter Pro, Arcsoft Panorama Maker, Genuine Fractals LE

  Diagnostic Instruments, Inc.

See VayTek's "Compare Cameras" database for information on more "Spot" cameras from Diagnostic Instruments.
Diagnostic Instruments makes the SPOT RT (monochrome or color), SPOT COLOR SLIDER, and the SPOT INSIGHT cameras. Some of the technical specifications for the INSIGHT camera are listed below.

Insight FireWire 12 Megasample 3-shot Color and Monochrome
CCD: Insight Color, Kodak KAI-4020, Imaging Area: 15.6mm x 15.6mm active area
Active Pixels: 2048 x 2048 (1.92 million); Pixel Size: 7.4 µm square pixels, 3 shot image capture. Sampling the CCD three times provides three times the data (12 Megasample)

Read Noise: <25 e- rms Anti-blooming Factor: 100x (minimum) Lens Mount: Nikon F-mount Firewire data cable (6-pin) Supplied External Shutter Control: BNC, TTL with programmable delayt Computer: Windows or Macintosh, laptop computers may require IEEE 1394a to PCMCIA interface card.

Software Features: · Color Live Mode viewing & control · Predefined/Custom Image Types · Auto White Balance · Flatfield Correction · Annotation · Calibration Mark · Measure: Length, Perimeter Area, Angle · On line Help Menu · Imaging Archiving Database · Sequential Imaging

Image File Formats: TIFF, TIFF-JPEG, JPEG, BMP, PICT, JPEG-2000, AVI Suggested Lens: Nikon F-mount

Binning Factor	2048 x 2048	1600 x 1600	512 x 512	256 x 256
1x1	4 fps	6 fps	12 fps	20 fps
2x2	7	10	20	29
4x4	9	14	25	34
8x8	12	17	28	36

ZEISS

Zeiss AxioCam MR

AxioCam MR (mono or color) Digital Documentation in Microscopy: The All-round Camera for Biology, Medicine and Materials Analysis

The camera set contains AxioVision software which permits easy capture, processing and saving of the image. This mid-resolution camera has resolution of 1300 x1030 and 12-bit digitization. A/D conversion is performed directly in the camera head, producing image and color quality beyond the possibilities of standard video. It is possible to achieve - and surpass - the resolution of considerably more expensive 3-chip CCD models. The "Zeiss Blue" also provides such benefits as compact size and increased efficiency. Inconvenient switching of cameras and tangled cables are a thing of the past: A single long cable is sufficient for data and energy supply.

See VayTek's Camera Comparison Database for more information. (scroll to bottom of data pages)

Table of Resolving Power of Zeiss Objectives

Zeiss AxioCam HR Color

AxioCam HR: Digital Microscope Camera. Ultra-high Resolution and Fluorescence in One System

AxioCam HR offers high image quality in most fields of work. It can also be adapted to suit user requirements, with the option of selecting from various resolution levels up to 3900x 090 pixels. Due to its sensitivity and cooling, the camera is a good choice for fluorescence imaging at its basic resolution of 1300 x 1030 pixels. In combination with motorized microscopes many processes can be automated, which is of particular benefit when generating complex image recordings in fluorescence microscopy. For multiple fluorescence and time-lapse recordings this ensures that the risk of the sample being harmed is kept to a minimum. Binning can reduce exposure times. The AxioVision digital imaging software offered together with AxioCam HR ensures convenient camera operation and also allows you to process, analyze and archive images. Accurate color is achieved through color-co-site sampling. With this procedure color information (i.e. not arithmetically-generated color interpolation) is obtained by scanning the red, green and blue components in exactly the same place.

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