There are a number of camera sensor types available. Below is a table showing their suitablity depending on your scientific / microscopy application.
| Application / Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD | sCMOS | EMCCD | InGaAs | ICCD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightfield | • | • | • | • | ||
| Low-Light / Fluorescence | • | • | • | • | ||
| High Speed | • | • | ||||
| Infrared / NIR | • | • | • |
If you are planning to use the camera on a microscope, there is also the size of the sensor to consider. The main ones are 1/3″, 1/2″, 2/3″ and 1″. The larger sized sensors generally cost more, but will give you better quality images since more light will fall onto the sensor. The other advantage of larger sensors, is that it will give you a bigger field of view. The sensor under 1″, will typically need additional optics in the microscope coupler, in order to get a similar field of view. The additional optics are never perfect, and sometimes cause vignetting/shading around the edges.
BaySpec, Inc., founded in 1999 with 100% manufacturing in the USA (San Jose, California), is a vertically integrated spectral sensing company. The company designs, manufactures and markets advanced spectral instruments, including UV-VIS-NIR-SWIR spectrometers, benchtop and portable NIR/SWIR and Raman analyzers, confocal Raman microscopes, hyperspectral imagers, mass spectrometers, and OEM spectral engines and components, for the R&D, biomedical, pharmaceuticals, chemical, food, semiconductor, health monitoring, human & animal medical devices, and the optical telecommunications industries.
Website: https://www.bayspec.com/
BaySpec’s Nunavut™ CCD and InGaAs detectors employ the latest in opto-electrical components to bring you the very best capability at a very affordable price.
Nunavut™ series Indium-Gallium-Arsenide (InGaAs) detectors are designed to meet real-world challenges for best-in-class performance, long-term reliability, compact size and optimized power consumption.
Nunavut™ series charge-coupled device (CCD) detectors are designed to meet real-world challenges for best-in-class performance, long-term reliability, compact size and optimized power consumption.
Dage-MTI is an international leader in the design and manufacture of high performance digital & analog video cameras and monitors.
Dage-MTI is currently the oldest camera manufacturer in the United States, founded back in 1952.
Website: https://dagemti.com/
1/2″ IR camera ideal for applications requiring real-time imaging with enhanced sensitivity in the near IR and visible regions. Remote control for contrast enhancement
The newly designed IR-1000 real-time camera (30 frames/sec.) offers enhanced sensitivity across the entire visible and near IR spectrum, with a 5X increase in sensitivity at 900nm. The extended IR response allows deeper penetration into tissue sections (e.g. brain slices), while the high sensitivity enables the user to detect images even in lower light conditions.
To provide optimum contrast, the IR-1000 camera now includes electronics that automatically and instantaneously readjust when a scene changes. This innovative design is especially useful when changing magnification levels, specimens, and/or lighting levels. The camera’s new real-time edge enhancement feature sharpens the edges and delivers a clearer picture by resolving fine details in the image.
With a convenient C-mount, the IR-1000 is widely used in a “live” mode connected directly to a monitor. An optional computer interface board is also available. Dage-MTI’s new real-time camera is ideal for applications such as electrophysiology, infrared differential interference contrast (IR-DIC), failure analysis, forensics and semiconductor inspection.
Dage-MTI’s 4K-UHD is the ultimate live display microscopy camera for brightfield imaging. The 4K-UHD offers full, ultra high definition, 3840×2160 output (up to 60fps) with 1600 TV lines of resolution! Small features at low magnification that could not be resolved satisfactorily using other HD cameras may now be resolved with the Dage 4K-UHD
Like the family of HD cameras Dage offers, the 4K-UHD is preprogrammed for perfect color by critical adjustments of 6 hues – not just red, green and blue, but yellow, cyan and magenta as well. The 4K-UHD utilizes 3 CMOS chips with pixel offset technology to increase spatial resolution without sacrificing real time, up to 60fps for live streaming. This fast frame rate enables the operator to move samples without smear lag or jitter. Real-time, 60fps video streaming also allows effortless focus and specimen placement for more efficient slide reviews.
Originating from France, First Light offers advanced imaging solutions for low-light environments and real time applications. With a strong focus on technical excellence, First Light Imaging designs and manufactures ultra-fast, ultra-sensitive scientific cameras for visible and infrared spectra.
Website: https://www.first-light-imaging.com/
The C-RED 3 is one of the fastest VGA uncooled cameras on the market for short wave infrared (SWIR) imaging. Designed for short exposure time applications, the camera is optimised for low SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) and low cost. C-RED 3 SWIR camera incorporates a TECless 640 x 512 InGaAs PIN photodiode detector with 15 µm pixel pitch for high resolution imaging. This detector embeds an electronic shutter with integration pulses shorter than 5 µs.
The new high speed C-RED 2 camera from First Light Imaging is a revolutionary ultra-high speed, low noise camera designed for high resolution Short Wave InfraRed (SWIR) imaging. It incorporates an InGaAs SWIR camera capable of capturing images at 400 FPS, full frame, whilst emitting a read-out noise of less than 30 electrons. It is tailor-made for low-light applications in the fields of biological imaging, industrial science, astronomy, semiconductor inspection, solar cell inspection, Hyper Spectral imaging, spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, quality control, laser communications and production control.
OCAM²K is a high speed, low noise camera which has the ability to achieve 2067 fps with a sub electron readout noise. It utilizes the E2V CCD 220 EMCCD, an 8 output split frame transfer CCD. OCAM²K offers an extremely low latency of 43µs between exposure and first pixel availability. In order to minimize smearing, the CCD220 high speed metal buttressed clock lines are driven by OCAM²K at speeds up to 7 Mlines/s, transferring each frame in the store section in only 12 microseconds.
greateyes GmbH is an aspiring manufacturer of scientific high-performance cameras for imaging and spectroscopic applications based in Germany. The company is passionate about innovative, cutting-edge technology and strives for continuous product improvement. Based on a unique platform concept, customers can choose from a large portfolio of cameras featuring high dynamic range combined with excellent sensitivities from the X-ray through EUV to the VIS and NIR region.
Website: https://www.greateyes.de
greateyes offers a series of high-performance, cooled Full-Frame CCD cameras for imaging and spectroscopy in the range from X-ray to near-infrared (NIR). The cameras combine scientific, highly sensitive CCD sensors and ultra low noise electronics for optimal detection of weak signals and measurements with high dynamic range. They can be used as detectors for a broad range of applications in the industrial and scientific community.
Based on a unique platform concept, greateyes offers a portfolio of scientific cameras for imaging and spectroscopy in the UV, VIS and NIR range. The deep-cooled, high-performance CCD detectors are very compact. They combine highly sensitive sensors with ultra-low noise 18-bit electronics for optimal detection of weak signals. Select among different pixel formats, several sensor technologies and various sensor coatings to find the best solution for your imaging or spectroscopic application.
Based on a unique platform concept, greateyes offers a portfolio of scientific cameras with vacuum interface for imaging and spectroscopy in the VUV, EUV, soft and hard X-ray range. Incoming photons are directly detected by the CCD sensor. Beside the precise measurement of high energy radiation, the detectors exhibit a high sensitivity in the ranges NIR, VIS and UV as well.
VUV EUV X-Ray ALEXs Cameras for Spectroscopy
VUV EUV X-ray ALEXi Cameras for Imaging Applications
Based on a unique platform concept, greateyes offers a portfolio of scientific in-vacuum cameras for imaging and spectroscopy in the VUV, EUV, soft and hard X-ray range up to 20 keV. They are fabricated in stainless steel or aluminium providing excellent vacuum compatibility. A single additional flange integrates electrical and water cooling feedthroughs. Incoming photons are directly detected by the CCD sensor. No external controller is required to operate the detectors.
Based on a unique platform concept, greateyes offers a portfolio of scientific in-vacuum cameras for imaging and spectroscopy in the VUV, EUV, soft and hard X-ray range up to 20 keV. They are fabricated in stainless steel or aluminium providing excellent vacuum compatibility. A single additional flange integrates electrical and water cooling feedthroughs. Incoming photons are directly detected by the CCD sensor. No external controller is required to operate the detectors.
Based on a unique platform concept, greateyes offers a portfolio of scientific in-vacuum cameras for imaging and spectroscopy in the VUV, EUV, soft and hard X-ray range up to 20 keV. They are fabricated in stainless steel or aluminium providing excellent vacuum compatibility. A single additional flange integrates electrical and water cooling feedthroughs. Incoming photons are directly detected by the CCD sensor. No external controller is required to operate the detectors.
The scientific super-resolution cameras from greateyes form a brand-new class of scientific cameras for high performance spectroscopy and imaging from the near-infrared to X-ray region.
At its heart, the latest technology advancement developed together with Max-Born-Institute Berlin, provides true sub-pixel resolution of the detector, and thus offering increased spatial or spectral resolution in comparison to standard scientific cameras.
In addition to the large portfolio of scientific cameras, greateyes offers customised detectors. Due to their technical expertise, they are able to transpose your individual requirements and particular needs.
JENOPTIK has a long and successful tradition of developing and manufacturing professional digital cameras.
Since being established from the Carl ZEISS Jena nationally owned collective after German reunification, Jenoptik has manufactured various imaging systems for space missions and industrial/microscopy applications.
Website: https://www.jenoptik.com/products/cameras-and-imaging-modules/microscope-camera
Jenoptik equips the JENOPTIK GRYPHAX® series microscope cameras with the latest CMOS technology. Short exposure times and high image refresh rates make the system time-saving and convenient to use. This means you can position and focus fast and easily, even on moving objects.
JENOPTIK GRYPHAX® products are easy to use with any microscope — whatever the brand, thanks to the C-mount interface. No matter if you work on WIN, MAC or Linux operating systems the software offers you always an identical user interface.
Free updates for the JENOPTIK GRYPHAX® software allow you flexibility and mean you are always kept up-to-date.
Made in Germany with a 24 month warranty
Lumenera Corporation,headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom/OEM solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a wide range of industrial, microscopy, surveillance, and astro applications.
Lumenera’s solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. The company’s core competencies include digital bus technologies such as USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet and GigE as well as the integration of CMOS and CCD sensors.
Lumenera leverages its leading edge technology to provide customized design services,continuous innovation and licensing options to OEM partners.
Website: https://www.lumenera.com
Lumenera’s INFINITY USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 digital cameras include CMOS, CCD, Full HD, Research-Grade, Cooled, Large Format and Pixel Shifting technologies for life science, clinical and industrial applications. Now with a 4 year warranty…
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| Model | Image Sensor | Optical Format | Frame Rate Full Resolution | Interface Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITY-EP | 1.3 MP CMOS Sensor, Progressive scan, Available in Monochrome, Excellent near IR sensitivity, Electrophysiology |
1/3″ | 30 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY1-1M | 1.3 MP CMOS, Aptina MT9M001, Available in Monochrome | 1/2” | 30 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY1-2 | 2MP CMOS, SOI268, Progressive Scan, Avail in Color | 1/2” | 15 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY1-3 | 3.1 MP CMOS, Micron MT9T001, Progressive Scan, Avail in Color | 1/2” | 12 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY1-5 | 5.1 MP CMOS, Micron MT9P031, Avail in Color or Monochrome | 1/2.5” | 07 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITYHD | 1060P 60fps HD CMOS, Progressive Scan, Avail in Color | 1/3” | 60 fps | HDMI Connector |
| Model | Image Sensor | Optical Format | Frame Rate Full Resolution | Interface Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITY2-1R | 1.4 MP CCD, Sony HAD ICX205, Progressive Scan, Avail in Color or Monochrome | 1/2″ | 30 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY2-2 | 2MP CCD, Sony ICX274, Progressive Scan, Avail in Color or Monochrome | 1/1.8” | 12 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY2-3 | 3.3 MP CCD, Sony ICX262, Interlaced Scan, Avail in Color | 1/1.8” | 05 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY2-5 | 5MP CCD, Sony ICX655, Progressive Scan, Avail in Color or Monochrome | 2/3″ | 09 fps | USB 2.0 |
| Model | Image Sensor | Optical Format | Frame Rate Full Resolution | Interface Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITY3-1 | 1.4 MP CCD, Sony ICX285, Progressive Scan, Avail in Color or Monochrome, Cooled | 2/3” | 15 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY3-1PF | 1.4 MP CCD, Sony ICX285, Avail in Color or Monochrome, Peltier Cooled | 2/3” | 15 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY3-1UR | 1.4 MP CCD, Sony ICX285, Progressive Scan, Avail in Color or Monochrome, uncooled, moderate fluorescence applications | 2/3″ | 30 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY3-1URF | 1.4 MP CCD, Sony ICX285, Avail in Color or Monochrome, uncooled, general fluorescence applications | 2/3″ | 30 fps | USB 2.0 |
| INFINITY3-3UR | 2.8 MP CCD, Sony ICX674, Avail in Color or Monochrome, uncooled | 2/3″ | 53 fps | USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 supported for lower frame rates) |
| INFINITY3-3URF | 3.0 MP CCD, Sony ICX674, Avail in Color or Monochrome | 2/3″ | 53 fps | USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 supported for lower frame rates) |
| INFINITY3-6UR | 6.0MP CCD, Sony ICX694, Avail in Color or Monochrome | 1″ | 27 fps | USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 supported for lower frame rates) |
| INFINITY3S-1UR | 1.4 MP CCD, Sony ICX825, Avail in Color or Monochrome, ultra sensitive | 2/3″ | 60 fps | USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 supported for lower frame rates) |
| Model | Image Sensor | Optical Format | Frame Rate Full Resolution | Interface Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITY5-3 | 3.2 MP SONY IMX252 CMOS color or monochrome | 1 / 1.8” | in 8-bit: 1080P60, ~120 fps | USB 3 connector, HDMI output |
| INFINITY5-5 | 5.1MP SONY IMX250 CMOS color or monochrome | 2/3” | in 8-bit: 1080P60, ~75 fps | USB 3 connector, HDMI output |
Lumenera offers a wide range of industrial cameras based on CCD and CMOS sensors, providing a variety of unique camera features to satisfy your imaging applications.
Lumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high-performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for industrial, scientific, surveillance and astronomy markets, announced that all models of its Lt225 and Lt425 USB 3.0 camera series are now equipped with the latest Revision 3 image sensor from CMOSIS.
The CMOSIS Revision 3 Sensor upgrade provides a number of performance improvements, including increased analog gain and elimination of the ‘black sun effect’, while maintaining previous functionality and features of Lumenera’s Lt225 and Lt425 camera families. This sensor upgrade coincides with the latest release of Lumenera’s LuCam Software and Software Development Kit (SDK), providing additional features such as user specified frame rate control, subsampling, thresholding, High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, and an LED illumination correction
Mightex Systems, with operations based in Toronto, Canada, and in the Silicon Valley, California, is a leading supplier of photonic products and services for a broad spectrum of applications including industrial imaging, bio-photonic solutions, LED illumination, machine vision, life & health sciences, and industrial test & measurement etc.
Website: https://www.mightexsystems.com
Mightex has developed a range of SuperSpeed USB3.0 and USB2.0 digital cameras, which are compatible with all the major brands of microscopes including Leica, Nikon, Olympus and Zeiss. Camera software is included with the camera purchase, free of charge. In addition, these cameras are also compatible with ImageJ through TWAIN (included, free of charge).
Nüvü Cameras are industry leaders in designing sensitive EMCCD cameras, achieving new standards of SNR for low light imaging with their innovative technology. Their patented CCCP Controller delivers unprecedented levels of EM gain by minimizing the presence of clock-induced charge (CIC), and this allows for sub-electron read-out noise and ultra-high horizontal charge transfer efficiency for clearer images. These cameras are built for easy integration as they compact and user-friendly.
Website: http://www.nuvucameras.com
HNu offers a high quality, thermoelectrically-cooled EMCCD camera with a maximum EM gain of 5000, a total noise floor down to 0.001 e/pixel/frame and acquisition rates up to 20 MHz in full frame. Nüvü’s HNu EMCCD camera integrates the patented CCCP Controller to minimize the clock-induced charges involved in counting photons and is optimized for low light imaging. The camera supports three standard EMCCD detector sizes (128 × 128, 512 × 512 and 1024 × 1024). Fields of application include Fluorescence and Bioluminescence, Spectroscopy, Super Resolution, OEM and Astronomy.
The EM N2 is a state-of-the-heart, liquid nitrogen cooled EMCCD camera. The EM N2 EMCCD camera supports three standard EMCCD detector sizes including 128 × 128, 512 × 512 and 1024 × 1024, in addition to custom sizes for specific requirements. Its detector can be cooled down to -110°C for applications that require extremely low thermal noise, particularly during long exposures. It can also achieve 1,004 fps, in full frame, at a 20 MHz readout rate. EM N2 offers EM gains of up to 5000 EM, whilst minimizing the total noise floor down to 0.001 e/pixel/frame. It employs Nüvü Cameras’ patented CCCP technology in order to ensure the lowest clock-induced charge (CIC) levels.
PCO develop and produce specialized fast and sensitive video camera systems, mainly for scientific applications. The product range of PCO cameras covers digital camera systems with high dynamic range, high resolution, high speed and low noise, which are sold in the scientific and industrial market all over the world.
PCO is located in Kelheim, Germany
Website: https://www.pco.de
The pco.edge family of sCMOS cameras features an excellent combination of high resolution, high quantum efficiency, high frame rates and high dynamic range. All pco.edge cameras are available with various interface options.
The pco.flim camera system is the first luminescence lifetime imaging camera using a two tap CMOS image sensor. The camera can internally generate a wide range of frequencies and will also accept external modulation signals within a limited range of frequencies.
It features a variety of trigger input and output signals for easy system integration. Special software provides direct measurements and lifetime analysis.
Detailed information about fluorescence lifetime imaging using the pco.flim camera can be found in our new white paper explanation.
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PCO’s high-speed cameras offer best light sensitivity and furthermore real 12 bit dynamic range with leading image and color quality for your applications. All models come with a variety of trigger options and cameras can be synchronized between each other in a very simple way. Additionally there is no need for doing a black- or session-referencing before the recordings.
The family of MCP image intensifier camera systems offers extremely short exposure/shutter times down to 4 ns. The appropriate spectral behaviour can be selected by the photocathode material of the MCP tube
Teledyne Photometrics designs and manufactures high performance Scientific CMOS, CCD and EMCCD cameras that support demanding, quantitative bio-research. The original architect of the first scientific-grade EMCCD, Teledyne Photometrics maintains its leadership role with the release of the award winning Prime, the sCMOS camera. Teledyne Photometrics also offers a comprehensive OEM support, enabling customers to integrate cameras into a wide variety of configurations.
Website: https://www.photometrics.com
The Photometrics Kinetix back-illuminated sCMOS camera combines 95% quantum efficiency with a low 1.2 e- read noise to deliver a sensitive sCMOS camera at over 400 fps. The camera delivers ultrafast speed and a large field of view with balanced pixel size. This makes it suitable for use in fluorescence microscopy, high content imaging, biochip, microarray and genomic applications.
The Prime BSI Express Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) is designed on a compact platform optimized for integration and delivers the perfect balance between high resolution imaging and sensitivity with an optimized pixel design, USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity and near perfect 95% Quantum Efficiency to maximize signal detection.
The Prime BSI Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) camera delivers the perfect balance between high resolution imaging and sensitivity with an optimized pixel design and near perfect 95% Quantum Efficiency. This 4.2 Megapixel camera with 6.5µm pixels captures highly detailed images at high frame rates, making it the most versatile sCMOS for live cell imaging techniques, including Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF), Ratiometric Imaging and Lightsheet microscopy.
Outperforming EMCCD cameras, the Prime 95B Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) Camera Series includes several back illuminated sCMOS cameras that offer 95% QE with extreme sensitivity and high frame rates. A large field of view (FOV) maximizes imaging throughput on larger format microscopes. Proprietary PrimeEnhance and PrimeLocate advanced imaging features benefit super-resolution microscopy, single molecule fluorescence and confocal microscopy.
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The Iris 9 & Iris 15 Scientific CMOS cameras are designed with a large field of view for live cell microscopy applications.
Photon etc. aims to provide each researcher, engineer and technician with access to the latest innovations in optical and photonic instrumentation. As pioneers in Bragg-based hyperspectral imaging, they offer state-of-the-art instruments, driven by our client’s desires to surpass limitations in measurement and analysis.
Inspired by the scientific creativity found in Montreal and Quebec, they promote open and collaborative innovation and excellence.
Website: http://www.photonetc.com
Extending the boundaries of industrial imaging, Photon Etc. has developed affordable SWIR cameras sensitive from 800 nm to 2.9 µm. Using a sensitive InGaAs or HgCdTe (MCT) FPA, ZEPHIR™ collects images at an astounding 340 frame-per-second rate while reaching unrivalled low noise levels with the integration of a four-stage TE cooler. Our BOREA™ line uses a Stirling micro cooler and has lower noise levels than its TE cooled competitors. Initially designed for demanding faint flux applications such as hyperspectral imaging, our cameras are well-suited for spectroscopy, astronomy or industrial applications in quality control and sorting.
Based on a sensitive InGaAs FPA, and integrating a four-stage TE cooler, ZephIR 1.7™ delivers an astounding 200 frame-per-second rate while reaching unrivalled low noise levels. Perfectly adapted for challenging scientific applications.
Based on a sensitive HgCdTe FPA, and integrating a four-stage TE cooler, ZephIR™ delivers an astounding 340 frame-per-second rate while reaching unrivalled low noise levels. Perfectly adapted for industrial applications in quality control and sorting as well as for scientific research.
Based on a sensitive HgCdTe FPA, and integrating a four-stage TE cooler, ZephIR delivers an astounding 340 frame-per-second rate while reaching unrivalled low noise levels. Perfectly adapted for industrial applications in quality control and sorting as well as for scientific research.
Photon Etc. has developed a new affordable deep-cooled SWIR camera sensitive from 0.85 µm to 2.5 µm. Using a rotary Stirling micro cooler, BOREA™ reaches lower noise level then all of its TE cooled competitors.
Alizé™ 1.7 InGaAs Camera
Continuing its push to extend the boundaries of scientific and industrial imaging, Photon etc. presents its high performance, quality for value, air-cooled SWIR camera line. Based on a sensitive InGaAs FPA and integrating a four-stage TE cooler, Alizé™ 1.7 delivers an astounding 190 frame-per-second rate while reaching very low noise levels. First designed for demanding faint-flux applications such as small animal imaging in the second biological window, these cameras also bring new capabilities for industrial applications in quality control and sorting.
The HypIRia™ are the only telecentric objective lenses optimized for 1 to 2.9 µm. Designed for machine vision and industrial applications, their heavy duty stainless steel and aluminum housing makes them quite resistant to harsh environment. They are well-suited for high-end scientific applications, mostly with spectroscopy or multiband due to their wide field and telecentrism. They succeed at providing a wide aperture over such a long spectral range while still limiting distortion and chromatism. This wide aperture allows an amazing throughput which offers high quality imaging even for low-light imaging. All surfaces have an anti-reflective broadband coating effective over the whole spectral range. The manual fine focus allows for a very precise adjustments of the image. They come in three different focal lengths (11 mm, 15 mm and 25 mm) and their input ports (SM1 and M45) can easily be coupled with standard filters and protective windows. The H11 has a particularily wide field of view, making it stand out even more.
PixeLINK® is a global provider of industrial cameras for the machine vision and life sciences markets. Since 1992, PixeLINK® has designed, manufactured and supported the hardware and software requirements of machine vision, OEM and microscopy customers around the world. Offering unmatched customer support and service, PixeLINK® designs and manufactures reliable industrial cameras and microscope cameras for any machine vision project or microscopy application.
Based in Ottawa, Canada, PixeLINK® combines reliable industrial camera hardware with industry-leading software to offer unmatched off-the-shelf, OEM and custom industrial imaging solutions to customers.
Website: https://pixelink.com
Ideal for use in any laboratory setting, PixeLINK Life Science Cameras let you capture high-quality imagery with your existing microscope equipment. Their Life Science cameras are designed to offer consistent, high-quality image acquisition and performance.
Pixelink offers a range of CCD and CMOS camera for microscopy.
QImaging designs and manufactures user-friendly scientific cameras for a vast variety of life science and industrial research applications. The company consistently brings new and exciting products to market that are known for superlative innovation and illuminate life science and physical science research, and machine vision applications.
QImaging is known around the globe for delivering affordable, feature-rich, digital imaging solutions that provide outstanding versatility, ease of use and reliability. Designed to support a wide variety of scientific experiments, researchers gain the outstanding ability to perform quantitative image analysis and acquire high-resolution images for publication.
QImaging was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Surrey, Canada.
The Retiga R6 CCD camera is a great solution for fast, sensitive microscopy imaging and documentation. This high resolution, 6 megapixel camera has a large field of view for sample detection and connects easily through high speed USB 3.0.
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The Retiga ELECTRO™ CCD Camera from QImaging® is a brand new scientific camera designed specifically for the unique imaging challenges associated with electrophysiology research. The ELECTRO™ is a cooled 1.4MP camera with zero vibration which adapts very well to the unique challenges of electrophysiology. The camera’s advanced technical features were designed to enable the electrophysiologist careful electrode placement, without exogenous noise that pollute recordings. This is accomplished by 50MHz two port readout delivering a high frame rate needed for electrophysiology, fan-less regulated cooling provides 100% vibration-free imaging and Integrated grounding connection for electrical isolation.
This 6.0 MP camera delivers six million 4.54 micron pixels for maximum detail capture with low powered objectives. Its 16mm diagonal sensor provides twice the field of view of standard color sensors, giving you the ability to capture more of the sample area in each image.
MicroPublisher 6 also incorporates low read noise electronics, and cooling to remove hot pixels and dark current, making it a suitable imaging option for high quality fluorescence documentation.
SPOT Imaging Solutions ( a division of Diagnostic Instruments, Inc.) manufactures scientific CCD and CMOS digital cameras, imaging software, macro imaging stands, camera adapters,and stereo microscope support stands.
SPOT Imaging Solutions was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA.
Website: http://www.spotimaging.com
SPOT Imaging manufactures a complete line of scientific digital cameras for microscopy, from easy to use color CMOS cameras for brightfield microscopy to ultra-sensitive scientific CMOS sensors for low light fluorescence applications.
Every SPOT camera comes with the SPOT Software™, an easy to use image capture application full of tools for microscopists, including scale bar, annotations, measurements, custom reporting, and time-lapse recordings. Cameras run on both Windows® and Macintosh® computers, and a Software Development Kit is available for integration with custom software. All SPOT cameras ship with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty and our exceptional track record for building reliable cameras that last for years.
The SPOT RT sCMOS uses Sony’s breakthrough Pregius™ CMOS sensor. Now you can experience unprecedented speed and sensitivity in a scientific CMOS camera. Deep cooling allows dim images to be seen without becoming obscured by dark current
The SPOT Insight CMOS Camera featuring Sony’s Pregius™ CMOS sensor, delivers high speed, high resolution and high QE — features previously associated with much higher-priced cameras.
The SPOT Idea CMOS cameras deliver high impact color images for journal publication and industrial documentation at an economical price.
The SPOT HDVision cameras provide live video microscopy imaging in HD for conferences and classrooms without requiring a computer.
Ximea, headquartered in Münster Germany, was created by the group of industry leading Imaging and Vision veterans originating from SOFTHARD companies.
XIMEA has defined its mission as the development of cameras at the forefront of machine vision and imaging, spearheading the advancements of research. This resulted in remarkable product lines like xiQ – USB3 Vision cameras, xiC – USB 3.1 with Sony CMOS, xiMU – Subminiature camera and xiRAY – X-ray cameras. Breakthroughs followed with first PCI Express camera, smallest Hyperspectral cameras in the world, Embedded vision platform or original Thunderbolt™ cameras. Utilizing the exceptional 64 Gbit/s speed of PCIe interface new models emerge, suitable for Multi-camera setups or with enhanced sensitivity using sCMOS sensors.
Website: https://www.ximea.com
(1) USB 3.0 Micro-B connector version, for USB Type-C version inquire at info@ximea.com
*Pregius is a Trademark of Sony Corporation
| B/W model | Color model | Sensor | Resolution | Pixel µm | ADC bits | Frames per sec(1) | DR dB | Optical size | Power Watt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC023MG-SY | MC023CG-SY | Sony IMX174 | 1936 x 1216 2.3MP |
5.86 | 12/10 | 165 fps | 71.7 | 1/1.2″ | 2.4 |
| MC031MG-SY | MC031CG-SY | Sony IMX252 | 2064 x 1544 3.1MP |
3.45 | 12/10/8 | 122 fps | 70.9 | 1/1.8″ | 2.75 |
| MC050MG-SY | MC050CG-SY | Sony IMX250 | 2464 x 2056 5.0MP |
3.45 | 12/10/8 | 76 fps | 70.8 | 2/3″ | 2.85 |
| MC089MG-SY | MC089CG-SY | Sony IMX255 | 4112 x 2176 8.9MP |
3.45 | 12/10/8 | 43 fps | 70.5 | 16.1 | 3.25 |
| MC124MG-SY | MC124CG-SY | Sony IMX253 | 4112 x 3008 12.4MP |
3.45 | 12/10/8 | 31 fps | 70.4 | 17.6 | 3.25 |
(1) Maximum frame rates measured at 8 bits per pixel RAW data in free run mode.
(1) C mount version, without lens and cooling
| B/W model | Color model | Sensor | Resolution | Pixel µm | ADC bits | FWC | Power Watt | DR dB(2) | Frames per sec(1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD028MU-SY | MD028CU-SY | SONY ICX674 | 1934 x 1456 2.8 MP |
4.54 | 8,10,12,14 | 20000 | 3.6 W | 71.1 | 57 |
| MD061MU-SY | MD061CU-SY | SONY ICX694 | 2754 x 2204 6.1 MP |
4.54 | 8,10,12,14 | 19500 | 3.9 W | 71.8 | 28.4 |
| MD091MU-SY | MD091CU-SY | SONY ICX814 | 3384 x 2708 9.1 MP |
3.69 | 8,10,12,14 | 12000 | 4.2 W | 68.4 | 20 |
| MD120MU-SY | MD120CU-SY | SONY ICX834 | 4242 x 2830 12 MP |
3.1 | 8,10,12,14 | 10000 | 4.8 W | 63.1 | 15.3 |
(1) Maximum frame rates measured at 52 MHz, 4 taps, RAW 14 bits; +20% in overclocked mode, 12bit packed (2) 26 MHz readout frequency
(1) C mount version, without lens and cooling
| B/W model | Color model | IR extended model (2) | Sensor | Resolution | Pixel µm | ADC bits | Frames per sec (1) | DR dB | Optical size | Power Watt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQ003MG-CM | MQ003CG-CM | – | CMOSIS CMV300 | 648 x 488 | 7.4 | 12 | 500 fps | 60 | 1/3″ | 1.6 |
| MQ013MG-E2 | MQ013CG-E2 | MQ013RG-E2 | e2V EV76C560 | 1280 x 1024 | 5.3 | 10 | 60 fps | 60 | 1/1.8″ | 0.9 |
| MQ013MG-ON | MQ013CG-ON | MQ013RG-ON | ON Semiconductor PYTHON 1300 | 1280 x 1024 | 4.8 | 10 | 210 fps | 56 | 1/2″ | 1.4 |
| MQ022MG-CM | MQ022CG-CM | MQ022RG-CM | CMOSIS CMV2000 | 2048 x 1088 | 5.5 | 10 | 170 fps* | 60 | 2/3″ | 1.6 |
| MQ042MG-CM | MQ042CG-CM | MQ042RG-CM | CMOSIS CMV4000 | 2048 x 2048 | 5.5 | 10 | 90 fps* | 60 | 1″ | 1.6 |
(1) Maximum frame rates measured at 8 bits per pixel raw data in free run mode. Python 1300 model – with Zero ROT feature enabled.
(2) NIR model is based on EV76C661 sensor from e2V, also called Ruby and Near Infrared sensors from CMOSIS
(1) EF mount version of xiB, without lens and cooling
| Model | Sensor | Resolution | Pixel µm | ADC bits | FWC e- | Sensor Diagonal | Power Watt | DR dB | Frames per sec (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB120MG-CM | CMOSIS CMV12000 | 4096 x 3072 12 MP |
5.5 | 8,10,12 | 13500 | 28 mm | 8 W | 60 | 133, 103, 86 |
| CB120CG-CM | CMOSIS CMV12000 | 4096 x 3072 12 MP |
5.5 | 8,10,12 | 13500 | 28 mm | 8 W | 60 | 133, 103, 86 |
| CB200MG-CM | CMOSIS CMV20000 | 5120 x 3840 20 MP |
6.4 | 12 | 15000 | 41 mm | 6 W | 66 | 33 |
| CB200CG-CM | CMOSIS CMV20000 | 5120 x 3840 20 MP |
6.4 | 12 | 15000 | 41 mm | 6 W | 66 | 33 |
| CB500MG-CM | CMOSIS CMV50000 | 7920 x 6004 48 MP |
4.6 | 12 | 16000 | 45 mm | 9 W | 64 | 30, 26, 22 |
| CB500CG-CM | CMOSIS CMV50000 | 7920 x 6004 48 MP |
4.6 | 12 | 16000 | 45 mm | 9 W | 64 | 30, 26, 22 |
(1) Full resolution at RAW 8 bits, 10 bits and 12 bits; Server computers with bigger PCIe TLP packet size can increase the throughput by additional 10%
| Model | Sensor | Resolution | Pixel µm | ADC bits | FWC e- | Sensor Diagonal | Power Watt | DR dB | Frames per sec (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB013MG-LX-X8G3 | LUX13HSM | 1280 x 864 1.1 MP |
13.7 | 10 | 20000 | 21.1 mm | 17 W | 60 | 3600+ |
| CB013CG-LX-X8G3 | LUX13HSC | 1280 x 864 1.1 MP |
13.7 | 10 | 20000 | 21.1 mm | 17 W | 60 | 3600+ |
| CB019MG-LX-X8G3 | LUX19HSM | 1920 x 1080 2 MP |
10 | 10 | 15000 | 22 mm | 17 W | 60 | 2200+ |
| CB019CG-LX-X8G3 | LUX19HSC | 1920 x 1080 2 MP |
10 | 10 | 15000 | 22 mm | 17 W | 60 | 2200+ |
| CB120MG-CM-X8G3 | CMOSIS CMV12000 | 4096 x 3072 12 MP |
5.5 | 8, 10, 12 | 13500 | 28 mm | 17 W | 60 | 330, 300, 130 |
| CB120CG-CM-X8G3 | CMOSIS CMV12000 | 4096 x 3072 12 MP |
5.5 | 8, 10, 12 | 13500 | 28 mm | 17 W | 60 | 330, 300, 130 |
| CB160MG-LX-X8G3 | LUX160M | 4704 x 3424 16 MP |
3.9 | 10 | 10000 | 22.6 mm | 17 W | 60 | 300+ |
| CB160CG-LX-X8G3 | LUX160C | 4704 x 3424 16 MP |
3.9 | 10 | 10000 | 22.6 mm | 17 W | 60 | 300+ |
| CB262MG-GP-X8G3 | Gpixel GMAX0505 | 5120 x 5120 26 MP |
2.5 | 10, 12 | 6500 | 18.1 mm | 14 W | 63 | 150, 40 |
| CB262CG-GP-X8G3 | Gpixel GMAX0505 | 5120 x 5120 26 MP |
2.5 | 10, 12 | 6500 | 18.1 mm | 14 W | 63 | 150, 40 |
| CB654MG-GP-X8G3 | Gpixel GMAX3265 | 9344 x 7000 65 MP |
3.2 | 10, 12 | 9200 | 37.4 mm | 17 W | 64 | 71, 31 |
| CB654CG-GP-X8G3 | Gpixel GMAX3265 | 9344 x 7000 65 MP |
3.2 | 10, 12 | 9200 | 37.4 mm | 17 W | 64 | 71, 31 |
(1) Full resolution at RAW 8 bits, 10 bits and 12 bits; Server computers with bigger PCIe TLP packet size can increase the throughput by additional 10%.
(1) C-mount version, without lens and mounting bracket
| Model | Sensor Type | Spectral range [nm] | Spectral Bands | Scans/Cubes per sec | Spatial resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQ022HG-IM-LS150-VISNIR | Linescan | 470 – 900 1) | 150+ | up to 850 lines/sec | 2048 x 5 2) |
| MQ022HG-IM-SM4X4-VIS | Snapshot Mosaic | 470 – 630 | 16 | up to 170 cubes/sec | 512 x 272 (4×4) 3) |
| MQ022HG-IM-SM4X4-REDNIR | Snapshot Mosaic | 600 – 860 | 16 | up to 170 cubes/sec | 512 x 272 (4×4) 3) |
| MQ022HG-IM-SM5X5-NIR | Snapshot Mosaic |
655 – 975 4) |
25 | up to 170 cubes/sec | 409 x 217 (5×5) 3) |
Note 1: in 3 nm steps,
Note 2: There is no spatial resolution in case of Linescan sensors. Width is 2048 and 8 or 5 are number of lines.
Note 3: There is no typical value, these are Approximate numbers of pixels. The original sensor resolution can be interpolated.
Note 4: Generation 2 of the sensor. High reproducibility of the results – distances between the peaks are almost equidistant, position of the peaks differ from sensor to sensor by only +/- 1-2 nm, let’s talk about your requirements
