Steindorff 5.0 Megapixels Digital Camera

The Steindorff^® digital microscopy cameras are and ideal for most any application including brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, DIC and fluorescence. They allow for live video viewing on your computer or laptop at up to 20 frames per second via a USB 2.0 connection. The cameras are Direct Show and TWAIN compliant compatible. The software package is user friendly and allows for superior camera controls and features. With the optional VTB (Video Tool Box) Control the camera can be communicated with other software and can be custom programed to the users specifications.

They easily attach to the microscope via a standard C mount connection. There are no other adapters or cables required. Included with the camera is special software that allows full control over the camera including image capture, movies, advanced labeling and measurement features. The camera comes with a black aluminum case, 2 meter USB 2.0 cable and CD with software. They are compact in size and come with a 1 year warranty.

Features:

• High-resolution 5.0 megapixel camera
• 2592 x 1944 pixels
• Video ToolBox PRO Software to capture, record, annotate, measure

Applications:

• Microscopy including Brightfield, Darkfield, Fluorescence
• Video Inspection and Documentation
• Surveillance and Security
• Mobile Imaging
• Photo ID Systems
• Telemedicine
• Video Conferencing and Webcasting

Specifications:

• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Sensor Size: 4.73 mm x 3.52 mm (1/2" type)
• Pixel size: 2.8μm x 2.8μm
• Array Size: 2592 x 1944
• Fixed Pattern Noise: < 0.03%
• S/N Ratio: 42.3 dB
• Min. Illumination: 0.5 lux (with IR filter removed)
• Bits per Pixel: 8 (per color component)
• Frame Rate: 3/sec (max. full frame) 20/sec at 800 x 600 pixels
• Shutter: rolling, progressive scan
• Gain: manual or automatic
• Lens Mount: C-mount with adjustable spacing
• Camera Housing: Aluminum
• Camera Body Size: 45 (h) x 45 (w) x 58 (d) mm
• Mounting: 1/4 - 20 threaded tripod socket

Software:

• Capture Program: Video ToolBox PRO
• Drivers: DirectShow and TWAIN

Computer Requirements:

• Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 or 64 bit)
• MAC OS X 10.6+
• Free USB 2.0 Port
• DirectX 8.1 or greater
• Pentium IV 1.6+ GHz or faster (iCore 1.5+ GHz recommended)
• 1+ GB of Free Memory (2+ GB recommended)
• Video card with 64+ MB of video RAM, minimum 800 x 600 resolution at 16-bit (65,000 colors)