Digital Camera and Software Systems for Life Science

Nikon's DS-Fi3 is a new high-definition color microscope camera equipped with a 5.9 megapixel CMOS image sensor. Its high-speed data readout, superior color reproduction and high quantum efficiency are optimal for imaging in various observations, such as brightfield, DIC, phase contrast and fluorescence observation.

For the first time ever, Nikon has equipped with a Nikon digital SLR camera FX-format CMOS sensor and optimized it for microscopy. The result is an ultra-high quality 16.25 megapixel monochrome camera that features high pixel density, high sensitivity and low noise, making it an excellent choice for applications in quantitative fluorescence imaging.

Nikon has optimized the digital SLR camera CMOS sensor and image processing technologies for microscope imaging to develop a high-definition color camera. With 16.25 million pixels, the DS-Ri2 is the ideal camera for brightfield or cross-over applications where high resolution, great color fidelity and large pixel count images are important to an end-user.

The Evolve 128 delivers the highest frame rates available with extreme sensitivity for demanding low-light applications ranging from In Vivo imaging to Single Molecule Fluorescence. As the leader in quantitative performance, the Evolve 128 provides researchers an enhanced imaging tool with on board camera intelligence. Features such as Quant-View® combined with superior stability, enables precise and accurate research measurement and reproducible results.

The Evolve 512 "Intelligent" EMCCD camera is the first scientific imaging solution that reads out pixel data in photoelectrons, resulting in accurate and reproducible data. With the most advanced feature set available, this small, yet powerful Evolve camera is ideally suited for low-light bioimaging applications.

QImaging's EXi Aqua camera is a multi-talented, user-friendly laboratory workhorse that is ideal for the busy lab. Designed to address varied imaging requirements it supports high resolution brightfield imaging to low light fluorescent protein imaging.

The EXi Blue camera was designed specifically to assist life science professionals in the study of processes within live cells. The camera delivers fast frame rates, high sensitivity and exceptional temporal resolution.

QImaging's EXi Aqua camera is a multi-talented, user-friendly laboratory workhorse that is ideal for the busy lab. Designed to address varied imaging requirements it supports high resolution brightfield imaging to low light fluorescent protein imaging.

Flex cameras combine acquisition flexibility with category leading specifications to set the new benchmark for high resolution documentation microscopy applications. With Flex shifting sensor technology, you can select the resolution depending on your needs: single-shot 4.0 megapixel capture for moving specimens, 4-shot 4.0 megapixel full color sampling for high magnification fixed specimens, 16-shot 16 megapixel for low magnification fixed specimens or a 64 megapixel color image for large posters. This amazing resolution adds impressive detail to images.

Flex cameras combine acquisition flexibility with category leading specifications to set the new benchmark for high resolution documentation microscopy applications. With Flex shifting sensor technology, you can select the resolution depending on your needs: single-shot 4.0 megapixel capture for moving specimens, 4-shot 4.0 megapixel full color sampling for high magnification fixed specimens, 16-shot 16 megapixel for low magnification fixed specimens or a 64 megapixel color image for large posters. This amazing resolution adds impressive detail to images.

The SPOT Idea 1.3 megapixel color digital microscope cameras are the next wave of high performance digital imaging systems for researchers, pathologists, scientists, and engineers. They produce high quality images with low noise for publication and documentation, and come with an attractive price. These easy-to-use color cameras are an excellent choice for pathology, as well as clinical, life and material science, educational and industrial applications.

The SPOT Idea 3.0 megapixel color digital microscope cameras are the next wave of high performance digital imaging systems for researchers, pathologists, scientists, and engineers. They produce high quality images with low noise for publication and documentation, and come with an attractive price. These easy-to-use color cameras are an excellent choice for pathology, as well as clinical, life and material science, educational and industrial applications.

The SPOT Idea 5.0 megapixel color digital microscope cameras are the next wave of high performance digital imaging systems for researchers, pathologists, scientists, and engineers. They produce high quality images with low noise for publication and documentation, and come with an attractive price. These easy-to-use color cameras are an excellent choice for pathology, as well as clinical, life and material science, educational and industrial applications.

Lumenera's INFINITY1-2 2.0 megapixel CMOS digital camera is designed to be a cost-effective, versatile solution for documentation in clinical, life science, materials science and educational professionals.

The INFINITY1-2 is an excellent entry level multi-megapixel CMOS microscopy camera, delivering outstanding image quality for a wide variety of scientific applications. It is ideally suited for applications with bright, consistent lighting and tight budget constraints. The INFINITY1-2 is available in color, as well as OEM form factors including board-level and custom enclosures.

Lumenera's INFINITY1-3 digital camera is designed to be a cost-effective, versatile solution for documentation life science, clinial and material science applications.

The INFINITY1-3 scientific CMOS camera provides extremely fine detail that was previously invisible to lower megapixel imaging systems with 2048x1536 resolution. Benefit from fast, smooth previews during sample manipulation with high frame rates of up to 80 frames per second. The INFINITY1-3 is available in color, as well as OEM form factors including board-level and custom enclosures.

Industry's Best Price-to-Performance Uncooled ICX205 Camera! 2-1R scientific camera offers a significant performance increase for quantitative and low-light applications over its predecessor. Improved thermal management techniques combined with a much higher dynamic range and 14-bit output have resulted in a versatile entry-level research camera for documentation and image analysis in Life Science, Clinical and Material Science applications. The INFINITY2-1R easily manages seconds of exposure time with a dark current rating of less than 1 e-/s.

Camera Sensor;

Product Highlights

• Improved noise performance over first generation camera
• Incredibly low dark current noise in an uncooled camera
• High dynamic range of 64 dB
• Low noise progressive scan 1/2" 1.4 megapixel Sony ICX205 CCD sensor
• Selectable 8 or 14-bit pixel data modes

Superior Sensitivity

The INFINITY2-1R has a dynamic range of 64 dB allowing users to image unevenly lit samples without worry. The resulting images show detail in bright and dark areas not normally seen in lower dynamic range cameras. Advanced thermal management allows for long exposure times of several minutes without the need for a much higher priced cooled camera.

Full Image Analysis Software Included

INFINITY CAPTURE, an intuitive image capture program, and INFINITY ANALYZE, a full image analysis package offering; camera control, measurement, annotation, tiling and post capture enhancement, are both included. Camera and software combined to create a complete microscopy imaging solution for your application.

USB 2.0 Plug-and-Play Interface

Sharing and installation of one or more cameras on a single computer is quick and simple through a high-speed USB 2.0 interface.

Third-Party Software Integration

The INFINITY2-1R is available in color or monochrome, as well as OEM form factors including board-level and custom enclosures. INFINITY cameras are supported by an experienced team of technical support and imaging experts. We understand your imaging needs and are here to help you get the most out of your camera.

Included in the Box

• INFINITY2-1RC - 1.4 Megapixel Color CCD Camera or INFINITY2-1RM - 1.4 Megapixel Monochrome CCD Camera
• Lu802 - 2 m USB 2.0 Cable
• LuINFSW-DVD - DVD with INFINITY user application software (including INFINITY ANALYZE), TWAIN driver and documentation

Industry's Best Price-to-Performance Uncooled ICX205 Camera! 2-1R scientific camera offers a significant performance increase for quantitative and low-light applications over its predecessor. Improved thermal management techniques combined with a much higher dynamic range and 14-bit output have resulted in a versatile entry-level research camera for documentation and image analysis in Life Science, Clinical and Material Science applications. The INFINITY2-1R easily manages seconds of exposure time with a dark current rating of less than 1 e-/s.

Camera Sensor;

Product Highlights

• Improved noise performance over first generation camera
• Incredibly low dark current noise in an uncooled camera
• High dynamic range of 64 dB
• Low noise progressive scan 1/2" 1.4 megapixel Sony ICX205 CCD sensor
• Selectable 8 or 14-bit pixel data modes

Superior Sensitivity

The INFINITY2-1R has a dynamic range of 64 dB allowing users to image unevenly lit samples without worry. The resulting images show detail in bright and dark areas not normally seen in lower dynamic range cameras. Advanced thermal management allows for long exposure times of several minutes without the need for a much higher priced cooled camera.

Full Image Analysis Software Included

INFINITY CAPTURE, an intuitive image capture program, and INFINITY ANALYZE, a full image analysis package offering; camera control, measurement, annotation, tiling and post capture enhancement, are both included. Camera and software combined to create a complete microscopy imaging solution for your application.

USB 2.0 Plug-and-Play Interface

Sharing and installation of one or more cameras on a single computer is quick and simple through a high-speed USB 2.0 interface.

Third-Party Software Integration

The INFINITY2-1R is available in color or monochrome, as well as OEM form factors including board-level and custom enclosures. INFINITY cameras are supported by an experienced team of technical support and imaging experts. We understand your imaging needs and are here to help you get the most out of your camera.

Included in the Box

• INFINITY2-1RC - 1.4 Megapixel Color CCD Camera or INFINITY2-1RM - 1.4 Megapixel Monochrome CCD Camera
• Lu802 - 2 m USB 2.0 Cable
• LuINFSW-DVD - DVD with INFINITY user application software (including INFINITY ANALYZE), TWAIN driver and documentation

Lumenera's INFINITY3-1 camera is designed for use in a wide variety of scientific applications. Cooled models are ideal in low-light conditions and where high dynamic range is required.

With 1392x1040 resolution and on-board processing, these cameras deliver outstanding image quality and value for industrial and scientific imaging applications. Uncompressed images in live streaming video and still-image capture are provided across a USB 2.0 digital interface.

Camera Sensor;

Hardware and software based synchronization trigger is available as an option provided. On-board memory is available for frame buffering. The INFINITY3-1 is available in color or monochrome, as well as OEM form factors including board-level and custom enclosures.

The INFINITY3-1 includes INFINITY ANALYZE software for advanced camera control, image processing, measuring and annotation, and INFINITY CAPTURE, an intuitive user interface which includes all of the basic features needed to control your INFINITY camera and capture images. Both color and monochrome product models are available.

All Lumenera products are supported by an experienced team of software developers and application engineers. We understand your imaging needs and are here to help you with your integration and development.

Product Highlights

• High-speed USB 2.0 (480Mbits/sec) interface for ease of installation with any computer
• Cooled feature reduces thermal noise during low light fluorescent imaging
• Low noise progressive scan 1.4 megapixel CCD image sensor
• Crisp color quality for the most demanding brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescent applications including GFP, FISH, NIR, FRET, life science and geology
• 15 fps at full 1392x1040 resolution

Included in the Box

• INFINITY3-1C - 1.4 Megapixel Color Cooled CCD Camera or INFINITY3-1M - 1.4 Megapixel Monochrome Cooled CCD Camera
• 2 m USB 2.0 cable
• LuINFSW-DVD - DVD with INFINITY user application software (including INFINITY ANALYZE), TWAIN driver and documentation

Lumenera's INFINITY3-1 camera is designed for use in a wide variety of scientific applications. Cooled models are ideal in low-light conditions and where high dynamic range is required.

With 1392x1040 resolution and on-board processing, these cameras deliver outstanding image quality and value for industrial and scientific imaging applications. Uncompressed images in live streaming video and still-image capture are provided across a USB 2.0 digital interface.

Camera Sensor;

Hardware and software based synchronization trigger is available as an option provided. On-board memory is available for frame buffering. The INFINITY3-1 is available in color or monochrome, as well as OEM form factors including board-level and custom enclosures.

The INFINITY3-1 includes INFINITY ANALYZE software for advanced camera control, image processing, measuring and annotation, and INFINITY CAPTURE, an intuitive user interface which includes all of the basic features needed to control your INFINITY camera and capture images. Both color and monochrome product models are available.

All Lumenera products are supported by an experienced team of software developers and application engineers. We understand your imaging needs and are here to help you with your integration and development.

Product Highlights

• High-speed USB 2.0 (480Mbits/sec) interface for ease of installation with any computer
• Cooled feature reduces thermal noise during low light fluorescent imaging
• Low noise progressive scan 1.4 megapixel CCD image sensor
• Crisp color quality for the most demanding brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescent applications including GFP, FISH, NIR, FRET, life science and geology
• 15 fps at full 1392x1040 resolution

Included in the Box

• INFINITY3-1C - 1.4 Megapixel Color Cooled CCD Camera or INFINITY3-1M - 1.4 Megapixel Monochrome Cooled CCD Camera
• 2 m USB 2.0 cable
• LuINFSW-DVD - DVD with INFINITY user application software (including INFINITY ANALYZE), TWAIN driver and documentation

The new INFINITY3-3UR uncooled scientific digital camera features a Sony ICX674 CCD sensor, offers 53 fps at full 2.8 megapixel resolution via a high-speed USB 3.0 interface. Designed for use in scientific and industrial applications requiring optimal color reproduction, extreme sensitivity, increased resolution and high speed. Cooled performance from an uncooled camera.

The INFINITY3-3UR provides unmatched light sensitivity needed for low light applications. Relying on Sony's EXview HAD ll technology, this camera offers extremely high dynamic range, 4.54 x 4.54 µm pixels and very low noise. The INFINITY3-3UR delivers outstanding image quality and value for challenging low light applications such as fluorescence and NIR imaging.

Camera Sensor;

The INFINITY3-3UR uses the latest USB 3.0 technology at 5 Gbits/sec to deliver the fastest image transfer - even at its highest resolution. Image captures can be synchronized using either a hardware or software trigger. 128 MB of onboard memory for frame buffering ensures dependable and reliable image delivery at full frame rate and highest resolution even in the most demanding systems.

INFINITY CAPTURE, an intuitive image capture program, and INFINITY ANALYZE, a full image analysis package offering camera control, measurement, annotation, tiling and post capture enhancement, are included with the camera. Camera and software combine to create a complete microscopy imaging solution for your application.

Product Highlights

• 53 fps at 2.8 megapixel, 66 fps at full HD (1936 x 1456)
• Industry leading Sony EXview HAD ll sensor technology
• Color or monochrome ICX674 CCD sensor with 2/3" optical format
• High-speed USB 3.0 interface for ease of installation on any computer
• 128 MB of onboard memory for frame buffering results in reliable image delivery for demanding systems
• Select 8 and 14-bit pixel data modes

Included in the Box

• INFINITY3-3URC - 2.8 Megapixel Uncooled Color CCD USB 3.0 Camera or INFINITY3-3URM - 2.8 Megapixel Uncooled Monochrome CCD USB 3.0 Camera
• USB 3.0 Cable
• La20515 - Power Supply, 5 V DC, 12.5 W
• LuINFSW-DVD - DVD with INFINITY user application software (including INFINITY ANALYZE), TWAIN driver and documentation

The new INFINITY3-3UR uncooled scientific digital camera features a Sony ICX674 CCD sensor, offers 53 fps at full 2.8 megapixel resolution via a high-speed USB 3.0 interface. Designed for use in scientific and industrial applications requiring optimal color reproduction, extreme sensitivity, increased resolution and high speed. Cooled performance from an uncooled camera.

The INFINITY3-3UR provides unmatched light sensitivity needed for low light applications. Relying on Sony's EXview HAD ll technology, this camera offers extremely high dynamic range, 4.54 x 4.54 µm pixels and very low noise. The INFINITY3-3UR delivers outstanding image quality and value for challenging low light applications such as fluorescence and NIR imaging.

Camera Sensor;

The INFINITY3-3UR uses the latest USB 3.0 technology at 5 Gbits/sec to deliver the fastest image transfer - even at its highest resolution. Image captures can be synchronized using either a hardware or software trigger. 128 MB of onboard memory for frame buffering ensures dependable and reliable image delivery at full frame rate and highest resolution even in the most demanding systems.

INFINITY CAPTURE, an intuitive image capture program, and INFINITY ANALYZE, a full image analysis package offering camera control, measurement, annotation, tiling and post capture enhancement, are included with the camera. Camera and software combine to create a complete microscopy imaging solution for your application.

Product Highlights

• 53 fps at 2.8 megapixel, 66 fps at full HD (1936 x 1456)
• Industry leading Sony EXview HAD ll sensor technology
• Color or monochrome ICX674 CCD sensor with 2/3" optical format
• High-speed USB 3.0 interface for ease of installation on any computer
• 128 MB of onboard memory for frame buffering results in reliable image delivery for demanding systems
• Select 8 and 14-bit pixel data modes

Included in the Box

• INFINITY3-3URC - 2.8 Megapixel Uncooled Color CCD USB 3.0 Camera or INFINITY3-3URM - 2.8 Megapixel Uncooled Monochrome CCD USB 3.0 Camera
• USB 3.0 Cable
• La20515 - Power Supply, 5 V DC, 12.5 W
• LuINFSW-DVD - DVD with INFINITY user application software (including INFINITY ANALYZE), TWAIN driver and documentation