The MU500-CCD is a cost-effective 5MP imaging solution for fluorescence or dark-field microscopy. Providing good detail for qualitative or quantitative analysis in low-light conditions, this camera holds a good balance between cost and results. Deriving power from the USB connection, the camera can be used at home, in a lab, or in the field. The industry-standard C-mount design allows this camera to be connected directly to C-mount photo-ports, or used in conjunction with an array of lenses and adapters to mount to virtually any popular microscope line.
With software available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, the MU series is a multi-platform imaging solution. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. Independent preview and capture resolutions allow you to view high-speed video while simultaneously capturing high-definition images. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.
Camera Specifications:
Sensor: Sony ICX282AQ (color)
Sensor Type: CCD
Sensor Size: 9.74x7.96mm
Pixel Size: 3.4
Resolution: 5.0MP
Frame Rate: 9fps @ 1280x960, 4.5fps @ 2560x1920
Sensitivity: 280mV
Connectivity: USB 2.0
Compatibility: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OSX, Linux
Mounting Sizes: 23mm, 30mm, 30.5mm, and C-mount
Software Specifications:
OS Requirements: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
Hardware Requirements: Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 2GB RAM, USB2.0 port
Advanced software for Windows:
- offers Stitching, EDF, video recording and measurement functions
- conducts measurements for lengths, angles, arcs, areas and etc.
- saves still images in BMP, TIFF, JPG, PICT, PTL or other formats
More features: add layers, watermarks, mosaics, tiles; adjust color balance, exposure, saturation, contrast, orientation; change resolution, histogram, granulation, diffusion; transform images via edge detection, digital image warping; conducts measurements for single, parallel or perpendicular lines and rectangular, elliptical and irregular areas; adds notes, measurements, text, arrows, labels, and etc. using customizable text with different sizes and colors; conducts measurements in microns, millimeters, centimeters, inches, feet, and etc. under any magnification powers with desired tolerances
Life-time free software upgrades
Contents:
One 5MP USB2.0 Digital Camera
One Reduction Lens
One 6' (1.8m) USB Cable
Two Adapters: 30mm and 30.5mm
One CD with Software and User's Instructions