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DIGITAL IMAGING

Five years ago we saw digital consumer cameras being adapted to microscopes. Turns out that a threaded 10x eyepiece from E. Leitz (now Leica Microsystems) screwed directly into a Nikon Coolpix 900 series camera and provided a really nice digital imaging attachment to a microscope. Since that time there have been no fewer than eight firms that developed their own consumer digital camera couplers based on this very simple 10x ocular concept. Today these couplers are still offered but the couplers can end up costing more than the cameras! There are import benefits to using c-mount cameras with the proper optical coupler that is matched to sensor size and your specific field of view requirements. In most cases, a ½” sensor will call for a 0.5x optical c-mount cameras should not be confused with digital “consumer” cameras with non-removable, zoom front lenses. Further, they should not be confused with the new crop of D-SLR (large format sensor) cameras with removable lenses. We are pleased to introduce three very new c-mount cameras that are ideal for digital photomicroscopy. All three are best used with a 0.5x optical c-mount coupler to your particular microscope. Such a coupler will present roughly the center 50% of the 10x ocular field of view on your computer screen.

THREE AND FIVE MEGAPIXEL COLOR CMOS CAMERAS WITH USB2 CONNECTIVITY TO YOUR PC RUNNING IN WINDOWS…INCLUDING VISTA!
     
 
     
   
NOW INCLUDES 0.5X C-MOUNT COUPLER WITH 23.2MM FITTING PLUS STAGE MICROMETER (10MM=100 DIVISION) AND SOFTWARE (WINDOWS XP/VISTA) FOR MEASUREMENT, COUNTING, CAPTURE AND PROCESSING

These new cameras offer excellent performance for a very attractive price….plug and play set up with software for image processing and linear dimension measurements. 3MP is $500.00 and the 5MP is $700.00. We can supply couplers for the most popular old and new NOZL scopes…use them on any one of our Infinity Photo Optical (Infinivar/Infiniprobe) instruments or macrozooms without additional optics.

 

ZOOM MACROSCOPE XSZ - (1:6.5 ZOOM RANGE)
Zoom macroscopes are far more versatile and result in better images and more accurate measurements when compared to a stereo microscope with a camera connected to one of the two optical channels. If binocular stereo viewing is not as important as a good image capture…..forget about stereo microscopes….be thinking about MACROZOOMS of INFINITY PRODUCTS (www.infinity-usa.com). Here you will see a typical macrozoom with a camera attached. Typical configurations with a camera included are under $1000.00! Do your viewing form you PC monitor…click on our 2D Digital Imaging page for more details on our newest cameras and accessories..

 



MZ MACROZOOM WITH EXTRA FEATURES
The new MZ (6:1) macrozoom is the next step up from the XSZ macrozoom. This unit (as shown in the photo) offers an iris diaphragm to control depth of focus and contrast. There is also a version with detents (click-stops) on the zoom for calibration and measurement accuracy. Add a digital camera and connect directly to your PC or purchase our newest XGA-HD15 color camera for direct high resolution imaging on any computer display or projector ... without having to connect to the PC!

The MZ is shown with a very nice X/Y mechanical stage that includes a theta rotation table for small sample manipulations. The fiber optic illuminator is connected to a mini-fiber optic ringlight for high intensity, shadow-free illumination of 3D objects. A basic incident light stand offers high stability and a very reasonable pricetag. Contact us for special optical/camera package prices that include the MZ, Infiniprobe and low power macro lens with our new XGA-HD15 camera included.




 

New Z-14 Macrozoom for USB or Analog S-Video Connection

The Z-14 will launch Q4-05 and feature motorized zoom and motorized focus via remote control and/or foot pedal. The camera will connect directly to a composite or S-Video monitor or directly to a PC (Windows 98SE or better) via USB. This 14:1 zoom system is the perfect solution for PCB inspection and rework (as shown). The large travel scanning stage will hold a 18" x 14" sample and scan range is 16" x 8". This special stand is available without the Z-14 for use with stereo microscopes and other macrozooms offered by Bunton (some adapters may be required). Prices will be under $5,000.00 for complete workstations with this stand. Fluorescent or the latest LED ring lighting is best for PCBs. This instrument will also be useful for small art object conservation, small animal surgery/instruction and many industrial applications involving large samples such as 12" wafers and LCD screens. Further details will be available in September 2005 for delivery by year end.The stand with focus drive alone is just under $1,000.00.

 


 

C-Mount Macro Lens

Here is the 18-108mm macro zoom lens connected to the Jenoptik C-10 color digital camera (3MP). Note the fixture of the lens to the support stand vertical post and the two extender arms to easily control the focal length and focus. May be mounted to a boom stand, copy stand or tripod with 1/4-20 or 3/8 bushing mount on the Progres cameras.

 

The ProgRes family of high performance cameras from Jenoptik in Germany offers the microscopist the ultimate in digital technology and performance … Windows or Mac o/s. New cameras include CMOS versions as well as USB2 connectivity options.

More than a dozen different models ranging in price from $2200.00 to $10,000.00 promise an imaging solution for every budget and requirement. The CMOS cameras range in price from $2200 – $3250.00. Both color and monochrome versions are available and resolution ranges from 1.3MP to 5MP with Firewire and USB2 connectivity.

The CCD cameras include special SCAN versions, monochrome or color and two microscanning cameras with Peltier cooling function. The C14 also offers TRUE COLOR CO-SITE SAMPLING for the ultimate in color reproduction.

The best middle-of-the road ProgRes camera for pathology is the CF Color model at $4500.00. this is a 2/3” CCD sensor with Bayer filter and very fast refresh (33fps). Pixel size is 6.45 micron and the latest 2/3” Sony sensor is used.

Unique software for camera operation includes the ability to capture multiple images and superimpose them for mutli-wavelength fluorescence or fluorescence image overlay with a phase or DIC transmission image. The unique ProgRes design provides efficient sensor cooling with one or two stage Peltier design. All cameras are C-MOUNT and include appropriate cable, software and instructions with USA and factory (Jena, Germany) tech support at no charge.

Visit: www.progres-camera.com




New Low Magnification GFP Fluorescence System...MACROZOOM-FL!

The adaptation of a binocular stereo microscope is fine for visual 3D observation of low magnification stereoscopic images. The Macrozoom-FL is intended for those who want to capture high resolution 2D and 3D digital images using their high-end digital cameras to achieve superior resolution and performance--for less money! This very efficient single channel ZOOM (1:12.5) microscope includes integrated fine focus, interchangeable front optics and interchangeable camera optics (including F-bayonet, ENG and C- Mount) Macrozoom-FL is made in America and includes fully interchangeable filter modules (USA-Chroma) for your specific excitation requirements. The complete system is easily used on a basic support stand or connected to a USA-made brightfield/darkfield transillumination base.
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