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QImaging Retiga R3

QImaging RETIGA R3

2.8 Megapixel Scientific CCD USB 3.0 Camera

The Retiga R3 gives you a 2.8 MP platform that increases the quality of overview images, and is also capable of signal binning for work at high magnification or increased sensitivity. It is ideal for fixed or live, time lapse or slide scanning. The Retiga R3 has the technical features you need to improve limits of detection and quantification. More importantly, the camera becomes an intuitive extension of your imaging system, smoothly delivering data from the super speed USB3.0 interface to your computer.

Inside the R3 camera, QImaging introduces Intelligent Quantification™ – on camera intelligence features that correct for defective pixels, remove accumulated dark current and make high dynamic range imaging available. Fast 50 MHz pixel digitization increases camera frame rate to give you all the speed you need for almost any laboratory imaging challenge.

A great camera deserves great software for acquisition. Ocular™ is QImaging’s all new imaging platform that’s included in every camera purchase and ready to become your go-to capture program.

Product Features: 

  • 75% peak QE combined with low noise electronics reveals the weak signals missed by industrial cameras
  • Increased exposure time and binning enables detection of the faintest signals with deep sensor cooling
  • 50MHz two port readout delivers frame rate for finding, focusing and imaging samples
  • Reduce photobleaching and phototoxicity on samples.
  • Intelligent Quantification™ provides advanced real-time FPGA algorithms to deliver better image quality
Sensor Specification
Image SensorSony ICX-674 Scientific Interline CCD (Monochrome or Colour)
C-mount Adapter1x
Active Area8.8mm x 6.6mm (11mm diagonal)
Pixel Size4.54 μm x 4.54 μm
Resolution1920 x 1460 pixels
Camera Specification
Frame Rate13.7 fps (full resolution), 21.9 fps (binned 2x2)
Bit Depth14-bit
Binning / Subsampling1x1, 2x2, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, 16x16, 24x24
Sensor Cooling-20ºC stabilized at 22ºC ambient Thermoelectric cooling with forced air
Exposure ControlAutomatic and manual control
Exposure Range25μs - 60min
Camera Characteristics
Pixel Well Depth>16,000e- single pixel (>22,000e- with on-chip binning)
Quantum Efficiency75% at 600nm
Read Noise5.2 e- rms
Dark Current Noise0.00017 e/p/s at -20ºC regulated
Mechanical Specifications
Data InterfaceUSB 3.0 high-speed interface
Lens mountC-Mount
Dimensions98.4mm x 76mm x 76mm
Mass720g
Camera Software
Operating SystemsWindows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit)