5 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Microscope Camera

Teledyne Lumenera’s INFINITY5-5 is a high-quality 5M pixel microscopy camera that provides high speeds at high resolution. The INFINITY5-3 is based on the Sony® Pregius™ global shutter CMOS sensor that rivals sCMOS technology. With fast focusing at high frame rates of up to 120 frames per second, the INFINITY5-3 performs in a wide range of applications.

The INFINITY5-5’s 2/3″ sensor format accommodates a 2464 x 2056 resolution with 3.45 µm pixels. The HDMI output allows the INFINITY5-3 to connect to both a computer and HDMI TV or monitor for applications where knowledge sharing is critical.

Product Highlights:

• Sony Pregius global shutter sensor technology
• Colour or monochrome IMX252 Global Shutter CMOS sensor with 2/3” optical format providing a resolution of 2464 x 2056 using 3.45 x 3.45μm pixels
• Fast frame rates at ~75 fps at full resolution in 8-bit
• Dual output to USB 3 and HDMI compatible monitor
• Intuitive on-camera buttons for power, white balance, and image capture
• Selectable 8 or 12-bit pixel data
• High-speed USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface for fastest image delivery and simplified connectivity. USB 2.0 supported.
• Software compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, MAC OS X 10.13, 32 and 64-bit operating systems
• Recommended coupler: 0.6x or 0.7x

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3.2 Megapixel Global Shutter CMOS Microscope Camera

Teledyne Lumenera’ s INFINITY5-3 is a high-quality 3M pixel microscopy camera that provides high speeds at high resolution. The INFINITY5-3 is based on the Sony® Pregius™ global shutter CMOS sensor that rivals sCMOS technology. With fast focusing at high frame rates of up to 120 frames per second, the INFINITY5-3 performs in a wide range of applications.

The INFINITY5-3’s 1/1.8″ sensor format accommodates a 2064 x 1544 resolution with 3.45 µm pixels. The HDMI output allows the INFINITY5-3 to connect to both a computer and HDMI TV or monitor for applications where knowledge sharing is critical.

Product Highlights:

• Sony Pregius global shutter sensor technology
• Colour or monochrome IMX252 Global Shutter CMOS sensor with 1/1.8” optical format providing a resolution of 2064 x 1544 using 3.45 x 3.45μm pixels
• Fast frame rates at ~120 fps at full resolution in 8-bit
• Dual output to USB 3 and HDMI compatible monitor
• Intuitive on-camera buttons for power, white balance, and image capture
• Selectable 8 or 12-bit pixel data
• High-speed USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface for fastest image delivery and simplified connectivity. USB 2.0 supported.
• Software compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, MAC OS X 10.13, 32 and 64-bit operating systems
• Recommended coupler: 0.5x or 0.63x

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1.4 Megapixel Pixel Near IR Sensitive CMOS USB 2.0 Camera

Lumenera’s INFINITY-EP digital camera is a cost-effective solution with excellent near IR sensitivity and responsivity. This camera produces crisp, incredibly low noise images and videos are delivered at high frame rates with zero lag. Lumenera’s Advanced Thermal Management Technology (ATMT) eliminates dark current noise, providing high-contrast imaging to meet the challenging conditions of electrophysiology applications like thick brain slice observation.

Product Highlights:

• 30 fps at full resolution of 1280×1024
• Select 8 and 12-bit pixel data modes
• Compact design equipped with a C-Mount, facilitating installation on all microscope configurations including upright, inverted and stereo
• Software compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 7, 32 and 64-bit operating systems

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32 Megapixel Pixel Shifting Scientific CCD USB 2.0 Camera

The INFINITYX-32 pixel shifting camera offers incredible flexibility in capturing images at 2, 8, 16 and 32 megapixel resolution.

Using patented pixel shifting technology, each CCD pixel captures full chromatic information resulting in increased colour resolution with no degradation. The INFINITYX-32 is the first pixel shifting camera to utilize the highly sensitive SONY ICS274 sensor. Available at a fraction of the cost of competitive cameras, this complete imaging solution is an affordable, extraordinary tool for professionals in clinical, life and material sciences where megapixel resolution, colour accuracy and light sensitivity are essential.

The INFINITYX-32 is available in colour or monochrome.

Product Highlights:

• 32 megapixel pixel shifting camera
• 2, 8, 16 and 32 megapixel resolution on capture
• Highly sensitive, low noise CCD with remarkable colour quality for the most demanding applications
• 12 fps at full 1616X1216 resolution, 25 fps at smaller regions of interest
• 8 & 12-bit selectable output format

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Ultra-Sensitive, 1.4 Megapixel CCD USB 3.0 Camera

Lumenera’s INFINITY3S-1UR is a high-speed, ultra-sensitive research grade microscopy camera with 1.4 megapixel resolution. The camera incorporates Sony’s new ICX825 CCD sensor, producing much higher dynamic range and sensitivity over the popular ICX285 sensor. The INFINITY3S-1UR has the unmatched light sensitivity needed for challenging low light applications such as fluorescence and NIR imaging. Lumenera’s high-speed USB 3.0 data interface provides maximum allowable throughput where full resolution images can be sent to a host computer at an industry leading 60 fps.

Key Performance Improvements for the ICX825:

The Sony ICX825 CCD sensor produces a 70% improvement in sensitivity over the popular ICX285 sensor. This sensor technology offers extremely high quantum efficiency, high dynamic range, 6.45 x 6.45 μm pixels and very low noise of 5.9 e-. The research-grade designation of the INFINITY3S-1UR is a testament to low noise electronics, high-grade components and unique thermal management techniques.

• 6dB increase in dynamic range vs ICX285
• 7dB improvement in QE at 850nm in the NIR range vs ICX285
• Increased sensitivity thus reducing exposure time and reducing photo bleaching in fluorescence applications
• Increased frame rate of over 60fps vs 30fps for the ICX285

High Speed USB 3.0 Interface:

The INFINITY3S-1UR uses the latest USB 3.0 technology at 5 Gbits/sec to deliver the fastest image transfer – even at its highest resolution. Lumenera’s USB 3.0 cameras are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 for those not needing the full speed of the camera.

The ICX825 design increases sensitivity by 3.7 dB, and dynamic range by 6 dB over the ICX285 sensor.

Product Highlights:

• Industry leading Sony EXview HAD ll sensor technology with 70% improvement in sensitivity over ICX285
• Colour or monochrome ICX825 CCD Global Shutter sensor with 2/3” optical format providing a resolution of 1392 x 1040 using 6.45 x 6.45 μm pixels
• 9 e- read noise
• 14-bit pixel depth for 16,384 tonal values per channel
• 60 fps at 1.4 megapixel
• High-speed USB 3.0 interface for plug and play installation on any computer
• GPIO for control of peripherals and synchronization
• 128 MB of on board memory for frame buffering results in reliable image delivery

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1080p60 High-definition HDMI Camera

Lumenera’s INFINITYHD high definition CMOS colour microscopy camera is a full featured, standalone, high definition scientific imaging solution offering full 1080p60 preview with superb colour reproduction and extremely fast frame rates streaming direct to monitor.

Operate the camera by directly connecting to a monitor without connecting to a PC, or utilize the plug-and-play USB 2.0 image capture. With extremely fast response times, the INFINITYHD quickly reacts to lighting changes in any life science, clinical or material application. Video output over HDMI connector to either a DVI or HDMI monitor. 3 on-camera buttons allow easy access to power, white balance and image capture.

Superior Colour Reproduction:

Years of experience in the microscopy market have allowed Lumenera to develop specialized colour algorithms ensuring excellent colour reproduction. This results in a sample preview on a monitor that closely matches the view on the microscope eyepiece.

Full Frame Rates:

The INFINITYHD camera provides the required 60 fps for true high definition, unlike many competitors professing to be HD but offering considerably lower frame rates. This allows for smooth manipulation on the preview without any lag.

Product Highlights:

• 1/3″ (16:9) CMOS 2 megapixel sensor
• 1080p60 high definition format 1920 x 1080
• Direct output to monitor
• 3 on-camera buttons for power, white balance and capture

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1.4 Megapixel Cooled Scientific CCD USB 2.0 Camera

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 1392 x 1040 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.

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 colour or monochrome.

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 colour quality for the most demanding brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescent applications including GFP, FISH, NIR, FRET, life science and geology
• 15 fps at full 1392×1040 resolution

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High resolution, large field of view, 6MP, CCD, USB 3.0 Camera

Lumenera’s INFINITY3-6UR is a high-speed, high-sensitivity camera with 6 megapixel resolution. The camera incorporates Sony’s ICX694 CCD sensor with high QE, high dynamic range and high speed. Full resolution 6 MP images are sent to a host computer at up to 27 frames per second (fps) over the plug and play USB 3.0 connection. The ‘R’ grade designation of the INFINITY3-6UR is a testament to low-noise electronics, high-grade components and unique thermal management techniques. This camera is designed for use in a wide variety of life science, clinical and industrial applications requiring optimal colour reproduction, extreme sensitivity, increased resolution and high speed.

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To maximize the sensitivity of the new INFINITY3-6UR, Lumenera used a new larger 1” format Sony ICX694 sensor. With an approximately 50% larger active surface area than the ICX285 with 2/3″ optical format, this high resolution camera achieves a more-than-4x increase in resolution with a less-than-2x decrease in effective sensitivity.

The INFINITY3-6UR is the ideal general purpose camera for most microscopy applications due to its 6MP resolution, excellent colour reproduction, speed and light sensitivity needed for low-light applications. Built on Sony’s EXview HAD II sensor technology, this camera offers extremely high dynamic range, 4.54 x 4.54 μm pixels and very low noise. With 2×2 binning, there is a fourfold increase in sensitivity while providing a 1.5 MP (1376×1096) resolution. The INFINITY3-6UR delivers outstanding image quality and value for challenging low light applications such as fluorescence including the NIR region.

The INFINITY3-6UR 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 on board memory for frame buffering ensures dependable and reliable image delivery at full frame rate and highest resolution even in the most demanding systems. USB 3.0 is the ideal choice for microscopy as it is readily available on today’s computers, while plug-and-play connectivity makes for easy installation.

The INFINITY3-6UR comes with Lumenera’s fully-featured INFINITY ANALYZE, an image capture and analysis software package offering camera control, measurement, annotation, tiling and post capture enhancement. Camera and software combine to create a complete microscopy imaging solution for your application.

Product Highlights:

• 27 fps at 6.0 megapixel, 46 fps (binned 2×2), 75 fps at VGA (640 x 480)
• Industry leading Sony EXview HAD ll sensor technology with high QE
• Colour or monochrome ICX694 CCD sensor with 1″ optical format providing a resolution of 2752 x 2192
• using 4.54 x 4.54 ?m pixels
• High-speed USB 3.0 interface for ease of installation on any computer
• GPIO for control of peripherals and synchronization. 1 optically isolated output, 1 optically isolated input and
• 2 configurable I/O ports
• 128 MB of on board memory for frame buffering results in reliable image delivery for demanding systems
• Select 8 and 14-bit pixel data modes

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2.8M Pixel CCD USB 3.0 Camera

The INFINITY3-3UR 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 colour reproduction, extreme sensitivity, increased resolution and high speed.

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.

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 on board memory for frame buffering ensures dependable and reliable image delivery at full frame rate and highest resolution even in the most demanding systems.

Product Highlights:

• 53 fps at 2.8 megapixel, 66 fps at full HD (1936 x 1456)
• Industry leading Sony EXview HAD ll sensor technology
• Colour 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 on board memory for frame buffering results in reliable image delivery for demanding systems
• Select 8 and 14-bit pixel data modes

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1.4 Research-Grade Scientific CCD USB 2.0 Camera

Lumenera’s INFINITY3-1UR microscopy camera has been reengineered to offer exceptional dynamic range, read noise and dark current noise. This uncooled camera’s performance and price make it an ideal solution for moderate fluorescence applications.

This product raises the bar for performance in an uncooled ICX285 sensor-based camera. Lumenera has developed a unique noise reduction technology that includes high grade components, low noise electronics and improved thermal management techniques. The combination of these efforts has resulted in the INFINITY3-1UR, the second research-grade camera unveiled by Lumenera with core technologies that are shared across the product line.

Superior Sensitivity and Colour Reproduction:

Equipped with a high quality Sony ICX285 CCD sensor, the INFINITY3-1UR has the unmatched light sensitivity needed for low light applications. Superior performance is achieved through low noise electronics, high grade components and Lumenera’s unique thermal management techniques. With an extremely high dynamic range and large 6.45 µm square pixels, this camera is an excellent choice for light-challenged applications.

Product Highlights:

• Low noise progressive scan 2/3″ 1.4 megapixel CCD image sensor
• High-speed USB 2.0 interface for ease of installation on any computer
• 30 fps at full 1392 x 1040 resolution
• Select 8 & 14-bit pixel data modes

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