Imaging Equipment and Software
Choosing the right camera for your application can be easier with a little information
If you're trying to decide what type of camera to purchase for your microscope, you are likely considering a digital still camera (DSC). Before you make that choice, take a close look at what our cameras have to offer:
Ease of Setup
Meiji's microscopy camera models come complete with a USB 2.0 cable, installation CD, electronic User’s Guide, microscopy application software, and power adapter (if required). The camera can be set up on a laptop or desktop PC in minutes. Visit our Camera Adapters page to determine the appropriate adapter for your microscope, and you’re ready to go.
Software
The INFINITY ANALYZE software package is easy to use and intuitive. It provides all of the camera control functions to create an optimum image, and includes calibration, measurement, and annotation tools, along with a number of image enhancement functions. There is no need to download captured frames from a memory card, as the images are instantly transferred to your PC as they are captured.
Display
Our USB cameras provide continuous video frames to the PC monitor, offering a far superior presentation of the final image than you would achieve on the small digital screen on the back of a DSC. The live video mode allows you to quickly frame and focus the camera image.
Dedicated
Meiji's USB cameras are connected directly to the PC. They do not make use of tiny buttons spread across the camera body or have complex layers of menus displayed on a miniature screen. All camera controls are handled through the application panels displayed directly on the PC monitor. Since the camera only functions when connected directly to the PC, and does not include any standard optics, it is far less likely to be borrowed for other use outside of the office, making it a more secure asset in the lab.
Options
Our cameras come in a wide range of resolutions. Choose the camera that best suits your requirements based on the type of microscopy work you perform. Both CCD and CMOS sensor-equipped cameras are available, as well as a cooled CCD camera that provides optimal image quality for low-light applications. Cameras are available in resolutions ranging from 1.3 to 32 megapixels.
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Drawbacks of DSC ( Digital Still Camera) cameras
Image sensors and IR filters are not chosen specifically for microscopy applications They typically require batteries that need replacing or recharging The optics are not coated or designed to be used in microscopy applications Limited storage space is available on the memory card Download is required from the DSC to a PC in order for images to be used Tiny buttons and complex layered menus are required to control the camera Miniature digital display window to frame and focus images DSC cameras are portable and convenient for out-of-office use, from which they may not return
| Meiji Techno Analog Video Cameras |
Ideal for live image viewing of fast moving specimens
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 C400N / C400P
Adapters are available to fit most microscopes
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C400N / C400P
Our Economy Analog CCD Color Cameras are high quality, high resolution, single chip analog video cameras that offer a large array of features making them perfect for industrial and educational applications. These economical, very compact and lightweight microscope video cameras perform perfectly with all Meiji Techno trinocular microscope models and have a two year warranty through the manufacturer. Each camera model comes with a power supply connector.
Needs a 12VDC @ 500ma which is sold separately (Part # C400NPS). PAL & NTSC cameras share these common features:
NTSC: 768 x 494 @ 30 fps PAL: 752 X 582 @ 25 fps 470 TV lines of horizontal resolution S/N ratio: >50db Interline-Transfer CCD Sensor Composite Video and S-VHS output Manual and Auto Iris modes Sensitivity: 0.8 lux (@ F1.2) "C"-Mount Lens Mount Type [1" diameter, 32N (25.4mm)] BNC composite video output jack S-VHS (Y/C) video output jack
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 CK3900N / CK3900P / CK3100N
Adapters are available to fit most microscopes
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Meiji Techno Analog CCD Color Cameras are high quality, high resolution, single chip analog video cameras that offer a large array of features making them perfect for industrial, medical, educational and research applications.
These durable, compact and lightweight microscope video cameras perform perfectly with all Meiji Techno trinocular microscope models and can be controlled with software via a computers RS232 port. All camera settings can be saved to disk and recalled allowing repeatability of camera setups.
Each camera model comes with a power supply that automatically accepts any voltage from 100-240 volts power. The 1/3-inch CK3100 and the 1/2-inch CK3900 cameras share these common features:
TV Standard - NTSC or PAL NTSC: 525 lines, 768 x 494 @ 30 fps PAL: 625 lines, 752 X 582 @ 25 fps 450 TV lines of horizontal resolution S/N ratio: >50db HADTM Interline-Transfer CCD Sensor Composite Video and S-VHS output RS-232 Serial Interface Control Manual, Auto Iris and CCD Iris modes Sensitivity: 0.3 lux (on sensor) Manual Shutter Speeds of to 1/10,000 sec. Standard "C"-Mount Lens Mount Type BNC composite video output jack S-VHS (Y/C) video output jack Country of Origin: Japan
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| Microscope Cameras by Lumenera Canada |
| Microscope Cameras by Motic Instruments |
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The Motic Z-14 MacroZoom Camera System,
combines the best of an optical microscope, 1 : 14 optical zoom, with the best of a video based system, auto focus, in one system for video inspection and documentation, simple measurement, and specimen cataloguing.
The standard system consists of six parts: (1) Zoom Assembly, (2) Objective, (3) Stand, (4) Control box, (5) Hand Remote, and (6) Motic Images Plus 2.0 ML software, which are combined to complement each other in produce a user-friendly instrument.
Equipped standard with a working distance of 172mm (0.5X objective) and an optical zoom ratio of 1 : 14, the Z-14 can easily be used in numerous tasks.
C$ 1,995.00, As shown, with controller, cables and software for PC applications.
Output: USB2.0, RCA Composite, S Video, capture card included.
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The DM-143 Digital Stereomicroscope series consists of 2 different digital imaging chip options as well as 2 different bases.
Denoted by the letter "W" for manual white balnce, the DMW microscopes feature a multiple output CCD imaging chip, while the DM units have a high-resolution Digital-Only imaging sensor inside the head of the zoom microscope.
There are 2 bases available, a small-footprint N2GG and a larger FBGG base for those applications that need more space.
Therefore, there are 4 unique models available.
 DMW-143-N2GG DMW-143-FBGG DM143-N2GG DM143-FBGG |
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DM-B1 Biological Digital Microscope
The popular B1 series is also available as a Digital Microscope.
Choose between a high-resolution version or a microscope with simultaneous analog and digital outputs.
Models noted as "DM" contain a high-resolution 2.0MP live imaging chip, while models noted as "DMW" are able to provide USB, S-Video and RCA simulatenous outputs where the focus is on the high resolution analog signal at 500TV lines.
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The DMBA300 is a 3.0MP live resolution output digital microscope with powerful optics and a Quartz Halogen Koehler Illumination system
This microscope offers users a built-in no hassle professional digital microscope.
With its high-resolution live imaging chip permanently housed in the seidentopf head, the DMBA300 is an easy to use professional tool that can be connected to a computer for live image analysis.
Simple plug & play USB2.0 connections make is easy to attach the pre-centered and parfocal digital head to either a suitable laptop or desktop computer. Motic's careful selection of imaging chips also allow the DMBA300 to be used on Macintosh OSX computers with our custom-made OSX application software.
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Video Capture Card
Expand the capabilities of your existing microscope Video Camera,
Motic PCI Capture card
Input: RCA Composite and S-Video
Output: Live image, 640 x 480 pixels, capture image.
Motic Images Plus 2.0 Image capture and measurement software
Cdn $ 199.00
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Software for Image capture and AnalysisMotic Images Plus 2.0ML
for PC or Mac
Included with the following cameras
Models 350, 480, 1000, 2000, 2300
Upgrade to
Motic Images Advanced 3.2
is available
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Multi Function and Multi Language software for camera control as well as
Image capture and manipulation, Image Amalgamation
Accurate on screen measuring of length, Rectangular, Circular, Angles etc.
Automated Segmentation and Analysis
Multi Media Images, add sound to your images.
Report Writer with drag and drop feature for images
Export Measurement results to XL spreadsheet
Image capture as jpg, tiff, bmp or sfc.
Capture Video
TWAIN driver included
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Motic Images Advanced 3.2
PC only
Included with MotiCam PRO Series
Can be purchased seperately for use with other cameras.
Twain driver included
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A more powerful software package for Image capture and Analysis
Segment Images with threshold for Red, Green, Blue or Grey
Single point segmentation up to eight colour levels
Filters for high pass, low pass and customizable options
Object Grow, Erode, Fill in holes, Find edges, Find contours etc.
Motic Images Assembly, up to 100 images can be scanned and assembled
Motic Images Multi Focus, capture images at different focal depths and assemble into a single focused image.
Report Writer with drag and drop function for images.
Export Measurement results to XL spreadsheet
Image capture as jpg, tiff, bmp or sfc.
Capture Video
TWAIN driver included
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 This software automatically re-arranges several images
and identifies overlap areas.
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Motic Assembly Pro
Create images of your entire slide at high magnification.
Motic Images Assembly Pro will combine several images taken in one plane. The complex software algorithm will take into account overlap as well as shifting providing you with a one-stop software tool to create high-magnification images with a large field of view.
Motic Images Assembly Pro is contained within our Motic Images Advanced package and is also available as a seperate purchase.
We recommend using Windows XP or 2000 to run this software.
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 This software automatically identifies areas in focus in a variety of images. It also takes into account any image shift due to focusing in Stereo Microscopes.
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