This is an ultra-sensitive, monochrome CCD camera for imaging in low-light conditions such as fluorescence-microscopy. The camera uses a 1.4-megapixel, 2/3" Sony HAD CCD sensor, which dramatically boosts light-gathering efficiency. To guarantee a high signal-to-noise performance, the camera features a built-in thermal-regulation system capable of decreasing the operating temperature by up to 45 degrees. This reduction in sensor-heat results in less self-noise during the light-capture and conversion processes, and can be controlled with the included Windows software. An added benefit of the interline CCD sensor is its global shutter capture, which does not present the distortion seen with rolling shutter sensors. This equates to better consitency and less distortion during image-capture, and smoother movement in video. Because of the camera's accuracy and noise-control, the camera is capable of capturing long-exposures up to one hour. This camera uses the C-mount standard for lens-attachment or instrument-coupling. With a wide array of lenses and coupling-adapters, the camera can be used with virtually any optical microscope on the market, including AmScope, Nikon, Olympus, Leica, and Zeiss. With software available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, this camera package 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. Specifications Sensor Model: Sony ICX285AL EXview HAD (monochrome) Sensor Type: CCD Shutter: Interline Progressive Scan Global Shutter Optical Format: 2/3" Active Sensor Area: 8.88mm x 6.70mm Pixels: 1.4M Pixel Size: 6.45µm x 6.45µm Sensitivity: 1300mV @ 1/30s (f5.6) Well Capacity: ~19500 e- Read Noise: 4 e- Dark Signal: 11mV @ 1/30s Spectral Range (IR Cut Filter): 380nm - 650nm Frame Rate(s) (Maximum): 15 @ 1360x1024 Exposure Time: 0.1ms - 3600s Connectivity: USB 3.0 Lens-mount: C-mount Compensating Lens: none Cooling: -45°C 2-stage thermoelectric Compatibility: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OSX, Linux Software Specifications: OS Requirements: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+ Hardware Requirements: Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 2GB RAM, USB3.0 port for maximum speed Advanced software for Windows: - offers Stitching, EDF, video recording and measurement functions - conducts measurements for lengths, angles, arcs, areas and etc. - gives your computer screens the same field of view as your microscope's eyepiece - saves still images in BMP, TIFF, JPG, PICT, PTL or other formats - live video and still image capture can be set in different resolutions simultaneously 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 Temperature-regulated Digital Camera One heavy-duty carrying case One power adapter One 6' (1.8m) USB Cable One CD with software and instructions