The MF603C-CCD is our top-of-the-line camera for imaging in low-light conditions such as fluorescence-microscopy. The camera uses a 6-megapixel, 1" 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. An added benefit of the CCD sensor is its "global shutter" design, which eliminates "rolling-shutter" artifacts associated with CMOS 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. The MF603C-CCD 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. On top of that, it can be used with a wide range of telescopes for astrophotography. 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. Camera Specifications: Sensor: Sony IMX694AQG (color) Sensor Type: CCD Sensor Size: 14.6x12.8mm Pixel Size: 4.54 Resolution: 6.0MP Frame Rate: 14fps @ 2748x1092, 7.5fps @ 2748x2200 Sensitivity: 880mV (1/30s) Connectivity: USB 3.0 Compatibility: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OSX, Linux Mounting Sizes: C-mount 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 6MP USB3.0 Temperature-regulated Digital Camera One heavy-duty carrying case One power adapter One 6' (1.8m) USB Cable One CD with software and instructions