The 2.3MP MU233-GS uses a global-shutter CMOS sensor, offering hybrid of CCD and CMOS designs. The global shutter removes the focal-plane distortion seen in rolling-shutter sensors, resulting in improved capture of motion. It has a high light-gathering efficiency, providing viable images with shorter exposure times in low-light applications. This camera would be best-suited for low-light applications, including fluorescence and dark-field. The standard C-mount coupling allows the use of various lenes outside of microscopy-use. The included reduction lens allows connection to a microscope's photo-port or ocular-tube, ranging from 23mm to 30.5mm. It also maximizes the field-of-view by reducing the image to better fit the camera's sensor. The included software for Windows, Mac, and Linux provides an imaging solution for photography and videography. The Windows (XP/Vista/7/8/10) version provides an extensive toolset for image-processing and measurements. A lite version of the application is provided for Mac and Linux. Camera Specifications: Sensor: Sony IMX302 (color) Sensor Type: CMOS Sensor Size: 1/1.2" (13.4mm diagonal) Pixel Size: 5.86µm x 5.86µm Sensor Pixels: 2.3MP (1920 x 1200) Sensitivity: 1016mv (1/30s) Max Framerates: 30fps @ 1920x1200 Binning: 1x1 Exposure Time: 0.244ms - 2s Connectivity: USB 3.0 Compatibility: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OSX, Linux Reduction Lens: 0.75X C-mount to 23mm Software Features: Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32 & 64 bit), Mac OS X, Linux PC Requirements: CPU equals to Intel Core2 2.8GHz or higher, Memory: 2GB or more, 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. - 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 USB3.0 Digital Camera One reduction lens Two Sizing adapters One 6' (1.8m) USB cable One CD with software and instructions