Choosing an Entry Level Camera
Choosing an Entry Level Camera
In recent times, CMOS sensor technology has rapidly advanced and great performing cameras are available for excellent prices.
We’ve carefully selected a range of cameras that best meet the needs of our customer. We have found cost-effective options for many different applications.
Entry Level Camera Options
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GT Series
Excellent Price to Performance
Affordable 2, 5, & 12MP USB2 CMOS C-mount cameras.
Ideal Bright Field & Phase Contrast camera for documentation and measurement.
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C3 Series
USB3 for fast data transfers
Inexpensive 5 & 10MP USB3 C-mount cameras.
Ideal for high speed video capture of Bright Field & Phase Contrast images.
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TP Series
Robust and fast
Reliable, more sensitive USB3 C-Mount cameras.
Ideal for use with Stereomicroscopes as the live stitching and EDF functions accommodate the field shift in Stereo-Microscopes.
Technical Specifications
| Range | Software | Digital Connection | EDF | LS | DF | Stereomicroscopes | Windows | Mac OS | Price Range |
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| GT Series | Mosaic 2.0 | USB2 | Yes | No | Not recommended | Yes (Measurement) | Yes | Yes | |
| C3 Series | ToupView | USB3 | Yes | Yes | Not recommended | Yes (Measurement, Video Capture) | Yes | Yes | |
| TP Series | ToupView | USB3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (Measurement, Video, EDF, LS) | Yes | Yes |
Legend:
EDF – Extended Depth of Field
LS – Live Stitching
DF – Darkfield
PC – Phase Contrast