his BMS 5MP digital camera for microscopes is designed to capture still images, as well as stream and record live video on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. The user-friendly, stand-alone software (BMS_pix3) for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 offers advanced features, including stitching, EDF (Extended Depth of Focus), video-recording and measurement functions. It allows you to make notes, shapes, watermarks, and precise measurements with ease. Preview and capture resolutions can be set independently, allowing you to simultaneously view high-speed, low-resolution live video, while capturing higher-resolution images or video. The software for Linux and Mac allow you to capture still images and record video, as well as control color and exposure.
Designed using the C-mount standard, the camera with the included reduction lens and two sizing-adapters can fit 23 mm, 30 mm, and 30.5 mm photo ports and ocular ports. The reduction lens increases the field-of-view to better match what is seen through the eyepieces. Using a standard USB 2.0 connection, the camera is easy to install. Drawing power from the USB connection, no additional connections are needed.
Camera Specifications:
Sensor: Aptina MT9P001 CMOS (color)
Sensor size: 1/2.5″ (5.70 mm(H) x 4.28 mm(V), diagonal 7.13 mm)
Resolution: 2592 x 1944 (approx. 5,040,000 pixels)
Reduction lens: 0.5x
Pixel size: 2.2 µm x 2.2 µm
G Sensitivity: 0.53 V/lux-sec (550 nm)
Frame rate: 60 fps @640×480, 18 fps @1280×960, 5 fps @2592×1944
Exposure: 0.21 ~ 2000 ms, ROI Auto & Manual
Scan mode: Progressive
Dynamic range: 66.5 dB
A/D converter: 12-bit Parallel, 8-bit R.G.B to computer
SN ratio: 40.5 dB
Spectral range: 380-650 nm (with IR-filter)
Binning: 1×1, 2×2, 4×4
White balance: ROI White Balance/ Manual Temp-Tint Adjustment
Color rendering Technique: Ultra Fine Color Engine
Capture/Control API: Native C/C++, C++, Directshow, Twain, Labview
Recording system: Still Picture and Movie
Cooling system: Natural
Operating temperature: -10 °C ~ 50 °C
Storage temperature: -20 °C ~ 60 °C
Operating humidity: 30 ~ 80% RH
Storage humidity: 10 ~ 60% RH
Power supply: DC 5 V over USB Port
Software Features:
• Operating system: Support Windows 8/10 &11 (32 & 64 bit), OSx (Mac OS X) & Linux
• PC requirements: CPU equals to Intel Core2 2.8 GHz or higher, Memory: 2 GB or more, USB2.0 port
• Advanced BMS_pix3 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
– edit and process microscopy images in a manner similar to PhotoShop
– 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 colours; conducts measurements in microns, millimeters, centimeters, inches, feet, and etc. under any magnification powers with desired tolerances.
