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The high-speed USB-3 cameras with ImageFocus Alpha capture and analysis software are the perfect solution for today's education, laboratory and industry microscopy needs. The cameras are suitable for life science and material science microscopes as well as for stereo microscopes.

CMEX-3 Pro, CMEX-5 Pro, CMEX-10 Pro and CMEX-18 Pro USB 3.0 high speed camera The CMEX-3 Pro, CMEX-5 Pro, CMEX-10 Pro and Pro CMEX-18 cameras are equipped with 3.1, 5.1, 10 or 18 MP CMOS sensors respectively, with 12-bit grayscale conversion and 24-bit colour rendering. These cameras are equipped with a USB-3 data interface, which enables fast frame rates. ImageFocus Alpha software is also included in the scope of delivery. Besides capturing images and videos, the software allows measurements on still and live images and annotations on captured images. Compatible with Windows 10 and higher, 32 and 64 bit configurations. A 2.8 GHz 2 GB RAM computer and 17-inch monitor is recommended as a minimum requirement. A Mac OS version is available.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CMEX-3 (DC.3000-Pro) • Sensor: CMOS 1/3 inch • Pixels: 2048 x 1534 pixels, 3.1 MP • Pixel size: 2.2 μm x 2.2 μm • Colour filter: RGB • Mount: C-mount • Max frames per second: @ 2048 x 1536 pixel - 28 f/s depending on camera parameters and exposure @ 1024 x 1024 pixel - 53 f/s depending on camera parameters and exposure • ADC: 10 bits • Exposure: automatic/manual from 0.1ms to 2000ms • White balance: automatic/manual • Signal/noise ratio: 100dB • Dynamic range (dB): 100 • Sensitivity V/lux-sec: 1.9 • Interface: USB 3.0 • Operation: -10 to 50°C, 30-80% humidity • Storage temperature: -20 to 60° degrees • Power supply: 5V via PC USB port • Housing: integrated CNC aluminium alloy • Supplied with: scope of delivery includes a 0.37x objective with C-mount, a USB 3.0 cable, 30 and 30.5mm adapters for stereo microscopes, and a 76 x 24mm calibration slide 1 mm/100 • All components are packaged in a sturdy box • Software: ImageFocus Alpha capture and measuring software for Windows 10 and higher (32- and 64-bit configurations) • A Mac OS version is available • Operating system compatible with Intel Core 2, 2.8 GHZ or higher, 2 GB, USB-3 high speed • Product number: DC.3000-Pro

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CMEX-5 (DC.5000-Pro) • Sensor: CMOS 1/2.5-inch • Pixels: 2560 x 1922 pixels, 5.1 MP • Pixel size: 2.2μm x 2.2μm • Colour filter: RGB • Mount: C-mount • Max frames per second: @ 2560 x 1922 pixels - 14 f/s depending on camera parameters and exposure @ 1280 x 960 pixels - 39 f/s depending on camera parameters and exposure @ 640 x 480 pixels - 100 f/s depending on camera parameters and exposure • Exposure: automatic or manual • White balance: automatic/manual • Signal/noise ratio: 39 dB • Dynamic range (dB): 68dB • Sensitivity V/lux-sec: 1.76 • Interface: USB 3.0 • Operation: -10 to 50°C, 30-80% humidity • Storage temperature: -20 to 60°C • Power supply: 5V via PC USB port • Housing: integrated CNC aluminium alloy • Supplied with: scope of delivery includes a 0.5x objective with C-mount, a USB 3.0 cable, 30 and 30.5mm adapters for stereo microscopes, and a 76 x 24mm calibration slide 1 mm/100 • All components are packaged in a sturdy box • Software: ImageFocus Alpha capture and measuring software for Windows 110 and higher (32- and 64-bit configurations) • A Mac OS version is available • Operating system compatible with Intel Core 2, 2.8 GHZ or higher, 2 GB, USB-3 high speed • Product number: DC.5000-Pro

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CMEX-10 (DC.10000-Pro) • Sensor: CMOS 1/2.3-inch • Pixels: 3584 x 2746 pixels, 10 MP • Pixel size: 1.67μm x 1.67μm • Colour filter: RGB • Mount: C-mount • Max frames per second: @ 3584 x 2746 pixel - 8 f/s depending on camera parameters and exposure @ 1792 x 1372 pixel - 25 f/s depending on camera parameters and exposure • Colour: 24 bits • Exposure: automatic/manual • White balance: automatic/manual • Signal/noise ratio: 35.5dB • Dynamic range (dB): 63.5 • Sensitivity V/lux-sec: 0.31 • Interface: USB 3.0 • Operation: 0 to 50°C, 30-80% humidity • Storage temperature: -20 to 60°C • Power supply: 5V via PC USB port • Housing: integrated CNC aluminium alloy • Supplied with: scope of delivery includes a 0.5x objective with C-mount, a USB 3.0 cable, 30 and 30.5mm adapters for stereo microscopes, and a 76 x 24mm calibration slide 1 mm/100 • All components are packed in a sturdy box • Software: ImageFocus Alpha capture and measuring software for Windows 10 and higher (32- and 64-bit configurations) • A Mac OS version is available • Operating system compatible with Intel Core 2, 2.8 GHZ or higher, 2 GB, USB-3 high speed • Product number: DC.10000-Pro

TECHNICAL DATA CMEX-18 (DC.18000-Pro) • Sensor: CMOS 1/2.3-inch • Pixels: 4912 x 3684 pixels, 18 MP • Pixel size: 1.25μm x 1.25μm • Colour filter: RGB • Mount: C-mount • Max frames per second: @ 4912 x 3684 pixels - 6 f/s depending on camera parameters and exposure @ 2546 x 1842 pixels - 18 f/s depending on camera parameters and exposure @ 1228 x 922 pixels - 32 f/s depending on camera parameters and exposure • Exposure: automatic/ manual • White balance: automatic/manual • Signal/noise ratio: 42 dB • Dynamic range (dB): 65 • Sensitivity V/lux-sec: 1.3 • Interface: USB 3.0 • Operation: 0 to 50°C, 30-80% humidity • Storage temperature: -20 to 60°C • Power supply: 5V via PC USB port • Housing: integrated CNC aluminium alloy • Supplied with: scope of delivery includes a 0.5x objective with C-mount, a USB 3.0 cable, 30 and 30.5mm adapters for stereo microscopes, and a 76 x 24mm calibration slide 1 mm/100 • All components are packaged in a sturdy box • Software: ImageFocus Alpha capture and measuring software for Windows 10 and higher (32- and 64-bit configurations) • A Mac OS version is available • Operating system compatible with Intel Core 2, 2.8 GHZ or higher, 2 GB, USB-3 high speed • Product number: DC.18000- Pro