Leica DFC480

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Digital color camera (c-mount) for all application, very high resolution, 5 Mpixel, firewire interface

Overview

New applications in life science and industry require innovative approaches to imaging. Producing high quality images fast for documentation, evaluation and analysis are key factors for success. The Leica DFC480 Digital Camera system provides images of the highest color fidelity, resolution, and detail. Even under low illumination, users can expect perfect images due to many unique Leica features, including integrated Peltier cooling and innovative readout modes. The Leica DFC480 digital cameras are ideal for the most intricate documentation in industry and science.

Key Features

  • Quick transfer for PC and MAC with standard FireWire
  • 5.0 Megapixel CCD for excellent high resolution images
  • 36 bit RGB color depth
  • Peltier cooling for high dynamic range and minimum noise for low light recording
  • Innovative fast readout of monochromatic images
  • Exposure times from 200 µseconds to 10 minutes
  • Simple and fast connection to all microscopes via C-mount interface
  • Excellent live image for quick focusing and positioning
  • Intuitive user interface with convenient image capture and processing functions for PC and MAC

The Leica DFC480 produces superior quality, high resolution images that were previously only possible with multiple exposure cameras. Sharper images now show unsurpassed color accuracy that represents the best in the industry. Innovative data readout modes allow the free selection of image transfer speed and scan method. The Frame Readout mode, for example, utilizes the full camera resolution (2588 x 1960 pixels) with 12 bit signal processing.