User manual | AxioCam IC Compact Performance

Microscopy from Carl Zeiss
AxioCam IC
Compact Performance
The Economical Entry-level Camera for
Digital Image Documentation and Analysis
in Laboratory and Routine Work
AxioCam IC from Carl Zeiss:
Simply Good Results
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Compact, versatile, and easy to operate. With two
Intelligent integration:
new color cameras in the AxioCam family, Carl Zeiss
with AxioVision anything is possible
increased the options for entering the world of
Diverse applications demand performance. You can
Digital Imaging to everyone. Used in combination
use AxioCam IC with AxioVision software modules
with educational microscopes and stereomicroscopes,
for botany, zoology, pathology and histology appli-
AxioCam IC offers good image quality for a range of
cations as well as in damage documentation and
applications. The full integration of the smallest prod-
analysis, quality testing, production control and foren-
ucts from the Carl Zeiss "Blues" into the AxioVision
sics. Brightfield applications or other techniques with
system software satisfies many routine requirements
sufficient light intensity are ideals for Axio Cam IC
in everyday materials and laboratory microscopy:
cameras. AxioVision LE is provided with AxioCam IC
documentation, measurement and analysis tech-
creating a great combination with image processing
niques as well as Z-stack images. This camera is a
and analysis capabilities.
new professional solution for high resolution, color,
Detailed information on AxioVision modules can be
speed, and reliability.
found at www.zeiss.de/axiovision
Speed: AxioCam ICc 1
System solutions with AxioCam IC
AxioCam ICc 1 with its 1.4-megapixel resolution is
Integrated into the system and interacting perfect-
perfect for applications that demand a responsive live
ly with the microscope and the AxioVision software,
image. The 1/2" CCD sensor reads out the image
AxioCam IC demonstrates an impressive perform-
quickly, and the FireWire connection transfers it to
ance spectrum. Depending on requirements, it
your PC in real time. The exposure time is adjustable
can be used for training and in research tasks.
between 1 millisecond and 4 seconds. Greater speeds
AxioCam IC can be combined with all microscopes
can be achieved by setting the desired frame (ROI):
and systems such as Axio Observer, Axio Imager,
depending on the exposure time, AxioCam ICc 1 can
SteREO Discovery and Primo Star. It is mounted very
acquire rapid time lapse images at up to 30 images a
quickly and easily with the C-mount adapter and it
second.
is immediately ready for use.
High resolution: AxioCam ICc 3
3.3 megapixels, a slightly larger CCD sensor at 1/1.8“
and the same setting parameters – all features of
AxioCam ICc 3. It is ideal for the high-resolution, needle-sharp display of static specimens. The precision of digitization can be set to 3 x 8 bits per
pixel or 3 x 12 bits per pixel. Yet
there is no need to compromise
on speed. You can choose
between two live modes, achieving image rates between 6 and
39 images per second.
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An economic decision
For users of educational microscopes or simple stereomicroscopes,
AxioCam IC is the ideal gateway to the world of professional digital
documentation and analysis. Supplied complete with AxioVision LE,
these cameras are ready to use out of the box.
Better in digital: more possibilities
No comparison with limited video technology: the significantly
higher resolution and free adjustment of the exposure time to the
acquisition situation satisfy all basic requirements at a professional
level.
Digital precision: reproducible measurement
Adaptation via a C-mount adapter not only supplies good optical
quality; a further advantage is the fixed magnification for measuring
with maximum accuracy and reproducibility. Combine it with objective-specific scaling in AxioVision to achieve precise measuring results.
No artifacts: uncompressed data
Loss-free display: linear, uncompressed data are transferred from
AxioCam IC to the PC, without image compression artifacts or data
preprocessing.
Optimized modes for fast live images
The rapid FireWire connection transfers the image data to the PC
without delay. With AxioCam ICc 3, two live image modes support
quick focusing and selection of a sample position for routine work
in everyday laboratory practice.
Compact and usable anywhere
1. Crystal structure, acquired using
SteREO Discovery.V8 and
AxioVision Extended Focus module
2. Predatory water flea (Polyphemus
pediculus), ventral view, transmitted
light, acquired using Axio Imager
Microscope or stand: in addition to use as a microscope camera,
AxioCam IC is also well-suited to photomacrography as in the materials laboratory for example. The camera is mounted on the stand
using an optional photo stand connection.
Easy operation with AxioVision
Camera control in AxioVision makes operation in all areas of application as simple as possible. Practical functions, simple exposure
time measurement, fast determination of the white balance as well
as the saving and loading of all settings make work quick and easy.
Modular software for growing demands
AxioCam IC grows as your tasks dictate. Combination with
numerous AxioVision modules means it can be used in a great
range of materials research applications or basic biological tasks.
Together with AxioVision, AxioCam IC adapts quickly to growing
requirements.
AxioCam IC: Data and Facts
AxioCam ICc 1
Sensor
CCD basic resolution
Pixel size
Sensor size
Spectral range
Max. file size per image
Readout of subframes (ROI)
Signal amplification
Digitization
Interface
Range of integration time
Live image
Optical interface
Housing
Operating system
Registration
Power supply
Ambient condition
(operation)
Order number
AxioCam ICc 3
Sony ICX 267, progressive readout, RGB filter mask
1392 x 1038 = 1.4 megapixels
4.65 µm x 4.65 µm
6.3 mm x 4.8 mm, equivalent 1/2"
(diagonal 7.9 mm)
Approx. 400 nm-700 nm, IR-Filter
Approx. 4.3 MB at 1392 x 1038 pixels at 3 x 8 bits
(24 bit color depth)
Freely selectable
24 dB analog
3 x 8 bits/pixel
FireWire IEEE 1394a (400 megabits/s)
1 ms up to 4 s
17 fps at 1392 x 1038 pixels, full frame
28 fps at 768 x 520 pixels, subframe
30 fps at 600 x 480 pixels, subframe
C-Mount
44 mm x 44 mm x 42.5 mm
Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft® Windows XP Professional
CE
10-33 V, DC, 3 W power supply provided by FireWire
bus from PC (external power supply only for
notebook operation required)
+5° to +45° Celsius, max. 80% relative humity,
no condensation, free air circulation required
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Sensor
CCD basic resolution
Pixel size
Sensor size
Spectral range
Max. file size per image
Readout of subframes (ROI)
Signal amplification
Digitization
Interface
Range of integration time
Live image
Optical interface
Housing
Operating system
Registration
Power supply
Ambient condition
(operation)
Order number
Relative Spectral Sensitivity AxioCam ICc 3 (incl. IR-Filter)
1
Relative Spectral Sensitivity
0.8
0.6
0.4
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.2
0
0
400
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460
480
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540
560
580
Wavelength in nm
Carl Zeiss MicroImaging GmbH
P.O.B. 4041, 37030 Göttingen, Germany
Phone: +49 551 5060 660
Fax:
+49 551 5060 464
E-mail: [email protected]
www.zeiss.de/axiocam
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480
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620
640
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700
Wavelength in nm
Printed on environmentallyfriendly paper, bleached without
the use of chlorine.
Subject to change.
Relative Spectral Sensitivity
Relative Spectral Sensitivity AxioCam ICc 1 (incl. IR-Filter)
Sony ICX 262 AQ, interlaced readout, RGB filter mask
2080 x 1540 = 3.3 megapixels
3.45 µm x 3.45 µm
8.1 mm x 4.8 mm, equivalent 1/1.8"
(diagonal 8.9 mm)
Approx. 400 nm-700 nm, IR-Filter
Approx. 18.9 MB at 2080 x 1540 pixels at 3 x 12 bits
(36 bit color depth)
Freely selectable
20 dB analog
3 x 8 bits/pixel or 3 x 12 bits/pixel
FireWire IEEE 1394a (400 megabits/s)
1 ms up to 4 s
6 fps at 2080 x 1540 pixels (interlaced)
39 fps at 344 x 254 pixels (progressive)
10 fps at 1280 x 960 pixels, subframe
15 fps at 780 x 520 pixels, subframe
C-Mount
44 mm x 44 mm x 42.5 mm
Microsoft® Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft® Windows XP Professional
CE
10-33 V, DC, 3 W power supply provided by FireWire
bus from PC (external power supply only for
notebook operation required)
+5° to +45° Celsius, max. 80% relative humity,
no condensation, free air circulation required
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e 03.2007
48-0065
03.2006

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