5MP Color Global-Shutter CMOS USB 3.0 Microscope Camera

SKU: MU503-GS

Availability: In Stock

Regular price $1,653.99 $1,240.49

The Higher the Magnification - The More Detail You'll See

Magnification 40x
Magnification 1000x
Magnification 2500x

Magnification is the ability of your microscope to make small objects seem larger. As the magnification increases the area being viewed will be decrease is size but the detail of the area being viewed will improve.

Amscope microscopes come with multiple magnifications to aid you in finding the proper magnification for viewing each specimen.

Camera Connection Types

When comparing 2.0 and 3.0 there are few major differences. First the transfer rates. USB 2.0 offers transfer rates of 480 Mbps and USB 3.0 offers transfer rates of 4.8 Gbps - that's 10 times faster.

Camera Resolution

The most important factor in ensuring successful microscopic imaging is choosing the appropriate optics and camera for your application that gives you more data and higher image quality. When selecting a microscope camera, it is best to base your decision on the most important requirements for your microscopic observation.

Key Features

  • Highly-sensitive color 5MP USB 3.0 camera for microscopy
  • Cutting-edge global-shutter CMOS technology provides better precision in capturing subjects in motion
  • High responsivity improves quality and reduces capture times for fluorescence and darkfield applications
  • Professional software for PC with extensive imaging tools specific to microscopy
  • Includes calibration slide for on-screen measurements

High sensitivity, speed, and global-shutter scanning are the hallmarks of this camera. The MU503-GS uses Sony's cutting-edge 5-megapixel global-shutter CMOS sensor for high resolution with high quantum-efficiency. Using a 2/3" optical format, larger pixels can be used to increase well-capacity, improving sensitivity and dynamic-range. This translates to shorter exposure-times, lower noise, and the ability to better capture faint emissions. The global shutter improves imaging of moving subjects through simultaneous pixel-capture, avoiding the focal-plane distortion seen in rolling-shutter sensors. With a maximum framerate of 88fps, a new level of responsiveness will be seen during live-viewing.

With software available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, this camera package is a multi-platform imaging solution. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. Independent preview and capture resolutions allow you to view high-speed video while simultaneously capturing high-definition images. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.

Sensor

Sensor Sensor Type Transfer Method Binning Sensitivity
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Sony IMX264 Color CMOS Global Shutter 1x1 1146mV @ 1/30s
Optical Format Sensor Size Pixels Pixel Size Aspect Ratio
2/3" 11.1mm diagonal 5M 3.45µm x 3.45µm 5:4

Camera

Spectral Range
(IR Cut Filter)
Frame Rate(s)
(Maximum)
Exposure Time Connectivity
380nm - 650nm 88fps @ 1224x1024
35fps @ 2448x2048
0.1ms to 15s USB 3.0
Lens-mount Compensating Lens Power Compatibility
C-mount 0.75X 5V over USB Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OSX, Linux

Software

OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 2GB RAM, USB3.0 port for maximum speed
Features
Windows Version
Live video preview
Captures still images and video
Time-lapse capture
Exposure and white-balance controls
Dark-field correction
Digital binning
Image processing
Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
Segmentation and counting tools
Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
Fluorescence color-mapping
Mac/Linux Versions
Live video preview
Captures still images and video
Exposure and white-balance controls

Contents:

  • One 5MP USB3.0 Digital Camera
  • One reduction lens
  • Two Sizing adapters
  • One 6' (1.8m) USB cable
  • One CD with software and instructions
  • Camera Compatibility PC & Mac
    Camera Sensor Type Global Shutter CMOS
    Camera Type USB 3.0
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    High sensitivity, speed, and global-shutter scanning are the hallmarks of this camera. The MU503-GS uses Sony's cutting-edge 5-megapixel global-shutter CMOS sensor for high resolution with high quantum-efficiency. Using a 2/3" optical format, larger pixels can be used to increase well-capacity, improving sensitivity and dynamic-range. This translates to shorter exposure-times, lower noise, and the ability to better capture faint emissions. The global shutter improves imaging of moving subjects through simultaneous pixel-capture, avoiding the focal-plane distortion seen in rolling-shutter sensors. With a maximum framerate of 88fps, a new level of responsiveness will be seen during live-viewing.

    With software available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, this camera package is a multi-platform imaging solution. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. Independent preview and capture resolutions allow you to view high-speed video while simultaneously capturing high-definition images. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.

    Sensor

    Sensor Sensor Type Transfer Method Binning Sensitivity
    ?
    Sony IMX264 Color CMOS Global Shutter 1x1 1146mV @ 1/30s
    Optical Format Sensor Size Pixels Pixel Size Aspect Ratio
    2/3" 11.1mm diagonal 5M 3.45µm x 3.45µm 5:4

    Camera

    Spectral Range
    (IR Cut Filter)
    Frame Rate(s)
    (Maximum)
    Exposure Time Connectivity
    380nm - 650nm 88fps @ 1224x1024
    35fps @ 2448x2048
    0.1ms to 15s USB 3.0
    Lens-mount Compensating Lens Power Compatibility
    C-mount 0.75X 5V over USB Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OSX, Linux

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 2GB RAM, USB3.0 port for maximum speed
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure and white-balance controls

    Contents:

  • One 5MP USB3.0 Digital Camera
  • One reduction lens
  • Two Sizing adapters
  • One 6' (1.8m) USB cable
  • One CD with software and instructions
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