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IEEE-1394 Bayer Color Camera

Large 1024 x 768 Image Size

Full 12-Bit Dynamic Range

Frame Rates to 15 Frames/Sec

Analog Gain from -12 to 24 dB

Exposure Control from .01 to 100 sec

IEEE-1394 Cable Included

C-Mount Optical Connection

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The CFW-1012C is a high-resolution single chip color digital camera well suited to a variety of bright-field and low-light scientific imaging applications. The CCD sensor of the CFW-1012C employs the widely used Bayer color filter arrangement. The camera interfaces with both desktop and notebook computers through the convenient IEEE-1394 or FireWire interface.

The CFW-1012C has a large 1024 x 768 pixel resolution with a dynamic range of 12 bits. Images may be saved in either 24, 30 or 36 bit formats. The frame rate of a full size image is a maximum of 15 frames per second. Analog gain control with amplification of low-level signals up to 100 times is provided. The CFW-1012C additionally provides individual red, green, and blue gain controls with a range of 0 to 6 dB. Also provided is exposure control with exposures from 10 ms to 100 s supported.

The CFW-1012C is suitable for both low-light and bright-field color video microscopy, as well as photo documentation and publishing applications. The CFW-1012C comes with several software support options. Scion VisiCapture is a full-featured application for controlling the camera and capturing and saving images. Also provided is a TWAIN module for using the camera inside of popular applications such as Adobe Photoshop.  Plug-in support is also provided for the popular ImageJ program.  Software for the CFW-1012C is compatible with Windows XP,2000, Vista 32-bit and Mac OS X.

The CFW-1012C comes with a 6 pin IEEE-1394 cable with a 4 pin adapter available on request for use with notebook computers. As with all Scion products, the CFW-1012C comes with a full 30 day money-back guarantee of satisfaction.




Image Sensor: Sony ICX-204AK

Sensor Format: 1/3" Bayer Filter

Sensor Size: 5.8 mm x 4.9 mm

Pixel Size: 4.65 um x 4.65 um

Resolution (Full): 1024 x 768

Gain: -12 to 24 dB

Exposure: .01 to 100 sec

Pixel Depth: 12 Bits

Frame Rate (Full): ~15 fps

Interface: IEEE-1394 (FireWire)

Dimensions: 5.5" x 2.25" x 2.25"

Power: 15V Power Supply Included




The CFW-1012C requires a personal computer running Windows 2000 or higher, or Mac OS X 10.2 or higher. The computer requires an IEEE-1394 port, also known as FireWire or iLink.

Effective frame rate is computer dependent. For best results on Windows, a Pentium IV or better computer with at least 256 Mb of RAM is recommended. For best results in Mac OS X, an Apple Macintosh G4 or better computer running with at least 256 Mb of RAM is recommended.




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