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IEEE-1394 Monochrome Camera

Large 1600x1200 Image Size

Full 12-Bit Dynamic Range

Frame Rates to 10 Frames/Sec

Preview Mode - Up to 30 Frames/Sec

Analog Gain from -8 to 28 dB

Exposure Control from .01 to 100 sec

IEEE-1394 Cable Included

C-Mount Optical Connection

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The CFW-1612M is a monochrome IEEE-1394 digital camera suitable for a wide array of both low-light and bright-field scientific imaging applications. The IEEE-1394 interface, also known as FireWire, allows for extremely easy interfacing to both desktop and notebook computers.

The CFW-1612M has a large 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution with a dynamic range of 12 bits. The frame rate of a full size image is a maximum of 10 frames per second. A preview mode is available which can provide frame rates of 30 frames per second. Analog gain control with amplification of low-level signals up to 100 times is provided. Also provided is exposure control with exposures from 10 ms to 100 s supported.

Typical applications for which the CFW-1612M is well suited are both bright-field and low-light video microscopy and EtBr gel documentation systems. The CFW-1612M 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 and Image/J. Software for the CFW-1612M is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista, and Mac OS X.

The CFW-1612M 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-1612M comes with a full 30 day money-back guarantee of satisfaction.




Image Sensor: Sony ICX-274AL

Sensor Format: 1/1.8"

Sensor Size: 8.5 mm x 6.8 mm

Pixel Size: 4.40 um x 4.40 um

Resolution (Full): 1600 x 1200

Resolution (Preview): 800 x 600

Gain: -8 to 28 dB

Exposure: .01 to 100 sec

Pixel Depth: 12 Bits

Frame Rate (Full): ~10 fps

Frame Rate (Preview): ~30 fps

Interface: IEEE-1394 (FireWire)

Dimensions: 5.5" x 2.25" x 2.25"

Power: 15V Power Supply Included




The CFW-1612M requires a personal computer running Windows 2000 or higher, or Mac OS X 10.4 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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