Photometrics

Interline CCD Cameras

CoolSNAP HQ2

The CoolSNAP HQ2 offers optimal low-light-level sensitivity across the entire visible spectrum — and even into the near-infrared region. This interline camera is an ideal choice for a broad range of high-speed, high-resolution microscopy applications.

  • Turbo 1394 interface (FireWire)
  • 1392 x 1040 imaging pixels
  • 6.45 x 6.45-µm pixels
  • >60% quantum efficiency
  • Detector cooled to -30°C
  • 14-bit images
CoolSNAP ES2

The CoolSNAP ES2 interline camera has been optimized for moderate- to low-light-level fluorescence microscopy applications that
demand both moderate speed and high resolution.
  • Turbo 1394 interface (FireWire)
  • 1392 x 1040 imaging pixels
  • 6.45 x 6.45-µm pixels
  • >60% quantum efficiency
  • Detector cooled to
    0°C
  • 12-bit images

CoolSNAP EZ
The CoolSNAP EZ interline camera is an excellent choice for moderate-light-level fluorescence microscopy applications that demand both moderate speed and high resolution.
  • Turbo 1394 interface (FireWire)
  • 1392 x 1040 imaging pixels
  • 6.45 x 6.45-µm pixels
  • >60% quantum efficiency
  • Detector cooled to 5°C below ambient  
  • 12-bit images

CoolSNAP cf 2

The CoolSNAP cf2 interline camera has been tailored specifically for moderate-speed microscopy applications that require the highest spatial resolution.

  • Turbo 1394 interface (FireWire)
  • 1392 x 1040 imaging pixels
  • 4.65 x 4.65-µm pixels
  • >40% quantum efficiency
  • Detector cooled to 5°C below ambient
  • Monochrome model (12-bit images)
  • Color model (36-bit color images)


CoolSNAP cf

The CoolSNAP cf interline camera has been tailored specifically for moderate-speed microscopy applications that require the highest spatial resolution.

  • 1392 x 1040 imaging pixels
  • 4.65 x 4.65-µm pixels
  • >40% quantum efficiency
  • Detector cooled to
    5°C below ambient  
  • Monochrome model (12-bit images)
  • Color model (36-bit color images)


CoolSNAP K4
The CoolSNAP K4 interline camera enables full field-of-view
fluorescence microscopy without any intermediate demagnifying optics.
  • 2048 x 2048 imaging pixels
  • 7.4 x 7.4-µm pixels
  • >50% quantum efficiency
  • Detector cooled to -25°C
  • 12-bit images

EMCCD Cameras


QuantEM:512SC
The QuantEM:512SC is the only scientific camera in the world that offers electron-multiplying (EM) gain with true quantitative stability across 16 bits at 10-MHz, 5-MHz, and 1.25-MHz operation speeds.
  • 512 x 512 imaging pixels
  • 16 x 16-µm pixels
  • >92% quantum efficiency
  • Regulated cooling to -30°C
  • Turbo 1394 interface (FireWire)
  • 16-bit images

Cascade II:512

The Cascade II:512 camera
uses a back-illuminated, frame-transfer EMCCD and deep thermoelectric cooling to provide truly spectacular low-light-level sensitivity at fast frame rates.

  • 512 x 512 imaging pixels
  • 16 x 16-µm pixels
  • >92% quantum efficiency
  • Detector thermoelectrically cooled to -80°C
  • 16-bit images



Cascade II:1024

The Cascade II:1024 camera uses a back-illuminated, frame-transfer EMCCD and deep thermoelectric cooling to provide truly spectacular low-light-level sensitivity at megapixel resolution.

  • 1024 x 1024 imaging pixels
  • 13 x 13-µm pixels
  • >92% quantum efficiency
  • Detector thermoelectrically cooled to -60°C
  • 16-bit images

 

Cascade:1K

The Cascade:1K EMCCD camera features a 2/3" imaging format that offers megapixel resolution for low-light-level, live-cell microscopy applications.

  • 1004 x 1002 imaging pixels
  • 8 x 8-µm pixels
  • >62% quantum efficiency
  • Detector cooled to -30°C
  • 16-bit images

Cascade:128+

The Cascade:128+ EMCCD camera features a small imaging array that delivers ultrafast frame rates for low-light-level, live-cell microscopy applications.

  • 128 x 128 imaging pixels
  • 24 x 24-µm pixels
  • >92% quantum efficiency
  • Detector cooled to -30°C
  • 16-bit images