Overview

New application in life science and industry require innovative approaches to imaging. Quickly producing high quality images for documentation, evaluation and analysis is a key factor for imaging success. The Leica DFC490 digital camera system provides images of the highest color fidelity, resolution and detail.

Even under low illumination, users can expect perfect images due to many unique Leica features, including integrated Peltier cooling and innovative read-out modes. The Leica DFC490 is ideal for the most indicate documentation in industry and science.

• 8 Megapixel CCD for excellent high-resolution images
• 1088 x 816 progressive scan preview with up to 15 fps
• 36 bit RGB color depth
• Peltier cooling for high dynamic range and minimum noise for recordings under low light
• Innovative fast readout of monochromatic images
• Exposure times from 261 µs to 10 minutes
• Partial scan mode: faster scanning of a freely defined area at full resolution
• Simple and fast connections to all microscopes via the C-mount interface
• Excellent live image for quick focusing and positioning
• Power supply and quick, reliable data transfer with only one cable
• Intuitive user interface with convenient image capture and processing functions for PC and MAC
• Outstanding image quality
• Two color LED for operation status
• Quick transfer for PC and MAC with standard FireWire 1394a interface