Olympus DP73 Digital Microscope Camera

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OLYMPUS DP73
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Overview

Olympus offers the latest pixel-shifting technology with the DP73, a 17.28 megapixel cooled digital color camera. The full resolution live display runs at a rapid 15 frames per second for seamless viewing in brightfield and widefield fluorescence imaging. The DP73’s 3CCD Mode offers increased resolving power and expanded color space to capture the most subtle colors. For high dynamic range imaging requirement, the DP73 features the optional wider function preserving color gradations in low-light color fluorescence environments.


OLYMPUS DP73 DIGITAL MICROSCOPE CAMERA

The Olympus DP73 high-performance Peltier cooled, digital color cameras offer the latest pixel-shifting technology with an extraordinary 17.28 megapixel resolution, 4 binning modes, and 14-bit A/D conversion for increased bit depth.

  • Superb Resolution
  • Advanced Color Reproduction
  • High Sensitivity, High dynamic range
  • Image Analysis Software OLYMPUS Stream

This camera is an excellent choice for a wide range of imaging applications including excellent fluorescence performance. The DP73 incorporates excellent sensitivity, Peltier cooling, and a unique SFL (super fluorescence) auto-exposure mode. When sensitivity is critical, switch to our custom monochrome mode and drastically reduce exposure times and increase contrast. Experiments may be recorded as a series of images, an AVI, or streamed as an MPEG-1. The DP73 delivers superb image quality for a broad range of applications.

This camera also makes a great tool for teaching or group consultations. Set the camera for full screen display, interface it to an LCD projector, and a room full of observers are able to view the specimen simultaneously.


The DP73 is a 14-bit camera that produces 42-bit RGB color depth for recording subtle color intensities and gradations. With 4 resolution options, a microscopist can utilize the full range of a microscope’s optics. Simply match the microscope’s resolution to the camera’s resolution. The final result is images that are created with outstanding color, clarity, and detail in seconds!

The DP73 uses a 2.1 million pixel CCD with a Bayer color filter. To increase the spatial resolution, the CCD is coupled to pixel-shifting technology; resulting in images with an ultra-high resolution of 4800 x 3600 pixels. It can be adapted to best suit imaging requirements with 4 different resolution options.

In addition to sRGB, the DP73 supports AdobeRGB, which provides a larger color gamut, in addition to conventional sRGB, higher-fidelity recording of slight differences in color in dye speciments. In particular, green regions can be more clearly reproduced.

DP73 IMAGE ACQUISITION INTERFACE:
Developed by Olympus, cellSens® image acquisition software is packed with features that maximize productivity by streamlining workflow. Camera controls easily optimize real-time acquisition conditions. Acquisition parameters are adjusted using a simple spot metering concept to fine-tune exposure settings. Also included is an interface to control Olympus IX81® and BX® series microscopes.

An Auto Super FL mode (SFL) utilizes a special algorithm (different from the autoexpose algorithm used for brightfield observation) that automatically sets the correct exposure time. The combination of a Peltier cooled CCD and the one-touch black background correction function enables acquisition of superb low-noise fluorescence images. A 2 x 2 binning selection increases sensitivity and previews screen frame rates for rapid framing and focusing. An ultra-fast full resolution (1600 x 1200) frame rate of up to 15 frames per second makes framing and focusing fast and easy.

Acquired images are sent automatically to the image management interface. Stored images, displayed as thumbnails, are easily dragged and dropped for viewing and comparison. In addition, there is a 7 channel image merging function where fluorescence and DIC combinations can be merged into one multi-colored image. A time-lapse function allows a series of images to be acquired in a sequence or in an AVI format and played back immediately. Or stream images at 15 frames per second to create an AVI movie. Single snapshot images are saved as TIFFs, multi-TIFFs, JPEG, BMP, and PICT.

Specifications

Camera type Single chip color CCD (pixel shifting) Cooling system: 
Peltier device (maximum: room temperature - 10ºC)
Imaging SensorSize 1/1.8 inch 2.01 megapixel color CCD
Scanning mode Progressive
Camera mount C-mount
Effective image resolution
  • 4800x3600 (pixel shifting, 3CCD mode)
  • 2400x4800 (pixel shifting, 3CCD mode)
  • 1600x1200 (1x1, 3CCD mode)
  • 800x600 (1x1)
  • 800x600 (2x2)
  • ROI
Sensitivity ISO 100/200/400/800/1600
A/D 14 bit (effective pixel : 12 bit@ 16 bit mode image)
Exposure controlModes Auto/SFL-Auto/Manual
Adjustment ±2.0 EV step: 1/3 EV
Time 23 μs to 60 s
Metering modes Full image/30%/1%/0.1%
Binning 2x2
Live frame rate *

1600x1200 (1x1): 15fps

800x600 (1x1): 15fps

800x600 (2x2): 27fps

Still image transfer time * 4800x3600 (1x1): approx. 4 s
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Image file format File formats supported by OLYMPUS Stream software
OS Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate (64 bit)
Dimensions, weightCamera interface cable Approx 2.8 m/approx. 0.23 kg
External trigger cable Approx. 0.2 m/approx 40 g

* For exposure times ranging from 23 μs to 65 ms, image acquisition time may take longer if several tasks are active in the background.

Features

  • Type: Single Chip Color CCD (pixel shifting)
  • Imaging Sensor Cooling Peltier device (max. Ta -10 ºC)
  • Size: 1/1.8 inch 2.01 megapixels
  • Scanning Mode: Progressive Scanning
  • Pixel Size: 4.40um(H)×4.40um(V)
  • Effective Pixels: 2.01 megapixels (17.28 megapixel with pixel-shifting)
  • Color Filter: RGB Bayer primary color filter
  • Image Resolutions: 4800 x 3600 / 2400 x 4800 / 1600 x 1200 / 800 x 600
  • Sensitivity/Gain:ISO equivalents of 100/200/400/800/1600
  • Bit Depth: 14-bit per R G B
  • Exposure Controls: Exposure Modes Auto manual SFL auto
  • Exposure Adjustment: Range +/-2.0eV 1/3eV stop
  • Number: 64 frames
  • Binning Options: 2X


Contrast Methods

  • Bright Field
  • Fluorescence
  • Phase Contrast
  • Polarized Light


Product Applications

  • Biological
  • Environmental
  • Forensic
  • Geological
  • Homeland Defense
  • Pharmaceutical


Product Industries

  • Industrial
  • Mettalurgical