Compact, high-definition, high-speed and high-sensitivity C-mount camera.
Nikon's DS-Fi3 is a new high-definition color microscope camera equipped with a 5.9 megapixel CMOS image sensor. Its high-speed data readout, superior color reproduction and high quantum efficiency are optimal for imaging in various observations, such as brightfield, DIC, phase contrast and fluorescence observation.
Key Features
High Definition Imaging
The DS-Fi3 is equipped with a 5.9 megapixel CMOS image sensor, which enables the capture of high-definition images of up to 2880 x 2048 pixels. With a new CMOS image sensor and high-speed data transfer via USB3.0, the DS-Fi3 enables fast focusing even in high-resolution imaging, and efficient image acquisition when using a wide range of illumination techniques.
High Sensitivity and Low Noise
The DS-Fi3 has significantly higher quantum efficiency and lower readout noise than conventional models. It allows the capture of brighter images with higher S/N ratios in fluorescence observation.
High-speed
Live DisplayDue to the high-speed data readout by the CMOS image sensor and high-speed USB3.0 data transfer, the DS-Fi3 displays live images of full 2880 x 2048-pixel images at 15 fps, and 1440 x 1024-pixel images at 30 fps. This enables smooth display during focusing and the selection of observation locations.
The mounting board (Objective: TU Plan Fluor 5x)
Excellent Color Reproducibility
Nikon is well-known for outstanding and lifelike color reproduction, and developing superior algorithms for creating results that look like the actual samples. These algorithms are used in all of the color cameras in the Digital Sight lineup.
Direct connection to a PCThe
DS-Fi3 allows direct connection to a PC via a USB3.0 interface to control the camera and capture images using the imaging software NIS-Elements.
High Definition Imaging
The DS-Fi3 is equipped with a 5.9 megapixel CMOS image sensor, which enables the capture of high-definition images of up to 2880 x 2048 pixels. With a new CMOS image sensor and high-speed data transfer via USB3.0, the DS-Fi3 enables fast focusing even in high-resolution imaging, and efficient image acquisition when using a wide range of illumination techniques.
High Sensitivity and Low Noise
The DS-Fi3 has significantly higher quantum efficiency and lower readout noise than conventional models. It allows the capture of brighter images with higher S/N ratios in fluorescence observation.
High-speed
Live DisplayDue to the high-speed data readout by the CMOS image sensor and high-speed USB3.0 data transfer, the DS-Fi3 displays live images of full 2880 x 2048-pixel images at 15 fps, and 1440 x 1024-pixel images at 30 fps. This enables smooth display during focusing and the selection of observation locations.
The mounting board (Objective: TU Plan Fluor 5x)
Excellent Color Reproducibility
Nikon is well-known for outstanding and lifelike color reproduction, and developing superior algorithms for creating results that look like the actual samples. These algorithms are used in all of the color cameras in the Digital Sight lineup.
Direct connection to a PCThe
DS-Fi3 allows direct connection to a PC via a USB3.0 interface to control the camera and capture images using the imaging software NIS-Elements.
Sample Images
Nikon DS-Fi3 CMOS Specifications
Image sensor
1/1.8 inch Color CMOS image sensor
Size
6.91 x 4.92 mm
Recordable pixels
All pixels: 2880 x 2048
2 vertical and 2 horizontal pixels average: 1440 x 1024
Lens mount
C-mount
ISO sensitivity Standard
Equivalent to ISO 50
(Selectable from ISO 50 to ISO 3200 equivalent)
Live display mode
All pixels (2880 x 2048): 15 fps 2 vertical and 2 horizontal pixels average: 30 fps (1440 x 1024): 30 fps (Maximum fps):
Exposure time
100μ sec to 30 sec
Photometry mode
Average photometry: Average intensity within the photometry area
Peak photometry: Maximum intensity within the photometry area
Exposure control
One-time automatic exposure:
Exposure time is adjusted automatically for one-time within the optimum range for the camera
Continuous automatic exposure:
Automatic exposure adjustment is performed continuously to keep the exposure within the camera
Manual exposure
Exposure time and gain settings are made manually
Exposure correction
Average metering: ±1EV, Step: 1/6EV
Peak hold metering
-1EV to ±0EV
Interface
USB3.0 (connect with PC, DS-L4) x1, External trigger x1
Power Supply
AC100-240V 50Hz/60Hz
Power Consumption
4.8W
Dimensions
100 (W) x 66 (D) x 65 (H) mm
Weight
400g (approx.)
Operating environment
0-40°C , 60% RH max. (without condensation)