A 16.25 megapixel monochrome camera that perfectly captures low light fluorescence and large fields of view.
For the first time ever, Nikon has equipped with a Nikon digital SLR camera FX-format CMOS sensor and optimized it for microscopy. The result is an ultra-high quality 16.25 megapixel monochrome camera that features high pixel density, high sensitivity and low noise, making it an excellent choice for applications in quantitative fluorescence imaging.
Key Features
High Sensitivity
Detects even faint fluorescent signals7.3μm pixels, high quantum efficiency, and very low read noise allow the DS-Qi2 to read in even faint fluorescent signals.
Excellent Linearity
Reliable quantitative analysis made possibleWith a linearity error of ±1%, the DS-Qi2 is a superb tool for measuring intensities in fluorescence samples, including timebases intensity measurement and radiometric meassurement.
High Frame Rate
Fast focusing, even with fluorescent imagesWith a high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and USB 3.0-based data transfer, the DS-Qi2 enables high-speed live imaging and image capture at up to 45 fps (1636×1088 pixels).
Low Noise
Acquires dim fluorescent signals with ultra-low noise 2.2 electrons read noise coupled with a large full-well capacity allows the acquisition of fluorescence images with very little noise and very high dynamic range.
Time-lapse Photography
Fluorescent time-lapse imaging through integration with NIS-Elements software
High Sensitivity
Detects even faint fluorescent signals7.3μm pixels, high quantum efficiency, and very low read noise allow the DS-Qi2 to read in even faint fluorescent signals.
Excellent Linearity
Reliable quantitative analysis made possibleWith a linearity error of ±1%, the DS-Qi2 is a superb tool for measuring intensities in fluorescence samples, including timebases intensity measurement and radiometric meassurement.
High Frame Rate
Fast focusing, even with fluorescent imagesWith a high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and USB 3.0-based data transfer, the DS-Qi2 enables high-speed live imaging and image capture at up to 45 fps (1636×1088 pixels).
Low Noise
Acquires dim fluorescent signals with ultra-low noise 2.2 electrons read noise coupled with a large full-well capacity allows the acquisition of fluorescence images with very little noise and very high dynamic range.
Time-lapse Photography
Fluorescent time-lapse imaging through integration with NIS-Elements software
Sample Images / QE
Nikon DS-Qi2 CMOS Specifications
Image sensor
Nikon FX-format, Monochrome
CMOS sensor / Size: 36.0×23.9mm
Effective 16.25 megapixels
Recordable pixels
4908×3264 pixel (full-pixel), 1636×1088 pixel (3×3 pixel averaging)
Cooling method
Electronic cooling
ISO sensitivity
(recommended exposure index)
Standard: equivalent to ISO 800 (Selectable from ISO800 to 51200 equivalent
Live display mode
Full-pixel 4908×3264 pixel (max 6fps) / 3×3 pixel averaging 1636×1088 (max 45fps)
Lens mount
F mount
Exposure time
100 μsec to 60 sec
Image format
BMP, TIFF, JPEG, etc., selectable in NIS-Elements
Interface
USB3.0 (computer control connection) ×1, External sync input/output ×1
Power supply
AC100-240V 50/60Hz
Power consumption
24W
Dimensions
105 (W) × 134 (D) × 153 (H) mm
Weight
1200g
Operating environment
0-30°C, 80% RH max, 30-40°C, 60% RH max. (without condensation)
