A 16.25 megapixel microscope camera offering fast, one-shot capture of ultra-high resolution color images
Nikon has optimized the digital SLR camera CMOS sensor and image processing technologies for microscope imaging to develop a high-definition color camera. With 16.25 million pixels, the DS-Ri2 is the ideal camera for brightfield or cross-over applications where high resolution, great color fidelity and large pixel count images are important to an end-user.
Key Features
High-resolution Images
16.25-megapixel CMOS sensors for astonishing image qualityThe DS series enables one-shot instantaneous capture and fast storage of images with resolution as high as 4908 x 3264 pixels, without pixel shifting or pixel stepping.
This pixel density is ideally suited for photomicrography of ultra-fine structures or patterns in biological or industrial samples, at low or high magnifications.
Excellent Color Reproduction
Nikon is a leader in development of algorithms for reproducing color just as the eyes see itThe DS models' new image processing engine is based on extensive data accumulated over many years of developing microscope color digital cameras, resulting in perfect reproduction of the colors your eyes see in the microscope.
High-speed Live Display
High-speed display, even of supra-HDTV-class live imagesThe DS-Ri2 can display 4908×3264 pixel (full-pixel) images at 6 fps, or 1636×1088 pixel (3×3 pixel averaging) images at 45 fps. This fast live frame rate makes fine focusing easy to perform.
High Sensitivity, Low Noise
Fluorescent color image capture with high signal to-noise ratioSensitivity settings that span the range from ISO200 to ISO12800 allow the capture of vivid fluorescent color images.
High-resolution Images
16.25-megapixel CMOS sensors for astonishing image qualityThe DS series enables one-shot instantaneous capture and fast storage of images with resolution as high as 4908 x 3264 pixels, without pixel shifting or pixel stepping.
This pixel density is ideally suited for photomicrography of ultra-fine structures or patterns in biological or industrial samples, at low or high magnifications.
Excellent Color Reproduction
Nikon is a leader in development of algorithms for reproducing color just as the eyes see itThe DS models' new image processing engine is based on extensive data accumulated over many years of developing microscope color digital cameras, resulting in perfect reproduction of the colors your eyes see in the microscope.
High-speed Live Display
High-speed display, even of supra-HDTV-class live imagesThe DS-Ri2 can display 4908×3264 pixel (full-pixel) images at 6 fps, or 1636×1088 pixel (3×3 pixel averaging) images at 45 fps. This fast live frame rate makes fine focusing easy to perform.
High Sensitivity, Low Noise
Fluorescent color image capture with high signal to-noise ratioSensitivity settings that span the range from ISO200 to ISO12800 allow the capture of vivid fluorescent color images.
Sample Images
Nikon DS-Ri2 CMOS Specifications
Image sensorNikon FX-format, Color CMOS senser / Size: 36.0×23.9mm,
Effective 16.25 megapixels
Recordable pixels
4908×3264 pixel (full-pixel), 1636×1088 pixel (3×3 pixel averaging)
ISO sensitivity
(recommended exposure index)
Standard: equivalent to ISO 200 (Selectable from ISO200 to12800 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 120 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
13W
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)