MAGUS CLM90 Digital Camera

The MAGUS CLM90 digital camera is designed for use in fluorescence and darkfield microscopy techniques. The camera is equipped with a 7.1MP sensor and produces realistic images at a resolution of 3200x2200px. The camera is recommended for use with 4x, 10x, 20x, and 40x objectives. When working with low magnification objectives, the camera will allow you to see the finer details. Video is recorded at 51.3fps or 133.8fps depending on its resolution. Videos are smooth with soft and subtle transitions between frames. The movement of the sample is displayed in real time with no delays. The camera makes it easy to work with objects that are moving and is suitable for classroom demonstrations. The camera is equipped with a USB3.0 interface. The data transfer speed is 10 times faster than USB2.0 cameras. The high-speed camera is recommended for professional laboratories, research, or university training.

Sensor

The camera is equipped with a SONY Exmor backlit monochrome CMOS sensor. This technology increases light sensitivity and improves camera performance in low-light conditions. The monochrome sensor does not capture the colors of the sample but it has 2–4 times higher light sensitivity than a color sensor. The image is brighter and more contrasty, thereby making the monochrome camera suitable for low-light environments. The large size sensor – 1.1''. The size of the sensor affects the image quality: The larger the sensor is, the cleaner the image, the greater the color depth, and the wider the field of view will be. The 4.5x4.5µm pixel provides light sensitivity of 3354mV with 1/30s. To achieve the maximum field of view without distortion, we recommend using an adapter with a magnification of 1x.

Peltier element

The camera sensor may overheat during prolonged use. This causes thermal noise in the image, which significantly reduces the image quality. To eliminate this negative effect, the chamber is equipped with a two-stage thermoelectric module (Peltier element). It sets the temperature to 42°C below room temperature and creates optimal conditions for the sensor to run for long periods of time without heating up. Therefore, the camera is suitable for long shutter speeds: The image is clear without thermal noise.

Shutter

The camera has a global shutter. The signal is read from all of the photosensitive elements of the sensor simultaneously. Fast-moving objects are seen clearly and without false optical effects. The image in low light is bright and well-detailed, which is especially important for fluorescence microscopy.

Software features

The camera uses software to display images on an external display, take photographs, record video, edit images, and measure linear and angular dimensions of samples and their structures. Before taking measurements, the software must be calibrated for each objective with a calibration slide.

Installation

The camera is mounted on the microscope in the trinocular tube/camera port using the C-mount adapter (included).

Key features:

• For fluorescence and darkfield microscopy with 4x, 10x, 20x, or 40x objectives
• 7.1MP resolution: When observing with low magnification objectives, the camera will enable you to see finer details
• 51.3fps and 133.8fps at 3200x2200px and 1584x1100px resolutions for observing moving objects, recording video and moving the preparation without jerkiness and delays
• Peltier element reduces the sensor temperature during prolonged operation and eliminates thermal noise and, therefore, long shutter speeds can be used when taking photos
• Global shutter for fast signal readout from the sensor, increased image brightness, no false optical effects when observing moving objects
• SONY Exmor monochrome CMOS backlit sensor provides low noise level and high light sensitivity even in low-light conditions. You will get clearer, brighter, and more color-saturated images
• USB3.0 interface for fast, smooth data transfer
• Software with photo, video recording, editing, external display functions, linear and angular measurements

The kit includes:

• Digital camera
• USB cable
• 12V, 3A adapter
• Case
• Installation CD with drivers and software
• User manual and warranty card