Re: camera for fluorescence <$4000

Posted by Rusty Nicovich on
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We've used some of the cameras from Allied Vision for similar work.  It's
instructive to compare the actual sensor chips between different models and
makers as there are many fewer of these than there are camera makers.  The
interface and camera firmware do not make nearly as much of a difference in
the final image than which chip is chosen.

For example, the CoolSnap HQ2 from Photometrics uses the same chip as the
Allied Vision BigEye G-132.  Both are cooled.  The latter has a GigE
interface rather than Firewire and costs 2/3 as much (though a bit out of
your price range).

Some of the lower-end cameras are still quite good.  We have a Manta G-245
($~2k AUD) that may fit your criteria.

Rusty


On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 9:01 AM, Ochoa, Lorenzo F. <[hidden email]> wrote:

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> Hello Aryeh,
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> I've had good results from the Thorlabs High Sensitivity USB 3.0 CMOS
> Cameras. They are relatively cheap ($1.5K) and are compatible with
> Micro-Manager:
> https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=4024
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> Hope it helps,
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> I was asked if I can recommend a camera for fluorescence microscopy for
> under $4k.
> It is not single molecule, but if they can see it, they would like the
> camera to see it.
>
> I found a similar question on the list from 2014
>
> https://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1403&L=confocalmicroscopy&P=R18770&1=confocalmicroscopy&9=A&J=on&d=No+Match%3BMatch%3BMatches&z=4
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> but this is a moving target, and my price constraint is higher, so I am
> wondering what else is out there.
>
> Are there any sCMOS  cameras that qualify? Does anyone have experience
> with the less known brands (eg cameras geared toward amateur astronomy)?
> I have a strong preference for cameras that will work with micro-manager.
> I would appreciate finding out what solutions people on the list have
> found.
>
> Thanks in advance
> --aryeh
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