K5C The Color CMOS Camera

The powerful, focused research choice

Technical Specifications

Sensor typeCMOS
Senosr size (diagonal).15.86 mm
Sensor format5472 px x 3648 px, 20 MP
Pixel dimensions2.4 μm x 2.4 μm
Shutter modeRolling
Data interfaceUSB 3
Mechanical interfaceC-mount: 1.0x (10 450 829) stereo microscope; 1.0x (11 541 510) light microscope
Exposure range1 ms - 10 s
Frames per second7 fps (full frame), 19 fps (2x2 binned), 32 fps (3x3 binned)
Sensor coolingPassive
Dark noise4 e- (median)
Full well capacity15000 e-
Dynamic Rangeup to 71 dB
Bit depth / Colour depth3 x 8 bit, 3 x 12 bit
Binning options2x2 and 3x3
Optical filterRemovable UV/NIR filter
Operating systemWindows with LAS X application
Power consumption3.5 W while free running at 15 fps
Operation temperature5 °C - 40 °C

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K5C The Color CMOS Camera

K5C The Color CMOS Camera

The powerful, focused research choice

When small details make all the difference, the K5C microscope camera gives you the power to find them. The color CMOS camera of choice for the materials and life science research expert, the K5C helps you to distinguish, study and document the small details in high resolution.

The K5C enables you to capture high-resolution images at any magnification level due to its 20 MP CMOS sensor. You’ll get insights and results for live images fast, thanks to the frame rate of 32 fps, helping you use speed to your imaging advantage.

Your benefits

Distinguish, study and document small differences

Capture more in a single shot

See changes immediately in your live image

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