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The definitive digital camera for time-lapse fluorescence observation. |
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 By combining low-noise electronics and a high-quantum efficiency detector, the DS-Qi1 can capture a wide dynamic range of intensities while maintaining quantitative linearity. Added features such as a fast analog-to-digital converter (ADC), very low read noise, and programmable gain control make the DS-Qi1 an ideal detector for fluorescence imaging applications. |
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| High sensitivity The high-sensitivity CCD, which has outstanding quantum efficiency (>65% at 500nm), combined with low read noise, allows the capture of even low light fluorescence signals. Intensity and time of fluorescence excitation can therefore be minimized to reduce photobleaching.  |
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| Low noise images The Peltier cooling mechanism cools the CCD down to 10ºC below ambient temperature, reducing the average dark current to 0.7e-/pixel/s. Also, the readout noise is reduced to 8e- rms with the newly developed CCD drive circuit. Thus, clear, high-contrast fluorescence images can be captured at a dynamic range of over 2000:1.
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| Reliable quantitative analysis Linearity, a quantitivity index, has been improved to >98%. This, together with reduced noise, assures comparable, quantitative image data collection over a wide exposure range.  |
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| High frame rate display A high frame rate of up to 32fps with 640 x 480 pixel image size (2 x 2 binning) is possible, using a fast 36MHz analog-to-digital converter. As images can be displayed smoothly in near real time, stress-free focusing and positioning is possible. |
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| High performance and flexible imaging software NIS-Elements imaging software integrates microscope image capture, document data management and analysis. Comprehensive control of microscope, camera and peripheral devices makes it possible to configure the multidimensional time-lapse imaging system easily and it enhances research efficiency. Visit the NIS-Elements webpage for more details. |
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