ImagingPlanet® announces the release of the new ProgRes® Capture-Pro imaging application for PowerPC and Intel based Macintosh® computers

SANTA BARBARA, CA – May 2006 – ImagingPlanet®, a distributor of easy-to-use research grade digital cameras for microscopy, announces the release of ProgRes® Capture-Pro Software for PowerPC and Intel® based Macintosh® computers.

ProgRes® Capture-Pro is a new Macintosh® based imaging package that controls the entire line of Jenoptik® digital microscope cameras available on ImagingPlanet®

The software supports Macintosh® OSX 10.3.9 and higher providing a simple and intuitive user interface. Features include:

• Fast live image preview with zoom and image rotation capability.

• Automatic exposure setting with overexposure monitoring and
Histogram

• Image settings with control options in live image mode for RGB color adaptations,
shading correction, gamma, contrast, brightness and saturation

• Time lapse recording

• Monochrome mode

• Analog and digital gain

For more information regarding Jenoptik® ProgRes® cameras and to request an evaluation or quote, please contact: sales@imagingplanet.com

Digital Microscope Camera Resource: WWW.MICROSCOPY.INFO

Here is a link to a wonderful online resource for all types of microscope imaging applications. It is a great resource. Click here for information on digital microscope cameras.

Introducing our QPX-285M Cooled Monochrome USB 2.0 Microscope Digital Camera

General Overview: The QPX-285™ series of Cooled CCD microscope digital cameras are developed specifically for a wide variety of quantitative imaging applications. They are ideal for low-light conditions where high dynamic range is required.
1.4 Megapixel resolution and on-board image processing deliver outstanding image quality and value for a variety of research photomicrography imaging applications including:

Fluorescence
GFP, FISH
DNA analysis
Forensic Analysis
Semiconductor
Failure Analysis

Features and Benefits: Uncompressed image streaming and still-image capture is provided across a high-speed USB 2.0 digital interface. No frame grabber card or external PCI card is required.

A full-featured Twain compliant image capture suite and our popular Rincon image analysis package is included at no additional charge. No additional software required for rapid image capture, analysis, archiving and documentation.

Thermoelectrically Cooled CCD Reduces thermal noise during low-light fluorescent imaging applications resulting in crisp image quality for the most demanding photomicrography applications.

Live Image Preview Provides framing, focusing and scanning of samples at 15 fps with full 1392x1040 Resolution.

Effortless camera control through an intuitive TWAIN Compliant user-interface Results in rapid image capture, archiving and documentation for high throughput Applications and demanding research environments.

Standard C-Mount Facilitates installation of this powerful digital microscope camera on all microscope configurations including upright, inverted and stereo microscopes.

Our new line of cameras represent a tremendous value over competing camera models. Similar microscope cameras cost thousands of dollars more. Why spend the money? These QPX cameras offer state-of-the art design and feature-rich imaging software. All at an affordable price

ImagingPlanet Introduces a New Line of Cost Effective Megapixel Microscope Cameras: 3.3MPX and 20MPX

We are pleased to introduce a new line of cost effective megapixel microscope cameras for scientific and industrial imaging applications. Theses new cameras are developed by our ImagingPlanet Research Microscopy Group.

The 3.3MPX™ is a high-quality digital microscope camera with 3.3 megapixel resolution and on-board image processing. The Sony® CCD delivers outstanding image quality for applications including brightfield, darkfield and fluorescent imaging. The list price for this camera is $2,995.00

The 20MPX™ digital microscope camera offers 21-megapixel resolution achieved through shifting a native 1280x1024 pixel array. The 20MPX offers the flexibility to choose between 1.3 up to 21-million pixel resolution. This technology is designed to take full advantage of microscope optics in capturing precise detail. The increase in image resolution and color accuracy provides superior image information across multiple microscope disciplines including clinical, life science, and industrial applications. The list price for this camera is $3,500.00.

Both cameras offer an intuitive user interface that provides full camera control with live video preview for real-time framing and focus. Twain drivers provide instantaneous integration within popular image analysis and image processing applications. The high speed USB2 interface eliminates a frame grabber card and facilitates ease of installation on both laptop and desktop computers.

Rincon – Simple Image Analysis Software from ImagingPlanet Research Microscopy Group

The Premiere 32/64-bit COM-Based Image Processing, Measurement and Analysis Package
With Rincon, you no longer need to capture images in order to take their measurements. You can measure, analyze, sort and manage image statistics all from a fast Live Preview Window. Rincon is designed to receive images directly from various Twain and WDM compliant devices including Optronics and ImagingPlanet hardware source cameras, eliminating the need to transfer images. A time lapse capture function with autosave allows your research to continue when your not there. Movies may also be recorded in automated format with time stamps. Other features include Auto and Manual Calibration, Z-Axis Focus Enhancement, and 3-D Visualization, Image Stitching, Measurement Tools, Line Profiling and Autotrace.

If you are looking for the simplest and best software for your imaging needs, look no further than Rincon.

Optronics introduces Microcast™ A Revolutionary Firewire® Based Digital 3CCD Microscope Camera

SANTA BARBARA, CA – April, 2006 – Optronics®, the world-wide leader in developing easy-to-use, high performance digital cameras and software for microscopy, announces the introduction of Microcast,™ a revolutionary Firewire® based digital 3CCD microscope camera for surgical and other critical microscope imaging applications.

The application of digital photomicrography is now universally recognized as a versatile means for broadcasting, documenting and recording surgical microscope images. High-quality digital images however can be difficult to obtain on most surgical microscopes. Microcast™ is the first true medical grade microscope camera developed specifically for surgical microscopes. The camera delivers real-time 36-bit RGB image processing and extreme dynamic range that produces unsurpassed digital image quality in all surgical microscope disciplines.

Microcast™ is compatible with most Firewire based DV and DVD recorders and software applications including Apple® iMovie HD. Using Microcast™ in conjunction with iMovie allows the surgeon to share the operation experience with colleagues and patients and create high-quality still image and video files that can be acquired for publication in today’s most prestigious medical journals and conferences.

Microcast™ was designed specifically for use in the O.R. where ease-of-use is critical. Controlling the camera is accomplished using a simple tactile remote control keypad or via programmable head buttons located on the small low-profile remote camera head. An intuitive on-screen menu makes the control of the camera effortless. Other 3CCD cameras have been designed by their manufacturers for general purpose imaging tasks such as surveillance and machine vision, which make the camera difficult to use and cumbersome to control on an operating microscope.

Embedded software features in the camera include real-time digital image processing that can control many different aspects of the live image. This includes brightness and detail enhancement. Due to the many imaging related obstacles that can be present during surgery, Microcast™ was thoughtfully designed to overcome these inherent challenges that are often associated when imaging a patient’s tissue, fluid or bone.

Microcast™ was designed and developed in Optronics® state-of-the-art ISO 9000:2001 certified medical grade manufacturing facility. Microcast™ medical grade certifications: UL 60601-1 and CSA 22.2 No. 60601

Surgeons and O.R. staff interested in the latest digital imaging products for surgical microscope applications are encouraged to visit Optronics online.