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Digital Color Cameras for use with
Biological and Stereo Light Microscopes

Background information on CCD and CMOS technology


microscope camera Moticam 1000 Moticam 2000
Moticam 1000 Moticam 2000 Moticam 2300 Moticam 2500

 

microscope camera Moticam 1000

Moticam 1000
Microscope CMOS Camera

Affordable solution for high resolution imaging with a small and lightweight design.
  • Uses USB 2.0 to transmit data at high speed.
  • Suits virtually any microscope in the world, includes 5 adapters.
  • The newly designed capture interface:
    • offers easy operation without taking away the possibility of individual adjustment.
    • allows the viewer to capture the best possible image, representing true color while eliminating
    • interference and noise completely, using the special "Background Calibration" feature.
Moticam 1000 Specifications
moticam 1000 accessoreies Standard accessories include: Moticam 1000 CMOS Camera with C-ring; 16mm CCTV lens; 28mm, 30mm, 34mm, 35mm eyepiece adapters; Calibration Slide for accurate measurements; Macro Viewing Tube; Motic Images 2.0 Multi-language Application Software (details).

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
2290-81
Moticam 1000, 1.3 Megapixel CMOS Camera
each
$399.00
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Moticam 2000
Moticam 2300
Moticam 2500

Moticam 2000/2300/2500
Motic High Resolution Microscope Color CMOS Cameras
Choice of 2.0, 3.0 or 5.0 Megapixel Resolution
and complete image control

For the ultimate in plug & play digital microscopy conversions, the Moticam 2000/2300/2500 are professional high-resolution digital cameras offering 2.0/3.0/5.0 megapixel resolution, featuring industrial metal cases.

  • Focusing attention on a single position with integrated Region of Interest (ROI) selection.
  • Saving of individual user settings for different microscopes.
  • Allowing users to save their specific setup for any microscope, reducing time moving the camera between different microscopes and different brands.
  • Superior capture interface:
    • allows for real time filtering with many different choices of effects.
Moticam 2000/2300/2500 Specifications

For even more professional quality images, the Motic B&S adapter is also provided in this amazing package. Simply remove the eyepiece and slide it into the eyetube of your Motic microscope (30mm eyetube).


moticam 2000/2300 accessories Standard accessories include: Moticam 2000, 2300 or 2500 CMOS Camera with C-ring; 16mm CCTV lens; 28mm, 30mm, 34mm, 35mm eyepiece adapters; Calibration Slide for accurate measurements; Macro Viewing Tube; Motic Images 2.0 Multi-language Application Software; Motic B&S Camera Eyetube Adapter.

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
2290-100
Moticam 2000, 2.0 Megapixel Digital Color Camera
each
$699.00
Qty:
2290-120Moticam 2300, 3.0 Megapixel Digital Color Cameraeach999.00
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2290-125Moticam 2500, 5.0 Megapixel Digital Color Cameraeach1,347.00
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Microscope Camera Accessories

The Moticam digital microscope cameras include an extensive package of adapters. The adapters are also separately available for upgrades or for use with other camera's.



moticam 2000/2300 accessories Focusable Digital Camera Lens with C-mount Thread

The focusable camera lens with C-mount thread needs to be matched with the chip size of the camera to capture the correct field of view. The lenses can be combined with the eyepiece couplers or macrotube for digital photography.

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
2290-780
8mm Focusable Lens for 1/4" Chip camera, C-mount Thread
each
$42.00
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2290-78112mm Focusable Lens for 1/3" Chip camera, C-mount Threadeach42.00
Qty:
2290-78216mm Focusable Lens for 1/2" Chip camera, C-mount Threadeach55.00
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moticam 2000/2300 accessories Eyepiece couplers

Four different sizes or microscope eyepiece couplers are provided in a set: 28, 30 , 34 and 35 mm. Use one of these together with a focusable lens to upgrade virtually any microscope to digital imaging.

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
2290-752
Eyepiece Couplers, set of four, 28, 30, 34 and 35mm (needs focusable lens)
each
$40.00
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moticam 2000/2300 accessories Motic B&S Adapter Kit

The focusable Motic B&S adapter combines the focusable camera lens and the microscope eyepiece in one adapter thus increasing optical resolution. Either slide it into the eyetube of your microscope or fit it over oversized eyepieces. The Motic B&S adapter fits directly into eyepiece tubes with a diameter of 23.5 or 30 mm. The outside adapters will go up to 38mm or up to 44mm. The Motic B&S adapter is supplied with the Moticam 2000, 2300 and 2500, but can also be purchased separately

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
2290-750
Motic B&S Adapter Kit, C-mount Thread
each
$50.00
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moticam 2000/2300 accessories Macrotube

The Macrotube allows for digital macro imaging if used with one of the focusable digital camera lenses.

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
2290-754
Macrotube (needs focusable lens)
each
$33.00
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Motic Software Packages
for the Motic Digital Microscope Cameras

All Moticam digital cameras include the versatile Motic Images Plus 2.0 Multi-Language application software. Additional software packages are available to make more use of your digital microscope equipped with a Moticam.

Features for the Motic Images Plus 2.0 Multi-Language Software package include:
  • Capture real-time still, moving or time-lapse images with a simple click of your mouse.
  • Store and retrieve still and streaming video in common formats.
  • Make accurate measurements which can be exported to Excel.
  • Connect to another Motic Digital Microscope user with Distance Image Sharing (DIS) and share streaming video.
  • Combine and compare images with amalgamation.
  • Process the image with a variety of filters, or adjust brightness, contrast and color.
  • Simple cell counting included.
  • Add sound or narration to your image.
  • Create detailed reports, findings and examination papers using Motic Report.
  • This software allows the user to select between different languages. Available are: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Arabic and Chinese.
  • Available for PC (XP or higher) and for Mac (with OSX or higher).

More features for digital image processing and particle measurement are offered with the Motic Images Advanced 3.2 Software.

Complete List of features for the Motic Images Plus 2.0 Software
Complete List of features for the Motic Images Advanced 3.2 Software

Other software packages for the Moticam digital microscope cameras are:

Motic Images Advanced 3.2 Software (PC only) - Offers more additional features for digital image processing, feature measurement, multi focus and image assembly.
List of features for Images Advanced 3.2.

Motic Image Multi Focus Professional Edition (PC only) - Combines several images taken at different focal depths to provide a focused image with a higher depth of focus. It also takes into account image shift due to focusing in stereo microscopes.
Features of Image Multi Focus.

Motic Image Assembly Professional Edition (PC only) - Combine several images taken in one plane in one image. The software compensates for overlaps and image shifts. Allows creation of high resolution images with a large field of view.
Features of Image Assembly.

Motic Trace Digital Comparison Software - A powerful, easy to use digital comparison microscopy at a fraction of the cost of comparison microscopes. Provided you have two Motic digital microscopes or microscopes equipped with Moticam digital cameras/software, this powerful software package allows real time image overlay with independent resizing and rotation. Can be used on a live or stored set of images. Compare and investigate handwriting, fabrics, surface scratches, etc. Available for both PC (XP or higher) and Mac (OSX or higher).
Features of Trace

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
2290-700
Motic Image Advanced 3.2 Software for Moticam 2000 / 2300 / 2500 (PC only)
each
$449.00
Qty:
2290-702Motic Image Multi Focus Professional Edition (PC only)each190.00
Qty:
2290-704Motic Image Assembly Professional Edition (PC only)each190.00
Qty:
2290-706Motic Trace Digital Comparison Microscopy Package, PC and Maceach129.50
Qty:
2290-710PCMotic Images Plus 2.0ML replacement copy PC version (XP or higher)each50.00
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2290-710MACMotic Images Plus 2.0ML replacement copy MAC (OSX or higher)each50.00
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Specifications for Moticam Digital Cameras

Particulars Moticam 1000 Moticam 2000/2300/2500
Image Device 1/3"CMOS 1/3" / 1/2" / 1/2" CMOS
Lens 16mm CCTV 16mm CCTV
Effective Pixels 1240 x 1024 1600 x 1200 / 2048 x 1536 / 2592 x 1944
Still Image
Resolution
1240 x 1024 1600 x 1200 / 2048 x 1536 / 2592 x 1944
Scanning System Progress scan mode Progress scan mode
Frame Rate 10fps @ 1240 x 1024;
30fps @ 640 x 480
10fps @ 1600 x 1200;
40fps @ 800 x 600
Data Transfer 480MB/ second 480MB/ second
Minimum Illumination 3 lux 3 lux
Lens Mount C-mount C-mount
Shutter Automatic-Manual S/W Control Automatic-Manual S/W Control
Video Output Transmission across Motic software direct into memory of PC Transmission across Motic software direct into memory of PC
White Balance Automatic Automatic
USB Output Yes Yes
USB Power Supply 5V self-power from computer 5V self-power from computer
Microscope Adapter 28, 30, 34 & 35 mm eyepiece couplers 28, 30, 34 & 35 mm eyepiece couplers + B & S eyetube adapter
USB standard 2.0 2.0
Operating System Windows XP or Higher, Mac OS X or Higher (G$)
Computer Requirements 1 Ghz or higher, 1G available hard drive, 256MB Ram, 32MB display memory (512MB, 64MB display memory for MOTICAM 2500),
USB 2.0 port (USB 1.0 port OK for DC3-163), CD-ROM drive