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Which microscope camera should I buy?

Updated · Labo America product team
THE SHORT ANSWER

Choose by where the image needs to go. For a monitor or projector without a computer, use the Vega or Vega 4K over HDMI. For a camera with its own touchscreen, use the iVu Touch. For 4K capture and sharing over USB 3.0, HDMI and the network, use the Atlas+ 4K.

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Which LABOMED® model fits which practice.

If you areChooseWhy
4K capture, streaming and sharingAtlas+ 4K1/2 inch 4K sensor at 30 fps over USB 3.0, HDMI and LAN, powered from USB.
Monitor or projector, no computerVega / Vega 4KHDMI, USB 3.0 and LAN; Vega 4K adds a 4K sensor and Wi-Fi.
All in one with a touchscreeniVu Touch5 MP camera with its own touch screen and SD card storage.

How do I connect a camera to my microscope?

A compound microscope needs a trinocular head with a C-mount adapter. A surgical microscope needs a beam splitter with a camera adapter. A stereo microscope needs a trinocular head or a beam splitter. All three LABOMED® cameras use a C-mount connection.

HDMI or USB camera?

HDMI sends the live image straight to a monitor or projector with no computer, which suits teaching, clinics and quick viewing. USB connects to a computer for software, measurement and storage. The Vega and Atlas+ 4K offer both, plus LAN. The iVu Touch stores to SD card and has its own screen.

Do I need a 4K microscope camera?

Choose 4K when you capture fine detail, crop images later or show the image on a large screen. For routine documentation 1080p is often enough. The Atlas+ 4K records 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps. The Vega 4K uses an IMX485 sensor for 3840 x 2160. The standard Vega shows 1920 x 1080 live with 3264 x 1836 stills.

Which C-mount adapter do I need?

The adapter scales the image to the camera sensor so the picture fills the frame without dark corners. Smaller sensors use lower power adapters. For the Lx, TCM and MET microscopes Labo America offers 0.35x, 0.50x and 0.65x C-mount adapters, and matches the adapter to the camera you order.

Can I use a smartphone instead of a microscope camera?

A Smartphone Adapter works for quick sharing. A dedicated camera gives a fixed, repeatable image, live output to a monitor and better control. Smartphone Adapter kits are available for LABOMED® surgical microscopes and the Luxeo 6i.

What warranty comes with LABOMED® cameras?

LABOMED® cameras carry 2 years of warranty. Labo America confirms the warranty for your specific purchase.

AT A GLANCE

Key specifications compared.

From the current LABOMED product records. Confirm configuration specific values with Labo America.

SpecificationAtlas+ 4KVega / Vega 4KiVu Touch
Sensor1/2” 4K sensor1/2.8” 6.0 MP Color CMOS. Vega 4K features IMX485 4K sensor with rolling shutter1/2.5” 5.0 MP Color CMOS
ResolutionDynamic 2304x1728 / 4608x3456 pixels Static 4608x3456 pixelsDynamic 1920x1080 pixels Static 3264x1836 pixels. Vega 4K model features 3840 × 2160 Resolution real time @ 30 fpsDynamic 2304x1728 / 4608x3456 pixels Static 4608x3456 pixels
InterfaceUSB 3.0, HDMI, LAN, USB 2.0, SD CardHDMI, USB3.0, USB2.0, Mouse Control, LAN (Wi-Fi Available for Vega 4K)USB 2.0, SD card, USB for wifi mouse
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