BMS 5.1MP USB3 CMOS Camera Kit
The 5.1MP digital camera provides a seamless upgrade for BMS microscopes. It enables sharp image capture, smooth video recording and real-time live streaming directly to computer systems. With USB3 technology, data transfer is both fast and reliable. The robust zinc alloy housing and integrated IR-CUT filter ensure consistent image quality and long-term durability, making this camera a dependable solution for professional use.
Key Features
- Resolution: 2560 × 1922 (5.1MP) captures detailed images of e.g. specimens, enabling students and researchers to observe structures and record findings.
- Sensor: Aptina CMOS provides bright, clear imaging for both classroom demonstrations and precise laboratory work.
- Sensor size: Measuring 1/2.5" (5.70 × 4.28 mm), the sensor is optimized for microscopy, balancing field of view and image clarity.
- Pixel Size: 2.2 × 2.2 μm ensures sharp, well-defined images for high-quality observation and analysis.
- Recording System: Still Picture and Movie enables capturing high-quality images and videos for multifunctional documentation and analysis.
- G Responsivity: 1.76 V/lux-sec provides high sensitivity to light, producing bright and clear images under varied illumination.
- Dynamic Range / SNR: 67.74 dB / 38.5 dB delivers good contrast and low noise for accurate image capture.
- Frame Rate (FPS): 14.2 @ 2560×1922 / 101.2 @ 640×480 allows smooth live viewing for interactive lessons and fast laboratory processes.
- Exposure: Auto & manual, 0.1 ms ~ 2000 ms allows flexible brightness control for various lighting conditions.
- Power Supply: USB3 offers a single-cable solution for power and fast data transfer.
- Supported OS: Windows 8/10/11, Mac OS X, and Linux. Compatible with most computer systems for seamless integration.
Download the full datasheet below for complete technical specifications.
Advanced software included
BMS_pix3 software provides powerful tools for microscopy image capture, analysis, and processing.
Core Functions:
- Stitching: Combines multiple images into a seamless whole
- EDF (Extended Depth of Focus): Produces images with full focus across different depths
- Video Recording: Records high-quality live video for analysis and presentations
- Measurement Tools: Measures lengths, angles, arcs, areas and more
- File Formats: Saves still images in BMP, TIFF, JPG, PICT, PTL and other formats
- Image Editing: Processes images similar to PhotoShop
- Live Capture: Records video and still images at multiple resolutions simultaneously
Additional Features:
- Layers & Watermarks: Add layers, watermarks, mosaics, and tiles
- Color & Exposure: Adjust color balance, exposure, saturation, contrast, and orientation
- Resolution & Histogram: Change resolution, histogram, granulation, and diffusion
- Image Transformation: Transform images using edge detection and digital image warping
- Advanced Measurements: Measure single, parallel, perpendicular lines, rectangular, elliptical, and irregular areas
- Annotations: Add notes, measurements, text, arrows, and labels using customizable text size and color
- Unit Flexibility: Conduct measurements in microns, millimeters, centimeters, inches, feet, and more under any magnification with desired tolerances
Kit contents:
- BMS 5.1MP USB3 CMOS Camera
- USB Flash Drive with software
- Calibration slide for accurate measurements
- Microscope adapter with optics
- Tube size adapter 23.2 mm → 30.0 mm
- Tube size adapter 23.2 mm → 30.5 mm
Turn the BMS Microscope into a Digital Cinema with the USB Camera
The BMS USB camera instantly transforms any BMS microscope into a high-definition digital cinema. Simply attach it using the included reduction lens and adapters and stream sharp live video to any USB-enabled device. Capture crisp still images for accurate documentation and detailed analysis. Powered entirely through the USB connection, no extra cables or power sources are needed. Observations become vivid, demonstrations more engaging and research or analysis faster, smoother and more reliable.
High-Speed USB3 Connectivity
USB3 enables lightning-fast data transfer between the camera and any device with a USB port, including PCs, laptops and all-in-one computers. Smooth live video, real-time viewing and instant image saving make demonstrations, labs and experiments more efficient and engaging, with no delay between the microscope and screen.
Sharp and Detailed 5.1MP Images
The 5.1 megapixel sensor captures over 5.1 million pixels, producing crisp, detailed images that reveal even the finest details. Ideal for teaching, labs and research, it allows accurate measurements, clear documentation and high-quality images for presentations or reports. The resolution delivers excellent detail while keeping images easy to manage.
Which BMS Microscope Works Best with a USB Camera?
A USB camera delivers the most detail when combined with the right microscope setup. Both BMS compound and stereo microscopes can be used together with a camera to achieve professional-quality results.
- Stage: An XY mechanical stage ensures smooth and stable specimen movement, making stitching and large-area imaging precise and effortless while maintaining perfect image stability.
- Objectives: Plan achromatic objectives provide flat, sharp, and color-corrected images across the entire field of view. Every detail is captured accurately without distortion, making them ideal for professional imaging.
- Illumination: LED illumination delivers bright, uniform, and consistent light, enhancing image clarity and true-to-life color reproduction. Stable illumination is essential for both photography and video documentation.
All BMS microscopes can be configured for USB camera use. Even models such as the BMS 100FL can be upgraded with an XY mechanical stage, providing a professional solution for high-quality microscope documentation. For the best results, choose a microscope with a mechanical stage and plan optics, available across the full BMS range.
