Nikon DS-Fi3 HD Color Microscope Camera - Digital Cameras - Digital Imaging & Analysis

Compact, high-definition, high-speed and high-sensitivity C-mount camera.

Nikon’s DS-Fi3 is a new high-definition color microscope camera equipped with a 5.9 megapixel CMOS image sensor. Its high-speed data readout, superior color reproduction and high quantum efficiency are optimal for imaging in various observations, such as brightfield, DIC, phase contrast and fluorescence observation.

This model replaces the DS-Fi2 and DS-Vi2.

High Definition Imaging

The DS-Fi3 is equipped with a 5.9 megapixel CMOS image sensor, which enables the capture of high-definition images of up to 2880 x 2048 pixels. With a new CMOS image sensor and high-speed data transfer via USB3.0, the DS-Fi3 enables fast focusing even in high-resolution imaging, and efficient image acquisition when using a wide range of illumination techniques.

High Sensitivity and Low Noise

The DS-Fi3 has significantly higher quantum efficiency and lower readout noise than conventional models. It allows the capture of brighter images with higher S/N ratios in fluorescence observation.

High-Speed Live Display

Due to the high-speed data readout by the CMOS image sensor and high-speed USB3.0 data transfer, the DS-Fi3 displays live images of full 2880 x 2048-pixel images at 15 fps, and 1440 x 1024-pixel images at 30 fps. This enables smooth display during focusing and the selection of observation locations.

Excellent Color Reproducibility

Nikon is well-known for outstanding and lifelike color reproduction, and developing superior algorithms for creating results that look like the actual samples. These algorithms are used in all of the color cameras in the Digital Sight lineup.

Direct Connection to PC

The DS-Fi3 allows direct connection to a PC via a USB3.0 interface to control the camera and capture images using the imaging software NIS-Elements.

Image Sensor	1/1.8 inch Color CMOS image sensor Size: 6.91 x 4.92 mm
Recordable Pixels	All pixels: 2880 x 2048 2 vertical and 2 horizontal pixels average: 1440 x 1024
Lens Mount	C-mount
ISO Sensitivity	(recommended exposure index) Standard: equivalent to ISO 50 (Selectable from ISO 50 to ISO 3200 equivalent)
Live Display Mode* (Maximum FPS)	All pixels (2880 x 2048): 15 fps 2 vertical and 2 horizontal pixels average: 30 fps (1440 x 1024): 30 fps *Maximum frame rate depends on exposure time.
Exposure Time	100μ sec to 30 sec
Photometry Mode	Average photometry: Average intensity within the photometry area Peak photometry: Maximum intensity within the photometry area
Exposure Control	One-time automatic exposure: Exposure time is adjusted automatically for one-time within the optimum range for the camera Continuous automatic exposure: Automatic exposure adjustment is performed continuously to keep the exposure within the camera Manual exposure: Exposure time and gain settings are made manually
Exposure Correction	Average metering: ±1EV, Step: 1/6EV Peak hold metering: -1EV to ±0EV
Interface	USB3.0 (connect with PC, DS-L4) x1, External trigger x1
Power Supply	AC100-240V 50Hz/60Hz
Power Consumption	4.8W
Dimensions	100 (W) x 66 (D) x 65 (H) mm
Weight	400g (approx.)
Operating Environment	0-40°C , 60% RH max. (without condensation)