Chapter 1.
Introduction
Description
CoolSNAP
cf
and CoolSNAP
ES
, from Roper Scientific, are ideal cameras for
digital microscopy and many other biological applications. The simple, compact
CoolSNAP
cf
incorporate a high-quality CCD (charge-coupled device), a 12-bit
scientific digitizer, and low-noise electronics to produce high-quality 12-bit
monochrome or 36-bit digital color images at greater than 1k x 1k resolution. The
CoolSNAP
ES
offers higher sensitivity (especially in the red region) and lower
read noise to produce high quality 12-bit monochrome images.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, the CoolSNAP
cf
and the CoolSNAP
ES
cameras are referred
to by the name "CoolSNAP".
System
Components
Components for the CoolSNAP camera system are listed as follows:
•
Camera
•
Interface hardware (PCI card installation covered in the
Installation
Guide
insert packaged with the CD-ROM)
•
Data cable (connects camera and PCI card)
•
Software (PVCAM
and RS Image™) and
•
Manual (PDF on the CD-ROM).
CoolSNAP Camera with Test Lens
CoolSNAP Cable
CoolSNAP PCI Card
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