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In the picture above with the front cover
removed from the camera, filter position 5 is shown empty over the shutter opening. Note
that the dichroic filters supplied with 500 Series cameras reflect the light not passed by the
narrow band filter (e.g. the red filter reflects cyan). Specify which filter to use for a single
exposure in MaxIm LE in the Camera Control Expose window by selecting the filter in the
pop-up menu
g the internal Color Filter Wheel
QSI 500 Series cameras include an internal 5-position color filter wheel. The co
eel is controlled automatically by MaxIm LE or other camera control software.
tory, the 5 positions of the filter wheel
ith the following filters:
In a sequence of images, you can specify a different filter for each sequence group. Refer
to the Setup Sequence window in the previous section. That sequence shows four
sequence groups, one each through the Red, Green, Blue and Luminance filters (shown as
Filter 4). Before each image is exposed the correct filter will be rotated into position.
For information on removing the front cover of the camera to add, remove or clean the color
filters, refer to the Care & Maintenance section.