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CoolSNAP ™ ES2 Monochrome Datasheet
HIGH PERFORMANCE EMCCD & CCD CAMERAS FOR LIFE SCIENCES

1392 x 1040 imaging array
6.45 x 6.45-µm pixels
The CoolSNAP ES2 Monochrome camera from Photometrics®
delivers fast, high-resolution imaging for low-light life sciences
applications. This cooled CCD camera provides 12-bit
digitization at 20 MHz. The fine pitch of the pixels is ideally
matched to the resolution of optical microscopes. Megapixel

Primary applications

resolution and small pixels allow imaging of very fine detail,

Fixed-cell imaging

yet the pixels can be easily binned to utilize the full dynamic

Immunofluorescence

range and increase signal-to-noise performance. Advanced

Quantitative FRET, FRAP, FISH

interline-transfer CCD technology provides high quantum

Ion concentration imaging

efficiency, most notably in the near-infrared (NIR) portion of

Near-infrared (NIR) DIC

the spectrum.

Featurest

Benefits

20-MHz readout

High-speed, high-sensitivity readout

1392 x 1040 imaging array
6.45 x 6.45-μm pixels

Resolves fine detail
Ideally matched to optical microscope

Interline-transfer, progressive-scan CCD

Electronic shuttering eliminates camera vibration and facilitates fast triggering

Flexible binning and readout

Increases signal-to-noise performance while increasing the frame rate

IEEE-1394a interface

High-bandwidth, uninterrupted data transfer with no dropped frames

12-bit digitization

Quantifies bright and dim signals in the same image

Thermoelectric cooling

Low dark current allows longer integration times

Enhanced quantum efficiency

Provides higher sensitivity than typical interline cameras (especially in the NIR)

C-mount

Easily attaches to microscopes, standard lenses, or optical equipment

Subcompact design

Low profile allows easy integration

Acquisition software

Captures, analyzes, and saves high-resolution images

PVCam®
Circular buffers
Device sequencing

Supported by numerous third-party software packages
Real-time focus
Precise integration with shutters, filter wheels, etc.

IEEE-1394a compatibility

PM-DS-008 Rev B3

Windows® XP/Vista 32 and Mac OS X

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