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-- Nikon's 'Digital Sight Series' Expands Innovation in Imaging --
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Instruments Inc., a leader
in the development of advanced optical microscopy, today unveiled the Nikon
Digital Sight Series of imaging control units and a new digital camera
detector head. These new products are designed to allow researchers to keep
pace with the explosive growth of digital imaging technology by providing a
compatible product platform that delivers a total imaging solution to entry
level as well as advanced research documentation projects.
"Today, we are pleased to announce the updated version of the "Nikon
Digital Sight series"," said Stan Schwartz, vice president, Nikon
Instruments. "These new products provide researchers with the most
sophisticated technology available, improving on digital transfer speed,
color reproduction and imaging resolution at affordable values for the most
demanding digital imaging applications."
The DS-Fi1 Camera Head
Nikon's Digital Sight DS-Fi1 (5M2) camera head is designed for high-
resolution brightfield and industrial applications. Fast frame rates make
browsing, positioning, and focusing extremely easy. The interline CCD
solid- state image sensor gives a resolution of 5.0 million pixels in a
12-bit digital output which produces high-quality images for brightfield,
darkfield, phase contrast and color fluorescence imaging. Nikon has also
added a new IR filter mounted on the camera head to increase red color
sensitivity.
New Digital Controllers
Nikon's new Digital Sight DS-L2 imaging controller is a successor of
the All-in-One Digital Imaging Controller DS-L1, and allows users to
comfortably observe record and utilize images. The second generation DS-L2
controller features an 8.4 inch LCD (XGA) monitor and can connect to a
variety of Nikon cameras including the DS-Fi1, DS-5M, Ds-5Mc, DS-2Mv,
DS-2MBW, and the DS- 2MBWc. The controller also includes a DVI-I digital
output for external display and is SXGA or XGA selectable. Nikon has added
USB-2 connectivity and memory capability so researchers can save images to
an assortment of storage media.
Nikon's new Digital Sight DS-U2 camera controller is a successor to the
DS-U1. By upgrading the CPU inside the USB controller, and by redesigning
the circuitry and imaging engine, the DS-U2 transmits information at more
than twice the speed of the previous controller. The unit eliminates
complicated and cumbersome installation by equipping both hub and mass
storage USB 2.0 interfaces. The camera controller supports a variety of
microscope "C" mountable cameras including, the new DS-Fi1 and DS-5M,
DS-5Mc, DS-2Mv, DS- 2MBW, DS-2MBWc models.
Nikon's Digital Sight DS-L2 Camera Control System is an innovative
digital imaging system for microscopy that emphasizes the ease and
efficiency of an all-in-one concept, incorporating a large high resolution
built-in LCD monitor in a stand-alone control unit. The system optimizes
the capture of high- resolution images through straightforward menus and
pre-programmed imaging modes for different observation methods. The
stand-alone design offers the advantage of independent operation including
image storage to a CompactFlash Card housed in the control/monitor unit,
but also has the versatility of full network capabilities. Connection is
possible to PCs through a USB interface, and to local area networks or the
Internet via Ethernet port. Web browser support is available for live image
viewing and remote camera control, and the camera control unit supports
HTTP, Telnet, FTP server/client, and is DHCP compatible.
Nikon bundles its NIS-ELEMENTS F software package to allow customers to
easily and comfortably observe and record microscope images immediately
upon installation. For customers who require greater image analysis
capability, NIS-ELEMENTS Software suite (AR/BR/D packages) provides
sophisticated microscopy image analysis.
About Nikon Instruments Inc.
Nikon Instruments Inc., is a global leader in the development of
advanced optical technology. Its product line includes microscopy
equipment, digital imaging, precision measuring and semiconductor
wafer-handling equipment. Nikon is committed to providing technologically
advanced instruments that offer optimal versatility, performance and
productivity. Nikon combines state-of- the-art capabilities with innovative
designs to produce optically superior, ergonomically friendly products for
cutting-edge scientific research, medical and industrial applications. For
more information visit the Nikon website at http://www.nikonusa.com.
Product related inquiries can be directed to Nikon Instruments at
800-52-NIKON
SOURCE Nikon Instruments Inc.
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