New image acquisition software for ProgRes® microscope cameras

With this latest version of control software for ProgRes^® microscope cameras Jenoptik has implemented proposals and requests from its Customers. Version 2.6 of ProgRes^® CapturePro offers a whole series of new functions and enhancements that make camera operation easier:

• An Annotation function allows markers and text to be inserted in a previously acquired image. They will be saved as “Overlays“, in order to be available for modification at any time – or for hard insertion into an image where required.
• The Selection tool has been improved for convenient selection of any previously inserted elements (e.g. annotations or measurements) within an image.
• A “drag indicator” has been added to the Focus tool, in order to facilitate finding the optimal focus setting.
• In the case of time-controlled Time lapse imaging, you can select a replay frequency for previously stored video files. Operation more intuitive and more convenient
• Measuring functions have been revised so even names as long as 37 characters can be assigned to a set of calibration data.
• The status line now facilitates direct access to important functions, for example, direct selection of shading reference files. Several reference files can now be created, saved and easily selected for each individual ProgRes^® microscope camera.
• Settings from the preceding 2.5 Version are automatically adopted to remain available for continued use in CapturePro 2.6.

ProgRes^® CapturePro supports all current ProgRes^® camera systems. It is available both for Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems with immediate effect. As usually, registered ProgRes^® Customers can download this latest CapturePro 2.6 version free-of-charge from the ProgRes® product website at: www.progres-camera.com

Optical Systems division
With its Optical Systems division the Jenoptik Group is one of the few manufacturers in the world to produce precision optics designed to meet the most stringent demands in terms of quality. The division is a development and production partner for optical, micro-optical and optical coating components, opto-mechanical and opto-electronical assemblies, modules and systems – made from both glass, crystal as well as plastic. It possesses outstanding expertise in the development and manufacture of micro-optics for beam shaping used in the semiconductor industry and laser material processing. The product portfolio also includes cameras and camera components for the world of professional digital photography, cameras for digital microscopy and macroscopy as well as digital imaging modules for integration in industrial photographic and image processing systems.