Suitable for Almost Any Application - Digital Camera ORCA-flash2.8 from Hamamatsu

Hamamatsu introduced the Orca-flash2.8, the first high-sensitivity digital camera based on a next-generation Scientific CMOS image sensor. Designed for low-light imaging at high frame rates, this new camera combines high resolution, sensitivity and speed as well as low noise.

As part of their long-term development program, this new camera is now being delivered to customers incorporating a 2.8M pixel Scientific CMOS sensor. A combination of high speed, low noise and ease of interface with external peripheral equipment makes it suitable for a wide variety of applications such as life-science microscopy, industrial imaging and sensitive analytical measurement. 45 frames / second are output in full resolution, making it ideal for fast, low-intensity imaging.

The Orca-flash2.8 can achieve a maximum speed of 1273 frames / second in sub-array mode. The cooled FL-280 sensor's design keeps readout noise minimal at 3 electrons, even with very fast readout speeds. The camera's 12-bit output interfaces with a PC via a standard CameraLink base framegrabber. By combining the benefits of next-generation Scientific CMOS sensors with the qualities of the industry-leading Orca range, the company is now able to offer customers the ability to capture images with an unmatched price / performance level.