Specifications

■ Attachment adapter for IX Camera Type Single chip color CCD camera, Piezo shifted DIGITAL CAMERA
microscopes / DP70-IFAD Cooling system Peltier device (Ta-10°C)*1

DP70
Imaging sensor Size 2/3 inch
This adapter enables the DP70 to be
Effective pixels 1.45million pixels (total pixels: 1.5 million pixels)
attached to the side ports of IX81, IX71, and Scanning method Progressive scanning
IX51 inverted microscopes. Color filter
Microscope camera mount
RGB Bayer primary color filter
Standard C mount
12.5 MILLION
Effective image resolutions 4080 X 3072, 2040 X 1536, 1360 X 1024, 680 X 512 PIXEL RESOLUTION
Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 200/400/800/1600
Bit depth 12 bits each for R, G, B
Metering Modes 30%, 1% spot, 0.1% spot (measuring area can be moved in image freely)
Exposure controle Exposure modes
AE lock
Auto, manual, SFL automatic
Available
High Resolution & High Sensitivity Coupled With High-Speed Processing Position
Exposure adjustment Range : ± 2.0EV, step : 1/3EV
Exposure time
Image integration Mode
1/44,000s-60s
Integral/Average
The DP70 Digital Camera Out On Top
Number 64 frames maximum
Binning options OFF (1X1), 2 X 2 and 4 X 4 only preview image
White balance Mode Auto, manual, one-push
Image format BMP, TIFF (48 bit images saved in TIFF format only), JPEG, PICT, AVI
Image orientation Flip/mirror/180°
Interface PC interface PCI bus interface
Image transfer rate Approximately 3 s*2 (at maximum resolution 4080 X 3072)
Camera head dimensions (unit: mm) Frame rate 15 frames/s*2 maximum (at image size 680 X 512)
OS Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, NT4.0
Camera system Camera head, PCI interface board (full size), interface cable, standard software
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Dimensions & Camera head 112(ø) X 75(H)mm (excluding protuberance), approximately 1,200g
weight PCI interface board 352(W) X 126(D) X 29(H)mm (excluding protuberance), approximately 250g
Interface cable Approximately 2.5m
74.7

*1 Depends on environmental conditions. •Expected product life time: 5 years

*2 Image transfer time and preview image display time depend on PC's condition.

Approximately 1,200g System Diagram

PCI interface board dimensions (unit: mm)

DP70
DP70-BSW
Basic software
Camera
21.9

head
A PCI board PC/AT
compatible PC
125.7

352.4 29.5
DP-TRAD
Approximately 250g U-CMAD3 Tripod adapter
C-mount
adapter C-mount
lens
DP70-IFAD dimensions (unit: mm)
31.5
84.3 26.5
U-PMTVC U-PMTV
C-mount video Video port U-PMTV1X
port with with 0.3X Video port Commercial
0.3X lens lens tripods
55

PE(2X~)
Photo eyepiece
U-TV0.5XC2
Approximately 180g C-mount
video port GX-TV0.5XC
with 0.5X lens C-mount
U-TVZ U-TV0.5X
Zoom Video U-TV1X-2 video port
IX2-SPT U-SPT with 0.5X lens
Single Single video port Direct image
port with 0.5X video port GX-TV0.7XC
Port Port C-mount video
Tube Tube lens
port with
0.7X lens
Microscope
A
DP70-IFAD *1 *1 Used to connect side port of inverted microscopes.
Mounting adapter
for inverted microscope

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ISO14001 specifications for
environmental management systems.
Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
Hardware Sophisticated Performance
Rapid high-resolution image acquisition — 12.5 million pixels in only 3 seconds. High-sensitivity, low-noise performance detects and captures
images from low light fluorescence signals
Specimens are represented in true color
The data from each RGB color is captured with 12 bits of image
High sensitivity, low noise design captures detailed low light fluorescence signals. A CCD with high sensitivity was developed specially for the DP70. information yielding 4096 intensity values. This presents an image of
Cooled by means of a Peltier device, it delivers high sensitivity with the specimen image with smooth gradations in true, natural colors.
low noise at an equivalent of
Super-high resolution, 12.5 million pixel equivalent ISO1600; enabling even faint
By shifting the 1.45 million pixel CCD, DP70 users can obtain still fluorescence signals to be captured
images at the maximum image resolution of 4080 X 3072 pixels. as detailed, informative images.
This results in an effective resolution equivalent to 12.5 million pixels
— capturing accurate images of the specimen with remarkable
clarity, detail, and color depth.

Approximately 3 seconds…to capture a high-resolution

image equivalent to 12.5 million pixels.
Combining the most advanced Olympus technology used in digital Fast frame rate allows rapid previewing and easy focusing
cameras with high-speed image data transfer, the DP70 can The DP70 displays live images (size: 680 X 512) at a fast 15
capture an extremely high resolution image in only 3 seconds*— frames/sec* for quick, easy focusing and framing. With the camera’s
eliminating delay and facilitating a smooth, uninterrupted workflow. high sensitivity and 2 X 2
*This will depend on the PC configuration or 4X 4 binning functions,
even dim fluorescence
specimens are displayed
clearly and sharply at fast
frame rates.
* This will depend on the PC
configuration.

Software Smart Operation

Frame and clip a region of interest
Olympus presents advanced, multi-function software to optimize real-time The user can clip a region of interest
Full window image display for easy viewing
One click on a tool bar button displays the full image area in the
acquisition conditions and subsequent image management. within the image window and save it
separately. The size and position of
window. High image clarity is maintained at the new larger display
size necessary for meetings and conferences. The center of the
the designated domain within the field field of view can be enlarged up to 2X using the zoom mode.
of view can be
Image acquisition software designated
without
Simple time-lapse function
Time-lapse function allows a series of images to be acquired,
restriction. turned into an AVI file, and played back immediately.
SFL (Super FL) automatic exposure mode for easy
fluorescence image acquisition
The DP70’s SFL automatic exposure mode calculates and sets the
correct exposure time for fluorescence images using metering
parameters based on advanced photomicrographic expertise.
In addition, either automatic or manual exposure modes can be
Image management software
selected. The former sets the exposure and adjusts the image
brightness automatically; great for a brightly illuminated stained Easy to view thumbnail display
specimen. Manual mode allows the user to select the preferred level Stored images can be displayed
of image brightness. simultaneously as thumbnails; size can be
changed by pressing a button. Locating,
Binning function (preview image) selecting, and displaying an image is performed quickly.
For low light level fluorescence signals, enable the DP70’s 2 X 2 or 4
X 4 binning function. Sensitivity is increased, allowing preview images Multiple image merging for fluorescence and DIC imaging
to be displayed at an increased frame rate that is very effective for Images from a specimen captured using multi-fluors and DIC can be
dim fluorescence specimens. combined to compose a single image. No other additional image
processing software is required.
Scale bar feature
A scale bar superimposed on the image provides a valuable
reference to approximate the specimen size. Simply enter the
objective and relay magnification and the appropriate scale bar is
generated.
Hardware Sophisticated Performance
Rapid high-resolution image acquisition — 12.5 million pixels in only 3 seconds. High-sensitivity, low-noise performance detects and captures
images from low light fluorescence signals
Specimens are represented in true color
The data from each RGB color is captured with 12 bits of image
High sensitivity, low noise design captures detailed low light fluorescence signals. A CCD with high sensitivity was developed specially for the DP70. information yielding 4096 intensity values. This presents an image of
Cooled by means of a Peltier device, it delivers high sensitivity with the specimen image with smooth gradations in true, natural colors.
low noise at an equivalent of
Super-high resolution, 12.5 million pixel equivalent ISO1600; enabling even faint
By shifting the 1.45 million pixel CCD, DP70 users can obtain still fluorescence signals to be captured
images at the maximum image resolution of 4080 X 3072 pixels. as detailed, informative images.
This results in an effective resolution equivalent to 12.5 million pixels
— capturing accurate images of the specimen with remarkable
clarity, detail, and color depth.

Approximately 3 seconds…to capture a high-resolution

image equivalent to 12.5 million pixels.
Combining the most advanced Olympus technology used in digital Fast frame rate allows rapid previewing and easy focusing
cameras with high-speed image data transfer, the DP70 can The DP70 displays live images (size: 680 X 512) at a fast 15
capture an extremely high resolution image in only 3 seconds*— frames/sec* for quick, easy focusing and framing. With the camera’s
eliminating delay and facilitating a smooth, uninterrupted workflow. high sensitivity and 2 X 2
*This will depend on the PC configuration or 4X 4 binning functions,
even dim fluorescence
specimens are displayed
clearly and sharply at fast
frame rates.
* This will depend on the PC
configuration.

Software Smart Operation

Frame and clip a region of interest
Olympus presents advanced, multi-function software to optimize real-time The user can clip a region of interest
Full window image display for easy viewing
One click on a tool bar button displays the full image area in the
acquisition conditions and subsequent image management. within the image window and save it
separately. The size and position of
window. High image clarity is maintained at the new larger display
size necessary for meetings and conferences. The center of the
the designated domain within the field field of view can be enlarged up to 2X using the zoom mode.
of view can be
Image acquisition software designated
without
Simple time-lapse function
Time-lapse function allows a series of images to be acquired,
restriction. turned into an AVI file, and played back immediately.
SFL (Super FL) automatic exposure mode for easy
fluorescence image acquisition
The DP70’s SFL automatic exposure mode calculates and sets the
correct exposure time for fluorescence images using metering
parameters based on advanced photomicrographic expertise.
In addition, either automatic or manual exposure modes can be
Image management software
selected. The former sets the exposure and adjusts the image
brightness automatically; great for a brightly illuminated stained Easy to view thumbnail display
specimen. Manual mode allows the user to select the preferred level Stored images can be displayed
of image brightness. simultaneously as thumbnails; size can be
changed by pressing a button. Locating,
Binning function (preview image) selecting, and displaying an image is performed quickly.
For low light level fluorescence signals, enable the DP70’s 2 X 2 or 4
X 4 binning function. Sensitivity is increased, allowing preview images Multiple image merging for fluorescence and DIC imaging
to be displayed at an increased frame rate that is very effective for Images from a specimen captured using multi-fluors and DIC can be
dim fluorescence specimens. combined to compose a single image. No other additional image
processing software is required.
Scale bar feature
A scale bar superimposed on the image provides a valuable
reference to approximate the specimen size. Simply enter the
objective and relay magnification and the appropriate scale bar is
generated.