PAXcam Digital Microscope Cameras

Which PAXcam USB2 Digital Microscope Camera is Right for You?

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All of the full-version cameras in the PAXcam™ USB2 digital microscope camera lineup have the same general feature set. This includes PAX-it’s powerful image database, live preview images at great frame rates, overlays on the preview image, the ability to add modules for making measurements on the live preview, measurements on captured images, image analysis and much more. Your PAXcam offers options as your needs grow and change!

The main differentiation between the PAXcam models is the resulting resolution of the captured image, and in the light levels available for imaging.

Camera Model	Mega-pixels	Sensor	Image Resolution	Image File Size (color, uncompressed)	Max Exposure Time	Frame Rates in Live Preview
PAXcam ARC+	Up to 32MP (selectable)	½” CCD	6464 x 4864	Up to 90MB	2500ms	21 fps @ 808×608 14 fps @ 1280×1024 12 fps @ 1616×1216
PAXcam5+	5.0 MP	2/3” CCD	2448 x 2048	15.0 MB	20 sec	8 fps @ 2448×2048
PAXcam5	5.0 MP	½” CMOS	2592 x 1944	15.1MB	1150ms	60 fps @ 640×480 7 fps @ 2592×1944
PAXcam3	3.1 MP	½” CMOS	2048 x 1536	9.4MB	1300ms	20 fps @ 1200×768 10 fps @ 2048×1536
PAXcam2+	2.0 MP	½” CCD	1616 x 1216	5.9MB	20 sec	30 fps @ 808×608 12 fps @ 1616×1216
PAXcam2	1.9 MP	½” CMOS	1600 x 1200	5.8MB	800ms	40 fps @ 800×600 10 fps @ 1600×1200
PAXcam1+	1.4MP	½” CCD	1392 x 1040	4.3MB	20 sec, low noise	15 fps @ 1392×1040

Most captured images are used for documentation, archiving, slide show presentations, written reports, or shared via email. When considering a camera’s resolution, keep the final purpose in mind. Large image files are difficult to email and network administrators do not want large image files taking up precious server space. (For example, a 5 MP image can produce a 12 MB image file; a 20 MP image can be 60+ MB in size!) If image analysis functions are being performed, the process can be noticeably slower as images get to be larger in size. These factors mean the balance between resolution and functionality must be assessed. More resolution is not always better!

Which PAXcam™ is right for you? Still undecided? Consult our image library for some examples of PAXcam™ images taken in different applications, and view the image quality available in each camera. Or contact a PAXcam™ representative to discuss your particular needs. Whatever your need, the PAXcam™ family of cameras has the right solution for you!

PAXcam Digital Microscope Camera Package Part Numbers

• Multiple-camera systems are also available at great prices. You can install several PAXcams into one computer. Please call for details.
• Each c-mount camera requires a c-mount coupler to attach to the microscope (not included in the PAXcam system, but can be added if you don’t already have one).
• Cameras can be incorporated with other hardware such as macro stands, microscopes, macro zoom lenses, and more. Click here for more information on optional hardware.