Compact, high-performance, budget-friendly, C-mount camera

DS-Fi3 is a high-definition color microscope camera equipped with a 5.9 megapixel CMOS image sensor. Its high-speed data readout, superior color reproduction and high quantum efficiency are optimal for imaging in various observations, such as brightfield, DIC, phase contrast and fluorescence observation.


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Image sensor 1/1.8 inch Color CMOS image sensor
Size: 6.91 x 4.92 mm
Recordable pixels All pixels: 2880 x 2048
2 vertical and 2 horizontal pixels average: 1440 x 1024
Lens mount C-mount
ISO sensitivity
(recommended exposure index)
Standard: equivalent to ISO50
(Selectable from ISO50 to ISO 3200 equivalent)
Live display mode*
(Maximum fps)
All pixels (2880 x 2048): 15 fps
2 vertical and 2 horizontal pixels average (1440 x 1024): 30 fps
Exposure time 100µ sec to 30 sec
Photometry mode Average photometry: Average intensity within the photometry area
Peak photometry: Maximum intensity within the photometry area
Exposure control One-time automatic exposure: Exposure time is adjusted automatically for one-time within the optimum range for the camera
Continuous automatic exposure: Automatic exposure adjustment is performed continuously to keep the exposure within the camera
Manual exposure: Exposure time and gain settings are made manually
Exposure correction Average metering: ±1EV, Step: 1/6EV
Peak hold metering: -1EV to ±0EV
Interface USB3.0 (connect with PC, DS-L4) x1, External trigger x1
Power supply AC100-240V 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 4.8W
Dimensions 100 (W) x 66 (D) x 65 (H) mm
Weight 400g (approx.)
Operating environment 0-40℃, 60% RH max. (without condensation)