RETIGA E9Long Exposure CMOS

 

The Retiga E9 CMOS camera can capture exposures from tens of microseconds up to an hour, delivering detailed, high-resolution images without extraneous noise. With its stacked CMOS sensor technology developed by Sony, the E9’s square pixel array with 3.76 µm pixels and high dynamic range (>80 dB) combine to create a sensitive, versatile, and cost-effective low noise camera ready for integration or benchtop use.

  • Capable of exposure times up to 60 minutes
  • Ultra low dark current <0.001 e/p/s
  • High resolution sensor (9 MP)
  • High dynamic range (82 dB)
  • Low noise, high QE (>90%)

Key Features

Long Exposure Imaging

Thanks to major breakthroughs in thermal noise control, the Retiga E9 CMOS has an unprecedented ultra-low dark current of <0.001 electrons per pixel per second, allowing for exposure times of over an hour.

Stretching exposure times from seconds to minutes to hours in this manner results in comfortable detection of even the weakest signals, ideal for imaging luminescence.

Extended Dynamic Range

As well a Standard 16-bit mode, the Retiga E9 features a 16-bit Extended Dynamic Range (EDR) mode, which combines a large full well capacity with a low read noise to result in ~2.5x more dynamic range than other modes, easily capturing both intense and weak signals in the same image.

High Sensitivity

A combination of low read noise (1.3 e) and a high quantum efficiency (>90% at 550 nm) makes the Retiga E9 highly sensitive, able to image weak signals or operate at low exposure times.

If even more sensitivity is required, the Retiga E9 can be binned from 2×2 through to 16×16, maximizing sensitivity with larger pixel sizes.

OEM Integration

Interfacing is simple with the Retiga E9 by design. With its compact format and single cable interface, hardware integration is straightforward. The addition of onboard triggering, Windows/Linux support, and our dedicated OEM team make integrating and customising the Retiga E9 a painless process.

Family Specifications

Sensor Technology CMOS
Dark Current Noise 0.001 e-/p/s
Quantum Efficiency 90%
Pixel Size 3.76 µm x 3.76 µm
Supported Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Noise (median) 1.3 e-

Camera Models

Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Retiga E7
Megapixels
7
Sensor Area
14.4mm x 9.9mm,
17.6mm diagonal
Frame Rate
3fps @ ‘Long Exposure’
51fps @ ‘Fast Capture’
Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Retiga E9
Megapixels
9
Sensor Area
11.3 mm x 11.3 mm,
16 mm diagonal
Frame Rate
25fps @ ‘Standard’
12fps @ ‘EDR’
Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Retiga E20
Megapixels
20
Sensor Area
13.1mm x 8.7mm,
15.7mm diagonal
Frame Rate
2fps @ ‘Long Exposure’
22fps @ ‘Fast Capture’

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Type

RETIGA E20Small Pixel CMOS

 

The Retiga E9 CMOS camera can capture exposures from tens of microseconds up to an hour, delivering detailed, high-resolution images without extraneous noise. With its stacked CMOS sensor technology developed by Sony, the E9’s square pixel array with 3.76 µm pixels and high dynamic range (>80 dB) combine to create a sensitive, versatile, and cost-effective low noise camera ready for integration or benchtop use.

  • Capable of exposure times up to 60 minutes
  • Ultra low dark current <0.001 e/p/s
  • High resolution sensor (9 MP)
  • High dynamic range (82 dB)
  • Low noise, high QE (>90%)

Key Features

Long Exposure Imaging

Thanks to major breakthroughs in thermal noise control, the Retiga E9 CMOS has an unprecedented ultra-low dark current of <0.001 electrons per pixel per second, allowing for exposure times of over an hour.

Stretching exposure times from seconds to minutes to hours in this manner results in comfortable detection of even the weakest signals, ideal for imaging luminescence.

Extended Dynamic Range

As well a Standard 16-bit mode, the Retiga E9 features a 16-bit Extended Dynamic Range (EDR) mode, which combines a large full well capacity with a low read noise to result in ~2.5x more dynamic range than other modes, easily capturing both intense and weak signals in the same image.

High Sensitivity

A combination of low read noise (1.3 e) and a high quantum efficiency (>90% at 550 nm) makes the Retiga E9 highly sensitive, able to image weak signals or operate at low exposure times.

If even more sensitivity is required, the Retiga E9 can be binned from 2×2 through to 16×16, maximizing sensitivity with larger pixel sizes.

OEM Integration

Interfacing is simple with the Retiga E9 by design. With its compact format and single cable interface, hardware integration is straightforward. The addition of onboard triggering, Windows/Linux support, and our dedicated OEM team make integrating and customising the Retiga E9 a painless process.

Family Specifications

Sensor Technology CMOS
Dark Current Noise 0.001 e-/p/s
Quantum Efficiency 90%
Pixel Size 3.76 µm x 3.76 µm
Supported Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Noise (median) 1.3 e-

Camera Models

Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Retiga E7
Megapixels
7
Sensor Area
14.4mm x 9.9mm,
17.6mm diagonal
Frame Rate
3fps @ ‘Long Exposure’
51fps @ ‘Fast Capture’
Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Retiga E9
Megapixels
9
Sensor Area
11.3 mm x 11.3 mm,
16 mm diagonal
Frame Rate
25fps @ ‘Standard’
12fps @ ‘EDR’
Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Retiga E20
Megapixels
20
Sensor Area
13.1mm x 8.7mm,
15.7mm diagonal
Frame Rate
2fps @ ‘Long Exposure’
22fps @ ‘Fast Capture’

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Datasheet
Type

sCMOS Optimised For Light Sheet Microscopy

Kinetix photo

Kinetix

  • Large FOV, no more stitching and tiling
  • Very high speed for live samples
  • Flexible and powerful light-sheet solution

The Kinetix delivers everything you need for light-sheet in one camera, with the highest speeds and largest field of view for high-throughput.

Iris 15

  • Large rectangular FOV for large samples
  • Small pixel ideal for low magnification
  • Sub-cellular resolution

The Iris 15 is ideal for imaging large fields of view at high resolution, easy to set up, and simple to image with.

Prime BSI Express

  • Ideal for higher magnification imaging
  • High sensitivity with high speed
  • Compact and easy to integrate

The Prime BSI Express is a sensitive, compact camera that images at high resolution and high speed.

OpenSPIM Customer Stories

Dr. Rui Ma, Max Planck Institute

Zebrafish Light-Sheet with the Kinetix sCMOS

“This light-sheet system was built with the Kinetix in mind, we wanted to use the larger field of view, higher QE and faster framerates, compared with other cameras.”

Dr. Franziska Decker, ETH Zürich

Organoid Light-Sheet with the Iris 15 sCMOS

“Every sample I have imaged fits into one field of view, and [the Iris 15] works great, it was easy to setup and image with.”

Dr. Greg Perry, University of London

3D organism imaging with the Iris 9 sCMOS

“The camera is ideal for our OpenSPIM system due to the sensitivity and the large field of view”

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Light-Sheet Customer Stories

Organoid Light Sheet

Dr. Franziska Decker ETH Zürich

“So far every sample I have imaged fits into one field of view, and [the Iris 15] works great, it was easy to setup and image with.”

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Fast Single-Molecule Light Sheet

Dr. Aleks Ponjavic University of Leeds

“I wanted high-speed imaging without compromising on sensitivity, and [the Kinetix] does that.”

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Whole Heart Light Sheet

Dr. Leonardo Sacconi National Institute of Optics, Italy

“”We switched to the Kinetix thanks to the large dimension and high resolution of the sensor, and of course we also really appreciate the high quantum efficiency provided by the back-illuminated technology””

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RETIGA E7Long Exposure CMOS

 

The Retiga E9 CMOS camera can capture exposures from tens of microseconds up to an hour, delivering detailed, high-resolution images without extraneous noise. With its stacked CMOS sensor technology developed by Sony, the E9’s square pixel array with 3.76 µm pixels and high dynamic range (>80 dB) combine to create a sensitive, versatile, and cost-effective low noise camera ready for integration or benchtop use.

  • Capable of exposure times up to 60 minutes
  • Ultra low dark current <0.001 e/p/s
  • High resolution sensor (9 MP)
  • High dynamic range (82 dB)
  • Low noise, high QE (>90%)

Key Features

Long Exposure Imaging

Thanks to major breakthroughs in thermal noise control, the Retiga E9 CMOS has an unprecedented ultra-low dark current of <0.001 electrons per pixel per second, allowing for exposure times of over an hour.

Stretching exposure times from seconds to minutes to hours in this manner results in comfortable detection of even the weakest signals, ideal for imaging luminescence.

Extended Dynamic Range

As well a Standard 16-bit mode, the Retiga E9 features a 16-bit Extended Dynamic Range (EDR) mode, which combines a large full well capacity with a low read noise to result in ~2.5x more dynamic range than other modes, easily capturing both intense and weak signals in the same image.

High Sensitivity

A combination of low read noise (1.3 e) and a high quantum efficiency (>90% at 550 nm) makes the Retiga E9 highly sensitive, able to image weak signals or operate at low exposure times.

If even more sensitivity is required, the Retiga E9 can be binned from 2×2 through to 16×16, maximizing sensitivity with larger pixel sizes.

OEM Integration

Interfacing is simple with the Retiga E9 by design. With its compact format and single cable interface, hardware integration is straightforward. The addition of onboard triggering, Windows/Linux support, and our dedicated OEM team make integrating and customising the Retiga E9 a painless process.

Family Specifications

Sensor Technology CMOS
Dark Current Noise 0.001 e-/p/s
Quantum Efficiency 90%
Pixel Size 3.76 µm x 3.76 µm
Supported Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Noise (median) 1.3 e-

Camera Models

Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Retiga E7
Megapixels
7
Sensor Area
14.4mm x 9.9mm,
17.6mm diagonal
Frame Rate
3fps @ ‘Long Exposure’
51fps @ ‘Fast Capture’
Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Retiga E9
Megapixels
9
Sensor Area
11.3 mm x 11.3 mm,
16 mm diagonal
Frame Rate
25fps @ ‘Standard’
12fps @ ‘EDR’
Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Retiga E20
Megapixels
20
Sensor Area
13.1mm x 8.7mm,
15.7mm diagonal
Frame Rate
2fps @ ‘Long Exposure’
22fps @ ‘Fast Capture’

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Datasheet
Type

KINETIX22High Speed, Back-Illuminated

 

The back-illuminated Kinetix22 Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) camera delivers high speed imaging with an optimized field of view for most modern microscopes, the most balanced pixel size and near perfect 96% quantum efficiency.

Update: The Kinetix22 has recently had some major upgrades! Kinetix22 cameras now boast up to 33% higher frame rates across all modes, along with a higher full well capacity mode in Speed Mode.

  • 22 mm Field Of View
  • 5.76 Megapixel
  • 2400 x 2400 6.5 μm Pixels
  • 664 Frames Per Second
  • 96% Quantum Efficiency
  • 0.7 e- Read Noise

 

Key Features

Ultimate Flexibility

The Kinetix22 features four modes, allowing users to prioritize different camera specs, optimise imaging, and avoid compromise.

The 8 bit Speed mode offers 664 fps across the full frame, 12 bit Sensitivity mode offers low 1.2 e- read noise while operating at ~120 fps, 16 bit Dynamic range has large full well capacity for varied signal levels in the sample, and 16 bit Sub-Electron mode offers EMCCD like sensitivity with 0.7 e- read noise.

Extreme Speed

The Kinetix22 delivers a tremendous 664 frames per second (fps), full frame across the entire 22 mm diagonal field of view. This speed significantly outperforms typical sCMOS devices while featuring a higher megapixel sensor.

The optimized line time results in a data rate of almost 3000 megapixels/second, around 5x greater than typical sCMOS devices.

Maximizing Signal Collection

The Kinetix22 back-illuminated camera achieves a near-perfect 96% quantum efficiency.

By bringing the light in from the back of the sensor, photons land directly onto the light receiving surface, maximizing light collecting capability. This allows for the weakest signals to be displayed as high quality image, even if your sample typically only emits a handful of photons.

Minimizing Noise

The Kinetix22 includes Sub-Electron mode, which has read noise levels around 0.7 e-.  In this mode, multiple measurements of the pixel value are taken, providing reduced noise from the camera. In addition, Sub-Electron mode uses a high sensitivity gain, so low signal levels provide great image contrast. With the low camera read noise in other modes, the Kinetix family represents the most versatile cameras on the market.

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High Resolution

The Kinetix22 features 6.5 µm x 6.5 µm pixels, the accepted standard for most live cell applications using 40x and 60x magnification.

This pixel size provides highly detailed images across the imaging plane and is most suitable for the broadest range of microscope objectives.

Superior Background Quality

The Kinetix22 features Pattern Noise Reduction Technology and Correlated Noise Reduction Technology to ensure that it delivers clean, pattern-free images with minimal pixel defects, delivering improved image quality in low light conditions.

Family Specifications

Sensor Technology sCMOS
Quantum Efficiency 96%
Pixel Size 6.5 µm x 6.5 µm
Supported Interfaces PCIe and USB 3.2
Spectrum Capabilities UV (200-400 nm), Visible (400-700 nm),
Near Infrared (700-1000 nm)
Read Noise (median) 0.7 e-
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Camera Models

Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Kinetix22
Megapixels
5.7
Sensor Area
15.56 mm x 15.56 mm
22 mm diagonal
Frame Rate
664fps @ 8-bit
118 fps @ 12-bit
111fps @ 16-bit
6.9 fps @ 16-bit
Model
Megapixels
Sensor Area
Frame Rate
Kinetix
Megapixels
10.2
Sensor Area
20.8 mm x 20.8 mm
29.4 mm diagonal
Frame Rate
498 fps @ 8-bit
88 fps @ 12-bit
83 fps @ 16-bit
5 fps @ 16-bit

SPECTRA X®
Light EngineVersatile and Powerful Fluorescence Illumination

SPECTRA X®

Versatile and Powerful Fluorescence Illumination

Unlock advanced applications in fluorescence with the SPECTRA X®. This 7 channel light engine provides ultimate control over illumination with internal easy-swap excitation filters, individual intensity control over every channel via software, and high-speed TTL interface for synchronizing with other components

  • 7 Channel emission
  • Advanced Control
  • High Speed

Key Features

7 Discrete Spectral Bands

Whatever fluorophore you intend to use, the SPECTRA X® can bring it to life with its broad spectral range.

Advanced Control

Individually control intensities of every illumination channel to fine-tune your experiment. And optional manual control pod makes working with the microscope eyepieces simpler.

High Illumination Power

High maximum illumination power combined with the high-speed switching, this light engine unlocks more demanding fluorescence applications

Individual Filtering

Have ultimate control over your illumination wavelengths with internal paddle-mounted filters with tool-free access.

High Speed

When synchronizing with a camera or other devices, fast turn-on and high speed switching capability is a must. The SPECTRA X® boasts 10µs on time and 5-10 kHz switching rate, enabling high speed applications.

Resources

Datasheet
Type
Document
Manual
Document
Technical Note
Document

SOLA SE®
Light EngineUltra-bright Fluorescence Illumination

SPECTRA X®

Versatile and Powerful Fluorescence Illumination

Unlock advanced applications in fluorescence with the SPECTRA X®. This 7 channel light engine provides ultimate control over illumination with internal easy-swap excitation filters, individual intensity control over every channel via software, and high-speed TTL interface for synchronizing with other components

  • 7 Channel emission
  • Advanced Control
  • High Speed

Key Features

7 Discrete Spectral Bands

Whatever fluorophore you intend to use, the SPECTRA X® can bring it to life with its broad spectral range.

Advanced Control

Individually control intensities of every illumination channel to fine-tune your experiment. And optional manual control pod makes working with the microscope eyepieces simpler.

High Illumination Power

High maximum illumination power combined with the high-speed switching, this light engine unlocks more demanding fluorescence applications

Individual Filtering

Have ultimate control over your illumination wavelengths with internal paddle-mounted filters with tool-free access.

High Speed

When synchronizing with a camera or other devices, fast turn-on and high speed switching capability is a must. The SPECTRA X® boasts 10µs on time and 5-10 kHz switching rate, enabling high speed applications.

Resources

Datasheet
Type
Document
Manual
Document
Technical Note
Document

pE300whiteFluorescence Light Source

SPECTRA X®

Versatile and Powerful Fluorescence Illumination

Unlock advanced applications in fluorescence with the SPECTRA X®. This 7 channel light engine provides ultimate control over illumination with internal easy-swap excitation filters, individual intensity control over every channel via software, and high-speed TTL interface for synchronizing with other components

  • 7 Channel emission
  • Advanced Control
  • High Speed

Key Features

7 Discrete Spectral Bands

Whatever fluorophore you intend to use, the SPECTRA X® can bring it to life with its broad spectral range.

Advanced Control

Individually control intensities of every illumination channel to fine-tune your experiment. And optional manual control pod makes working with the microscope eyepieces simpler.

High Illumination Power

High maximum illumination power combined with the high-speed switching, this light engine unlocks more demanding fluorescence applications

Individual Filtering

Have ultimate control over your illumination wavelengths with internal paddle-mounted filters with tool-free access.

High Speed

When synchronizing with a camera or other devices, fast turn-on and high speed switching capability is a must. The SPECTRA X® boasts 10µs on time and 5-10 kHz switching rate, enabling high speed applications.

Resources

Datasheet
Type
Document
Manual
Document
Technical Note
Document

SPECTRA X®

Versatile and Powerful Fluorescence Illumination

Unlock advanced applications in fluorescence with the SPECTRA X®. This 7 channel light engine provides ultimate control over illumination with internal easy-swap excitation filters, individual intensity control over every channel via software, and high-speed TTL interface for synchronizing with other components

  • 7 Channel emission
  • Advanced Control
  • High Speed

Key Features

7 Discrete Spectral Bands

Whatever fluorophore you intend to use, the SPECTRA X® can bring it to life with its broad spectral range.

Advanced Control

Individually control intensities of every illumination channel to fine-tune your experiment. And optional manual control pod makes working with the microscope eyepieces simpler.

High Illumination Power

High maximum illumination power combined with the high-speed switching, this light engine unlocks more demanding fluorescence applications

Individual Filtering

Have ultimate control over your illumination wavelengths with internal paddle-mounted filters with tool-free access.

High Speed

When synchronizing with a camera or other devices, fast turn-on and high speed switching capability is a must. The SPECTRA X® boasts 10µs on time and 5-10 kHz switching rate, enabling high speed applications.

Resources

Datasheet
Type
Document
Manual
Document
Technical Note
Document

SPECTRA X®

Versatile and Powerful Fluorescence Illumination

Unlock advanced applications in fluorescence with the SPECTRA X®. This 7 channel light engine provides ultimate control over illumination with internal easy-swap excitation filters, individual intensity control over every channel via software, and high-speed TTL interface for synchronizing with other components

  • 7 Channel emission
  • Advanced Control
  • High Speed

Key Features

7 Discrete Spectral Bands

Whatever fluorophore you intend to use, the SPECTRA X® can bring it to life with its broad spectral range.

Advanced Control

Individually control intensities of every illumination channel to fine-tune your experiment. And optional manual control pod makes working with the microscope eyepieces simpler.

High Illumination Power

High maximum illumination power combined with the high-speed switching, this light engine unlocks more demanding fluorescence applications

Individual Filtering

Have ultimate control over your illumination wavelengths with internal paddle-mounted filters with tool-free access.

High Speed

When synchronizing with a camera or other devices, fast turn-on and high speed switching capability is a must. The SPECTRA X® boasts 10µs on time and 5-10 kHz switching rate, enabling high speed applications.

Resources

Datasheet
Type
Document
Manual
Document
Technical Note
Document