ZEISS Microscope Camera Information

Which ZEISS microscope camera is best for my application?

Choosing the right camera for your microscopy application may seem like a daunting task with so many options. High contrast resolution, good sensitivity and dynamic performance, and good read out speeds are essential for most users. This overview of the ZEISS Axiocam product line can help you make the best choice for your microscopy work.

View a downloadable PDF document covering all the ZEISS Axiocam cameras along with info on camera technology and technical data.

ZEISS Cameras for Routine or Teaching Applications

ZEISS CAMERA	Recommended Uses	Features	Digital Interface
ZEISS Axiocam 105 R2	Education / Teaching Routine Tasks Industrial Work Quality Assurance Quality Control Materials Testing	5mp CMOS Sensor 2.2µm Pixel Size Color	USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 202 mono	Documentation Education / Teaching Routine Tasks Fluorescence Applications w/ Cell Cultures	2mp CMOS Sensor 5.86µm Pixel Size Monochrome	Store images on USB Flash Drive Connect to monitor via HDMI cable USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 208 color	Documentation Education / Teaching Routine Tasks Materials Research Quality Control Quality Assurance	8mp CMOS Sensor 1.85µm Pixel Size Color	Store images on USB Flash Drive Connect to monitor via HDMI cable Optional WiFi Adapter Connection with Labscope Ethernet USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 305 Color	Documentation Education / Teaching Routine Tasks Materials Research Quality Control Quality Assurance	5mp CMOS Sensor 3.45µm Pixel Size Color	USB3 connection to computer

 

 

ZEISS High End Color Cameras

ZEISS CAMERA	Recommended Uses	Features	Digital Interface
ZEISS Axiocam 705 Color	Histology / Pathology Sample Analysis Semiconductor Inspection Materials Research	5mp CMOS Sensor 3.45µm Pixel Size Color or Monochrome Imaging 62fps at full 5mp resolution	USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 712 Color	Histology / Pathology Sample Analysis Semiconductor Inspection Materials Research Quality Control	12mp CMOS Sensor 1.85µm Pixel Size Color or Monochrome Imaging 20fps at full 12mp resolution	USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 807 Color	Histology / Pathology Sample Analysis Semiconductor Inspection Quality Control Large Samples	7.1mp CMOS Sensor 4.5µm Pixel Size Color or Monochrome Imaging	USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 820 color	Histology / Pathology Sample Analysis  Semiconductor Inspection Quality Control Large Samples	20mp CMOS Sensor 2.74µm Pixel Size Color or Monochrome Imaging	USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 705 POL (Sample Analysis with polarized light)	Live Cell Imaging Fluorescence Imaging Analysis of Dim Samples Semiconductor Inspection	5mp CMOS Sensor 6.9µm Pixel Size due to polarization filter Monochrome with on chip polarization filter	USB3 connection to computer

ZEISS High End Fluorescence (Monochrome) Cameras

ZEISS CAMERA	Recommended Uses	Features	Digital Interface
ZEISS Axiocam 702 Monochrome	Live Cell Imaging Low Light Microscopy Imaging at Higher Magnifications	2.3mp CMOS Sensor 5.86µm Pixel Size Up to 128fps at full resolution	USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 705 Monochrome	Live Cell Imaging Low Light Microscopy High Resolution Fluorescence Microscopy	5mp Cooled Global Shutter CMOS Sensor 1.85µm Pixel Size 62fps at full 5mp resolution Wide sensitivity spectrum 350nm - 1000nm	USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 712 Monochrome	High Resolution Fluorescence Microscopy Large Region Imaging Live Cell Imaging	12mp Cooled Global Shutter CMOS Sensor 1.85µm Pixel Size 20fps at full 12mp resolution Wide sensitivity spectrum 350nm - 1000nm	USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 807 monochrome	Live Cell Imaging Fast Imaging of Dim Fluorescent Signals with good Signal-to-Noise Ratio	7.1mp CMOS Sensor 2.74µm Pixel Size Wide sensitivity spectrum 350nm - 1000 nm	USB3 connection to computer
ZEISS Axiocam 820 Monochrome	Low Light Imaging with Live Cell Samples Imaging of Dim Fluorescence Signals with good Signal-to-Noise Ratio	20mp CMOS Sensor 2.74µm Pixel Size     High 86% QE by Back-Illuminated Sensor	USB3 connection to computer