Microscope camera K5

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Overview
The K5 is a compact scientific sCMOS microscope camera engineered for fluorescence and live-cell imaging workflows in research and clinical laboratories. It combines 4.2 MP resolution, high quantum efficiency and fast frame rates to capture dynamic cellular events and detailed structural information.

Key capabilities

• High-resolution sensor: 2048 x 2048 pixels (4.2 MP) for detailed morphology
• Fast acquisition: up to 40 fps for time-lapse and dynamic experiments
• High sensitivity: quantum efficiency up to ~80% to maximize weak signals

Clinical and laboratory benefits

• Suitable for immunostaining, 3D cell culture and routine fluorescence assays
• Enables reliable segmentation and quantification of cellular events
• Improves signal-to-background in workflows such as THUNDER Imager

Performance highlights

• Capture rapid biological processes with up to 40 fps acquisition
• Resolve fine structures with 4.2 MP imaging and 6.5 µm pixels
• Reduce exposure times and phototoxicity through high quantum efficiency

Imaging improvements vs. conventional CCD
Compared with many CCD solutions, the K5's sCMOS sensor achieves lower noise and higher quantum efficiency, enhancing signal-to-noise ratio and delivering clearer images of weak or fast signals.

Video / Time-lapse capability
Designed for time-lapse and high-throughput imaging, the K5 supports live-cell experiments and automated acquisition sequences with short exposure intervals to capture biologically relevant time series.

Form factor and integration
The K5 is a compact, passively cooled sCMOS camera with approximate dimensions 65 x 65 x 65 mm. A trigger cable is included for synchronization with microscopy systems and automation platforms.

Technical specifications

• Model name: K5
• Sensor resolution: 2048 x 2048 pixels (4.2 MP)
• Pixel size: 6.5 µm x 6.5 µm
• Maximum frame rate: up to 40 fps (depending on settings and ROI)
• Quantum efficiency: up to ~80%
• Dynamic range: reported 21,400 : 1
• Cooling: passive cooling (compact form factor)
• Dimensions (approx.): 65 x 65 x 65 mm
• Included accessories: trigger cable