ZEISS microscope camera Axiocam 208 color

Function and Applications

Versatile 8.3 Mpixel color camera for training, documentation and routine applications with standalone functionality (no computer required), USB 3.0 and Ethernet connectivity with 64bit driver software for: ZEN (blue and core), Labscope and TWAIN plugin. Simply connect monitor or beamer via HDMI cable and connect to a keyboard and mouse via USB hub.

Equipment and Technical Data

• Sensor type: Sony CMOS color sensor with rolling shutter

• Number of pixels: 3840 (H) x 2160 (V) = 8.3MP, Ultra HD (4K)

• Selectable resolutions: 3840 x 2160 = Ultra HD (4K)and 1920 x 1080 = Full HD (1080p)

• Pixel size: 1.85 µm x 1.85 µm (Ultra HD resolution)

• Sensor size: 7.1 mm x 4.0 mm, equivalent to 1/2.1" (8.1 mm diagonal)

• Spectral range: approx. 400 nm - 700 nm

• Accessories: USB 3.0 HUB Type-C, USB 3.0 memory stick, Type-C and Type-A, USB 3.0 cable Type-C to Type-A, power supply with country-specific plug

• Power supply and signal cable from camera to microscope stand (compatible with Axiolab 5 and Axioscope 5/7/Vario)

• Control buttons on the camera: 1x image capture (snap) 1x on-screen display (OSD), 1x factory reset

• Image storage format: tiff or jpg

• Video stream format: mp4

• Live frame rates via HDMI: 30 fps @ 4K/1080p (also with HDR) Live frame rates via software via Ethernet or USB3.0 (depending on hardware and software configuration)

• Exposure time 1 ms: H x V frame rate 3840 x 2160 up to 15 fps (ZEN blue edition), 1920 x 1080 up to 27 fps (ZEN blue edition), 1920 x 1080 up to 30 fps (Labscope)

• Digitization: 24-bit (3 x 8 bit RGB)

• Exposure time: 0.06 msec to 1 sec

• Gain: 1x - 22x

• Interfaces: HDMI for monitor, USB 3.0 for USB hub, memory stick, Wi-Fi adapter or PC connection, Ethernet (RJ45) for LAN connection, micro-D for power supply and communication with dedicated microscope stands

• Optical interface: C-mount

• Max. File size per image: TIFF up to 24 MB (not depending on image content), JPG up to 0.5 MB - 3.3 MB (depending on image content)

• Dimensions: 135mm x 97mm x 54mm

• Weight: 590g

The camera is network-compatible and can be used with the Zeiss iOS app, Android APP and ZEISS Labscope software for Windows. The apps are available as a free download from the Apple® App Store, Google Play Store or ZEISS Portal.

Additionally required: microscope-specific C-mount camera adapter