Leica DFC360 FX User Manual

Leica DFC360 FX

High Speed Camera System for Fluorescence Microscopy

Ultrafast High-Resolution Fluores

Leica DFC360 FX – High-End Live Cell Imaging

Speed is often the deciding factor for successful
imaging in demanding high-resolution image doc­umentation of living cells, molecular processes
and rapidly fading fluorescence specimens. The
monochrome digital camera Leica DFC360 FX is
designed to produce brilliant images at maximum
temporal resolution. Thanks to state-of-the-art
CCD technology, the high-end Progressive Scan
Camera achieves maximum frame rates of 20
frames per second for full frame up to more than
100 frames per second in binning mode. The highly
sensitive sensor and active Peltier cooling ensure
a high dynamic range even for low light intensities.

The Leica DFC360 FX will convince even the most
demanding user with its performance on PC and
MAC systems, intuitive Leica Imaging Software
and optimal integration into high-end fluorescence
systems from Leica Microsystems. The Leica
DFC360 FX is the ideal solution for excellent results
in live cell imaging.

Enjoy all of these advantages every day:

•Fast data transmission via FireWire IEEE1394b

•20 frames per second and up to more than 100

frames per second for binning mode due to
overlapping mode and interline sensor

•Highly sensitive 1.4 megapixel CCD in the visible

and infrared spectrum

•Ideal for living cells and rapidly fading fluores-

cence specimens

•High linearity over the whole dynamic range and

minimum noise

•Temperature-controlled Peltier cooling

•The progressive scan of each exposure provides

complete full images without disturbing horizon­tal skipping artefacts

•12 or 8 bit digitization option allows the selection

of the right degree of detail for the particular
application.

•Partial Scan Mode: Ultrafast read-out of defin-

able areas at full resolution, also in overlapping
mode and in combination with binning

•Camera power supply via FireWire IEEE1394 b

•Trigger port for exact synchronization (e.g. via

CTR7000)

•Shutter speeds from 4µs to 10 minutes

•Long integration times and up to tenfold signal

amplification

•Easy installation on to the microscope

•Connection of PC and MAC via TWAIN and

FireCam

•Full system integration in Leica Application Suite

(LAS) and Leica Application Suite Advanced
Fluorescence (LAS AF)

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