The **ESAW Digital Imaging Module MD300** is specifically engineered for scientists and students demanding higher resolution and clarity in their digital microscopy work. Featuring a high-quality **3.0MP sensor**, the MD300 delivers sharp images at a maximum resolution of **2048×1536**. This enhanced resolution makes it an invaluable tool for **science laboratories, university research centres, and professional inspection tasks** across India and global markets.
The module is designed for effortless integration. Its **lightweight, compact round housing** contains a critical **built-in relay lens and field lens** system, which ensures optimal optical matching between the microscope's optics and the camera sensor. This prevents image distortion and guarantees the **clear picture and video capture** required for professional documentation. The camera utilizes the standard **USB connection for both power and data**, offering extreme simplicity and stability with low power consumption (381mW). It supports multiple output formats, including **YUY2 and MJPG**, and maintains a stable **15fps frame rate at 2048×1536**, which is vital for smooth live viewing and high-speed image acquisition.
Key Sensor and Performance Data
Resolution: 2048×1536 (3.0MP)
Frame Rate: 15fps @ 2048×1536
Sensor Size: 1/2"
Responsivity: 1.4V/lux-sec
Dynamic Range: 70.1dB
S/N Ratio: 38.1dB
Power: 381mW (USB Powered)
Software: Future Win Joe Imaging Program
*The MD300 includes **auto and manual exposure controls** and a **built-in relay lens and field lens** for precision optical matching.
Common Questions About the MD300 Digital Imaging Module
1. What is the main benefit of the 3.0MP resolution (2048×1536)?
The **3.0MP resolution** offers superior image detail and clarity compared to standard 1.3MP cameras. This high pixel count is essential for capturing and analyzing microscopic features that require sharp edges and accurate colour representation for professional research and documentation.
2. How does the built-in relay lens and field lens improve image quality?
The integrated **relay lens and field lens** act as optical couplers, perfectly matching the microscope's exit pupil to the camera sensor. This prevents issues like vignetting (dark edges), curvature of field, and image distortion, ensuring that the digital image is of the highest possible quality across the entire field of view.
3. Is the MD300 compatible with older operating systems or only new ones?
The MD300 is designed for broad compatibility, typically supporting modern Windows operating systems (like Win 10, 11) and often working on Mac/Linux using standard UVC drivers, though the **Future Win Joe microscopic imaging software** is generally optimized for Windows environments. Its USB power ensures easy setup on most modern computers.
4. Can the MD300 be used for high-speed analysis or time-lapse video?
Yes. The MD300's stable **15fps frame rate at its maximum resolution (2048×1536)** is sufficient for capturing standard time-lapse videos and observing moderately dynamic events. The high resolution ensures that even individual frames captured during the time-lapse maintain excellent detail for later analysis.