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Superb Picture Quality
By utilizing several core technologies, the DXC-S500 offers superb picture quality. With a five mega-pixel 2/3 type IT
CCD, the camera can capture ultra-high-resolution and high-precision images. The maximum number of pixels used
for image capture is 2560 (H) x 1920 (V), providing superior resolution. The use of RGB primary color mosaic filters
contributes to precise color reproduction, while a cooling device cools the CCD chip to 5 °C (at 0 to 35 °C ambient
temperature) to achieve excellent signal-to-noise ratio.
Long-Term Exposure Shooting
Built-in frame memory provides a remarkable enhancement in sensitivity by allowing the charge accumulation period of
the CCD (typically 1/60 second) to be extended to a maximum of 60 seconds.
Fluorescence Image Capturing
The DXC-S500 provides a fluorescent mode (FL MODE), which facilitates focus and
capture adjustments for dark objects at the touch of a button. When activated, it
automatically boosts the camera gain level and lowers the frame rate so the dark
object can be clearly seen. When focus adjustments have been made, pressing the
“CAPTURE” button resets the gain and calculates the appropriate shutter speed
(Long-Term Exposure) so a clear image can be obtained. And, thanks to the CCD
cooling device, the dark noise that is typically seen in Long-Term Exposure mode is
dramatically reduced.
PC-Friendly Interfaces
IEEE 1394 Interface
The IEEE 1394 (400 Mb/s) interface located on the CCU
enables direct interface with various PCs or IEEE 1394 boards*.
The interface supports a hot plug function for quick access to
the camera’s image without restarting the PC. The pictures are
transmitted in uncompressed IEEE 1394 format for highest
accuracy.
* When Microsoft
®
Windows
®
is used, IEEE 1394 boards conforming to OHCI
are supported. For Macintosh
®
, genuine FireWire
®
boards are supported.
PC Card Slot
A PC card slot is located on the front of the CCU for storing
images directly onto various media. This slot supports
PCMCIA ATA Type II*, enabling data storage in a
“Memory Stick”, CompactFlash, SmartMedia and removable
hard disk drive.
* PC cards supporting 3.3 V power supply only are not available.
TWAIN Driver
The supplied TWAIN driver enables the use of various application software.
You can use this driver to monitor live images on the PC application window, and
to capture images with a simple mouse click.