Lumenera/Teledyne INFINITY8-3C 2.9MP Global Shutter CMOS Camera, Sony IMX429 Sensor, USB 3.0, 45x45x41.5mm, C-Mount, Microscopy-Optimized

SKU
INFINITY8-3C
Quick Overview
High-performance 2.9MP microscope camera with Sony IMX429 global shutter CMOS sensor, 62 fps full-res imaging, USB 3.0 interface, and multi-platform INFINITY ANALYZE software. Low-noise, fanless design with C-mount compatibility. Optimized for fluorescence and brightfield applications.

The Lumenera/Teledyne INFINITY8-3C is a high-performance 2.9-megapixel digital microscope camera engineered for precise imaging across fluorescence, brightfield, darkfield, and other advanced microscopy techniques. It utilizes the Sony® IMX429 global shutter CMOS sensor with a 2/3” optical format and 4.5 µm pixel size, enabling exceptional image quality and color fidelity. Capable of delivering 62 frames per second at full resolution (1944 x 1472) and 124 fps at 968 x 736 with 2x subsampling, this camera supports high-speed live viewing, framing, and focusing without lag. An integrated 128 MB image buffer, manual/auto exposure and gain control, and global shutter architecture allow seamless capture of moving specimens with minimal artifacts.

Designed for maximum versatility and performance, the INFINITY8-3C supports USB 3.0 data transfer (5 Gbps) through a locking USB3 Micro-B connector and includes a GPIO interface for trigger and strobe synchronization. The heat-dissipating fanless body minimizes sensor noise without active cooling, supporting clean imaging in low-light conditions. It pairs effortlessly with 0.63x–0.7x C-mount couplers and is fully compatible with Windows and macOS through the bundled INFINITY ANALYZE 7 software, which supports live measurement, image stitching, video capture, and fluorescence imaging modes. This camera is ideal for applications including histology, live cell imaging, DNA analysis, and semiconductor inspection.

Features:

  • 2.9 MP resolution (1944 x 1472), 2/3” CMOS sensor
  • Sony IMX429 global shutter sensor, 4.5 μm pixel size
  • 62 fps at full resolution; 124 fps with 2x sub-sampling
  • USB 3.0 Micro-B interface with locking connector
  • 128 MB onboard image buffer
  • Manual and automatic control of exposure, gain, and white balance
  • Compatible with C-Mount microscopes (ideal with 0.63x–0.7x coupler)
  • Heat-dissipating fanless design; low power consumption (2.3–3.6 W)
  • Supports Windows and macOS; includes INFINITY ANALYZE 7 software
  • GPIO for strobe and trigger control
  • Compact body: 45 x 45 x 41.5 mm; weight: 108 g
  • Power via USB or 5–25V GPIO

Applications:

  • Brightfield microscopy
  • Fluorescence imaging
  • DNA analysis and cytogenetics
  • Live cell imaging and time-lapse studies
  • Histology, pathology, and cytology
  • Whole slide imaging
  • Semiconductor and wafer inspection
  • Metallurgical microscopy
  • Forensic sample analysis
  • Gel documentation and analysis
Specifications
Resolution1944 x 1472
Megapixels2.8 MP
Max Frame Rate62 fps (Full Resolution), 124 fps (2x Subsampling)
Sensor ModelSony IMX429
Pixel Size4.5 µm
Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor Format2/3"
SpectrumColor
Lens MountC-Mount
Data InterfaceUSB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
Features
Acquisition ModesSingle Capture, Fluorescence Mode, Timelapse, Video
Exposure ControlManual and Automatic
Gain ControlManual and Automatic
Image Buffer128 MB
Partial Image ModesPixel Binning, Decimation, ROI
White BalanceManual and Automatic
Performance
C-Mount CouplerRecommended 0.63x – 0.7x
Dynamic Range72 dB
Full Well Capacity24,900 e-
QE (Mono)72%
QE Green0.72
Read Noise (Temporal Dark)7.2 e-
Physical
ConnectorUSB3 Micro-B (Horizontal locking) | JST HSHR-09V-S
Digitization (ADC)8-bit, 12-bit
Dimensions (W x H x L)41.5 mm x 45 mm x 45 mm
Mass108 g
Operating Temperature0 to 50 °C
Humidity Range5% to 95%, non-condensing
Power Consumption2.3 W to 3.6 W
Power SupplyUSB or 5–25V via GPIO
Shutter TypeGlobal Shutter
System & Compliance
Included Accessories3m USB 3.0 cable, INFINITY ANALYZE software license
PortUSB 3.0
ComplianceCE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE
ECCNEAR099
Warranty3 Years