PixeLINK M5C-PRO Series 5.3MP Microscopy Camera Kit – 2592x2048 Global Shutter USB 3.0 Camera (OnSemi VITA 5000)
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The M5 camera is based on a CMOS global shutter sensor with a 1” optical format.
M5 Series Configuration Codes
Color Space µScope Version Housing
C – Color KIT Essentials Version BL – Board Level
M – Mono SE Standard Version T – Trigger
NIR – Near Infrared PRO - Professional Version CYL - Cylindrical case
See Specs Below For Series Configurations:
The PixeLINK M5C Series 5.3MP Microscopy Camera Kit is designed for high-resolution digital microscopy, laboratory imaging, and precision inspection applications. Featuring the ON Semiconductor VITA 5000 CMOS global shutter sensor, this camera delivers 2592 × 2048 resolution with excellent sensitivity and low noise performance.
Its compact cylindrical housing integrates easily with microscopes and optical systems using a standard C-mount interface, making it ideal for research labs, universities, medical diagnostics, and industrial inspection environments.
The USB 3.0 interface enables fast image transfer while maintaining stable connectivity using the included locking USB cable. The included µScope microscopy software provides powerful image capture, analysis, and processing tools for scientific and inspection workflows.
With advanced onboard image controls including programmable LUTs, exposure adjustment, white balance, gain, gamma correction, and image processing features, the M5C provides flexibility for both automated and manual imaging environments.
The M5C-PRO-CYL complete microscopy imaging kit offers a reliable solution for life science imaging, microscopy documentation, and machine vision inspection tasks requiring high-quality digital image capture.
Features:
- Great Image Quality
- Cylindrical Housing to Fit Easily on a Microscope
- Auto & Manual Exposure
- Programmable LUT
- Auto & Manual White Balance
- Gain
- Gamma
- Saturation
- Binning and Decimation
- Image Flip & Rotate
- Callbacks (Image Filters)
Applications:
- Live Cell Imaging
- Microbiology
- Cell Analysis
- Vision Correction
- Packaging
- Measurements
- Inspection
- Paint Analysis and Dirt Analysis
| Sensor | On Semiconductor Vita 5000 |
| Type | CMOS Global Shutter |
| Resolution | 5.3 MP (2592 x 2048) |
| Pixel Pitch | 4.8 µm x 4.8 µm |
| Active Area | 15.86 mm diagonal |
| Peak OE | 53% |
| FPN | <1 % of signal |
| PRNU | <2% of signal |
| Dynamic Range | 53 dB (90 dB with Extended Shutter Mode) |
| Bit Depth | 8 or 10-bit |
| Color Data Formats | Bayer 8, Bayer 16 and YUV4226 |
| Dimensions | 88 x Ø54.01 (without lens mount) |
| Weight (g) | 218.5 (without optics)) |
| Mounting | C-Mount |
Configurations:
Color |
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M5C-KIT-CYL |
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