ZEISS Axiocam Family
In contrast to digital cameras for photography or industrial inspection, many aspects of the microscope cameras are optimized to meet specific requirements of applications in science, research and documentation. As each application has very specific requirements, there is a wide range of different digital camera models to choose from. Different pixel sizes, for example, regulate camera sensitivity and spatial resolution. Lower pixel count enables higher frame rates and larger sensors offer better coverage of the field of view.
ZEISS Axiocam 212 color (426570-9901-000)
Your Clever 12 Megapixel Microscope Camera for Smart Digital Documentation
ZEISS Axiocam 212 color is your smart 12 megapixel color microscope camera suitable for education, documentation and routine applications. This CMOS camera delivers crisp, detail rich live images with high color fidelity at full 4k resolution in up to outstanding 30 fps.
- Flexible use: choose between modes of operation
- Fast live images: full 4K resolution in up to outstanding 30 fps
- Supports smart microscopy: the camera automatically adjusts parameter for you
Choose Between Modes of Operation
- Stand-alone mode: you don’t need a PC to acquire microscope images. The camera automatically adjusts brightness and white balance and offers live image enhancement functions like sharpening, denoising and HDR.
- Alternatively, connect the CMOS camera via USB, Ethernet or wirelessly via Wi-Fi dongle (optionally available) to a computer and the imaging software Labscope or ZEN. Since you can connect multiple cameras to the network, Axiocam 212 color is the ideal solution for digital classroom applications and for connected laboratories, too.
ZEISS Axiocam 212 color is Recommended for
- Documentation
- Education/Teaching
- Routine tasks
- Materials research
- Quality assurance/Quality control
- Fast high resolution live image for co-observation
Smart Digital Documentation
If you combine Axiocam 212 color with ZEISS Axiolab 5, Axioscope 5 or Axioscope 7 microscope stands you can experience the full concept of smart microscopy. The camera communicates with the microscope and always extracts the correct scaling information.
You benefit from:
- Automatic adjustments for high color and contrast reproducibility.
- An integrated system that saves you both space and money because no extra computer is needed.
- Image data completeness since all metadata, including scaling, are automatically stored with your images.
… and all it takes is just a simple press of the Snap button.
Microscopy camera Axiocam 212 colour Versatile colour camera for training, documentation and routine applications with standalone functionality, USB 3.0 and Ethernet connectivity with 64-bit driver software for: ZEN (blue and core), Labscope and TWAIN plugin.
Specifications
Sensor type: Sony CMOS colour sensor, rolling shutter Number of pixels: 4032 (H) x 3044 (V) = 12.3 MP, full sensor
Selectable resolutions: 4032 (H) x 3044 (V) = 12.3 MP, full sensor 3840 (H) x 2160 (V) = 8.1 MP, Ultra HD (4K) 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) = 2.1 MP, Full HD (1080p)
Pixel size: 1.85 µm x 1.85 µm (resolution 4032 x 3044 and 3840 x 2160) 3.70 µm x 3.70 µm (binned, resolution 1920 x 1080)
Effective sensor area: 4032 x 3044: 7.4 mm x 5.7 mm, equivalent to 1/1.7" (9.3 mm diagonal) 3840 x 2160: 7.2 mm x 4.0 mm, equivalent to 1/2.1" (8.2 mm diagonal) 1920 x 1080: 7.2 mm x 4.0 mm, equivalent to 1/2.1" (8.2 mm diagonal)
Spectral range: approx. 400 nm – 700 nm, IR filter; RGB Bayer colour mask
Control buttons on the camera: 1x power on/off switch, 1x factory reset button
Status LED on the camera: Colour-coded status display
Digitisation: 24-bit (3 x 8 bit RGB) A/D converter
Exposure time: 0.1 msec to 1 sec
Amplification: 0x - 27x
Interfaces for data transfer and power supply: 1x HDMI for monitor, 1x USB 3.0 Type C for USB memory stick, Wi-Fi adaptors or PC connection, 2x USB 2.0 Type A for mouse and keyboard, 1x RJ45 (Ethernet) for LAN connection, 1x M8 for power supply and communication with dedicated microscope stands
Optical interface: C-mount
Size/weight: approx. 125 x 92 x 78 mm / 700 g
Housing: Blue anodised aluminium with cooling fins
Approvals: CE, CSA, UKCA
Power supply: via M8 interface
Power consumption: max. 36 W (24 V DC, 1.5 A)
Ambient conditions: +5°C... +35°C, max. 75% relative humidity at 35°C, non-condensing, free air circulation required, CAT II, pollution degree 2, altitude < 2000m, indoor use
Supported operating systems: for ZEN: Windows 10 and 11 x64 or higher for Labscope: Windows 10 and 11 x64 or higher, iOS v15 or higher, Android 12 or higher; Supported application software: ZEN 3.11 (blue edition) or higher ZEN core 3.11 or higher Labscope v4.4 or higher (Windows, iOS and Android TWAIN Plugin: Additional program for controlling the camera via third-party application software
The camera is network-compatible and can be used with the ZEISSiOS app, Android app and ZEISS Labscope software. The apps are available as free downloads from the Apple® App Store, Google Play Store or ZEISS Portal. Unless otherwise specified by the distributor, iPad® and WLAN routers are not available from ZEISS. Apple® and Apple iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Scope of delivery
The camera package includes the following accessories: USB 3.0 memory stick, type C and type A - USB 3.0 cable, type C to type A - power supply and signal cable from camera to microscope stand (compatible with Axiolab 5 and Axioscope 5/7/Vario) Power pack with country-specific plug
