The new IK-1000ME extreme low light colour camera has been added to Firstsight Vision's range of specialist cameras for low light level imaging
This new camera brings extraordinary performance at a highly competitive price.
It features Toshiba's proprietary electron multiplying CCD (EMCCD) detector, which not only allows clear, crisp colour images to be obtained at light levels in the region of 10^-4 lux (equivalent to moonless overcast conditions) but will operate in lighting right up to 10^2 lux (equivalent to direct sunlight).
This phenomenal dynamic range, which far exceeds capabilities offered by conventional CCD, low light CCD and third generation image intensifier cameras, is achieved through the peltier-cooled, electron multiplying EMCCD sensor.
EMCCD technology creates an intense electric field on the sensor generating new electrons at very fast speeds without the common readout noise of traditional CCDs.
This gives full colour, virtually noiseless images at TV scan rates in almost complete darkness.
The new detector is 1000 times more sensitive than a conventional colour CCD and offers excellent spatial resolution of 658x496 pixels.
An electronic shutter, adjustable to 1/2000 seconds is incorporated.
The new camera has a host of potential applications.
It can be used for low light scientific and biotechnology imaging as well as underwater imaging and non-destructive testing.
