BWHC3-4K8MPA 4K HDMI/ NETWORK/ USB C-mount CMOS Microscope Digital Camera (Sony IMX678 Sensor, 4K, 8.0MP)
Introduction
The BWHC3-4K series cameras are intended for acquisition of digital images from stereo microscopes, biological microscopes, fluorescent microscopes etc. and online interactive teaching
Features
The basic characteristics have been listed as below:
1. Sony STARVIS 2 back-illuminated CMOS sensor
2. 4K HDMI/ NETWORK/ USB multiple video synchronous outputs
3. 4K/1080P auto switching according to monitor resolution
4. High frame rate output, supporting up to 4K 75fps
5. Support 4K 60fps low delay HDMI output mode, with an average delay of 40ms
6. SD card/USB flash drive for captured image and video storage, support local preview and playback
7. New browsing function, providing rich file operation functions, image to image comparison, image to real-time video comparison, and other functions
8. Excellent ISP with local tone mapping and 3D denoising
9. Provide two sets of default ISP parameters for biological microscopes and stereo microscopes
10. Embedded XCamView for the control of the camera and image processing, supporting automatic edge finding and measurement functions
11. ImageView software for PC
12. iOS/Android applications for smart phones or tablets
Specification
| Order Code | Sensor & Size(mm) | Pixel(μm) | G Sensitivity
Dark Signal |
Sensor Output
(FPS/Resolution) |
Binning | Exposure(ms) |
| BWHC3-4K8MPA |
Sony IMX678(C) |
2.0x2.0 |
1364mv with 1/30s |
72@3840*2160 |
1x1 |
0.019~1000 |
| BWHC3-4K8MPB |
Sony IMX585(C) |
2.9x2.9 |
1028mv with 1/30s |
75@3840*2160 |
1x1 |
0.048~1000 |
| Camera Model | Video Saving(FPS/Resolution) | HDMI2.0(FPS/Resolution) | USB3.0(FPS/Resolution) | NETWORK(FPS/Resolution) |
| BWHC3-4K8MPA |
72@3840*2160 |
60@3840*2160 60@1920*1080 |
30@3840*2160 45@2688*1512 60@1920*1080 |
30@3840*2160 60@1920*1080 72@1280*720 |
| BWHC3-4K8MPB |
75@3840*2160 |
60@3840*2160 60@1920*1080 |
30@3840*2160 45@2688*1512 60@1920*1080 |
30@3840*2160 60@1920*1080 75@1280*720 |
Available Ports on the Back Panel of the Camera Body
| Interface or Button | Function Description |
| USB Mouse | Connect USB mouse for easy operation with embedded XCamView software |
| USB3.0 | Connect USB flash drive to save pictures and videos
Connect 5G WiFi module to transfer video wirelessly in real time |
| USB Video | Connect PC or other host device to realize video image transmission |
| HDMI | Comply with HDMI2.0 standard. 4K/1080P format video output and supporting automatic switch between 4K and 1080P format according to the connected monitors |
| LAN | LAN port to connect router and switch to transfer video |
| SD | Comply with SDIO3.0 standard and SD card could be inserted for video and images saving |
| ON/OFF | Power switch |
| LED | LED status indicator |
| DC12V | Power adapter connection (12V/1A) |
| Video Output Interface | Function Description |
| HDMI Interface | Comply with HDMI2.0 standard; 60fps@4K or 60fps@1080P |
| LAN Interface | support real time resolution switching(4K/1080P/720P)
H264 encoded video DHCP configuration or manual configuration Unicast/multicast configuration |
| WiFi Interface | Connecting 5G WiFi adapter (USB3.0 slot) in AP/STA mode |
| USB Video Interface | Connecting USB Video port of PC for video transfer
H264/MJPEG format video |
| Other Function | Function Description |
| Video Saving | Video format: 8M(3840*2160) H264/H265 encoded MP4 file
Video saving frame rate:72fps(BWHC3-4K8MPA); 75fps(BWHC3-4K8MPB); 60fps in low delay mode |
| Image Capture | 8M (3840*2160) JPEG/TIFF image in SD card or USB flash drive(Default SD card priority, priority can be modified in settings) |
| Measurement Saving | Measurement information saved in different layer with image content
Measurement information is saved together with image content in burn in mode |
| ISP | Exposure(Automatic / Manual Exposure) / Gain, White Balance(Manual / Automatic / ROI Mode), Sharpening, 3D Denoise, Saturation Adjustment, Contrast Adjustment, Brightness Adjustment, Gamma Adjustment, Color to Gray, 50HZ/60HZ Anti-flicker Function |
| Image Operation | Zoom In/Zoom Out(Up to 10X), Mirror/Flip, Freeze, Cross Line, Browser(including Picture Browsing, Video Playback, Video Compare, Picture Compare), Measurement Function |
| Embedded RTC(Optional) | To support accurate time on board |
| Restore Factory Settings | Restore camera parameters to its factory status |
| Multiple Language Support | English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Thailand / French / German / Spanish / Japanese / Italian / Russian / Dutch / Portuguese |
| Software Environment under Network/USB Video Output | |
| White Balance | Auto White Balance |
| Color Technique | Ultra-Fine Color Engine |
| Capture/Control SDK | Windows/Linux/macOS/Android Multiple Platform SDK(Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc) |
| Recording System | Still Picture or Movie |
| Operating System | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 /10 /11 (32 & 64 bit)
OSx(Mac OS X) Linux |
| PC Requirements | CPU: Equal to Intel Core2 2.8GHz or Higher |
| Memory: 4GB or More | |
| Ethernet Port: RJ45 Ethernet Port | |
| Display:19” or Larger | |
| CD-ROM | |
| Operating Environment | |
| Operating Temperature (in Centidegree) | -10°~ 50° |
| Storage Temperature (in Centidegree) | -20°~ 60° |
| Operating Humidity | 30~80%RH |
| Storage Humidity | 10~60%RH |
| Power Supply | DC 12V/1A Adapter |
Dimension of BWHC3-4K Series Camera
Dimension of BWHC3-4K Series Camera
BWHC3-4K Series Camera Packing Information
BWHC3-4K Series Camera Packing Information
| Standard Packing List | |||
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A |
Gift box : L:25.5cm W:17.0cm H:9.0cm (1pcs, 1.7Kg/ box) | ||
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B |
BWHC3-4K Camera (One of the two different shapes) | ||
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C |
Power Adapter: Input: AC 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz, Output: DC 12V 1A
American standard: Model: POWER-U-12V1A(MSA-C1000IC12.0-12W-US): UL/CE/FCC European standard: Model: POWER-E-12V1A(MSA-C10001C12.0-12W-DE): UL/CE/FCC EMI standard: FCC Part 15 Subpart B EMS standard: EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6 |
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D |
USB Mouse | ||
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E |
HDMI Cable | ||
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F |
USB3.0 A male to A male gold-plated connectors cable /2.0m | ||
|
G |
CD (Driver & utilities software, Ø12cm) | ||
| Optional Accessory | |||
|
H |
SD Card (16G or above; Speed: class 10) | ||
|
I |
USB flash drive | ||
|
J |
Adjustable lens adapter | C-Mount to Dia.23.2mm Eyepiece Tube
(Please choose 1 of them for your microscope) |
BCN2A-0.5×
BCN2A-0.75× BCN2A-1× |
|
K |
Fixed lens adapter | C-Mount to Dia.23.2mm Eyepiece Tube
(Please choose 1 of them for your microscope) |
BCN2F-0.5×
BCN2F-0.75× BCN2F-1× |
| Note: For L and M optional items, please specify your camera type (C-mount, microscope camera or telescope camera), Our engineer will help you to determine the right microscope or telescope camera adapter for your application; | |||
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L |
108015(Dia.23.2mm to 30.0mm Ring)/Adapter rings for 30mm eyepiece tube | ||
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M |
108016(Dia.23.2mm to 30.5mm Ring)/ Adapter rings for 30.5mm eyepiece tube | ||
|
N |
Calibration kit | TS-M7(X=0.01mm/100Div., 0.10mm/100Div.) | |
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O |
USB WiFi adapter | ||
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P |
Ethernet cable | ||
Sample Image
Corn Root Tip.L.S
Corn Leaf
Three Year Tilia Stem.C.S
Circuit Board
Certificate
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