saxon 3 Megapixel Digital Microscope Camera

Capture the Microscopic World in Stunning Detail
The saxon 3 Megapixel Digital Microscope Camera transforms any standard microscope into a powerful digital imaging station. Equipped with an Aptina MT9T001 CMOS sensor delivering approximately 3.2 megapixels of resolution (2048×1536), this camera captures crisp, colour-accurate images and smooth video of specimens at frame rates up to 43 fps. Whether you're a student documenting biology lab work, a hobbyist exploring the hidden structures of minerals, or a professional conducting quality-control inspections, this camera makes it easy to record, share, and analyse what you see through the eyepiece.

Designed for broad compatibility, the camera ships with both 30mm and 30.5mm adapter tubes, so it slots into virtually any microscope's eyepiece tube without the need for additional accessories. The Ultra Fine Colour Engine ensures faithful colour reproduction, while flexible exposure control (0.128 ms to 2,000 ms, with both auto and manual modes) lets you handle everything from brightly stained slides to dimly lit specimens. Additional features include ROI white balance, manual temperature-tint adjustment, and 1×1, 2×2, or 3×3 binning options that allow you to trade resolution for faster frame rates and improved sensitivity when conditions demand it.

On the software side, the camera supports Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X, and Linux, and offers a native C/C++ SDK, DirectShow, and TWAIN interfaces—giving advanced users full programmatic control for custom imaging workflows. Still-image capture and video recording are both supported out of the box, making documentation as simple as a single click. The camera draws power directly from your computer's USB 2.0 port, keeping your workspace free of extra cables and adapters.

Beyond the lab bench, this versatile imager can even pull double duty for limited astrophotography with exposures up to 2 seconds when paired with a 1.25″ to C/CS-mount adapter (sold separately). Its wide operating temperature range of −10 °C to 50 °C also makes it suitable for fieldwork. Key specifications at a glance:

• Sensor: 1/2″ CMOS, 3.2 µm pixel size, 35% peak quantum efficiency
• Resolution: 2048 × 1536 (~3.2 MP)
• Frame Rates: 8 fps @ full res | 22 fps @ 1024×768 | 43 fps @ 680×510
• Dynamic Range: 61 dB | S/N Ratio: 43 dB
• Spectral Range: 380–560 nm (with IR filter)
• Adapters Included: 30 mm and 30.5 mm eyepiece tubes
• Power: DC 5 V via USB 2.0—no external power supply needed