DS 1000

The new Digital Sight 1000 is an economical color camera solution that can directly display high-definition microscope images on a full HD display without the need for a PC. As with the DS-Fi3 and DS-Ri2 cameras, the Digital Sight 1000 can also be connected to a tablet PC to save space and simplify operation.

Key Features

Full HD Imaging

Equipped with a 2 megapixel CMOS image sensor, the Digital Sight 1000 can display, capture and save full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixel images at 30 frames / second.

Stand-alone Mode

By connecting a Full HD display and a mouse, the Digital Sight 1000 can be used without a PC, conserving bench space. Captured images and videos can be saved directly to an SD card which is inserted into the camera. Users can easily display scale bars, measure areas and calculate distances between two points.

A “One Nikon” Solution for Educational Sites

Nikon offers a complete solution for the educational classroom with the ECLIPSE Ei microscope for practical training, the ECLIPSE Si microscope for inspection and training, and the Digital Sight 1000 camera for high-definition image acquisition and sharing.

Microscope Camera Digital Sight 1000

  • Equipped with a 2.0-megapixel CMOS sensor
  • Can display, capture and save 1920 x 1080 pixel full HD images at 30 fps
  • Can be used standalone without a PC, by simply connecting it to a full HD display and mouse
  • Save the acquired image to the SD card inserted in the camera
  • Simple measurement of area and distance is possible, and scale bar can be displayed

Technical Specifications
Digital Sight 1000
Image sensor 1/2.8 inch Color CMOS image sensor
Size:5.57 x 3.13 mm
Recordable pixels 1920 x 1080 Pixels
Lens mount C-mount
ISO sensitivity Standard: equivalent to ISO 150
Live display 1920 x 1080 Pixels: 30fps
Exposure time 1m sec~10 sec
Photometry mode Average photometry:1920 × 1080 pixels (all area)
Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual exposure
Exposure correction Available
Interface USB2.0 (connect with PC or USB mouse) × 1, HDMI × 1, SD card slot x1 (SD/SDHC cards are available)
Power supply AC100~240V 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 3W
Dimensions 76(W) x 69(D) x 91(H) mm
Weight 450g (approx.)
Operating environment 0-40°C, 60% RH max. (without condensation)

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