CCD Cameras for Ultra Low Light Microscopy: Technology Overview and Issues to Consider Before Buying

Presenter: David Hitrys, Regional Manager
October 14, 2008
Tuesday, 10:30 am, Pacific (California)

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Cameras utilizing Intensification and Electron-Multiplication technologies are used by life and physical science microscopists to enable the imaging of dynamic events under the most challenging low-light conditions. Anyone interested in learning how these technologies work, what their fundamental limitations are, and what should be considered before acquiring such a camera for their lab should attend--this seminar will be useful to anyone striving to make the best camera choice for their imaging goals.

Topics include:

• How CCD Sensors Work
• Limitations Imposed by Sensitivity and Noise
• Overview of Intensified CCDs
• Overview of Electron Multiplied CCDS (EM-CCDs)
• Comparison of Intensified and EM-CCDs
• Practical Considerations
• Guidance on Selecting a Camera

Provided at no cost, this webinar is sponsored by MAG, the Microimaging Applications Group. MAG is a group of imaging companies who work together to provide an unparalleled range of microimaging solutions to science and industry.

About the Presenter

David Hitrys is Sales Support Manager for the imaging companies of Photometrics, QImaging, and Media Cybernetics in the Northeastern portions of the United States and Canada, where he supports a network of optical systems manufacturers and integrators including the major microscope companies. He has over 18 years of experience in the bio-imaging industry. which included developing the world's first commercial instrument for high-speed imaging of fluorescently-labeled living cells in three dimensions using deconvolution image processing.