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

Presenter: David Hitrys, Regional Manager, Photometrics
April 3, 2009
Friday, 1:00 pm, Eastern (New York)

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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 such as those encountered with TIRF, FRET, PALM, confocal and deconvolution techniques. Photometrics is presenting a free, live, interactive, web-based seminar on these two signal amplification technologies on Friday (3-April) at 1:00 PM (New York time).

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in learning about the recent advancements in science-grade CCD cameras for ultra-low light imaging and how these technologies work, what their fundamental limitations are, and what should be considered before acquiring such a camera for their lab should attend. Details are below. There is no cost, but connection lines are limited so reserve yours now.

Agenda:

• Review of Key Concepts:- How Interline CCD Sensors Work- Limitations Imposed by Sensitivity and Noise
• Overview of Intensified CCDs
• Overview of Electron Multiplied CCDs (EM-CCDs)
• Recent Advancements in EM-CCDs
• Comparison of Intensified and EM-CCDs
• Practical Considerations
• Guidance on Selecting a Camera

About the Presenter

Presented by Photometrics, makers of precision cameras for microscopy, the information imparted will be broadly useful to anyone striving to make the best camera choice for their imaging goals.