Camera Software and Drivers
Select your Camera and Operating System to access the appropriate driver.
Imaging Software Downloads
Windows
PVCAM
Installs the PVCAM driver for Windows 10, 8, and 7
- Programmable Scan Mode for Iris and Prime BSI sCMOS cameras
- Faster frame rates with Bit-packing for Standard Mode on Prime BSI
- Improved stability of USB 3.0 driver
PVCAM SDK
The PVCAM Software Development Kit allows you to integrate Teledyne Photometrics PVCAM based cameras into other software packages.
Mac OS-X
PVCAM / RS Image
Mac OS-X Driver Support
Moving forward, Teledyne Photometrics will focus driver development and support on the Windows and Linux platforms and have discontinued updates to PVCAM Drivers for Mac OSX. Existing PVCAM Drivers for Mac OSX will continue to be available for legacy products. Users are welcome to test this configuration for suitability on their systems. Please contact your sales representative or a Teledyne Photometrics service professional with questions or to provide feedback.
Linux
PVCAM & PVCAM SDK
This driver is provided as is. Teledyne Photometrics is not able to provide support for this version of PVCAM. Ubuntu 16.04, Kernel 4.10.0 recommended.
If you are running the Prime BSI Express or the Moment, you will need Ubuntu 18.04 and at least kernel 4.18 and above.
Additional Downloads
Ocular
Ocular 2.0 Imaging Software for PVCAM Cameras
- Simple design and customization
- Easy Camera Control
- Numerous Movie Capture options
- User-oriented Explore and adjust
IEEE-1394
Thesycon Stack
In recent updates, Microsoft released two hotfixes which updated their FireWire stack file. However, these updates cause performance drops in the functionality of Texas Instruments (TI) FireWire Controllers which ship with Teledyne Photometrics cameras. These performance drops manifest with the following symptoms:
- Image Tearing
- Interference Lines
- Black Images
- Reduced Frames-per-second
Installing the Thesycon 1394 stack fixes these problems by replacing the default Microsoft stack. This remedies any problems caused by the updates.
The Thesycon FireWire stack has been thoroughly tested and does not cause any other conflicts or problems with any devices.
RSConfig
Allows PVCAM 2.7.7 users to run multiple cameras simultaneously
(NOTE: DO NOT USE this version of RSConfig with Princeton Instruments cameras.)
Legacy Drivers and Software Downloads
PVCAM 3.8.0.6
PVCAM 3.8.0.6 Highlights:
- Programmable Scan Mode for Iris and Prime BSI sCMOS cameras
- Faster frame rates with Bit-packing for Standard Mode on Prime BSI
- Improved stability of USB 3.0 driver
PVCAM 3.7.5.7
PVCAM 3.7.5.7 Highlights:
- Added support for Iris USB cameras
- Bug fixes for Iris PCIe cameras
PVCAM 3.7.3.3
PVCAM 3.7.3.3 Highlights:
- Adds support for Prime BSI cameras
- PCI-Express driver improvements for Prime and Iris cameras
- USB 3.0 driver improvements
PVCAM 3.7.1.0
PVCAM 3.7.1.0 Highlights:
- Supports the New Iris family of sCMOS cameras.
- Includes PCIe device driver version 3.26.404 that improves the reliability of Prime-95B data transfers over sequences longer than 10,000 frames. Requires Prime-95B firmware 19.27 or newer.
- PVCamTest application now supports latest cameras and latest camera features.
- Fixed an acquisition timeout for cameras that support Variable Timed Mode on USB interface. (Retiga R-series).
- Improved RsConfig tool, no longer requires administrator rights.
- No new PVCAM SDK is required for use with the new PVCAM runtime.
PVCAM 3.6.7.2
PVCAM 3.6.7.2 Highlights:
- Required for use with Prime 95B
- Improved USB 3.0 functionality for the Prime 95B
- Corrected triggering bug with USB 3.0 cameras
- Compatibility update for Windows 10 Anniversary Edition
- PVCamTest Imaging software for PVCAM cameras is included (version 3.3.105)
PVCAM 3.6.5.1
PVCAM 3.6.5.1 Highlights:
- Added new parameters to retrieve various camera timing information related to frame rates (select camera models)
- Added interface detection parameters for USB3.0 and PCI-Express (select camera models)
- Bug fixes and stability improvements in the USB device driver.
PVCamTest 3.2.99
PVCamTest Executable Package 3.2.99 Highlights:
- Basic imaging software for PVCAM cameras
- PVCam SDK 3.6.5.1 contains the PVCamTest 3.2.99 source code and binaries.
- PVCam 3.6.5.1 runtime installer is required.
PVCamTest 3.2.85
PVCamTest Executable Package 3.2.85 Highlights:
- Basic imaging software for PVCAM cameras
- PVCam SDK 3.6.5.1 contains the PVCamTest 3.2.85 source code and binaries.
- PVCam 3.6.5.1 runtime installer is required.
PVCAM 3.3.1.3
PVCAM 3.3.1.3 Includes:
- Improved support for the Prime and Prime 95B cameras
- Improved driver stability
PVCAM 3.1.9.1
PVCAM 3.1.9.1 Includes:
- Added support for Prime sCMOS camera
- Windows 10 supported
- Added new post-processing features
- PrimeEnhance
- PrimeLocate
- Multi-ROI
- Improved USB 3.0 stability
PVCAM 3.0.9.2
PVCAM 3.0.9.2 Includes:
- Improved support for USB3.0
- Windows 8 support
- Camera reliability and robustness improved
- Added new post-processing features
PVCAM 3.0.5.2
PVCAM 3.0.5.2 Includes:
- Improved Time stamp functionality
- Improved USB interface robustness
PVCAM 3.0.3.8
PVCAM 3.0.3.8 Includes:
- Adds Official Windows 8 support
- Other robustness improvements
PVCAM 3.0.1.3
PVCAM 3.0.1.3 Includes:
- Updated PCIe device driver
- Added support for High Speed PCIe x4 interface
- Other Fixes and Improvements
PVCAM 2.9.11
PVCAM 2.9.11 Includes:
- PCI-Express Fixes
- Improved USB Performance
- Other Fixes and Performance Improvements
PVCAM 2.9.5
PVCAM 2.9.5 Includes:
- PCI-Express Fixes
- Improved USB Performance
- Other Fixes and Performance Improvements
PVCAM 2.9.3
PVCAM 2.9.3 Includes:
- Support for CoolSNAP MYO and CoolSNAP KINO cameras
- Support for PCI-Express LVDS Interface Card
PVCAM 2.8.0
This new version includes several enhancements:
- Support for SMART Streaming
- Improved Variable Timed Mode performance
- Improved compatibility with FireWire cameras (eliminating Image Tearing)
- Includes new Frame Counters
- Includes new Time-Stamping
PVCAM 2.7.10
- Automatic Thesycon Stack Installation – Ensures seamless FireWire integration
- Improved memory management
- Banding Issue Correction
- Increased overall driver stability
PVCAM 2.7.9.1
Version Update: v2.7.9.1
- Update includes support for 64-bit Operating Systems
- Enhanced performance and stability across all camera platforms
- New events available from PVCAM API. See Manual for details
PVCAM 2.7.8.5
Version Update: v2.7.8.5
- Update includes stability fixes for all Teledyne Photometrics FireWire cameras
- Application programming interface for Teledyne Photometrics digital cameras supports Windows 2000/XP, Vista x32
PVCAM 2.7.6
PVCAM 2.7.5.7
PVCAM 2.6.9.3
PVCAM 2.6.9
PVCAM 2.5.8
Application Software
Camera Updates
HQ2 Camera Updates
This update is required for people who are experiencing a power-up problem with their CoolSNAP HQ2.
NOTE: Make sure that no other program is open while the camera is being updated.
FireWire Updates
Update includes stability fixes for all Teledyne Photometrics FireWire cameras.
NOTE: Do NOT use with Evolve 512 or Evolve 128 cameras.
Recommended PC Specifications
Operating System:
- Windows 10 64-bit
- Windows 8 64-bit
- Windows 7 64-bit
Processor:
- Intel Xeon
- Intel Core i7
- 2.0 GHz or faster Intel Processor (Core i5 or better)
RAM:
- 16+ GB recommended
- 8 GB minimum
Storage:
- 400+ GB SSD with >900 MB/sec sequential write speeds recommended
- 250+ GB serial ATA (SATA) HDD minimum
Graphics Adapter:
- 512+ MB PCI-Express graphics card (ATI or NVIDIA)
USB:
- USB 3.0 port *
PCI-Express:
- PCI-Express 4X slot **
- PCI-Express 1X slot ***
* For use with the Prime sCMOS and CoolSNAP CCD cameras
** An open PCI-Express 4x (4 lane) interface slot or higher for use with the Prime PCIe interface card
*** An open PCI-Express 1x interface slot or higher for use with the Evolve Delta FireWire interface card