SoftwareDownloads and Drivers

Camera Software and Drivers

Select your Camera and Operating System to access the appropriate driver.

If there is no download available for your camera or your operating system, please contact support.

Driver Downloads

Windows

PVCAM

Installs the latest PVCAM driver for Windows 10 x64.

PVCAM 3.10.1.1 highlights:

  • Improved robustness of PCIe cameras.
  • Updated PVCamTest application with support for ATTR_LIVE and PARAM_ROI.
  • General performance and stability improvements.

Download PVCAM Version 3.10.1.1

PVCAM SDK

The PVCAM Software Development Kit allows you to integrate Teledyne Photometrics PVCAM based cameras into other software packages.

Download PVCAM SDK Version 3.10.1.1

PVCAM End-User License Agreement

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

Ubuntu 22.04.02 LTS / kernel 5.3 and above

  • PVCAM (3.10.0.3) improvements & updates
    • Reduced verbosity of the installation process, added more command line options.
    • Added support for PARAM_ROI parameter.
  • PCIe Driver (6.1.0) improvements & updates
    • Added experimental support for nVidia GPUDirect RDMA technology.
    • The driver now strictly enforces 4 MSI interrupts requirement for newer camera models.
    • Improved performance of the frame notification system.
  • USB Driver (7.0.1.115) improvements & updates
    • Increased USB read/write timeouts.
    • Improved performance of the frame notification system.
  • SDK examples (1.7.84) improvements & updates
    • Removed examples using obsolete acquisition modes.
    • Updated code documentation for FastStreamingToDisk example.
    • Updated Centroids example to use the Centroid mode switch if available.

Download PVCAM and PVCAM SDK 3.10.0.3

Imaging Software Downloads

Ocular

Ocular 2.0 Imaging Software for PVCAM Cameras.

Ocular is licensed software, users must purchase or possess a license dongle in order to use Ocular.

  • Simple design and customization
  • Easy Camera Control
  • Numerous Movie Capture options
  • User-oriented Explore and adjust

Download Ocular 2.0

QCapture Pro

Please note that this product is no longer formally supported.

QCapture Pro is licensed software, users must purchase or possess a license dongle in order to use QCapture Pro.

  • Supports legacy camera series
  • Windows XP SP3, Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate (32- and 64-bit)
  • Requires hardware dongle for operation

Download QCapture Pro 7.0

Download QCapture Pro 6.0

ASMedia USB Driver

The ASMedia USB driver may provide better performance and stability for USB 3.2 based cameras on some systems. If you experience any issues with the connection or performance on AsMedia-based USB controllers, please try this alternative USB controller driver.

Please Note: Driver is NOT currently supported in Windows 11.

Download ASMedia USB Driver Version 1.16.60.1-2

FireWire Driver Fix

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 some older 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.

Download Thesycon 1394 Stack Installer

PVCAM & PVCAM SDK

Ubuntu 22.04.01 LTS / kernel 5.3 and above

  • Added support for new host-side post processing parameters.
  • Added support for live temperature readouts for selected camera models.
  • Further Performance and stability improvements in PCIe and USB device drivers.
  • PVCamTest 3.12.337 improvements & updates
    • Added support for natively compressed frames.
    • Added support for new host-side post processing parameters and host-side frame formats.
  • VersionInformation 1.5.1 improvements & updates
    • Added framerate tests.
    • Added memory copy performance tests.
  • SDK examples 1.7.79 improvements & updates
    • ExtendedEnumerations example limited to acquire images with EXT_TRIG_INTERNAL only.

Download PVCAM and PVCAM SDK 3.9.12.11

Legacy Drivers and Software Downloads

PVCAM 3.10.0.1

PVCAM 3.10.0.1 highlights:

  • Added support for PARAM_ROI and PARAM_ROI_LIST
  • Fixed an issue that may cause a hang in the acquisition after first frame in sequence was delivered
  • Fixed the pl_md_frame_recompose function to work with 8-bit and 32-bit image formats
  • Version Information: Fixed an issue that caused incorrect OS version to be displayed on Windows 11
  • Further performance and stability improvements.

Download PVCAM Version 3.10.0.1

PVCAM 3.9.13.1

PVCAM 3.9.13.1 highlights:

  • Added Host Frame Summing feature (PARAM_HOST_FRAME_SUMMING_ENABLED, PARAM_HOST_FRAME_SUMMING_COUNT, PARAM_HOST_FRAME_SUMMING_FORMAT).
  • Added support for live temperature readouts for selected camera models
  • Fixed BERT/Despeckle parameters min/max values not being updated upon speed change.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented PVCAM to load on Windows 10 1607, 2016 LTSB and 2016 Server.

Download PVCAM Version 3.9.13.1

PVCAM and PVCAM SDK 3.9.12.11 (Linux)

Ubuntu 22.04.01 LTS / kernel 5.3 and above

PVCAM 3.9.12.11 Highlights:

  • Added support for new host-side post processing parameters.
  • Added support for live temperature readouts for selected camera models.
  • Further Performance and stability improvements in PCIe and USB device drivers.
  • PVCamTest 3.12.337 improvements & updates
    • Added support for natively compressed frames.
    • Added support for new host-side post processing parameters and host-side frame formats.
  • VersionInformation 1.5.1 improvements & updates
    • Added framerate tests.
    • Added memory copy performance tests.
  • SDK examples 1.7.79 improvements & updates
    • ExtendedEnumerations example limited to acquire images with EXT_TRIG_INTERNAL only.

Download PVCAM 3.9.12.11 (34.3MB)

PVCAM and PVCAM SDK 3.9.11.2 (Linux)

This driver is provided as is. Teledyne Photometrics is not able to provide support for this version of PVCAM. Ubuntu 18.04, kernel 5.3 version supported. Ubuntu 20.04, kernel 5.10+ recommended.

PVCAM 3.9.11.2 Highlights:

  • Improved compatibility of PCIe driver with AMD platforms.
  • Improved stability with AsMedia USB controllers.
  • Improved acquisition recovery when user application crashes.
  • Added definitions for new EXT_TRIG_LEVEL_OVERLAP and EXT_TRIG_LEVEL_PULSED trigger modes.
  • Added definitions for new PARAM_METADATA_RESET_TIMESTAMP and PARAM_SPDTAB_NAME parameters.
  • Added definitions for PP_FEATURE_LARGE_CLUSTER_CORRECTION and PP_FEATURE_LARGE_CLUSTER_CORRECTION_ENABLED post processing features.

Download PVCAM 3.9.11.2 (34.3MB)

PVCAM 3.9.10.5

PVCAM 3.9.10.5 highlights:

  • Improved efficiency of start acquisition routines to improve frame rate in software triggered mode for Kinetix and newer cameras.
  • Improved behavior of PARAM_BOF_EOF_COUNT to resolve corrupted frame issues with some applications.
  • Improved efficiency of the PCIe driver to reduce latencies when starting acquisition.
  • Improved PCIe device unplug detection.
  • Improved stability of USB 3.0 cameras when they are connected to AsMedia USB controller.
  • Fixed possible hang in sequence acquisition that could occur with fast frame rates.
  • Added support for PARAM_SPDTAB_NAME that will be available on selected camera models.

Download PVCAM Version 3.9.10.5

PVCAM 3.9.9.1

PVCAM 3.9.9.1 highlights:

  • Improved support for Kinetix camera models
  • Improved calculation of the recommended buffer size
  • Updated color helper library
  • Changed the look and feel of the user interface

Download PVCAM Version 3.9.9.1

PVCAM 3.9.6.11 (Linux)

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.

PVCAM 3.9.6.11 Highlights:

  • Fixed stability issues with very fast cameras and small ROIs when running in non-circular buffer mode.
  • Fixed a bug in the rotate algorithm that caused tearing with non-rectangular ROIs with metadata.
  • Fixed a pipeline bug that caused stale frames with bitpacking-enabled cameras and frame rotation enabled.
  • Limited the recommended size of circ. buffer to 256MB for 32-bit app and 1GB for 64-bit to fix issue with some 32-bit application not being able to image with large sensor cameras.
  • Improved calculation of recommended buffer size (PARAM_FRAME_BUFFER_SIZE).
  • Improved accuracy of PARAM_EXPOSURE_TIME.
  • Improved performance of the frame flipping algorithm.

Download PVCAM 3.9.6.11 (34.3MB)

PVCAM 3.9.5.6

PVCAM 3.9.5.6 Highlights:

  • Improved support for Kinetix camera.
  • Updated handling dynamic post processing (Kinetix – BERT).
  • USB 3rd gen. device driver (32.2.4) improvements.
  • Updated PVCamTest application (3.10.318) with Improved streaming to disk with Kinetix.
  • Removed RSConfig application from the installer – no longer supported.
  • Removed .NET installation from the installer – it was used by RSConfig only.

Download PVCAM 3.9.5.6 (41MB)

PVCAM 3.9.4.2 (Linux)

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.

Kinetix is not supported in this version of PVCAM.

PVCAM 3.9.4.2 Highlights:

  • Added support for BSI-Express and Moment camera models.
  • Implemented user memory pinning for DMA in PCIe driver, enabled for kernel 5.3 and newer.
  • Added support for virtual frame rotation and flipping.
  • Added support for SW trigger feature.
  • Improved pl_exp_get_oldest_frame() implementation.
  • Fixed reading of PARAM_READOUT_TIME attributes to fail if parameter is not available.
  • Improved polling acquisition behavior on Linux.
  • Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
  • Added initial support for USB 3.1 Gen2 10Gbit/s interface, currently supported with Intel Thunderbolt add-in cards only.

Download PVCAM 3.9.4.2 (37MB)

PVCAM 3.9.3.4

PVCAM 3.9.3.4 Highlights:

  • Adds support for Kinetix cameras
  • Improved USB 3.2 10Gbps stability
  • PCI-Express driver now common for all cameras
  • Performance and stability improvements
  • Removed support for Windows 8 and older Operating Systems
  • PVCAM Test improvements

Download PVCAM 3.9.3.4 (13.8MB)

PVCAM 3.9.0.4

PVCAM 3.9.0.4 Highlights:

  • Introduced Software Trigger feature for selected camera models
  • Improved robustness of USB drivers
  • Improved robustness for USB 3.2 add-in cards
  • Updated the PVCAM Test application to support 32-bit images and other optimizations
  • Improved stability and other bug fixes

Download PVCAM 3.9.0.4 (13.8MB)

PVCAM 3.8.1.6 (Linux)

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.

The Prime BSI Express and the Moment are not supported in this version, but are planned for future versions of PVCAM.

Download PVCAM 3.8.1.6 (32MB)

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

Download PVCAM 3.8.0.6 (14MB)

PVCAM 3.7.5.7

PVCAM 3.7.5.7 Highlights:

  • Added support for Iris USB cameras
  • Bug fixes for Iris PCIe cameras

Download PVCAM 3.7.5.7 (14MB)

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

Download PVCAM 3.7.3.3 (13.5MB)

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.

Download PVCAM 3.7.1.0 (11.9MB)

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)

Download PVCAM 3.6.7.2 (10.9MB)

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.

Download PVCAM 3.6.5.1 (9.8MB)

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.

Download PVCamTest 3.2.99 (2.4MB)

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.

Download PVCamTest 3.2.85 (2.8MB)

PVCAM 3.3.1.3

PVCAM 3.3.1.3 Includes:

  • Improved support for the Prime and Prime 95B cameras
  • Improved driver stability

Download 64 bit PVCAM 3.3.1.3 (14MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 3.3.1.3 (13MB)

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

Download 64 bit PVCAM 3.1.9.1 (40MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 3.1.9.1 (39MB)

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

Download 64 bit PVCAM 3.0.9.2 (39MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 3.0.9.2 (38MB)

PVCAM 3.0.5.2

PVCAM 3.0.5.2 Includes:

  • Improved Time stamp functionality
  • Improved USB interface robustness

Download 64 bit PVCAM 3.0.5.2 (39MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 3.0.5.2 (38MB)

PVCAM 3.0.3.8

PVCAM 3.0.3.8 Includes:

  • Adds Official Windows 8 support
  • Other robustness improvements

Download 64 bit PVCAM 3.0.3.8 (39MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 3.0.3.8 (38MB)

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

Download 64 bit PVCAM 3.0.1.3 (39MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 3.0.1.3 (38MB)

PVCAM 2.9.11

PVCAM 2.9.11 Includes:

  • PCI-Express Fixes
  • Improved USB Performance
  • Other Fixes and Performance Improvements

Download 64 bit PVCAM 2.9.11 (43MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 2.9.11 (42MB)

PVCAM 2.9.5

PVCAM 2.9.5 Includes:

  • PCI-Express Fixes
  • Improved USB Performance
  • Other Fixes and Performance Improvements

Download 64 bit PVCAM 2.9.5 (43MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 2.9.5 (42MB)

PVCAM 2.9.3

PVCAM 2.9.3 Includes:

  • Support for CoolSNAP MYO and CoolSNAP KINO cameras
  • Support for PCI-Express LVDS Interface Card

Download 64 bit PVCAM 2.9.3 (43MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 2.9.3 (42MB)

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

Download 64 bit PVCAM 2.8.0 (56MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 2.8.0 (55MB)

PVCAM 2.7.10

  • Automatic Thesycon Stack Installation – Ensures seamless FireWire integration
  • Improved memory management
  • Banding Issue Correction
  • Increased overall driver stability

Download 64 bit PVCAM 2.7.10 (55MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 2.7.10 (52MB)

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

Download 64 bit PVCAM 2.7.9.1 (137MB)

Download 32 bit PVCAM 2.7.9.1 (136MB)

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

Download PVCAM 2.7.8.5 (15MB)

QCAM 2.0.13.1

Download QCAM 2.0.13.1

Please note that QCAM is not supported in Windows 10.

Application Software

RS Image

Software package customized for general imaging applications

Download RS Image 1.9.2

Camera Updates

Evolve Camera Updates

Evolve 512 Update

Evolve 128 Update

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.

Download HQ2 Camera Update Installer

FireWire Updates

Update includes stability fixes for all Teledyne Photometrics FireWire cameras.

NOTE: Do NOT use with Evolve 512 or Evolve 128 cameras.

Download Turbo 1394 Firmware Update