The Nikon Digital Sight series enhances the quality of the observation, recording, and analysis.
Four camera options covering two computing platforms:
- Digital Sight 100
- Digital Sight 1000
- Digital Sight 10
- Digital Sight 50M
High versatility for a wide range of applications. A large field color digital camera.
The large field color camera (field number 25) with a 17.7 megapixel CMOS sensor means that this model is capable of 4K image capture, high-speed live viewing and PC-free observation via HDMI monitor connection.
Key Features
Large field capturing (field number 25)
Large field photography with a field of view of 25 is available, which enables the observation and capture of a large area in a single shot. Live sharing during monitor observation and capturing images provide a field of view equivalent to binocular vision to enhance the work efficiency.
High-level color reproduction
In addition to the conventional sRGB, the adoption of AdobeRGB with its wider color gamut has extended the color reproduction capabilities. The expanded color gamut effectively enhances color reproduction.
High-resolution fluorescence capturing
The adoption of a large 1-inch CMOS sensor allows for highly sensitive capturing of images, which enhances convenience during fluorescence observation.
Remote capturing via Wi-Fi
A PC with free NIS-LE software installed can be connected via Wi-Fi to capture microscope images.
* The Wi-Fi functionality of this product is provided by external Wi-Fi dongles (sold separately) available in each country and region.
Compact, high-performance, budget-friendly, C-mount camera
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 E100 microscope for practical training, the ECLIPSE E200 microscope for inspection and training, and the Digital Sight 1000 camera for high-definition image acquisition and sharing.
Equipped with CMOS sensor technologies perfected in Nikon’s DSLR cameras.
The Nikon FX format CMOS image sensor enables instantaneous capture of images in high definition. Digital Sight 10 allows the unprecedented high resolution of 6K and switching color and monochrome capture with a single camera. This high-performance model also features a high frame rate for fast focusing on high-definition images.
Key Features
Observation with a wide field of view
A 25 mm field of view (FOV), possible in combination with inverted microscopes, and upright microscopes, enabling the capture of images over a wider area in one shot. Tiled images can be created efficiently, cutting the time required for screening.
*Upright microscopes are supported only by the ECLIPSE Ni Series (brightfield).
High-definition observation
Microscopic images can be captured at up to 6000 x 3984 pixels (23.9 megapixels), ideal for image analysis and observation of fine structures.
Fast live display
Digital Sight 10 is capable of live display of 6000 x 3984 pixel (23.9-megapixel) images at 9 frames/second or 1920 x 1080 pixel (2.1-megapixel) images at 66 frames/second. Fine focusing is easy and stress-free. By using the ROI mode, it is possible to shoot only any place at a higher speed.
High sensitivity and low noise
Digital Sight 10 achieves high sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 in color mode and ISO 800 in monochrome mode. Clear fluorescence observation with a high signal-to-noise ratio is possible in both monochrome and color image acquisition.
Quickly and efficiently search wide fields of view and capture and analyze high-definition images
The monochrome digital camera Digital Sight 50M for microscopes is optimized to increase workflow efficiency. In addition to its large number of pixels, large field of view, and speed, it comes with dedicated software that makes it effective for screening large volumes of samples. It is perfect for not only academic research but also drug discovery.
Key Features
Dramatically improves the workflow for capturing images of and analyzing large volumes of samples
With an actual field of view of 7 mm when using a 2X objective lens, it is possible to capture single-shot images of wide areas. You can also quickly check both the overall image of large volumes of samples, such as in well plates, and regions of interest of a sample, which increases reproducibility of experiments.
The ultra-high 9K resolution increases the reliability of quantitative analysis
The improved Digital Sight 50M boasts 3.8 times the number of pixels and 2.5 times the resolution of previous models. Even when using a low-magnification, high-NA objective lens, it fully demonstrates optical capabilities. It is also possible to obtain highly reliable data of small regions when analyzing images.
Includes software suited to large-volume screening
The Digital Sight 50M can be integrated with NIS-Elements HC software to support pre- and post-capture analysis. It is possible to set up a flow from well selection, automatic detection of image ROI, and displaying of analysis results.
- Plate view
- Heat map
- Sample label
- Binarized image
- Graphs (histogram, scatter plot, bar graph, etc.)
High sensitivity
The Digital Sight 50M combines high spatial resolution with a 3.76 μm pixel size and achieves high quantum efficiency, peaking at 85%, which allows for even dim samples to be detected.
Low noise
Both the 6e-read noise coupled with a large full-well capacity and 1.0e-/p/s dark current allow the acquisition of 14-bit fluorescence images with very little noise.
3 types of camera adapters
The Digital Sight 50M offers the large CIS (Nikon FX format) that makes wide field-of-view (FOV25) observations possible. There are three adapters for different uses: 2.5X and 1.8X adapters for high-resolution single shots of 60 megapixel; and a 1X adapter for samples that require high sensitivity and low noise, such as image tiling.
Time-lapse imaging
Large field of view, high pixel density, and low noise make the Digital Sight 50M ideal for time-resolved imaging applications.
Numerous image acquisition modes
There are three binning operation modes, making it possible to select the required speed and image quality. Maximum frame rate of 225.9 fps for high-speed imaging.
Fast live display
A high-sensitivity CMOS sensor and high-speed data transfer using USB 3.2 Gen 1 are combined to achieve 6 fps at the maximum number of pixels (60 megapixels) or a maximum speed of 27 fps (6.7 megapixels). This makes it possible to quickly focus on samples.
ROI mode
Designate a region of interest within the camera field of view and then capture images of that desired region at high speed.
Integration with the comprehensive imaging software series
Nikon uses the NIS-Elements series as control software. NIS-Elements allows functions from basic imaging to control of the microscope and peripheral devices to be performed, as well as the measurement, analysis, and management of acquired images. Four basic packages and a variety of optional modules are available to suit every application and objective.

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