BHC4-4K8MPC High Sensitive Digital Microscope Camera
Introduction
The BHC4-4K series HDMI/USB C-mount CMOS digital cameras come with Sony Exmor CMOS sensor with high sensitivity, low dark current and no smear achieved through the adoption of R, G and B primary color mosaic filters.
Details
Overview
Packaging & Delivery
Packaging Details:Strong Carton with Polyfoam Protection
Port:Beijing
Lead Time:Within 1-2 Weeks after Receiving Payment
Introduction
Function
The BHC4-4K series HDMI/USB C-mount CMOS digital cameras come with Sony Exmor CMOS sensor with high sensitivity, low dark current and no smear achieved through the adoption of R, G and B primary color mosaic filters.
The cameras use a standard C-mount interface for maximum compatibility with various microscopy-systems. It can be used as a stand-alone recorder when used with an HDMI displayer or television, or live-streamed to a PC via USB for image-capture and video-recording.
Hardware 3D denoising, sharpness and local tone mapping control functions greatly improve the image and video quality.
The included Windows software ImageView offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection.
For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.
Feature
The BHC4-4K series camera is intended to be used for the acquisition of digital images from the stereo microscope and biological microscope. The basic characteristic is listed as below:
- Back illuminated CMOS sensor
- 4K HDMI/USB multiple video outputs
- 4K/1080P auto switching according to the display resolution
- SD card for the captured image and video storage
- Embedded XCamView for the control of the camera
- With strong ISP and other related processing functions
- ImageView software for PC
- ImageView software for MAC
Application
The BHC4-4K series cameras can be used to capture digital images from biological microscopes, industrial microscopes or online interactive teaching. They can meet various applications and can be widely used in industrial inspection, education and research, materials analysis, precision measurement, medical analyses etc.
The possible applications of BHC4-4K series HDMI/USB cameras are as follows:
- Scientific research, education (teaching, demonstration and academic exchanges);
- Digital laboratory, medical research;
- Industrial visual (PCB examination, IC quality control);
- Medical treatment (pathological observation);
- Food (microbial colony observation and counting);
- Aerospace, military (high sophisticated weapons).
Specification
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Order Code |
Sensor & Size(mm) |
Pixel(μm) |
G Sensitivity |
FPS/Resolution |
Binning |
Exposure (ms) |
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BHC4-4K8MPC |
Sony IMX678(C) 1/1.8″(7.68×4.32) |
2.0×2.0 |
1364mv with 1/30s 0.15mv with 1/30s |
30@3840*2160(HDMI) 20@3840*2160(USB) |
1×1 |
0.04~1000 |
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BHC4-4K8MPD |
Sony IMX585(C) 1/1.2″(11.14×6.26) |
2.9×2.9 |
1028mv with 1/30s 0.13mv with 1/30s |
30@3840*2160(HDMI) 20@3840*2160(USB) |
1×1 |
0.04~1000 |
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BHC4-4K8MPC MINI |
Sony IMX334(C) 1/1.8″(7.68×4.32) |
2.0×2.0 |
505mv with 1/30s 0.1mv with 1/30s |
30@3840*2160(HDMI) 20@3840*2160(USB) |
1×1 |
0.04~1000 |
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BHC4-4K8MPD MINI |
Sony IMX485(C) 1/1.2″(11.14×6.26) |
2.9×2.9 |
2188mv with 1/30s 0.39mv with 1/30s |
30@3840*2160(HDMI) 20@3840*2160(USB) |
1×1 |
0.04~1000 |
C: Color; M: Monochrome.
Available Ports on the Back Panel of the Camera Body
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Interface |
Function Description |
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USB Mouse |
Connect USB mouse for easy operation with embedded XCamView software; |
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USB Video |
Connect PC or other host device to realize video image transmission; |
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HDMI |
Comply with HDMI1.4 standard. 4K or 1080P format video output for standard displayer; |
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DC12V |
Power adapter connection (12V/1A); |
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SD |
Comply with SDIO3.0 standard and SD card could be inserted for video and images storage; |
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LED |
LED status indicator; |
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ON/OFF |
Power switch; |
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Video Output Interface |
Function Description |
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HDMI Interface |
Comply with HDMI1.4 standard; 30fps@4K or 30fps@1080P; |
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USB Video Interface |
Connecting USB port of PC for video transfer; MJPEG format video; |
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Other Function |
Function Description |
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Video Saving |
Video format: 8MP(3840*2160) H264/H265 encoded MP4 file; Video saving frame rate: 30fps; |
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Image Capture |
8MP (3840*2160) JPEG/TIFF image in SD card; |
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Measurement Saving |
Measurement information saved in layer mode with image content; Measurement information is saved together with image content in burn in mode. |
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ISP Function |
Exposure (Automatic / Manual Exposure) / Gain, White Balance (Manual / Automatic / ROI Mode), Sharpening, 3D Denoise, Saturation Adjustment, Contrast Adjustment, Brightness Adjustment, Gamma Adjustment, Color to Gray, 50HZ/60HZ Anti-flicker Function |
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Image Operations |
Zoom In/Zoom Out, Mirror/Flip, Freeze, Cross Line, Overlay, Embedded Files Browser, Video Playback, Measurement Function |
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Embedded RTC (Optional) |
To support accurate time on board |
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Restore Factory Settings |
Restore camera parameters to its factory status |
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Multiple Language Support |
English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Thai / French / German / Japanese / Italian / Russian |
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Software Function and Environment under USB Video Output |
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White Balance |
Auto White Balance |
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Color Technique |
Ultra-Fine Color Engine |
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Capture/Control SDK |
Windows/Linux/macOS/Android Multiple Platform SDK (Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc) |
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Recording System |
Still Picture or Movie |
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Operating System |
Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (32 & 64 bit) OSx(Mac OS X) Linux |
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PC Requirements |
CPU: Equal to Intel Core2 2.8GHz or Higher |
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Memory: 4GB or more |
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Ethernet Port: RJ45 Ethernet Port |
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Displayer:19” or Larger |
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CD-ROM |
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Operating Environment |
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Operating Temperature (in centigrade) |
-10°~ 50° |
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Storage Temperature (in centigrade) |
-20°~ 60° |
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Operating Humidity |
30~80%RH |
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Storage Humidity |
10~60%RH |
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Power Supply |
DC 12V/1A Adapter |
Dimension
Dimension of BHC4-4K Series
Dimension of BHC4-4K MINI Series
Packing Information
BHC4-4K Series Camera Packing Information
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Standard Packing List |
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A |
Gift box: L:25.5cm W:17.0cm H:9.0cm (1pcs, 1.48kg/ box) |
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B |
BHC4-4K series camera |
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C |
Power Adapter: Input: AC 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz, Output: DC 12V 1A American standard: Model: GS12U12-P1I 12W/12V/1A: UL/CUL/BSMI/CB/FCC European standard: Model:GS12E12-P1I 12W/12V/1A; TUV(GS)/CB/CE/ROHS EMI Standard: EN55022, EN61204-3, EN61000-3-2,-3, FCC Part 152 class B, BSMI CNS14338 EMS Standard: EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11, EN61204-3, Class A Light Industry Standard |
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D |
USB mouse |
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E |
HDMI cable |
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F |
USB2.0 A male to A male gold-plated connectors cable/2.0m |
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G |
CD (Driver & utilities software, Ø12cm) |
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Optional Accessory |
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H |
SD card (16G or above; speed: class 10) |
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I |
Adjustable lens adapter |
C-Mount to Dia.23.2mm eyepiece tube (Please choose 1 of them for your microscope) |
BCN2A-0.37× BCN2A-0.5× BCN2A-0.75× BCN2A-1× |
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J |
Fixed lens adapter |
C-Mount to Dia.23.2mm eyepiece tube (Please choose 1 of them for your microscope) |
BCN2F-0.37× BCN2F-0.5× BCN2F-0.75× BCN2F-1× |
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Note: For I and J optional items, please specify your camera type (C-mount, microscope camera or telescope camera), engineer will help you to determine the right microscope or telescope camera adapter for your application; |
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K |
108015(Dia.23.2mm to 30.0mm ring)/Adapter rings for 30mm eyepiece tube |
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L |
108016(Dia.23.2mm to 30.5mm ring)/ Adapter rings for 30.5mm eyepiece tube |
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M |
Calibration kit |
106011/TS-M1(X=0.01mm/100Div.); 106012/TS-M2(X,Y=0.01mm/100Div.); 106013/TS-M7(X=0.01mm/100Div., 0.10mm/100Div.) |
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Extension
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Extension |
Picture |
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C-mount Camera |
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Machine vision; Medical imaging; Semiconductor equipment; Test instruments; Document scanners; 2D barcode readers; Web camera and security video; Microscope imaging; |
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Microscope Camera |
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Camera Working Standalone with Built-in XCamView Software
For this application, apart from the microscope, the user only needs an BHC4-4K series camera, an HDMI displayer, an HDMI cable, an SD card, a USB mouse and a power adapter that come with the camera. The steps to start the camera are listed as below:
- Connect the camera to a HDMI displayer using the HDMI cable;
- Insert the supplied USB mouse to the camera’s USB mouse port;
- Insert the supplied SD card into the BHC4-4K series camera SD card slot;
- Connect power adapter to the camera the and switch it on;
- Switch on the displayer and view the video in the XCamView software. Move the mouse to the left, top or bottom of the XCamView UI, different control panel or UI will pop up and users could operate with the mouse at ease.
BHC4-4K Series Camera with HDMI Displayer
BHC4-4K Series Camera’s UI on the HDMI Displayer
Connecting Camera to the PC with USB Video Port
For Windows user (Windows XP (32bit), Windows 7/8/10/11 (32/64 bit) ), please use ImageView.
For mac OS or Linux user (mac OS 10.10 or above or Linux distributions with kernel 2.6.27 or higher), please use Lite.
The steps to start the camera are listed below:
- Install the ImageView/ Lite on your PC;
- Connect power adapter to the camera and switch it on. After starting the camera, plug one end of the USB cable into the USB 2.0 Video port of the BHC4-4K series camera, and plug the other end into the USB port of the PC;
- Open ImageView/ Lite software. The BHC4-4K series camera will be recognized automatically by software. In ImageView/ Lite software, select the corresponding BHC4-4K series camera by clicking the camera name in the camera list.
Note:
When the USB cable and the mouse are plugged into the camera at the same time, the USB cable is preferred and the mouse is not available; when the USB cable is unplugged, the mouse can be used normally.
Sample
Large Intestine Captured with BHC4-4K8MPA
Sunflower Flower Captured with BHC4-4K8MPA
