The ZEISS Axiocam 212 (Colour) is a 12.3-megapixel CMOS microscope camera that records detailed colour images and 4K video at up to 30 fps. Connect a monitor and operate it directly through the on-screen display, so routine imaging can continue without a PC. Automatic exposure, white balance and live image processing respond as illumination changes, while USB, Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections support computer-based imaging when more extensive documentation is required.
ZEISS Axiocam 212 (Colour) Key Features:
- 12.3MP CMOS sensor captures detailed colour microscope images and video
- 4K output records live microscope video at up to 30 fps
- Automatic exposure adjusts integration time as specimen illumination levels change
- Automatic white balance corrects colour response during live microscope viewing
- Live processing applies sharpening, denoising and HDR before image capture
- HDMI connection sends live 4K or Full HD images to monitors
- USB 3.0 connection transfers images and connects the camera to computers
- Ethernet connection links multiple cameras across classroom or laboratory networks
- Wi-Fi compatibility connects wirelessly through suitable adapters and supported software
- Live view accepts measurements, markers and text annotations before documentation
- Passive cooling operates without an active fan inside the camera
FAQs:
Can the ZEISS Axiocam 212 (Colour) work without a computer?
Yes. Connect the camera to a monitor through HDMI and the on-screen display gives direct access to the main imaging controls. Moving the mouse opens the live-view menu, and the display closes again after roughly five seconds without mouse movement. From there, you can acquire images and video, adjust settings and add measurements, markers or text annotations. Images can also be reviewed and saved to a USB flash drive without running ZEN or Labscope on a separate computer.
What resolution and frame rates does the Axiocam 212 (Colour) support?
The sensor records 12.3-megapixel images at 4032 x 3044 pixels. For live 4K output at 3840 x 2160, HDMI reaches 30 fps, while USB 3.0 reaches 17 fps. Full HD output at 1920 x 1080 reaches 30 fps through either HDMI or USB 3.0. At the full 4032 x 3044 sensor resolution, USB 3.0 provides a maximum live frame rate of 11 fps.
How does automatic exposure work during microscope imaging?
Automatic exposure continually calculates the required exposure time from the current light intensity. If illumination through the specimen changes, the camera alters its integration time rather than leaving the image noticeably brighter or darker. Automatic gain regulation also operates at Ultra HD resolution, while the adjustable gain range extends from 0x to 27x. This reduces the amount of manual correction needed when moving between areas with different transmission or fluorescence intensity.
Can the Axiocam 212 (Colour) connect to a laboratory or classroom network?
Yes. An RJ45 Ethernet connection links the camera directly to a LAN, while Wi-Fi operation is available through a compatible Wi-Fi adapter and router. Once connected, supported software such as Labscope can communicate with the camera wirelessly. Multiple cameras can therefore sit on the same network, which suits classroom demonstrations and connected laboratory setups where images need to be viewed away from the microscope itself.
Which software can be used with the Axiocam 212 (Colour)?
The camera supports stand-alone operation through its own on-screen display, so software is not required for basic capture. For computer-based imaging, the supplied information lists ZEN blue version 3.11 and later, including ZEN lite/pro/system, and ZEN core version 3.11 and later. Labscope version 4.3 and later is also supported on Windows, iOS and Android. A TWAIN driver provides basic camera functions for compatible third-party software used in routine laboratory imaging.
What image processing can the camera perform directly?
The Axiocam 212 provides active denoising, active sharpening, automatic white balance and HDR processing. These functions operate on the live image, so the displayed microscope view changes before you make the capture rather than relying entirely on later editing. Denoising suppresses visible noise, while sharpening increases edge definition within fine structures. HDR combines its processing with the live image response when brightness varies strongly across the specimen.
What connections are built into the camera?
The camera includes one HDMI connection for a monitor, one USB 3.0 Type-C connection for a flash drive, Wi-Fi adapter or computer, and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports for a mouse and keyboard. An RJ45 socket provides Ethernet networking, while an M8 connection supplies power and communication when the camera is used with dedicated stands. These separate ports mean the camera can remain connected to a display while input devices and storage are attached at the same time.
Product Specification
| Colour | Pattern | Blue |
| For Use With | ZEISS microscopes - including Axiolab 5, Axioscope 5 and Axioscope 7 |
| Type | CMOS microscope camera |
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