Optika CC P20CC Pro, 20MP CMOS cooled colour camera, USB3.0 (57551)

USB Cameras – PRO Series

Cameras are now an essential tool, and OPTIKA offers a range of advanced digital imaging solutions designed for demanding users and professional environments. The OPTIKA PRO Series covers a broad spectrum of applications, from routine use to high-end cooled monochrome or color cameras, available with either CMOS or CCD sensors. Renowned SONY sensors deliver true-to-life color reproduction, allowing specimens to be captured exactly as they appear, with exceptional accuracy and realism.

For specialized applications that require alternative observation methods, cameras with large sensor sizes are preferred. These provide high sensitivity, an excellent signal-to-noise ratio—further enhanced through cooling—and a wide dynamic range. OPTIKA Pro Cooled cameras offer outstanding sensitivity thanks to Peltier cooling, which lowers the temperature up to 45°C below ambient. Combined with scientific-grade CMOS sensors, they ensure excellent performance in low-light conditions, ultra-long exposure times, and reliable, faithful color reproduction. The cameras are compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows, iOS, and Linux. Customized camera solutions are also available upon request to meet specific needs.

Capture your specimen in beautiful, true-to-life color with incredibly accurate reproduction, exactly as you see it.

OPTIKA PRO cameras are equipped with professional-grade sensors and engineered to capture vivid colors and strong contrast for striking images. The powerful OPTIKA software suites are designed to exceed the expectations of experienced and professional users. They provide advanced features such as white and black balance adjustment, multi-channel fluorescence, pixel shift, HDR, extended depth of field, stitching and tiling, precise measurements, and customizable report generation.

Professional cameras with high sensitivity, low noise, and impressive performance for specialized applications and diverse observation methods.

When working under critical conditions, especially in low-light environments, cameras with large sensors, high sensitivity, and wide dynamic range are essential to achieve reliable results. Several OPTIKA PRO cameras offer these characteristics, with a choice between traditional CCD sensors and the latest scientific-grade CMOS technology. For users seeking the highest performance and unmatched image quality, Peltier-cooled cameras—particularly monochrome models—represent the ideal solution.

High-speed live-view cameras with USB 3.0 data transfer for smooth performance even at maximum resolution.

USB 3.0 technology provides major performance advantages for microscopy. With data transfer speeds up to ten times faster than USB 2.0, it enables rapid handling of large image and video files, improving workflow efficiency. This makes USB 3.0 cameras well suited for research laboratories, industrial applications, and educational use. These versatile cameras are available in multiple resolutions while consistently maintaining high frame rates.

C-P20CC

Type: PRO COOLED series microscope camera
Description: USB 3.0 C-mount cooled color microscope camera

Camera specifications

• Digital resolution: 20 MP (5440 × 3648)

• Signal output: USB 3.0

• Sensor size: 1 inch

• Sensor technology: CMOS

• Sensor type: SONY Exmor

• Image format: 4/3

• Pixel size: 2.4 × 2.4 µm

• Frame rate at full resolution: 5 fps (5440 × 3648)

• Frame rate at other resolutions:

  • 10 fps (4096 × 2160)

  • 15 fps (2736 × 1824)

  • 30 fps (1824 × 1216)

• Sensitivity: 426 mV at 1/30 s

• Dark signal: 0.21 mV at 1/30 s

• Cooling system: Two-stage thermoelectric cooling, up to 45°C below camera body temperature

• ADC conversion: 8-bit to 14-bit

• Color depth: 1-bit, 4-bit, 8-bit, 24-bit

• Exposure time: 0.1 ms to 3600 s

• Binning: 1×1, 2×2, 3×3

• IR filter: 380–650 nm (IR-cut)

• Power supply: USB from PC

• C-mount: Yes

Accessories

• Calibration slide

• 1.8 m USB cable

• Power supply for cooling system

Environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: –10°C to +50°C

• Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C

• Operating humidity: 30% to 80%

• Storage humidity: 10% to 60%

• Dimensions: 100 mm diameter × 100 mm

• Weight: 0.59 kg

System requirements

• Operating systems: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 (32- or 64-bit), macOS, Linux

• Processor: Intel Core2 2.8 GHz or higher

• Memory: Minimum 2 GB RAM

• USB port: USB 3.0

• Monitor: 17 inches or larger

• Optical drive: CD-ROM

Key specifications summary

• Sensor size: 1 inch

• Resolution: 20 megapixels

• Image format: 4/3

• Maximum photo resolution: 5440 × 3648 pixels

• Light sensitivity: 426 mV at 1/30 s

• Peltier cooling: Yes

• Color camera: Yes

• Pixel size: 2.4 µm

• Image transfer: USB 3.0

• Sensor type: CMOS (Sony Exmor)

• Frame rate: Up to 30 fps

• Shutter type: Rolling shutter

• Minimum exposure time: 0.1 ms

• Maximum exposure time: 3600 s

• Software: LiteView

• Supported operating systems: Windows 7/8/10, macOS, Linux

• Dimensions: 100 × 100 mm

• Weight: 590 g

• Series: P

• Supplier product number: C-P20CC