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ORCA®-Halo, C17440-20U
Designed to meet the needs of academic researchers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), the ORCA®-Halo camera combines cutting-edge reliable technology with excellent image quality performance setting a new standard for back-illuminated sensor cameras.
Designed to excel in every lab, the ORCA®-Halo’s key features include:
- Back-Illuminated Sensor: Achieving a peak quantum efficiency (QE) of 86%, it ensures low noise and improved signal-to-noise ratios, even for demanding fluorescence imaging applications.
- High Resolution & Wide Field of View: With 9 MP resolution (3000 × 3000 pixels) and a compact 3.76 μm pixel size, this high-resolution camera captures stunningly detailed images, ideal for advanced microscopy.
- Low Readout Noise: Flexible settings to optimize performance on specific samples, enhancing sensitivity for faint signals.
- Enhanced Cooling Options: Featuring both forced air and water cooling mechanisms, the ORCA®-Halo minimizes dark current for long-exposure imaging, ensuring reliability under various experimental conditions.
- Proprietary Light Sheet Readout Mode: Patented technology synchronizes readout
timing with excitation light, reducing scattered light and delivering superior results in lightsheet microscopy. - The ORCA®-Halo represents Hamamatsu’s commitment to making premium imaging accessible to a broader audience. Developed for routine inspections, this addition to our lineup reflects the same reliability and performance standards that define the ORCA® camera series, maintaining the high expectations of academic researchers and OEMs worldwide