Olympus DP72

Olympus DP72 is a high-performance digital microscopy camera designed to deliver exceptional image quality and speed for advanced research applications. Released in 2008, this 12.8-megapixel camera captures full-resolution images (4140 x 3096 pixels) with outstanding colour fidelity and detail in under 2.5 seconds.

Key features include:

• High-speed live imaging: Displays 1360 x 1024 pixel images at 15 frames per second, ensuring smooth, real-time observation without colour shift during sample movement.

• Enhanced sensitivity: Equipped with a high-sensitivity 2/3-inch, 1.45-million pixel CCD and Peltier-based cooling, maintaining temperatures 10°C below ambient to reduce noise, making it ideal for fluorescence imaging of dimly fluorescing specimens.

• Advanced colour reproduction: Offers both Adobe RGB and sRGB colour spaces, with Adobe RGB providing a broader gamut, particularly enhancing cyan/green regions, crucial for accurate live-cell imaging.

• Flexible resolution options: Provides multiple resolution settings to suit various magnifications and experimental requirements, ensuring adaptability across different research protocols.

• Rapid data transfer: Utilises a PCI-Express interface for faster uncompressed image transfer, enhancing workflow efficiency.

This camera is widely used in fields such as pathology, fluorescence imaging, and live-cell imaging, where precise colour reproduction and high sensitivity are paramount. It is commonly employed in university laboratories, biomedical research centres, and clinical environments. While the DP72 was introduced in 2008, its robust performance and reliability have ensured its continued relevance in various scientific applications.