Penguin 600CL & 150CL - COOLED CCD Digital Camera Systems
The Penguin 600CL &  Penguin 150CL are the most sophisticated Digital Camera Systems in Pixera's product range. Designed specifically for the most demanding imaging  requirements, both systems feature a peltier cooling device for long exposure times, reducing the CCD operating temperature by 18^oC compared with a  non-cooled condition in just minutes. Coupled with advanced frame averaging and  integration functions, the system will enable you to capture fluorescence and darkfield images with reduced thermal noise. Unlike other digital camera systems which increase resolution using software interpolation, the Penguin  600CL allows for a true optical resolution of 5.8 million pixels using Pixera's proprietary DiRactor^TM, light-swing opto-mechanical technology. The  Penguin 150CL offers you up to 1.5 Million Pixels.

Either system will provide you with very high image quality, 30-bit RGB color, excellent  sensitivity and dynamic range.  When you need the absolute highest image quality  and resolution for archiving, digital zoom in and publishing, the Penguin 600CL with its maximum 17MB, 5.8 million pixel resolution is your best choice.

A 12 frames per second color viewfinder and focus indicator makes it easy to focus.  All of Penguin 600CL & Penguin 150CL pre-exposure default settings are adjustable via easy controls and indicators in the Viewfinder Lite application.

Both camera systems from Pixera are an investment in superior image quality and productivity with full camera control.

Camera System Features
Resolution up to 5.8 & 1.5 Million Pixels
Cooled CCD for low noise
Camera Mount:  C-mount
Long Integration Exposure (up to 60 seconds)
Selectable Sensitivity
Spot Detection
Color Depth: 30-Bits RGB
Frame Rate: 12 frames per second (fps) @ 640x480 pixels ¹

Cooling System
Type: Peltier Thermoelectric Device
Cooling Temperature: -18^oC (±4^oC) ²
Time to reach: 2 min (±30  sec.)

Software
Pixera Viewfinder 3.0
Pixera Studio 3.0
Pixera TWAIN Viewfinder  3.0

Image  Formats
BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PICT, Flash Pix

System Requirements
Windows 95/98/ME/2000 or NT4.0
PCI interface slot for desktops
CPU: Pentium II/III, 450MHz or faster recommended
RAM: 128MB or more
HDD: 100MB of free space
Monitor: 1024x768 pixel resolution or higher
Color: 24-bit color or higher

¹ Maximum frame rate is system dependent
² 18^oC below compared with a non-cooled condition