Microscopy

MICRO MÉCANIQUE offers a comprehensive range of microscopy solutions, cameras, lenses, lighting, motorised stages, incubation chambers and accessories. We support you from selection to installation, including training and maintenance, to optimise your observations and protocols, from teaching laboratories to advanced research.

Electrophysiology & Neuroscience

For over 35 years, MICRO MÉCANIQUE SAS has been supporting researchers and laboratories in neuroscience, electrophysiology and optogenetics. We offer a comprehensive range of equipment (amplifiers, micromanipulators, microinjection systems, etc.) and comprehensive support: advice, installation, training and maintenance throughout France.

Camera Retiga ELECTRO Teledyne

Teledyne QImaging’s Retiga ELECTRO is a monochrome CCD camera designed for electrophysiology. It uses a Sony ICX-825 sensor with 1360 x 1024 resolution and 6.45 µm pixels. The camera offers high quantum efficiency (75% at 600 nm) and low read noise (<7 e-) with a background of 0.036 e/p/s at 15°C. Thermoelectric cooling keeps the camera at +15°C above ambient temperature without the need for a fan, eliminating any vibration. It is compatible with Windows 7, 8 and 10 (64-bit) and operates via USB3 with Ocular software. Users can choose different binning options to adjust acquisition speed (up to 22 fps in full resolution and 31 fps in 2×2 binning).

Features of the Camera Retiga ELECTRO Teledyne

  • Sony ICX-825 monochrome CCD sensor
  • Resolution: 1360 x 1024
  • Pixel size: 6.45 µm x 6.45 µm
  • Sensor size: 8.6 mm x 6.6 mm
  • Quantum efficiency: 75% at 600 nm
  • 14-bit camera
  • USB3 connection
  • Read noise < 7 e-
  • Background noise: 0.036 e/p/s at 15°C
  • Frame rate/sec: 22 fps (full resolution), 31 fps (2×2 binning)
  • Binning options: 1×1, 2×2, 4×4, 6×6, 8×8, 12×12, 16×16
  • Thermoelectric cooling +15°C compared with 22°C, fanless
  • Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 (64 bits)
  • Software included: Ocular