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 Monochrome Orca Spark Hamamatsu

The Hamamatsu ORCA-spark is a compact, high-performance scientific camera equipped with a 2.3 megapixel CMOS sensor. Designed to offer high sensitivity in the 400-600 nm spectrum and very low read noise (6.6 e-), it enables reliable imaging even in low-light conditions. With an acquisition speed of up to 2008 images per second in 2-line mode, it is equally suited to microscopy applications and to the rapid detection of light signals, such as the reading of X-ray scintillators.

Features of the Hamamatsu Orca Spark

  • Sensor: CMOS, 2.3 MP (1920 × 1200)
  • Pixel size: 5.86 × 5.86 µm
  • Read noise: 6.6 e-

Resolution & frame rate :

  • Full resolution (1920 × 1200): 64.9 fps
  • 2-line mode: 2008.9 fps
  • Sensitivity: optimum between 400-600 nm

Exposure time :

  • 26.17 µs – 10 s (internal mode)
  • 26.17 µs – 10 s (external trigger: Edge, Start)
  • 1 ms – 1 s (external trigger: level, synchronous playback)
  • Dynamic range: 5000:1
  • Digitisation: 12 bits
  • Interface: USB 3.0
  • Mounting: C-Mount

Applications

  • Low-light imaging
  • Microscopic observation
  • Detection by reading X-ray scintillators

Documentation

Technical data

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User manual

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