Photometrics has a breadth of knowledge and expertise in the design and manufacture of high performance CMOS, EMCCD and CCD cameras. The original architect of the world’s first scientific-grade microscopy EMCCD camera, Photometrics has led the industry for decades with cutting edge, sophisticated imaging solutions for life sciences. Photometrics continues to push the boundaries of science imaging with its revolutionary Prime sCMOS cameras.
Photometrics also offers comprehensive OEM imaging support that includes dedicated expertise through the entire product design and manufacturing process.
The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona in the United States.
The CoolSNAP MYO and KINO Cameras From Photometrics: Unique Cameras To Help You Reach Your Research Goals
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What is MYO and KINO?
The CoolSNAP MYO and KINO cameras are named after two motor proteins which feature in cellular research- Myosin and Kinesin. Myosin plays a key role in muscle contraction, while Kinesin is responsible for essential functions in vesicle trafficking and mitosis. As these two motor proteins are an essential part of the driving force behind cellular movement, then the CoolSNAP MYO and CoolSNAP KINO will prove to be critical elements to enable life science researchers to accelerate their progress and to reach the goals of their work.
The CoolSNAP MYO
The CoolSNAP MYO is a unique high resolution and high sensitivity camera for low- to moderate-light life science applications. This cooled CCD provides 4.54 µm pixel pitch and 14-bit digitization at 20 MHz. This enables high spatial resolution and an optimized frame rate for live cell imaging. Its high Quantum Efficiency and 2.8 Megapixel resolution enable sensitive imaging with the option for binning for a higher dynamic range as well as increased signal-to-noise ratio.
Primary Applications
- Immunofluorescence
- Cell Trafficking
- Fixed Cell Imaging
- FRET, FRAP, FISH
- Near-Infrared DIC
- Calcium/Ion Imaging
The CoolSNAP KINO
The CoolSNAP KINO Monochrome CCD camera is a high resolution, high sensitivity imaging solution for moderate-light life science applications. It provides high spatial resolution for capturing fine details with its 4.54 µm pixel pitch with 14-bit digitization at 20 MHz. Its 2.8 Megapixels and a high Quantum Efficiency enables users to acquire exceptionally detailed images with clean backgrounds and the option to maximize performance using binning.
Primary Applications
- Immunofluorescence
- Electrophysiology
- Fixed Cell Imaging
- Near-Infrared DIC
- Calcium/Ion Imaging
