Digital imaging focuses on quantitative imaging

APRIL 11--Eldim SA (Herouville Saint-Clair, France; www.eldim.fr) has introduced iSENSE digital cameras for quantitative imaging, photometry, and colorimetry. Based on 16-bit automatic-data-capture technology, the iSENSE digital cameras are cooled down to -22°F by a thermoelectric system for optimal measurement sensitivity and low signal-to-noise ratio, even with ultralow emitting signals.

Options include a CCD sensor resolution of up to 6.3 million pixels. Various filters, such as photopic, night-vision-imaging-system, and interference filters are available, as well as sensors with antiblooming protection.

Lenses can be selected for low distortion and extended mean time to failure. The company has its own optical laboratory capable of developing and producing lenses and meeting special requests.

Data exportation and iSENSE management can be performed under other Windows applications such as Excel through Visual Basic or C++. Camera control as well as measurement automation is achievable with various applications such as LabView or ActiveX-compatible software.