USB Digital Video Cameras and Frame Grabbers

ZC-203-o2 2.0 Megapixel Digital Video Camera with 2.0 USB Port Connector by Zarbeco

A compact, scientific quality camera for machine vision or microscopy, the ZC-203 is fully DirectShow® compliant and installs without drivers on Windows (32 and 64 bit) and Macintosh Snow Leopard computers. The 1600 x 1200 pixel array updates at 15 frames/sec. (30 frames/sec. at 640 x 480 pixels.)

A single cable simplifies connecting the camera to any desktop or laptop computer with a USB 2.0 port. Since the ZC-203 is fully powered from the USB 2.0 port, it is the perfect choice for mobile imaging applications.

The ZC-203 camera includes Video ToolBox Pro software, which provides full control over the camera, an easy-to-use interface for image capture, and advanced labeling, annotation and measurement features. An optional programmers DLL allows for remote software control in Basic or C/ C++, as well as National Instruments' LabVIEW®.

Features

• 1600 x 1200 pixels
• USB powered
• Connects directly to laptop or desktop computers with USB 2.0
• Windows (32 and 64 bit)
• Optional MAC software
• Optional Video ToolBox Premier software
• Includes PC software to capture still images and movies, with labeling, annotation and measurement

Applications

• Microscopy (brightfield, darkfield, fluorescence)
• Inspection
• Video Documentation
• Surveillance and Security
• Mobile Imaging
• Photo ID Systems
• Telemedicine
• Video conferencing and Webcasting

Computer Requirements

• Windows XP/VISTA/7/8 (32 or 64 bit)
• MAC OS X 10.6+ (Mac Software Optional)
• Free USB 2.0 Port
• DirectX 8.1 or greater (for Windows)
• Pentium IV 1.6+ GHz (Core 2 Duo, 1.5+ GHz recommended)
• 1+ GB of Free Memory (2+ GB recommended)
• Video card with 64+ MB of video RAM, minimum 800 x 600 resolution at 16-bit (65,000 colors)

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• Foot Switch
• Video Averager
• Particle Analyzer
• FocusLock
• Video ToolBox Premier

ZC-505-o2 5.0 Megapixel Digital Video Camera with 2.0 USB Port Connector by Zarbeco

An ultra-compact, scientific quality camera for machine vision or microscopy, the ZC-505 is fully DirectShow and TWAIN compliant so it is compatible with the hundreds of programs which already support these popular standards.

The 2592 x 1944 pixel array updates at 3 frames/sec (20 frames/sec. at 800 x 600 pixels). A single cable simplifies connecting the camera to any desktop or laptop computer with a USB 2.0 port. Since the ZC-505 is fully powered from the USB 2.0 port, it is the perfect choice for mobile imaging applications.

The ZC-505 camera includes Video ToolBox Pro software, which provides full control over the camera, an easy-to-use interface for image capture, and advanced labeling, annotation and measurement features. Additional software provides advanced control of the exposure, including automatic or manual control of gain and exposure, white balance, and on-chip integration for low-light imaging.

Features

• 2592 x 1944 pixels
• USB powered
• Connects directly to laptop or desktop computers with USB 2.0
• Windows (32 and 64 bit)
• Optional MAC software
• Optional Video ToolBox Premier Software
• Includes PC software to capture still images and movies, with labeling, annotation and measurement

Applications

• Microscopy (brightfield, darkfield, fluorescence)
• Inspection
• Video Documentation
• Surveillance and Security
• Mobile Imaging
• Photo ID Systems
• Telemedicine
• Video conferencing and Webcasting

Computer Requirements

• Windows XP/VISTA/7/8 (32 or 64 bit)
• MAC OS X 10.6+ (Mac Software Optional)
• Free USB 2.0 Port
• DirectX 8.1 or greater
• Pentium IV 1.6+ GHz or faster (i Core 1.5+ GHz recommended)
• 1+ GB of Free Memory (2+ GB recommended)
• Video card with 64+ MB of video RAM, minimum 800 x 600 resolution at 16-bit (65,000 colors)

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• Foot Switch
• Video Averager
• Particle Analyzer
• FocusLock
• Video ToolBox Premier

USB3-002-HDMI USB3 HDMI Videolink Frame Grabber with Video ToolBox Pro Software by Zarbeco

The USB3 HDMI VidoLink connects an HD video microscope or any other HDMI video output device to a laptop or desktop computer with a USB 3.0 port. It displays high resolution images up to 1920 x 1080 pixels at up to 60 frames/second (1080p) right on your computer screen.

Use the USB3 VideoLink with an HD video camera, HD compatible digital camera, camcorder, iPad (with HDMI adapter), tablet, laptop or desktop computer (with HDMI output) to view and capture the live video image.

The USB3 HDMI VideoLink includes Video ToolBox Pro software which provides easy access to advanced capture, labelling and measurement functions.

Capture images, movies and time-lapse sequences. Add labels or markers, freehand notes and time stamps. Advanced measurement tools include distance, angle, multipoint circles and arcs. Make relational measurements (the distance between the center of a circle and the midpoint of a reference line) and export all the measurement data to EXCEL®. Use picture-in-picture freeze frame and transparent overlays for image comparison.

Or upgrade to Video ToolBox Premier software with edge detection assist for measurements, CAD file overlays (with the optional CAD package), side-by-side image comparison, high dynamic range image capture, split screen overlays and more.

Features

• Input HDMI video up to 1080p/60Hz
• Display live video at up to 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, up to 60 frames/seconds
• Automatic detection of HDMI video format (HDMI Specification 1.4a)
• Manually adjust brightness, contrast, hue and saturation
• Video ToolBox Pro Software to capture, record, annotate, and measure still images, movies or time-lapse sequences
• Capture images directly into your favorite image-editor for further enhancement and annotation
• Make measurements directly on the live video image. Export measurements to EXCEL®
• Zoom-in (without jaggies) on the live image

Applications

• Industrial Inspection and Measurement
• Microscopy (brightfield, darkfield, fluorescence)
• Image and Video Documentation
• Surveillance and Security
• Mobile Imaging

Specifications

• HDMI video input up to 1080p/60Hz (one standard HDMI cable input)
• Meets HDMI Specification version 1.4a
• Ouput Size: Up to1920 x 1080 pixels at up to 60 frames/second
• No drivers required (UVC device)
• Up to 350MB/s throughput (limited by processor speed and USB 3.0 host chip)
• 64 MB onboard video buffer
• Powered directly from the USB 3.0 port
• Software: Drivers: DirectShow UVC, Capture Program: Video ToolBox Pro

Computer Requirements

• Windows 7/8
• Free USB 3.0 Port (compatible with USB 2.0 at reduced performance)
• iCore 3+ processor for best frame rate(compatible with Atom processors at reduced performance)
• 2+ GB of Free Memory

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• HDMI SplitterBox
• Video ToolBox Premier (upgrade)
• Foot Switch
• FocusLock
• Video Averager

USB-002-2B USB 2.0 Videolink for Computers with USB 2.0 Port by Zarbeco

The USB 2.0 Videolink connects a video camera to any laptop or desktop computer with a USB 2.0 port. It provides the same level of performance as an internal frame grabber with a 30 frames/second capture rate at full NTSC 640 x 480 pixel resolution. The USB 2.0 VideoLink supports the popular Microsoft DirectShow WDM format which makes it compatible with hundreds of commercial programs written for that standard.

The USB 2.0 VideoLink includes Video ToolBox software which provides easy access to advanced capture, labelling and measurement functions. With Video ToolBox everything happens on the live image -- making inspection faster and more efficient. Label, markers, freehand notes, time stamps and measurements are all seen right on the live image. Hit the capture button and get a permanent record for archiving.

Features

• Input S-Video or composite
• Display live video at VGA resolution up to 30 frames/second
• Manually adjust brightness, contrast, hue and saturation
• Zoom-in (without jaggies) on the live image
• Video ToolBox Software to capture, record, annotate, measure still images, movies or time-lapse sequences
• Capture images directly into your favorite image-editor for further enhancement and annotation
• Measurement tools on the live video image

Applications

• Microscopy (brightfield, darkfield, fluorescence)
• Astronomy
• Image Documentation
• Surveillance and Security
• Mobile Imaging
• Photo ID Systems
• Video conferencing and Webcasting

Specifications

• S-Video or composite video input
• NTSC or PAL format
• Pixel Size: 640 x 480 pixels at up to 30 frames/second (for NTSC)
• Software: Drivers: DirectShow and TWAIN compliant, Capture Program: Video ToolBox

Computer Requirements

• Windows 2000/XP/VISTA/7/8
• Free USB 2.0 Port
• DirectX 8.1 or greater
• Pentium III 1.0 GHz or faster (P4, 1.5+ GHz recommended)
• 128 MB of Free Memory (256+ MB recommended)
• Video card with 16 MB of video RAM, minimum 800 x 600 resolution at 16-bit (65,000 colors)

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• GPS
• Foot Switch
• Video Averager
• Particle Analyzer
• FocusLock

ZC3-505-o2 USB 3 Digital Video Camera by Zarbeco

An ultra-compact, scientific quality camera for machine vision or microscopy, the ZC-505-03 is fully UVC compliant (including DirectShow) so it is compatible with the hundreds of programs which already support this popular standard.

The 2592 x 1944 pixel array updates at 15 frames/sec at full resolution or 30 frames/sec. at 1920 x 1080 pixels over USB3. The camera is backward compatible with older computers that have a USB 2.0 port -- running at a lower frame rate.

Since the ZC-505 is fully powered from the USB 3 port, it is the perfect choice for mobile imaging applications.

The ZC-505 camera includes Video ToolBox Pro software, which provides full control over the camera, an easy-to-use interface for image capture, and advanced labeling, annotation and measurement features. Additional software provides advanced control of the exposure, including automatic or manual control of gain and exposure, white balance, and image integration for low-light imaging.

Features

• 2592 x 1944 pixels
• USB powered
• Connects directly to laptop or desktop computers with USB 3 (backward compatible with USB 2 at lower frame rates)
• Windows (32 and 64 bit)
• Optional MAC software
• Optional Video ToolBox Premier Software
• Includes PC software to capture still images and movies, with labeling, annotation and measurement

Applications

• Microscopy (brightfield, darkfield, fluorescence)
• Inspection
• Video Documentation
• Mobile Imaging
• Photo ID Systems
• Webcasting

Software

• Capture Program: Video ToolBox PRO
• Drivers: none required

Computer Requirements

• Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32 or 64 bit)
• MAC OS X 10.6+ (Mac Software Optional)
• Free USB 3.0 Port (backward compatible with USB 2.0 at slower speed)
• DirectX 8.1 or greater
• Pentium IV 1.6+ GHz or faster (i Core 1.5+ GHz recommended)
• 1+ GB of Free Memory (2+ GB recommended)
• Video card with 64+ MB of video RAM, minimum 800 x 600 resolution at 16-bit (65,000 colors)

Suggested Products

• Foot Switch
• Video Averager
• Particle Analyzer
• FocusLock
• Video ToolBox Premier

ZC-HDMI-USB2-o2 HDMI- USB 2 Digital Video Camera by Zarbeco

Features

• HD resolution is approximately 2 Megapixels
• Combination HDMI and USB 2 - 2 megapixel digital camera with 1920x1080 pixels
• 1/3" sensor
• Excellent low-light sensitivity and precise color reproduction
• Excellent for use with microscopes or macro lenses
• A scientific quality HD resolution camera that is powered by AC adapter when hooked up to HDMI Video Monitor.

Includes:

• Video ToolBox PRO PC software
• USB key and SD card and mouse

Computer Requirements

• Windows 7/8/10, XP
• Requires USB 2 Port with computer when you use USB 2 capability

ZC-HDMI-USB2VM-o2 HDMI- USB 2 Digital Video Camera with Video Monitor by Zarbeco

Features

• HD resolution is approximately 2 Megapixels
• Combination HDMI and USB 2 - 2 megapixel digital camera with 1920x1080 pixels
• 1/3" sensor
• Excellent low-light sensitivity and precise color reproduction and 60 frames/sec for attached 10" HDMI monitor
• Excellent for use with microscopes or macro lenses
• A scientific quality HD resolution camera that is powered by AC adapter when hooked up to HDMI Video Monitor

Includes:

• Video ToolBox PRO PC software
• USB key and SD card and mouse with attached 10" HDMI monitor

Computer Requirements

• Windows 7/8/10, XP
• Requires USB 2 Port with computer when you use USB 2 capability