2006 Microscopy Press Releases

Ultra-high resolution and low light performance for medical, scientific and life science applications

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada –December 6, 2006– Lumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial and security markets, is pleased to announce the release of a new large format CCD camera. The INFINITY4-11 is the newest offering from the popular INFINITY family of microscopy cameras. The INFINITY4-11,eleven megapixel sensor matches the field of view of a 35mm camera with a 43.3mm diagonal and boasts superior color reproduction - ideal for high-end scientific, industrial, medical, ophthalmic and life science applications.

The INFINITY4-11 offers 3.5 fps at full 4008 x 2672 resolution, up to 60 fps through binning and ROI. Based on a Kodak KAI-11002 progressive scan CCD sensor, this camera provides excellent sensitivity and color reproduction for research miscroscopists. The camera’s adaptability to varying resolution and frame rate requirements, combined with low noise performance and 8 or 12-bit pixel data mode, make the INFINITY4-11 an ideal camera for both live and fixed cell imaging. Live video preview allows for real-time focus, while auto exposure and auto/manual white balance efficiently capture your optimal image. A high-speed USB 2.0 interface eliminates the need for a framegrabber and provides “plug & play” ease of use. The INFINITY4-11is offered with both color and monochrome capability and is fully supported by Lumenera’s INFINITY CAPTURE and INFINITY ANALYZE software. Advanced camera control is available through a Software Developers Kit, while TWAIN and DIRECTX drivers ensure integration and compatibility with a variety of 3rd party software applications.

“With an industry standard F-mount this camera offers high resolution and sensitivity at an affordable price, making it very attractive to research microscopists.” said Larry Whelan, Business Development– Scientific Markets, Lumenera Corporation. “We are also experiencing a surge in demand from OEM partners in the ophthalmic and life science markets. This is a very competitive camera and we are pleased to be offering the INFINITY4-11 as a new option to our customers and partners.”

The INFINITY4-11 is now sampling. Visit www.lumenera.com for more information.

About Lumenera
Lumenera Corporation, a division of Roper Industries headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a diverse range of industrial, scientific and security applications.

Lumenera solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity in order to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. Lumenera customers achieve the benefit of superior price to performance ratios and faster time to market with the company's commitment to high quality, cost effective product solutions. For further information about Lumenera, please visit www.lumenera.com or call 613-736-4077. To receive Lumenera press releases as they are issued, contact us at marketing@lumenera.com.

High resolution camera for documentation and archiving applications

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – November 22, 2006– Lumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial and security markets, is pleased to announce the new INFINITY1-5 CMOS microscopy camera – a cost-effective, higher resolution, versatile solution for documentation and archiving of clinical, life science and industrial applications.

The INFINITY1-5 offers 2592 x 1944 resolution, 7 to 60 fps with binning and ROI, a 10-bit digital output, good sensitivity and brilliant color reproduction. Live video preview allows for real-time focus, while auto exposure and auto/manual white balance efficiently capture your optimal image. A USB 2.0 interface eliminates the need for a  framegrabber - providing “plug & play” ease of use. The INFINITY1-5 color camera is fully supported by INFINITY CAPTURE and INFINITY ANALYZE software. Advanced camera control is available through a Software Developers Kit, while TWAIN and DIRECTX drivers ensure integration and compatibility with a variety of 3rd party software applications.

“The INFINITY1-5 makes an excellent addition to our INFINITY line of scientific cameras,” said Sylvain Dignard, Manager – European Scientific Channel, Lumenera Corporation. “It is the perfect solution for general microscopy Brightfield and Darkfield applications, including Live Cell Imaging, Pathology, Defect Analysis and Metrology.”

The INFINITY1-5 is available for purchase as of December 1, 2006. Visit www.lumenera.com for more information.

AboutLumenera
Lumenera Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a diverse range of industrial, scientific and security applications.

Lumenera solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity in order to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. Lumenera customers achieve the benefit of superior price to performance ratios and faster time to market with the company's commitment to high quality, cost effective product solutions. For further information about Lumenera, please visit www.lumenera.com or call 613-736-4077. To receive Lumenera press releases as they are issued, contact us at marketing@lumenera.com.

Lumenera’s high quality CCD cameras used to emulate forensic science

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada –August 28, 2006– Lumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial and security markets, has been selected to supply cameras and digital imaging expertise for the CSI New York (CSI NY) laboratory where filming for the top-rated CBS series takes place.

Lumenera provided two color digital microscope cameras for the 2006 - 2007 season. The  INFINITY2-1 and INFINITY2-2 cameras will provide video preview of microscope samples for the TV series, mirroring their use in real-life. INFINITY cameras are routinely used in hospitals, pathology clinics, forensic evidence documentation and archiving, as well as materials analysis applications. 

Watch for Lumenera’s products this season.

About Lumenera
Lumenera Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a diverse range of industrial, scientific and security applications.

Lumenera solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity in order to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. Lumenera customers achieve the benefit of superior price to performance ratios and faster time to market with the company's commitment to high quality, cost effective product solutions. For further information about Lumenera, please visit www.lumenera.com or call 613-736-4077. To receive Lumenera press releases as they are issued, contact us at marketing@lumenera.com.

INFINITY ANALYZE - optimum imaging solution for scientific and industrial markets

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 26, 2006– Lumenera Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions, today announced the release of INFINITY ANALYZE – a full featured image capture and processing software for use with the highly popular INFINITY line of USB 2.0 scientific megapixel cameras.

INFINITY ANALYZE offers scientific and industrial customers a powerful, advanced software package which allows excellent reproducibility and management of digital images. Offering the same capabilities as other well-known scientific packages, Lumenera has aimed this solution at the mid-level market, providing an exceptional solution at a well-appointed price.

New product features and functionality include:

Camera Control : An intuitive, customizable interface for complete camera control and image capture.

Measurement & Annotation: Reproduce precise measurements and annotations for all types of   applications

Image Processing Built in Archive: Perform advanced image processing quickly and effortlessly.
A full-featured, built-in database is accessible whenever the software is active.

Software Appearance & Help Screens: Customize your workspace to your specific application, and access a complete, simple-to-use help menu

An advanced features module is also available offering Multi-Focus Enhancement to produce extended focal depth through multiple image stacking, and Spherical Aberration Correction to remove haze caused by refraction. Users will benefit from these advanced capabilities by greatly reducing the time and effort required to manipulate and capture challenging images.

“INFINITY ANALYZE is a significant leap forward for Lumenera,” stated Larry Whelan, Business Development – Scientific Markets for Lumenera. “Broadening our INFINITY camera offering with INFINITY ANALYZE software produces a complete solution for your imaging needs.”

INFINITY ANALYZE is now shipping. More information and pricing can be found at www.lumenera.com or by calling 1.613.736.4077 x 155.

About Lumenera
Lumenera Corporation, located in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a diverse range of industrial, scientific and security applications.

Lumenera solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity in order to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. Lumenera customers achieve the benefit of superior price to performance ratios and faster time to market with the company's commitment to high quality, cost effective product solutions. For further information about Lumenera, please visit www.lumenera.com or call 613-736-4077. To receive Lumenera press releases as they are issued, contact us at marketing@lumenera.com.