EP50
Wireless Digital Imaging
Convert each microscope into a wireless imaging system and enhance collaboration in the classroom.
Inspiring Enthusiasm
Breaking away from static microscope labs, the EP50 camera and WLAN adaptor can transform the classroom into a dynamic, interactive space.
- Flexible camera control and viewing options: connect using mobile devices or WLAN-enabled PCs/laptops via wireless or wired LAN connection
- High-quality, crisp, 5-megapixel images
- Fast frame rates enable students to navigate quickly through the specimen
Interactive Learning
The flexible camera control and viewing options offered by the complimentary EPview app software expand interaction and collaboration possibilities:
- Control the EP50 camera using the EPview app for mobile devices or software for PCs/laptops (see specs for version compatibility)
- Up to 6 users can connect their devices to the same WLAN-enabled EP50 camera
- Access the images of other EP50 cameras in the classroom
- Capture, process, store, and share the EP50 camera’s images through the easy-to-use software interface
- Simultaneous live image output via WLAN and HDMI
The EPview app is free-of-charge and can be downloaded at the following links:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/EPview/id1372702702
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olympus.epview&pli=1
Engaging Lectures
Lecturers and students can both benefit from the image sharing, viewing, and storage options of the EP50 WLAN-enabled camera:
- Live stream images to a group of students on their mobile devices or WLAN-enabled PCs/laptops
- Display specimen images on a high-resolution monitor, projector, or interactive white board connected to the camera’s HDMI port
- Present Full HD videos
- Connect an SD card and save captured image data for further analysis
Improved Learning Process
Students can experience a digital-image-supported learning process:
- Students can work comfortably, on their own or in collaboration, using the camera’s On-Screen Display (OSD) imaging software
- The OSD software is simple and intuitive
- Easily capture, view, and process specimen images and movies
- Save observation data for further investigation on an SD card
Applied Technologies
Digital Classroom
A WLAN-enabled Olympus EP50 camera is capable of creating its own wireless network or it can be integrated into LAN networks using its USB-to-Ethernet adaptor, providing flexible classroom configuration options:
- Through a WLAN connection, students can control the camera using the EPview software and observe and present digital images from their microscopes
- Teachers and students can directly access live microscope images, making the classroom a truly interactive space
- Through a LAN network with a router and using the EPview app software, entire classrooms can view a camera’s images on their mobile devices or WLAN-enabled PCs/laptops
PC/Laptop-Powered Learning
Users with WLAN-enabled PCs and laptops with Windows operating systems can download and install the free EPview software.
The EPview software for PCs/laptops offers the same camera-control and functionalities as EPview for mobile devices, including viewing, capturing, processing, saving, and sharing the acquired images and movies.
Download the EPview software for Windows OSShare Images on Monitors or Projectors
Use the HDMI port to connect the camera to monitors and projectors to display and share live or previously captured images. Sharing 60 fps Full-HD live images or videos can transform the microscopy classroom from an individual experience into an engaging group activity. Simultaneous output through both WLAN connection and HDMI is available.
Stand-Alone Mode
With only a monitor and a USB mouse, users can control the EP50 camera using its On-Screen Display (OSD) software.
This setup has several advantages:
- Easy-to-use user interface for classroom learning
- No PC required, reducing equipment costs and space requirements in a classroom
- Increased flexibility as less bench space is needed
- Students can observe the live image, record images on an SD card, or measure images with variety of annotations
Specifications
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Image Sensor |
1/1.8 inch Color CMOS |
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Resolution (max.) |
2592 (W) × 1944 (H) pixels (Snapshot only), 1920 (W) × 1080 (H) pixels (HDMI, WLAN, on PC) |
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Pixel Size |
2.4 × 2.4 μm |
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A/D Converter |
8 bits |
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Binning |
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Exposure Times |
1 ms–918 ms |
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Live Frame Rates |
Up to 30 fps (Full HD 16:9 on PC, 1920 × 1080 pixels) |
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Cooling System |
– |
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External Trigger |
– |
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Data Transfer |
HDMI, WLAN (using the WLAN adaptor), Ethernet (using the USB-to-Ethernet adaptor) |
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Partial Readout |
✓ |
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PC Control |
Windows 11 64 bit |
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Stand Alone |
✓ |
Brightfield image of an ash tree taken with the EP50 camera, a CX23 microscope, and 0.5X C-mount adaptor, 10X
Brightfield image of a wheat stem taken with the EP50 camera, a CX23 microscope, and 0.5X C-mount adaptor, 10X
Brightfield image of a colon taken with the EP50 camera, a CX23 microscope, and 0.5X C-mount adaptor, 10X
Brightfield image of a willow leaf – with rust taken with the EP50 camera, a CX23 microscope, and 0.5X C-mount adaptor, 10X
Brightfield image of oliander taken with the EP50 camera, a CX23 microscope, and 0.5X C-mount adaptor, 10X
Brightfield image of maize taken with the EP50 camera, a CX23 microscope, and 0.5X C-mount adaptor, 10X