ProgRes® CapturePro

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Image Capture Made Easy
The software allows for easy and fast adjustment of the most important parameters for image aquisition such as exposure time, white balance and color adjustment in the according register tabs.
Advanced users of our cameras for microscopes will benefit from software modules like "Timelapse", "Fluorescence" and "Measure".
The ProgRes® CapturePro Software is included in the scope of delivery. All registered end-users may download the current version of the software for free on our website.

Properly adjust your microscope camera!

This register tab offers the possibility to select the desired image resolution of the live and the captured image. This includes the full sensor resolution as well as numerous smaller image formats (e.g. Binning). By means of this feature it is possible to achieve higher frame rates necessary for instance in the live image as well as during time-lapse experiments. Also the sensitivity of the camera can be increased (Binning).

In addition it is feasible to rotate and mirror the live image (preview). The settings taken are applied to both the live as well as the captured image.

Furthermore the target folder for direct storage of images on the hard drive can be appointed. There you can also find an entry box for the image root name and a drop down list for different file formats. The ProgRes® CapturePro software supports .bmp, .tiff (8bit, 16bit) as well as three .jpg compression formats.

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Register tab "Exposure" allows for individual adjustment of the appropriate exposure time. It can be set for the entire image or for a particular region of interest (ROI or spot exposure). Especially the continuous auto-exposure metering is an extremely useful feature. Of course this is possible while keeping the live frame rates at the very highest level. Depending on the application the image may be displayed slightly over- or under-exposed respectively. This way each ProgRes® microscope camera delivers the best image quality - always. The Gain control is eminently helpful when working in low-light situations. Depending on the microscope camera model a gain factor of up to 60 can be applied. By means of this tool it is easily possible to obtain a fluent live preview image without sacrificing image quality. Up to factor of 8 this gain is analogue with the big advantage of not increasing noise. Starting from value 9 the gain is digital. Making use of the overexposure warning helps you immediately discover overexposed areas.

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You can measure with any ProgRes® digital microscope camera!

In this register tab, all calibrations for the referencing of measurement units and distances in the image and the lens selection for the measurement can be set. All settings will be saved, and are available when the software is restarted. Also, the style of the form elements in the image can be adjusted.

In course of a calibration the overall appearance in terms of line style, width, font and color can be configured.

Measurements can already be conducted in the live image. Storage of measurements takes place either in a separate file (layer technology) or stamping the information into the image.

The following form elements are available for performing measurements: line, circle, ellipse, angle, rectangle, polygon and free form.

Measurement results may be displayed in a separate table enabling the export into various programs, e.g. MS Excel.

If required the register tab "Measure" can be blanked out.
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• Availability of different measurement tools
  • Line
  • Circle
  • Ellipse
  • Angle
  • Rectangle
  • Polygon
  • Free form

The export of measurement results e.g. to Excel is easily possible.

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With the functions in the "Fluorescence" register tab, images of single or multi-color fluorescences can be captured. All the relevant entries and adjustments for your fluorescence captures can be carried out in this register tab.

ProgRes® CapturePro offers the possibility to capture up to five single monochrome images, color them automatically and merge to one final multi-color fluorescence micrograph.
In order to do this it is necessary to fill in the name of the dye, followed by its emission wave length. Up to five fluorescence dyes may be pre-organized.

This fluorescence mode also allows for capturing and merging fluorescence images with conventional brightfield images (e.g. DIC contrast images).

The image capture process is fully automated and conveniently guides the user through the single steps.
You are able to minimize auto-fluorescences already in the live image. A pixel shift, which can appear between different filter cubes, can also be corrected.

Both ProgRes® monochrome cameras and ProgRes® color cameras can be used for working in the fluorescence mode. Color microscope cameras will automatically switch to monochrome mode.

If required the register tab "Fluorescence" can be blanked out.

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Any ProgRes® microscope camera offers the possibility to capture time-controlled image sequences.

Using the "Timelapse" register tab functions, it is possible to freely select time interval and number of images for time-controlled image capturing.

All time settings on this register tab are defined in seconds. When you exit the software, the last settings are always saved and will be automatically reloaded when the software is started again.

Time-controlled image sequences may be started immediately or with a freely definable delay. Furthermore it is selectable to capture as fast as possible or for a pre-defined period of time. Also intervals may easily be programmed.

The software features the possibility to either capture single images or movie files. In the case of a movie the format is .avi

If required the register tab "Timelapse" can be blanked out.

The register tab "Tools" comprises functions for optimising the image capture and options for changing the basic settings for both camera and software.

With a background correction the sensor noise at exposure times of above one second can be reduced by subtracting a black reference image from the captured image. In this way, deviations in the behaviour of different pixels during long exposure times are compensated.

In this section of the "Extras" register tab, the basic settings for your ProgRes® microscope camera can be changed. Depending on the microscope camera model used here you have the option to activate or deactivate the microscope camera cooling mechanism. It is possible to calibrate the piezo scanner of the ProgRes® CFscan, ProgRes® C14plus and ProgRes® MFscan.

The entire settings carried out in the other register tab can be stored in single user profile. Of course those can be re-loaded.
Under „Options“ you are able to activate or deactivate particular register tabs in order to arrange your graphical user interface according to your requirements. This includes the register tabs "Fluorescence", "Timelapse", "Measure" and "Color".

As a camera manufacturer with international customers our software is available in different language versions such as 'German', 'English', 'French', 'Italian', 'Spanish', 'Chinese' and 'Japanese'.

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ProgRes® microscope cameras are designed to deliver the best image quality right from the start.

However in some demanding applications it is necessary to influence some adjustments. For this case register tab “Color” includes all features. Here you can adjust each color channel individually.
Additionally, you can find the adjustment for Gamma, Contrast, Brightness and Saturation.

If required the register tab "Color" can be blanked out.