Levenhuk C510 NG is a 5-Mpx camera that may be used with microscopes of any type or brand. It allows you to take high-quality images of observed specimens, and the kit includes everything you need to begin your journey through the microcosm. You can have stunning images and captivating videos—all at the press of the button!
This digital camera is also capable of transferring the observed views to your PC monitor for real-time observations. To start, all you have to do is attach the camera to your microscope, connect it to a PC via a USB cable (included in the kit), and you're ready to observe and capture. Images and videos are saved on the hard drive for future editing.
The kit includes a CD with special software (Levenhuk ToupView) that allows you to edit previously saved images: zoom them, crop them, change the contrast, and so forth. After you finish, you can save images in the format you need: *.jpg, *.bmp, *.png, *.tif, *.gif, *.psd, *.ico, etc.
The latest version of Levenhuk ToupView software for Windows (release date: 11/20/2013) supports eight languages: English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese,Traditional Chinese, Turkish.
To ensure the best possible performance of your new camera, make sure your computer complies with the system requirements specified by the manufacturer. Compatible OS include Mac OS 10.6–10.10, Linux 2.6*, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7/8/10. A USB 2.0 port is required to establish a connection.
The kit includes:
- Levenhuk microscope digital camera
- 2 adapters of different barrel diameters (23.2–30mm and 23.2–30.5mm)
- USB cable
- Installation CD with Levenhuk ToupView image editing software and the required drivers
- User manual and lifetime warranty
* Levenhuk Image Editor for Linux was compiled on Ubuntu 10.04 with kernel 2.6.32-50-generic-pae. If Image Editor still cannot run on your platform or the characters are garbled, contact us and provide your platform info and kernel version.
Levenhuk C510 NG Digital Camera is compatible with microscopes of 23.2-mm eyepiece tube diameter. The camera can also be mounted on 30-mm and 30.5-mm eyepiece tubes using adapters included in the kit.
More information on compatibility of Levenhuk digital cameras and microscopes
| Specifications |
| Maximum resolution |
2592x1944 |
| Megapixels |
5.0 |
| Sensor |
1/2.5'' CMOS |
| Pixel size |
2.2x2.2 |
| Sensitivity, v / lux.sec @ 550 nm |
0.53 |
| Exposure time, ms |
0.38–2000 |
| Video recording |
yes |
| Speed |
5 fps @ 2592x1944
18 fps @ 1280x960
60 fps @ 640x480 |
| Active range |
66.5dB |
| Application |
eyepiece tube, instead of the actual eyepiece |
| Image format |
*.jpg, *.bmp, *.png, *.tif, *.gif, *.psd, *.ico, etc. |
| Video format |
output: *.wmv, *.h264, *.avi;
input: *.wmv, *.asf, *.avi, *.mp4, *.m4v, *.3gp, *.3g2, *.3gp2, *.3gpp,
*.mov, *.mkv, *.flv, *.rm, *.rmvb, *.h264, *.h265 |
| Spectral range |
380–650 nm (built-in infrared filter) |
| Method of exposure |
ERS (Electronic Rolling Shutter) |
| White balance |
auto/manual |
| Exposure control |
auto/manual |
| Software features |
image size, brightness, exposure time |
| USB features |
USB 2.0, 480 Mb/sec. |
| System requirements |
Mac OS 10.6–10.10, Linux 2.6*, Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32-bit and 64-bit), CPU up to 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 or higher; USB port 2.0 |
| Software |
USB 2.0 driver, Levenhuk ToupView software (Levenhuk Image Editor software for Mac and Linux) |
| Software language |
Levenhuk ToupView (Windows): EN, FR, DE, PL, RU, ZH, TR;
Levenhuk Image Editor (Mac and Linux): EN |
| Casing |
metal, painted black with a gold trim |
| Power supply |
via USB 2.0 cable |
| Operating temperature range, °C |
-10... 50 |
| °F |
14... 122 |
| Usage |
General use product. May be used by kids
over 3 years old. |
