Tucsen MIchrome 6 is a 6MP USB3.0 scientific microscope camera designed for brightfield microscopy, biological imaging, stereo microscope imaging, industrial inspection, laboratory documentation, and software-controlled digital microscope workflows. Combining fast USB3.0 transfer speed, live stitching, live EDF, and a Sony IMX178 CMOS sensor, the MIchrome 6 delivers a practical balance of image quality, workflow efficiency, and affordability for scientific imaging applications.
Technical specifications
| Sensor & Imaging Performance |
The camera uses a Sony IMX178LQJ-C color CMOS sensor with 3072(H) × 2048(V) resolution, 2.4 µm pixels, an 8.92 mm sensor diagonal, rolling shutter operation, and 41 fps USB3.0 live imaging performance. |
| Model |
Tucsen MIchrome 6 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
| Sensor Model |
Sony IMX178LQJ-C |
| Sensor Diagonal |
8.92 mm |
| Resolution |
6MP, 3072(H) × 2048(V) |
| Pixel Size |
2.4 µm × 2.4 µm |
| Shutter Mode |
Rolling shutter |
Additional specifications
| Key Features |
6MP USB3.0 microscope camera • Sony IMX178LQJ-C CMOS sensor • 3072 × 2048 resolution • 2.4 µm pixels • 41 fps @ USB3.0 • live stitching • live EDF • Mosaic V2 software • 16/8-bit output • stereo microscope imaging • biological microscope imaging • industrial inspection support • C-mount compatibility • TIFF/JPG/PNG/DICOM image formats |
| Economical Scientific Imaging Platform |
Tucsen positions the MIchrome 6 as a cost-effective scientific microscope camera for users who need strong overall imaging performance without moving into more expensive specialized fluorescence or large-format imaging systems. It is especially well suited for routine laboratory imaging, biological microscopy, educational labs, industrial inspection, and general-purpose scientific documentation workflows. |
| Fast 41 fps Live Imaging |
The MIchrome 6 supports up to 41 fps at full 6MP resolution through USB3.0 connectivity, making it useful for smooth live microscope viewing, stereo microscope workflows, moving specimens, educational demonstrations, industrial inspection, and responsive software-controlled imaging applications. |
| Live Stitching & Live EDF |
The MIchrome 6 supports real-time image stitching and live extended depth-of-field imaging through Tucsen Mosaic software. While moving the microscope stage, the camera can generate larger mosaic images, and while adjusting focus, the software can automatically generate clearer large depth-of-field images for improved documentation and workflow efficiency. |
| Brightfield & Scientific Imaging |
The MIchrome 6 is optimized primarily for brightfield microscopy applications and serves as a versatile crossover camera for biological microscopy, stereo microscope imaging, industrial inspection, educational imaging, and scientific documentation workflows. |
| Camera Type |
USB3.0 scientific microscope camera |
| Color/Mono |
Color |
| Effective Area |
7.4 mm × 4.9 mm |
| Frame Rate |
41 fps @ USB3.0 |
| Exposure Time |
11 µs - 12 s |
| Binning |
2×2, 3×3, 4×4 |
| Bit Depth |
16/8-bit |
| Color Temperature |
2000-15000K |
| Software |
Mosaic V2 |
| Image Formats |
TIFF, JPG, PNG, DICOM |
| Multiple Cameras |
Supports 4 cameras simultaneously in SDK |
| SDK |
C/C++, C#, DirectShow/Twain |
| Optical Interface |
Standard C-mount |
| Data Interface |
USB3.0 |
| Power Consumption |
3 W |
| Dimensions |
68 mm × 68 mm × 46 mm |
| Weight |
327 g |
| Microscope Compatibility |
The MIchrome 6 uses a standard C-mount interface and can be adapted to many biological microscopes, stereo microscopes, metallurgical microscopes, educational microscope systems, and industrial inspection microscopes. Proper C-mount adapter selection depends on sensor format, microscope camera port design, and desired field of view. |
| USB Scientific Imaging Workflow |
Unlike standalone HDMI microscope cameras designed primarily for direct monitor viewing, the MIchrome 6 is optimized for computer-controlled scientific imaging, software-based exposure adjustment, image analysis, measurement, file management, and advanced documentation workflows. |
| Related Collections |
USB Microscope Cameras | Microscope Cameras | HDMI Microscope Cameras |
| Related Solutions |
Industrial Microscopy Solutions | Clinical Microscopy Solutions | Educational Microscopy Solutions |
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