Tucsen TrueChrome PDAF is an autofocus HDMI microscope camera designed for fast live imaging, direct monitor viewing, quick capture, onboard measurement, educational microscopy, stereo microscope inspection, and industrial documentation workflows. It uses phase detection autofocus technology to reduce manual focusing adjustments and improve efficiency during live microscope viewing.
Unlike USB-only microscope cameras that require a computer for operation, the TrueChrome PDAF can operate as a standalone HDMI microscope camera using a monitor, mouse, and SD card. It also supports USB2.0 connection with Tucsen Mosaic V3 software for image capture, measurement, and documentation workflows.
Key Features: HDMI autofocus microscope camera • PDAF phase detection autofocus • Sony IMX586 CMOS sensor • 3264 × 1836 capture resolution • 1.6 µm pixels • 50 fps HDMI preview • 50 fps USB2.0 preview • standalone operation without a computer • onboard measurement tools • SD card image storage • Mosaic V3 software • standard C-mount interface
Ideal Applications:
• Stereo microscope imaging & live inspection
• Educational microscopy & classroom demonstrations
• Industrial inspection & quality control
• Electronics, PCB inspection & assembly workflows
• Metallographic microscopy
• Polarizing microscopy
• Biological microscopy documentation
• Fast image capture, measurement & documentation
Autofocus HDMI Microscope Imaging: The TrueChrome PDAF is built around phase detection autofocus technology, allowing the camera to focus quickly and accurately during live microscope use. This is especially useful in teaching labs, production inspection stations, and shared microscope environments where users want faster operation with fewer manual adjustments.
Standalone Operation Without a Computer: The camera connects directly to an HDMI monitor for live microscope viewing, image capture, measurement, and documentation without requiring a dedicated PC workstation. This makes it useful for classroom display, inspection benches, training environments, and simplified digital microscope setups.
Measurement & Capture Workflow: Tucsen positions the TrueChrome PDAF for quick capture, processing, and measurement. Built-in tools support common measurement shapes and units, making the camera useful for basic inspection, annotation, and documentation directly from the live HDMI workflow. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Sensor & Imaging Performance: The TrueChrome PDAF uses a Sony IMX586 color CMOS sensor with 3264 × 1836 capture resolution, 1.6 µm pixels, and a 5.95 mm sensor diagonal. It supports 50 fps preview through HDMI and 50 fps through USB2.0 for smooth live imaging. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Specifications:
• Model: Tucsen TrueChrome PDAF
• Camera Type: Autofocus HDMI microscope camera
• Sensor Type: CMOS
• Sensor Model: Sony IMX586
• Color/Mono: Color
• Sensor Format: 1/2.8"
• Sensor Diagonal: 5.95 mm
• Resolution: 3264 × 1836
• Pixel Size: 1.6 µm × 1.6 µm
• Effective Area: 4.6 mm × 2.6 mm
• Frame Rate: 50 fps @ HDMI preview, 50 fps @ USB2.0 preview
• HDMI Preview: 1920 × 1080
• HDMI Capture: 3264 × 1836
• Video Recording: 25 fps @ 1920 × 1080
• Shutter Mode: Rolling shutter
• Exposure Time: 1 ms - 5 s
• Color Temperature: 1800 - 10000K
• Data Interfaces: HDMI, USB2.0, SD card
• Software: HDMI Cloud, USB Mosaic V3
• Picture Formats: HDMI JPG/TIF, USB TIFF/JPG/PNG/DICOM
• Multiple Cameras: Supports 4 cameras simultaneously in SDK
• Optical Interface: Standard C-mount
• Power Consumption: 2.4 W
• Dimensions: 90.7 mm × 78 mm × 70.8 mm
• Weight: 452 g
Microscope Compatibility: The TrueChrome PDAF uses a standard C-mount interface and can be adapted to many stereo microscopes, trinocular biological microscopes, metallurgical microscopes, polarizing microscopes, and inspection microscope systems. Proper adapter magnification depends on the microscope, camera port, and desired field of view.
Why Choose the TrueChrome PDAF? Choose the TrueChrome PDAF when you want a standalone HDMI microscope camera with autofocus, smooth live display, onboard measurement, and simple direct-to-monitor operation. It is especially useful for shared microscope workstations, classroom demonstrations, industrial inspection, stereo microscopy, and users who want faster focusing without relying on a full computer-based imaging setup.
