IDS cameras as microscope cameras! Special requirements and their solutions – “customisation”

Discover how IDS cameras power advanced microscopy applications in partnership with Evident. This video explains why modern microscopes rely on high-performance cameras instead of eyepieces and how IDS technology delivers exceptional speed, precision, and colour accuracy for life sciences and industrial analysis.

Learn about the unique challenges of microscopy - such as rapid mode switching, exposure control, and high-resolution imaging - and how customised IDS solutions meet these demands. From whole-slide scanning to fluorescence imaging, see how hardware, firmware, and driver adaptations enable market-leading image quality and frame rates.

Topics covered

  • Why modern microscopy depends on camera technology
  • Key requirements for speed, resolution, and colour accuracy
  • How IDS cameras enable whole-slide scanning and live imaging
  • Custom hardware and firmware adaptations for microscopy needs
  • Advanced image processing: shading correction and lens error correction
  • Collaboration between IDS and Evident for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) solutions

Video timeline

  • 00:00 - Who is Evident?
  • 01:31 - Which cameras are used in microscopes and why?
  • 04:26 - What are the requirements for the camera?
  • 05:36 - Practical application example
  • 06:40 - More requirements for the camera
  • 08:45 - The Evident / IDS solutions
  • 11:23 - Customization - individual firmware and hardware developed by IDS
  • 17:00 - Q&A

Who should watch

This video is ideal for microscopy professionals, imaging engineers, and OEM developers seeking high-performance camera solutions for life sciences, pathology, and industrial applications.

Watch now to learn how IDS cameras deliver speed and precision for advanced microscopy.