Moticam A Series

Q: Which model in the A Series should I choose?

Choose on live frame rate against captured detail: A2 and A5 hold 30 fps for observation and teaching, A8 gives 4K live at 15 fps, and A16 gives the most detail at 15 fps full resolution.

Q: Is more megapixels always better?

No, higher resolution models drop to 15 fps at full resolution, so for live observation the A2 or A5 will feel smoother than the A16.

Q: Will these cameras fit my microscope?

All four are C-Mount and ship with 30 mm and 38 mm eyepiece adapters and a CS ring adaptor, so they suit a trinocular port or a standard eyepiece tube.

Q: Do they need a separate power supply?

No, all models draw 5 V over the USB 2.0 connection from the computer.

Q: What software do they run with?

MotiConnect for Windows and macOS, which covers live view, still capture, video recording, exposure, white balance, measurement and objective calibration.

Q: Can I measure structures from the captured image?

Yes, the software includes measurement and objective-specific calibration, and a calibration slide and card are supplied with every model.

Q: How do these compare with the Moticam X5 Plus?

The A Series connects by USB to one computer, while the X5 Plus streams over its own WiFi network to as many as 6 devices at once.

USB microscope cameras for viewing, capturing and documenting samples on a computer screen.

Price range: $900.00 through $2,800.00 ex GST

Option

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Categories: Lab Equipment

Applications: Hatchery, RAS

Brand: Motic

Product Information

Key Features

Four models — A2 at 2 MP, A5 at 5 MP, A8 at 8 MP and A16 at 16 MP — on one common sCMOS platform
All models share a C-Mount interface and USB 2.0 connection, so the adapters and workflow do not change if you move up the range
Full live frame rate of 30 fps at 1920 × 1080 on every model, with the A8 adding 4K live output at 15 fps and the A16 reaching 15 fps at 4608 × 3456
Progressive scan with rolling shutter, powered at 5 V straight from the USB port with no separate supply needed
MotiConnect software for Windows and macOS gives live view, still capture, video recording, exposure and white balance control
Image measurement and objective calibration built into the software, with a calibration slide and card supplied
Common accessory set across the range — focusable 12 mm lens, CS ring adaptor, 30 mm and 38 mm eyepiece adapters, USB cable, macro tube
Sizing: pick on the job, not the megapixels. Take the A2 or A5 for live observation and teaching at full 30 fps; step to the A8 for 4K live detail, or the A16 where the finest captured detail matters and 15 fps at full resolution is acceptable

Specifications

Model	Sensor size (diagonal)	Max capture resolution	Live display resolutions	Max frame rate (at stated resolution)	Interface and mount	Typical use
Moticam A2	1/3.1″ sCMOS (5.95 mm)	2 MP	1280 × 720; 1024 × 768	30 fps at 1920 × 1080	USB 2.0, C-Mount	Routine observation and teaching, where live frame rate matters most
Moticam A5	1/2.8″ sCMOS (6.52 mm)	5 MP	2592 × 1944; 2048 × 1536; 1920 × 1080	30 fps at all live modes	USB 2.0, C-Mount	General documentation at full live frame rate
Moticam A8	1/3″ sCMOS (5.91 mm)	8 MP	3840 × 2160; 1920 × 1080	15 fps at 3840 × 2160; 30 fps at 1920 × 1080	USB 2.0, C-Mount	4K live output for higher detail imaging
Moticam A16	1/2.3″ sCMOS (7.77 mm)	16 MP	4608 × 3456; 3264 × 2448; 1920 × 1080	15 fps at 4608 × 3456; 30 fps at 1920 × 1080	USB 2.0, C-Mount	Maximum image detail for analysis and reporting

Downloads

Moticam A Class — Brochure Connect Your Moticam — Setup Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which model in the A Series should I choose?

Is more megapixels always better?

Will these cameras fit my microscope?

Do they need a separate power supply?

What software do they run with?

Can I measure structures from the captured image?

How do these compare with the Moticam X5 Plus?

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Moticam A Series

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