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C-Mount & Camera Sensor Compatibility Checker

Select a C-mount adapter and camera sensor format to see the likely effect on field of view and image coverage.

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Select your combination

Choose the C-mount adapter and the camera sensor you want to use together.

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See the effect

The result and biological thin-section illustration update automatically.

GOOD MATCH
0.55× C-mount + 1/1.8" sensor
Recommended pairing

This combination makes good use of the available image circle and should provide a broad camera field.

Recommended sensor1/1.8"
Selected sensor1/1.8"
The vivid area in the rectangle represents the part of the specimen captured by the camera.
Interactive field-of-view illustration
Blue circle = C-mount image circle Green rectangle = camera sensor
Illustrative biological thin section. The area inside the sensor rectangle is shown more vividly to demonstrate the portion captured by the camera.
GreenGood / recommended match
AmberUsable or borderline — check the intended system
RedSensor likely exceeds the useful image circle

Quick reference

The highlighted row shows the normal starting sensor size for the selected C-mount.

C-mountRecommended sensorPractical guidance
0.35×1/3"Small sensors / wide field
0.45×1/2.5"Small-to-medium sensors
0.50×1/2"Common general-purpose pairing
0.55×1/1.8"Broad field with a slightly larger sensor
0.63×2/3"Typical 2/3" sensor pairing
0.65×2/3"Useful alternative for 2/3" sensors
0.70×2/3"2/3" with slightly greater image magnification
0.75×2/3"Higher image magnification with 2/3" format
0.80×1/1.1"Starting point for larger sensor formats
1.00×1"Large sensor / no reduction
1.20×1"Large sensor with greater image magnification
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Please note: this is a practical selection aid rather than a guarantee of optical compatibility. Actual coverage depends on the microscope photo port, the specific adapter optics and its usable image circle. Borderline combinations should be checked on the intended system.
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