Image Acquisition by Image J

[Farhan Ahmad-2]

Hello,

My questions is about controlling camera (webcam or CCD) by Image J and
also using the camera features like exposure control, gain, off-set etc.

1.Initially, I started with a driverless webcam (Optia AF) and TWAIN plugin
(http://rsbweb.nih.gov/ij/plugins/twain.html). I am able to acquire the
images from this cam directly from Image J (by TWAIN 6 plugin). However,
the capture window has only ‘image capture’ option. Is it possible to
control the exposure time for this cam using Image J?

2.My second question is about controlling (or calling) the camera software
by using Image J. For example, the given link shows that the CCD camera
software can be called from Image J and the acquired images can be
transferred back to Image J. Also the CCD software has the option to
control exposure time, gain etc. (http://www.phase-hl.com/pdf/Programm-Gel-
FO.pdf). I am looking for any plugin which can be used to link the CCD
camera software and ImageJ.

Currently I am using a MEADE CCD camera (DSI pro II) and its Autostar Suite
software due to its cost-effectiveness. However, I am open to switch to any
other cheaper alternatives, as far as I can call the camera software by
using Image J.

I would highly appreciate for any comments or suggestions.

Best regards

Farhan Ahmad

Michigan State University

[Daniel James White]

Hi F,

you need to look at micromanager for imageJ
http://www.micro-manager.org/

Dan



On Jan 28, 2010, at 6:00 AM, IMAGEJ automatic digest system wrote:

> Date:    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:59:09 -0500
> From:    Farhan Ahmad <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Image Acquisition by Image J
>
> Hello,
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> Best regards
>
> Farhan Ahmad
>
> Michigan State University

Dr. Daniel James White BSc. (Hons.) PhD
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