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How a CCD Works (Charge-Coupled Device ). Photons charge electrodes Voltages from pixels is shifted off the chip The voltage is converted to digital. www.microscopy.fsu.edu/primer/digitalimaging/concepts/ccdanatomy.html. How a CCD Works.
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How a CCD Works (Charge-Coupled Device) • Photons charge electrodes • Voltages from pixels is shifted off the chip • The voltage is converted to digital www.microscopy.fsu.edu/primer/digitalimaging/concepts/ccdanatomy.html
How a CCD Works CCDs only register light, color is achieved using filters www.microscopy.fsu.edu/primer/digitalimaging/concepts/ccdanatomy.html
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Resolution, sensor size and magnification Nikon D3x: (CMOS) Sensor size = 35.9x24.0 mm = 861.6 mm2 6048x4032 resolution = 24 Mega pixels Human eye: (rods and cones) Sensor size = 1100 mm2 11,000x11,000 = 121 Mega Pixels Magnification: image/object ratio Nikon D3x TOC