What is a LaseView camera set?

LaseView is a beam profiler with M2 platform software, which is an inexpensive beam profiler software that can be used intuitively.
The LaseView camera set series includes a set of optimal cameras for various conditions such as laser wavelength band, diameter, and pulse / CW.
Easily build a beam profile observation system according to the usage environment.

* This product (Beam Profiler with M2 Platform Software LaseView Subscription) has 1 license per machine.

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This camera set includes the following contents.

  • Camera set (+ optical system for measuring minute beam diameter)

If you need various options, don’t need a camera, or want a camera other than those included in the set, see the following page.

Price list

Model number Camera set only Software
LaseView-CA-DUV-BE USD 7,601 LaseView Software USD 100 / month
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LaseView-CA50-NCG USD 1,441
LaseView-CA50-NCG-BE USD 2,332
LaseView-CA-SWIR-BE USD 19,591
LaseView-CA-SWIR USD 18,700
LaseView-CA35-NIR1550 contact us
LaseView-CA-MIR contact us

* All prices exclude tax.

Camera set lineup

How to choose the best camera set

Simply choose the one that matches your laser from the table below to find the best camera set.

Wavelength
190 – 400 nm 400 – 1100 nm 1460–1620 nm 900 – 1700 nm (NIR) 2 -16 μm (MIR)
Beam diameter/
beam type
2 μm ~ 100 μm
5 μm ~ 100 μm (NIR)
Micro beam diameter measurement optical system set + Camera set
LaseView-CA-DUV-BE
Micro beam diameter measurement optical system set + Camera set
LaseView-CA50-NCG-BE
Micro beam diameter measurement optical system set + Camera set
LaseView-CA-SWIR-BE
Custom correspondence
30μm~5mm
200μm~5mm(NIR)
90μm~12mm(MIR)
Femtosecond pulse or condensed light Camera set
LaseView-CA50-NCG
Camera set
LaseView-CA35-NIR 1550
Camera set
LaseView-CA-SWIR
Camera set
LaseView-CA-MIR
Parallel light Custom correspondence
* Please contact us for beam profiler for kW fiber laser.

Difference between “femtosecond pulse or condensed light” and “parallel light”


Fig: Beam profile collapses with or without cover glass
The problem is the likelihood of interference.
A protective cover glass is usually attached on top of the CCD sensor.
Interference may occur between the cover glass and the surface of the CCD sensor.
In the case of “femtosecond pulse or condensed light”, interference is unlikely to occur, but in the case of “parallel light”, interference is likely to occur and it is necessary to use a CCD without a cover glass.
* NCG (Non Cover Glass) is attached to the model number of the camera set without cover glass.

Supported Cameras

In order to use LaseView (Beam Profiler with M2 Platform Software Subscription) as a beam profiler, at least one camera is required.
*A camera with trigger option is suitable for measuring pulsed light.
*A camera without a cover glass is suitable for measurement of CW and nanosecond lasers.
*CCD cameras are sensitive to wavelengths up to 1320 nm, but there are errors in beam profile measurement. For accurate measurement of long wavelengths above 1100 nm, infrared cameras are recommended.

CCD camera

Here is a list of CCD cameras that have been confirmed to work with LaseView.
We recommend the DMK 21AU04, a low-cost USB 2.0 CCD monochrome camera from Imaging Source.

Imaging Source USB 2.0 CCD Monochrome Camera

Products Resolution [pixel] Frame rate ※1 Sensor Trigger ※2 Cover glass Price
DMK 21AU04 640×480 60 fps ¼ type None Included USD 570
DMK 21BU04 640×480 60 fps ¼ type Included Included USD 720
DMK 31AU03 1024×768 30 fps 1/3 type None Included USD 1,030
DMK 31BU03 1024×768 30 fps 1/3 type Included Included USD 1,150
DMK 41AU02 1280×960 15 fps 1/2 type None Included USD 1,100
DMK 41BU02 1280×960 15 fps 1/2 type Included Included USD 1,150
DMK 51AU02 1600×1200 12 fps 1/1.8 type None Included USD 1,520
DMK 51BU02 1600×1200 12 fps 1/1.8 type Included Included USD 1,640
DMK 51BU02.WG 1600×1200 12 fps 1/1.8 type Included None USD 2,280
USB2.0 cable 2m USD 10

Imaging Source USB 3.0 CCD Monochrome Camera

Products Resolution [pixel] Frame rate ※1 Sensor Trigger ※3 Cover glass Price
DMK 23U618 640×480 120 fps ¼ type Included Included USD 598
DMK 23U445 1280×960 30 fps 1/3 type Included Included USD 698
DMK 23U274 1600×1200 20 fps 1/1.8 type Included Included USD 1,148
USB3.0 cable 2m USD 30
*1 Actual display speed may decrease depending on the performance and condition of the PC.

*3 With 12-pin connector.
*The operation of all the above cameras is not guaranteed.
*The camera may not operate properly depending on the condition of the PC or cable.
*We recommend that you use a dedicated USB cable (sold separately).
*The operation of the camera has been confirmed with cameras from iDS and Basler.

CMOS camera

CMOS cameras can be purchased at a lower cost than CCD cameras.
CMOS cameras are also superior to CCD cameras in terms of response time, although their sensitivity is inferior.

iDS USB 3.0 CMOS Monochrome Camera

Format Resolution Frame rate※1 Sensor Price
UI-3370CP-M-GL 2048 x 2048 80 fps 1 type

Compatible with all uEye+ compatible cameras.

Shodensha CMOS camera

Both the CS and DN series work with LaseView 6.9.4.0 or later.
The following notes apply.

・CS Series
It is recognised as a DirectShow and GenICam device; it is recommended that GenICam is selected for use. Also, download and install the latest version of MVS4.1.0 or later from the manufacturer’s website.

・DN Series
Install and use the DirectShow filter.

Thorlabs camera

Compatible with all Thorlabs Scientific cameras, as well as DCx series cameras.
Thorlabs’ Scientific Camera Lineup
Thorlabs’ software “ThorCam Software” can be used by installing it.
Thorlabs’ software “ThorCam Software

Format Resolution Frame rate※1 Sensor Price
DCC1545M 1280 x 1024 25 fps 1/2 type USD 461
*The actual display speed may decrease depending on the performance and condition of the PC.
*The camera may not operate properly depending on the condition of the PC and cable.
*The Thorlabs camera is an OEM product of iDS, and therefore requires a Thorlabs driver to operate.
If you have already installed the Thorlabs driver, please uninstall it and then install the IDS driver.
Click here for IDS driver

FLIR Systems USB2.0 camera

Grade Format Resolution Frame rate Sensor Price
Chameleon USB 2.0 CMLN-13S2M-CS 1296 x 964 18 FPS Sony ICX445 CCD, 1/3″, 3.75 µm contact us
FireflyMV FireWire, USB2.0 FMVU-03MTM-CS 752 x 480 60 FPS Aptina MT9V022 CMOS, 1/3″, 6.0 µm

FLIR Systems USB3.0 camera

Grade Format Resolution Frame rate Sensor Price
Black Fly USB 3.0 BFLY-U3-03S2M-CS 648 x 488 84 FPS Sony ICX424 CCD, 1/3″, 7.4 µm contact us
BFLY-U3-05S2M-CS 808 x 608 50 FPS Sony ICX693 CCD, 1/3″, 6.0 µm
BFLY-U3-13S2M-CS 1288 x 964 30 FPS Sony ICX445 CCD, 1/3″, 3.75 µm
BFLY-U3-20S4M-CS 1624 x 1224 15 FPS Sony ICX274 CCD, 1/1.8″, 4.4 µm
BFLY-U3-23S6M-C 1920 x 1200 41 FPS Sony IMX249 CMOS, 1/1.2″, 5.86 µm
BFLY-U3-50H5M-C 2448 x 2048 7.5 FPS Sharp RJ32S4AA0DT CCD, 2/3″, 3.45 µm
Grade Format Resolution Frame rate Sensor Price
Chameleon 3 USB CM3-U3-13S2M-CS 1288 x 964 30 FPS Sony ICX445 CCD, 1/3″, 3.75 µm contact us
CM3-U3-13Y3M-CS 1280 x 1024 149 FPS ON Semi PYTHON 1300 CMOS, 1/2″, 4.8 μm
CM3-U3-28S4M-CS 1928 x 1448 13 FPS Sony ICX818 CCD, 1/1.8″, 3.69 µm
CM3-U3-31S4M-CS 2048 x 1536 55 FPS Sony IMX265 CMOS, 1/1.8″, 3.45 µm
CM3-U3-50S5M-CS 2448 x 2048 35 FPS Sony IMX264 CMOS, 2/3″, 3.45 µm
Grade Format Resolution Frame rate Sensor Price
Flea3 USB 3.0 FL3-U3-13E4M-C 1280 x 1024 60 FPS e2v EV76C560 CMOS, 1/1.8″, 5.3 µm contact us
FL3-U3-13Y3M-C 1280 x 1024 150 FPS ON Semi VITA 1300 CMOS, 1/2″, 4.8 μm
FL3-U3-20E4M-C 1600 x 1200 59 FPS e2v EV76C5706F CMOS, 1/1.8″, 4.5 µm
Grade Format Resolution Frame rate Sensor Price
Grasshopper3 USB 3.0 GS3-U3-14S5M-C 1384 x 1036 30 FPS Sony ICX285 CCD, 2/3″, 6.45 µm contact us
GS3-U3-15S5M-C 1384 x 1032 45 FPS Sony ICX825 CCD, 2/3″, 6.45 µm
GS3-U3-23S6M-C 1920 x 1200 163 FPS Sony IMX174 CMOS, 1/1.2″, 5.86 µm
GS3-U3-28S4M-C 1928 x 1448 26 FPS Sony ICX687 CCD, 1/1.8″, 3.69 µm
GS3-U3-28S5M-C 1920 x 1440 26 FPS Sony ICX674 CCD, 2/3″, 4.54 µm
GS3-U3-32S4M-C 2048 x 1536 121 FPS Sony IMX252 CMOS, 1/1.8″, 3.45 µm
GS3-U3-41C6M-C 2048 x 2048 90 FPS CMOSIS CMV4000-3E5 CMOS, 1″, 5.5 µm
GS3-U3-41C6NIR-C 2048 x 2048 90 FPS CMOSIS CMV4000-3E12 CMOS, 1″, 5.5 µm
GS3-U3-41S4M-C 2016 x 2016 18 FPS Sony ICX808 CCD, 1/1.8″, 3.1 µm
GS3-U3-50S5M-C 2448 x 2048 15 FPS Sony ICX625 CCD, 2/3″, 3.45 µm
GS3-U3-51S5M-C 2448 x 2048 75 FPS Sony IMX250 CMOS, 2/3″, 3.45 µm
GS3-U3-60QS6M-C 2736 x 2192 25 FPS Sony ICX694 CCD, 1″, 4.54 µm
GS3-U3-60S6M-C 2736 x 2192 13 FPS Sony ICX694 CCD, 1″, 4.54 µm
GS3-U3-89S6M-C 4096 x 2160 43 FPS Sony IMX255 CMOS, 1″, 3.45 µm
GS3-U3-91S6M-C 3376 x 2704 9 FPS Sony ICX814 CCD, 1″, 3.69 µm
GS3-U3-120S6M-C 4240 x 2824 7 FPS Sony ICX834 CCD, 1″, 3.1 µm
GS3-U3-123S6M-C 4096 x 3000 30 FPS Sony IMX253 CMOS, 1.1″, 3.45 µm

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LaseView Purchasers

  • Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA
  • Institute of Physics AS CR, v.v.i. (Czech Republic)
  • Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR, Germany)
  • The University of Tokyo
  • Osaka University
  • National Institute for Fusion Science
  • Kyoto University
  • The University of Electro-Communications
  • Tokyo Institute of Technology
  • Japan Atomic Energy Agency
  • Optoelectronics and Industrial Science Graduate University
  • Hiroshima University
  • Fukui University
  • Kyushu University
  • RIKEN
  • Laser Technology Research Institute
  • National Observatory (NAOJ)
  • (Other domestic and foreign private companies)

Users feedback

  • “As cameras are cheap, we are not worrying breaking them”
  • “We can use cameras as expandable goods”
  • “Easy to prepare”
  • “The Software is easy to use and intuitive”
  • “Low-cost !”
  • “It is great to have M2 beam quality measurement function already included”
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