Mintron MTV-136V0080 CCD Camera Rare Scientific Laboratory Microscope Imaging

Rare Mintron MTV-136V0080 professional CCD video camera in exceptionally clean physical condition. This is an older professional/specialty Mintron camera designed around analog video output and manual/on-screen camera controls. Mintron cameras of this style were used in a variety of professional applications including laboratory imaging, microscopy, machine vision, industrial inspection, optical systems, astronomy, and specialty video systems. The camera has an unusually extensive set of connections and controls for a compact CCD camera, including both composite video and S-Video output, an on-screen-display control panel, selectable lens iris control, and a dedicated 12V DC power input. Camera Features / Connections Manufacturer: Mintron Model: MTV-136V0080 Professional CCD video camera 12V DC power input Composite VIDEO OUT BNC/coaxial-style video output connector S-VHS / S-Video output Five-button OSD-SW control pad Center/select button with directional menu controls On-screen camera settings/menu capability VIDEO / DC lens iris selector switch Dedicated AUTO IRIS / lens control connection Professional C/CS-style lens mounting configuration Analog video camera architecture Metal camera housing Compact industrial/scientific form factor Rear Panel Controls The rear of the camera includes a five-button OSD-SW control pad used for navigating the camera's internal on-screen settings. Similar Mintron professional cameras use this control arrangement to access and adjust imaging parameters directly through a connected video display. The camera also has a VIDEO / DC selector, allowing selection of the type of automatic iris lens being used. Video connections include: Composite video output via BNC-style coaxial connector S-VHS / S-Video output 12V DC power input Auto-iris lens connection This combination of outputs and controls makes the camera particularly well suited to older professional imaging systems where direct analog connection to a monitor, capture device, microscope system, or industrial imaging station is required. Applications Mintron professional CCD cameras from this period were used in numerous specialized applications, including: Laboratory imaging Optical microscopy Video microscopy Metallurgical microscopes Industrial inspection Machine vision Electronics inspection PCB inspection Scientific imaging Telescope / astronomy imaging Low-light video systems Research equipment Legacy imaging systems OEM equipment replacement This exact MTV-136V0080 model appears to be relatively uncommon and may have originally been supplied for an OEM or specialized imaging application. Physical Condition The camera is in excellent cosmetic condition. The housing is very clean and the camera has been well preserved. Both lens/opening protective caps are present and are in excellent condition. Includes the camera and two protective lens/body caps shown in the photographs. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition, connectors, controls, labeling, and included components. Important Compatibility Information This is a vintage/specialty professional camera. Buyers should verify compatibility with their particular microscope, laboratory instrument, industrial system, video monitor, capture hardware, lens, and power supply before purchasing. This is an analog video camera, not a modern USB webcam or USB microscope camera. Connection to a modern computer will generally require an appropriate analog video capture device. No lens, power supply, monitor, capture device, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown in the photos. Because documentation for the exact MTV-136V0080 variant is difficult to locate, we are describing the connections and controls based on the physical camera itself and are not making unsupported claims regarding sensor resolution, CCD size, NTSC/PAL standard, sensitivity, or other internal specifications. Included: Mintron MTV-136V0080 camera