Leica Microsystems Inc. Introduces the New DC 300FX and DC 350FX Digital Cameras

November, 2002

Contact: Molly Lundberg, Director, Communications

Phone (847) 405-7026, Fax (847) 405-0164

Leica Microsystems is pleased to introduce the new DC 300FX and DC 350FX digital camera systems. The DC 300FX is a 1.4 Megapixel, cooled color digital camera that offers superior imaging for documentation and publication. The DC 350FX is a 1.4 Megapixel, cooled monochrome camera that offers near-infrared sensitivity for analysis and quantification.

These two PC-compatible cameras address the need for a series of high sensitivity digital cameras. Leica Microsystems' digital camera line is the most complete line of digital cameras assembled by a microscope manufacturer to address a full spectrum of customer needs.

The DC 300FX/350FX offer 12 bits per color for precise image replication and the assurance that the most minute image details are acquired for accurate quantification. The Leica DC series cameras are builtwith the newest advances in CCD sensor design.

The new Leica DC FX series provides a new level of quantitative cameras designed for users involved with live cell fluorescence. With quantum efficiency in excess of 50% from 400nm to 750nm, users can now enjoy faster exposure times and greater sensitivity up to near-infrared. A new Peltier cooling system has also been integrated to offer exposure times up to 600
seconds with increased dynamic range while eliminating thermal background noise.

The new Leica DC FX cameras offer these benefits in a camera the size of a computer mouse. Like all Leica digital cameras, there is no external power supply required, which allows greater working space.

For more information, contact

Leica Microsystems Inc.

2345 Waukegan Road

Bannockburn IL60015

news@leica-microsystems.com

Toll Free (800) 248-0123

Telephone (847) 405-0123

Fax (847) 405-0164

www.leica-microsystems.com

Digital Cameras offer 12 bits per color. February 21, 2003 09:22 - Model CD 300FX 1.4 Megapixel, cooled, color camera provides imaging suitable for documentation and publication. Model DC 350FX 1.4 Megapixel, cooled, monochrome camera offers near-infrared sensitivity for analysis and quantification. Both PC-compatible units feature quantum efficiency in excess of 50% from 400¨C750 nm. Peltier cooling offers exposure times up to 600 seconds while eliminating thermal background noise.

Contacts: Marketing: Molly Lundberg Director, Communications USA Phone: 847-405-7026 FAX: 847-405-0164

Company Information: Name: Leica Microsystems, Inc. Address: 2345 Waukegan Road City: Bannockburn State: IL ZIP: 60015 Country: USA Phone: 800-248-0123 FAX: 847-405-0164