First Light Imaging Cameras First Light Imaging specialises in the design and manufacture of high-speed, low-noise scientific cameras for infrared and visible imaging, with applications in astronomy, life sciences, surveillance and industry. EMCCD Cameras - OCAM²K and OCAM²S SWIR Cameras - C-RED One, C-RED 2, C-RED 2 ER, C-RED 2 Lite, C-RED 3, C-RED New Space. CMOS Cameras - CB2 sCMOS Series: High Resolution, High Speed and UV. OCAM²K and OCAM²S are high speed low noise EMCCD cameras able to run at 2067 fps (3700 fps in binning) with subelectron readout noise, operating from 400 nm to 900 nm with a 95% peak QE typical. OCAM²K and OCAM²S also offer low latency: 43 μs between exposure and first pixel availability. OCAM²K and OCAM²S were created by astronomers for astronomers, especially for adaptive optics and wavefront sensing. EMCCD Camera Model Comparison SWIR cameras are often used in various applications such as industrial inspection, surveillance, and scientific research due to their ability to see through opaque materials like silicon, smoke, fog or glass to detect thermal emissions. First Light Imaging have an extensive range of SWIR cameras that boast high speed (up to 3500 FPS), low noise, wide wavelength from 0,8 to 1,7 and up to 2,5 µm, 15 μm pixel pitch, over 70% QE and much more between their 6 options. SWIR Camera Model Comparison Andor CB2 is an ultra-high performance scientific camera integrating Sony sCMOS sensors specifically designed for research and applications requiring flexibility, speed and low noise. The CB2 series offers a spectral sensitivity from 200 to 1000 nm with resolutions ranging from 0.5 MP to 24.5 MP. Its internal liquid cooling will enable the study of phenomena in the most light-starved conditions. The CB2 Series is flexible: it comes in three versions, five models, to cover the largest scope of applications in research and industry. sCMOS Camera Model Comparison Learning Centre Articles for First Light Imaging © Oxford Instruments 2026