Description
What’s Included
- DEC-BV Beam Splitter — single-port, horizontal mount for Zeiss OPMI surgical microscopes
- C-Mount DEC Optical Adapter — precision relay lens for full-frame HD projection onto the sensor
- Sentech Full HD 1080p CCD Camera — SDI interface, true color, low-light performance
- SDI Output Cable — connects camera to monitor or HD recording device
- Power Cable + Adapter — powers camera for all-day OR use
- Setup and Alignment Guide — DEC step-by-step instructions included
Condition & Warranty
This item ships brand new. All DEC-BV adapters are factory-assembled and optically verified before shipment. Digital Eye Center provides a 1-year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. We ship within 2–3 business days from our Miami, FL location.
Zeiss Surgical Microscope Video Camera Adapter — DEC-BV C-Mount Set for Anterior Segment Documentation
The DEC-BV is a complete microscope video camera adapter set designed for Zeiss surgical microscopes. It integrates a horizontal single-port beam splitter, a precision C-mount DEC optical adapter, and a Sentech Full HD 1080p CCD camera with SDI output — delivering broadcast-quality surgical video for documentation, patient education, and OR monitor display. The CCD camera connects directly to any SDI-compatible monitor or HD recording device with the included cables. This Zeiss microscope video adapter ships brand new from Digital Eye Center with a 1-year warranty.
A 2019 review published in Survey of Ophthalmology examined video recording systems across ophthalmic surgical specialties and confirmed that high-definition digital capture through the surgical microscope optical path is the clinical standard for intraoperative documentation, surgical education, and outcome review.
Why Surgical Centers Choose the DEC-BV Microscope Video Adapter
- SDI broadcast output — professional-grade SDI signal connects to any OR display, switcher, or recording system without converters
- Full HD 1080p — Sentech CCD sensor captures detail-accurate surgical video with true color rendition
- C-mount universal compatibility — the included C-mount relay lens works with any C-mount video camera, allowing future camera upgrades without replacing the splitter
- Horizontal beam splitter — preserves surgeon binoculars while diverting the secondary beam to the camera port with no working distance penalty
- Zeiss OPMI path-matched — optical design engineered around the Zeiss OPMI beam path for accurate color temperature and focus at surgical working distances
- Plug-and-play installation — no microscope disassembly; beam splitter mounts at the objective and cables route to the recording rack
Clinical Applications
- Cataract surgery documentation — real-time OR monitor feed and HD recording for technique review and patient communication
- Corneal procedures — DSAEK, DMEK, PKP recording with surgical-microscope magnification and contrast
- Resident training and surgical education — share intraoperative video with trainees and conference audiences without secondary monitor lag
- Medicolegal documentation — timestamped HD recordings for surgical outcome review and complication analysis
- Telemedicine consultation — stream surgical video to remote consultants during complex anterior segment cases
Who This Is For
The DEC-BV is ideal for ophthalmologists and surgical centers using Zeiss OPMI surgical microscopes — including OPMI Visu 200, OPMI Lumera 300, and OPMI Visu 160 series — who require full-HD video documentation without retrofitting the microscope body. It is the right choice for ambulatory surgical centers seeking a cost-effective OR documentation upgrade, academic programs building a surgical education library, and high-volume cataract or corneal practices standardizing on digital intraoperative records.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | DEC-BV (DEC-MIC-Z1) |
| Mount Type | Single-port, horizontal beam splitter |
| Compatibility | Zeiss OPMI surgical microscopes (Zeiss-type objective thread) |
| Camera Interface | C-mount (universal) |
| Included Camera | Sentech Full HD 1080p CCD — SDI output |
| Video Output | SDI (Serial Digital Interface) — broadcast standard |
| Resolution | Full HD 1920×1080p |
| Power | AC adapter included |
| Optional Add-On | Video capture card + database software for PC or iMac |
| Condition | Brand new |
| Warranty | 1 year from Digital Eye Center |
Compare Zeiss Microscope Camera Adapters
| Model | Camera Type | Output | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEC-BV (this set) | Sentech HD CCD | SDI | OR documentation, monitor display | $2,542 |
| Zeiss Microscope Adapter SET | DSLR + Full HD | HDMI/USB | DSLR still + video, Zeiss OPMI | $3,339 |
| Leica Microscope Beam Splitter | DSLR + Full HD | HDMI/USB | Leica M-series microscopes | $3,539 |
| C-Mount HD Adapter | Bring-your-own camera | Depends on camera | Labs with existing C-mount cameras | $1,897 |
Related Microscope Adapters
Also available: the Zeiss Microscope Camera Adapter SET with DSLR capture, the Leica Microscope Beam Splitter & Camera for Leica M-series instruments, and the Microscope Smartphone Adapter for mobile documentation. Questions? Contact Digital Eye Center — our team will respond within one business day.
