With a fully independent, stand-alone design, the DS-5M-L1, the first in Nikon Instruments' new Digital Sight series of high-resolution, stand-alone, network-ready color digital cameras, features a five-million-pixel CCD for the capture of precise, detailed images that can be seen at the camera's own IP address. High definition images are captured at 2560 × 1920 effective pixels. A 6.3-inch, high-definition LCD monitor and pre-programmed imaging modes are specifically designed for photomicrography applications. The DS-5M-L1 also allows the user to establish custom settings and provides tool functions that allow for count-marking and range measurement between two points on a specimen. Pre-programmed image modes allow the user to achieve optimum results in every observation method without spending time re-setting the camera for every photo session. Thumbnail display allows text and pen input and offers the ability to superimpose saved images over a live image allowing for easy comparison.