Acteon · Carestream
Intraoral cameras
compared
Four cameras. Four prices. One job: show your patients what you see. Here is how they differ, so you can pick the right one.
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Which one do you want?
The lowest price
Carestream CS 1200. Clearance, last few.
Simple Full HD
Acteon C20. Plug it in and it works.
Installed, with free software
Carestream CS 1300. Rotating head, autofocus.
To find early decay
Acteon C50. Full HD with fluorescence.
All prices + VAT.
The range
Four cameras. Pick by what you need.
Lowest price first. Each one has its own page with the full detail, pictures and a buy button.
Clearance · last few
Carestream CS 1200
A simple, proven camera. One click takes the picture. Not HD.
£499 + VAT
See the CS 1200
Simple Full HD
Acteon C20
Full HD, 35 g, plug and play. Even light, no fogging, nothing to learn.
£874.50 + VAT
See the C20
New · installed for you
Carestream CS 1300
HD with autofocus and a 280° rotating head. Free software, no subscription. We install it.
£999 + VAT
See the CS 1300
Best for diagnosis
Acteon C50
Full HD with five framing modes. The Fluorescence version shows early decay in colour.
£2,125 + VAT, HD
See the C50Side by side
Intraoral camera comparison
The facts, from the manufacturers’ own specifications. On a phone, slide the table sideways.
| Carestream CS 1200 | Acteon C20 | Carestream CS 1300 | Acteon C50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price + VAT | £499 | £874.50 | £999 | £2,125 HD £2,707.50 Fluorescence |
| Picture | 1024 × 768 | Full HD, 1920 × 1080 | HD, 1280 × 720 | Full HD, 1920 × 1080 |
| Focus | Fixed, 3 to 25 mm | Fixed, 70° view | Autofocus, 10 to 100 mm | Five framing modes, macro to portrait |
| Light | 6 LEDs, auto-adjusting | Bright Halo ring of LEDs | 9 LEDs, adjustable, cool or warm | Daylight, plus fluorescence on that version |
| Stand-out feature | Stores 300 pictures in the camera | Anti-fog and automatic picture flip | 280° rotating head | Cario and Perio modes (Fluorescence version) |
| Finds early decay | No | No | No | Yes, Fluorescence version |
| Connection | USB, TWAIN | USB, 3 m cable | USB, detachable cable, TWAIN | USB, TWAIN |
| Set-up | Plug in. We check your PC first. | Plug and play, Windows and Mac | We install it remotely and link it to your practice software | Installation and training included |
| Also included | – | ACTEON Club membership | Free Carestream software licence, no subscription. 2-year warranty. | UK delivery |
| Best for | The lowest price | A simple Full HD camera | A camera that is installed and linked for you | Diagnosis as well as pictures |
| See the CS 1200 | See the C20 | See the CS 1300 | See the C50 |
The CS 1200 is a discontinued model on clearance. When the last few are sold there will be no more.
How to choose
Four questions. One answer each.
Do you just need a picture on the screen?
The CS 1200 does that for £499, while stock lasts.
Do you want Full HD with no fuss?
The Acteon C20. Plug it in and it works.
Do you want it set up for you?
The CS 1300. We install it and link it to your practice software.
Do you want to find decay earlier?
The Acteon C50 Fluorescence. Early caries shows up in colour.
Common questions
Intraoral camera questions answered
How much does an intraoral camera cost in the UK?
From 360 Visualise: the Carestream CS 1200 is £499 + VAT on clearance, the Acteon C20 is £874.50 + VAT, the Carestream CS 1300 is £999 + VAT, and the Acteon C50 is £2,125 + VAT for the HD version or £2,707.50 + VAT for the Fluorescence version.
Which intraoral camera is best for showing patients decay?
Any of the four will show a visible cavity or crack on screen. To find early decay, choose the Acteon C50 Fluorescence. Its Cario mode shows early caries and plaque in colour.
Which cameras are Full HD?
The Acteon C20 and Acteon C50 are Full HD, 1920 × 1080. The Carestream CS 1300 is HD, 1280 × 720. The Carestream CS 1200 is 1024 × 768.
Will the camera work with my practice software?
All four connect by USB. Call us on 01943 601222 and we’ll check your software before you order. With the CS 1300 we also link the camera to your practice software, where available, including Dentally and SOE.
Is installation included?
The CS 1300 includes remote installation and configuration. The C50 includes installation and training. The C20 is plug and play and needs no installation. The CS 1200 plugs in by USB, and we check your PC before you order.
Is finance available?
Yes, through Bramar, Performance Finance and Aspired Finance, subject to status. See our finance page.
Not sure which camera? Ask us.
Tell us your PC and your practice software. We’ll tell you which camera fits, and we’ll check it works before you order.