Microscope ECLIPSE 80i

20 Image Capture

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Image Capture

Images can be captured by mounting a camera head to the ergonomic binocular tube or trinocular eyepiece tube.

For more detailed discussion of this topic, refer to the operating manual provided with the camera head or camera control software.

Proper adjustment of light intensity and focus on the microscope side are important for obtaining clear images. Listed below are key considerations in capturing clear images.

20.1

Adjusting light intensity

Lamp voltage: When the 50i is used in applications for which accurate color reproduction is critical, set the brightness control knob at a midpoint and use ND filters to make brightness adjustments.

Filter: Place a commercially available color compensation filter on the filter holder at the microscope base, as necessary.

20.2

Adjusting the condenser

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Always focus and center the condenser.

Center the annular diaphragm for phase contrast microscopy.

For normal operations, set the diaphragm aperture to 70 to 80% of the N.A. of the objective.

20.3

Confirming the photomicrographic range

The image on the monitor represents the photomicrographic range.

20.4

Confirming focus

Check focus by viewing through the eyepiece and viewing the monitor. If the focal positions for the two images differ, adjust the focal position adjustment screw at the camera port.

20.5

Making adjustments to keep out extraneous light

Field diaphragm: Stop down the diaphragm to a setting just slightly wider than the area shown on the monitor.

Eyepiece: Cover the eyepiece with a cloth.

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