Olympus BX45 Instructions Manual page 13

Fig. 6
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Fig. 7
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Fig. 8
Mounting a Single Filter
@
One of the filters listed below can be engaged in the light path by insert-
ing the filter @ in the filter slider ² and engaging the filter slider in the
²
light path.
Usable Filters
32LND6
32LND25
32C (provided), 32LBD
32IF550
Using the Turret (Fig. 7)
}The top and bottom parts of the turret are integrated. Therefore, the filters
to be mounted in the bottom part are determined by the aperture iris
diaphragm positioning and optical devices inserted in the upper part.
³ (Examples) · Aperture iris
1. Loosen the turret clamping screw ³ using the Allen screwdriver, and pull
out the turret |.
2. Place the turret upside down and remove the filter clamping ring ƒ by
pushing its knob section.
3. Place the required filters and set the clamping ring ƒ to the original
position by engaging it with three hooks .... (Fig. 8)
}When an interference filter (32LBD or 32IF550) is used, flare or ghost may
be observed. The flare or ghost may be reduced by inserting the interfer-
ence filter in the filter slider and placing the ND filter in the turret.
ƒ
(Fig. 6)
Applications
For light brightness control, transmittance 6%
For light brightness control, transmittance 25%
For daylight/color balancing
For B&W contrast (Green)
: 32C, ND, (32LBD)
· Phase contrast (PH) : 32IF550
· Darkfield (DFA) : None.
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