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Using the Microscope Imager
Installing the Imager on a Microscope
The imager and adapter are shown in photo # A below. For most biological microscopes, remove one eyepiece and insert the
imager into the eyepiece tube (see photo # B below) where it is held in place by friction. Stereo microscopes have a larger
diameter eyepiece (and eyepiece tube) and thus require an adapter to use the imager. The adapter is shown inserted into a
stereo microscope eyepiece tube after the eyepiece is removed (see photo # C below). In photo # D below, the imager is shown
being put into the adapter of a stereo microscope.
Photo A
Photo B
Photo C
Photo D
Power (Magnification) when Using the Imager
The power is determined by the imager power and the objective lens power. The imager has a 10x magnifying lens at the
bottom of it. As an example, if the objective lens being used is 4x, then the power you will be capturing for snapshots or video
will be 40x (10x of the imager times 4 x of the objective). If using a 40x objective, then the power will be 400x, etc.
Adjusting Light Intensity
Whether using mirror illumination or electrical illumination, you will have to experiment with how much light will give you
the best image.
You can also experiment with condensers and diaphragms (if your microscope has these) for optimum
adjustment for obtaining the best image.
Focusing
You will focus your microscope with the imager attached the same as you would for observing. For the best images, make sure
the specimen or object is sharply focused. When changing powers, you will have to refocus.
Rotating the Imager
When you are looking at the image on your computer screen, you can rotate the position by rotating the imager to the position
you prefer.
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