Observation; Eyepiece Observation; Monitor Observation - Zeiss Axiovert 100 Operating Manual

3D Microscopy
Axiovert 100/135/135 M

4.2 Observation

This is a combination of the eyepiece and the
monitor version. The image is 3-dimensional
when you look through the eyepiece or on the
monitor.

4.2.1 Eyepiece observation


Set the beam path to observation on the
stand

Set the 3D VIS mode via the rotary switch
of the 3D-CONTROL DAS-3 control unit

Place the required object on the stage,
focus on it, set Köhler illumination and
adjust the
aperture diaphragm until optimum 3D
contrast is achieved;
the image appears 3-dimensional through
the eyepiece
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Eypiece and monitor version

4.2.2 Monitor observation


Switch beam path to Camera/TV on the
stand

Set the 3D VIDEO mode via the rotary
switch of the 3D-CONTROL DAS-3 control
unit

Place the required object on the stage and
focus on it;
the image on the monitor is 2-dimensional
first

If the image is reversed, turn the camera
around 180°

Wear polarizing glasses;
the image on the monitor is 3-dimensional

Use a familiar object to check whether the
image is upright;
if the image is not upright, switch to Scope
LCD in the RESET MENU of the MCU II
control unit

Focus depending on the object;
adjust aperture diaphragm until optimum
3D contrast is achieved
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