Photomicrography

[Jeremy]

Hi all,

I have seen some discussion re photomicrography in these pages and have some ideas as far as potentially capable cameras. However, as I have very little experience in this area and none digital, I was hoping someone would be able to reiterate to me exactly what camera models I should look for that could be easily adapted for use with a microscope (not necessarily dedicated). Primary use will be with a Olympus X-Tr dissecting scope for documentation of plant tissue culture research.

I have seen mentioned Nikon CP950, 990; Olympus C2000Z, C2500L; Canon Pro70; and several Sony models. I would like to keep total system costs around $1000. If anyone could make a suggestion I would appreciate it.--Jeremy

 

[Barry Carter]

I like Olympus C2000 - C3000 series camera's. The C2040/C3040 are idea:
http://www.oeonline.com/~chiron/microscope_photo.html

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Hi all,

I have seen some discussion re photomicrography in these pages and
have some ideas as far as potentially capable cameras. However, as
I have very little experience in this area and none digital, I was
hoping someone would be able to reiterate to me exactly what camera
models I should look for that could be easily adapted for use with
a microscope (not necessarily dedicated). Primary use will be with
a Olympus X-Tr dissecting scope for documentation of plant tissue
culture research.

I have seen mentioned Nikon CP950, 990; Olympus C2000Z, C2500L;
Canon Pro70; and several Sony models. I would like to keep total
system costs around $1000. If anyone could make a suggestion I
would appreciate it.
--
Jeremy

 

[Bill E.]

I use the Nikon Coolpix series for microscopy. Here is the info:

http://www.wisc.edu/genetics/micro/

-- Bill

Hi all,

I have seen some discussion re photomicrography in these pages and
have some ideas as far as potentially capable cameras. However, as
I have very little experience in this area and none digital, I was
hoping someone would be able to reiterate to me exactly what camera
models I should look for that could be easily adapted for use with
a microscope (not necessarily dedicated). Primary use will be with
a Olympus X-Tr dissecting scope for documentation of plant tissue
culture research.

I have seen mentioned Nikon CP950, 990; Olympus C2000Z, C2500L;
Canon Pro70; and several Sony models. I would like to keep total
system costs around $1000. If anyone could make a suggestion I
would appreciate it.
--
Jeremy

 

[Mikel Peterson]

Hi all,

I have seen some discussion re photomicrography in these pages and
have some ideas as far as potentially capable cameras. However, as
I have very little experience in this area and none digital, I was
hoping someone would be able to reiterate to me exactly what camera
models I should look for that could be easily adapted for use with
a microscope (not necessarily dedicated). Primary use will be with
a Olympus X-Tr dissecting scope for documentation of plant tissue
culture research.

I have seen mentioned Nikon CP950, 990; Olympus C2000Z, C2500L;
Canon Pro70; and several Sony models. I would like to keep total
system costs around $1000. If anyone could make a suggestion I
would appreciate it.
--
Jeremy

Hi Jeremy,

I have had some success with an Oly C-2020Z. Four examples can be seen at http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=851965&a=6196153
Good luck.
Mike