Hi Damian,
This is an issue that I recall being discussed on the Kodak Developer's
Forum some time ago for the DCS420/520 cameras.
You may want to get in contact with Kodak Technical Support, as there is a
solution to this in their software libraries. They added a function call in
their software libraries to allow the mirror to be raised. However, I am not
sure if they have implemented this in their PhotoShop/TWAIN drivers. One of
our resellers has implemented this software feature and they are able to get
very nice fluorescence images with longer exposure times. Try giving the
Kodak tech people a call. If I find a web link, I'll pass it on.
Regards,
Chandresh
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From: Confocal Microscopy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Damian Neuberger
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 8:59 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Digital Cameras
Derek,
I have a Nikon/Kodak professional digital camera and one problem I have with
trying to use it on a microscope is the mirror vibration, especially at high
magnifications. Something to consider when purchasing such a unit is
whether the mirror can be lifted out of the way before making the exposure.
As always, a camera with a leaf shutter is better than a focal plane shutter
for photomicrography.
Damian Neuberger, PhD
Senior Research Scientist
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
> One solution would be to go with a professional digital camera. These
have
> exceptional resolution and are built into a SLR body which would solve
your
> problem. The only remaining problem may be cost :-)
>
>
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/cameras/dcs760/dcs760In
dex.jhtml
>
>
> At 11:21 AM 9/8/01 +0100, you wrote:
> >Greetings all,
> >
> >A quick question: I have an Olympus IX-70 with a trinoc
> >head fitted with a Cohu camera, the side port is occupied with a confocal
> >scan head which (for practical purposes) leaves only the SLR port on the
> >front free. Is it possible to fit a digital camera to this front port: I
> >may be answering my own question here, but it is my impression that the
> >optics render the image at the front port in 35mM format which would be
> >unsuitable for a digital camera back -is there a workaround.
> >
> >Many
> >thanks,
> >
> >Arnold
> >
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> Derek Schulze
> Flow Cytometry and Confocal Microscopy Facility Manager
> Cancer Research Labs
> Queen's University
> Kingston, ON
> Canada
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