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On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 5:33 PM, Sue Penrhyn-Lowe <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> I am looking to buy a new virtual slide scanner with both Fluorescent and
> bright field capabilities. What are your thoughts on the leica SCN400F?
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I have only quickly used a bd pathway. Many many options in the user
interface, but in my opinion it still did not offer enough flexibility.
Plus, the system is slow and the hardware isn't very fancy. I think you pay
a lot extra for having a "total solution" as opposed to when you roll your
own.

So - get any microscope of your choice (bright-field or spinning disk) with
an XY-stage and install www.micro-manager.org
You get more flexibility and the system will last longer.

There are many free stitching programs, some which produce better results
than commercial solutions

/Johan






> Thank-you
> sue
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