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Fluorescence Imaging
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Cellulose Fiber Images in
Macro and Micro Modes
*Magnifi cations are at the image plane.
Macro Mode
0.5X Lens Attachment
Magnification*=0.9X, W.D.=175
Micro Mode
4X Objective
Magnification*=3.6X
Micro Mode
20X Objective
Magnification*=18X
on which labeling dye is
being used.
The Navitar system
permits the usage of all
standard Olympus BX2
Fluorescent Cubes, which
are available from mul-
tiple sources. These are
captured singularly in
a quick change holder
requiring only a minute to
interchange. Information on filter sets and cubes can be found
at www.chroma.com.
3. A
camera
whose sensitivity and bandwidth are adequate to
handle the fluorescing light levels (which can sometimes be
minimal).
All other components are optics and mechanics that permit varia-
tion of the magnification (field of view) and resolution, along
with a means of achieving critical focus.
The Navitar system is suitable for operation in either Macro or
Micro mode.
Macro Mode
In the Macro mode, a fixed lens system provides up to a 9.2 mm
diameter field of view at a 165 mm working distance with a 2/3”
format camera. A 6.5X zoom accessory provides up to a 15 mm
diameter field at a 108 mm working distance. Various lens at-
tachments allow the working distance to change from 32 to 165
mm. An add-on focus accessory provides a means of adjusting
focus without requiring a microscope type stand.
Micro Mode
In the Micro mode, the same single lens system provides a 0.9X
coupling of any standard 200 mm tube length, infinity corrected,
fluorescent microscope objective to the camera.
Who is Using the Navitar Video ZFL Scope?
• OEM customers creating an automated system for scanning
and post processing of proteomics.
• Production laboratory using image processing software to
count and categorize selected images.
• High school or university professor, on a limited budget, who
needs to demonstrate certain fluorescent characteristics to a
group.
• A field operator who needs instant results involving agriculture,
oceanography, or criminology.
• Museum or aquarium setting-up a public display.
• Research scientists in government laboratories.
