Chapter 2 Part Names and Microscopy Procedures (With Epi-illumination Attachment Mounted)
2.5 Photomicroscopy
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Make camera settings.
For a detailed discussion of this topic, refer to the operating manual provided with the camera.
When using the DS-L1, you must choose and enter at least the following information:
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Folder for data storage.
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Name of file to be saved. (You can select "Auto.")
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File format and file size.
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Date and destination of data
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Select the camera scene mode suitable for the microscopy
method.
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Set the camera white balance.
To adjust white balance, press the WB button while capturing an image of a clear section of a
specimen slide. (For fluorescent photomicrography, adjust white balance under normal lighting
conditions before shooting.)
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Capture and save images.
Focus on the specimen.
Refocus.
Adjust image brightness using the camera exposure compensation function.
Check the image using the Freeze button.
If the image is acceptable, press the CAPT. button to save the image.
(The operating procedure differs if DF/FL scene mode is selected. For a detailed discussion of
this topic, refer to the operating manual provided with the camera.)
