7
DMC Repair Manual
Camera Overview
Overview
This section of the Repair Manual gives an overview of the Digital Microscope Camera (DMC).
It only provides the necessary information pertaining to features and specifications for the
camera.
Note: For detailed information pertaining to setting up the camera, installing and starting its
software, assigning SCSI ID's and checking SCSI connections, and using application
software, refer to the DMC User Guide.
This camera (Figure 1-1) is used to capture high-quality digital color images from light
microscopes and other optical instruments. It uses a unique, million-pixel, 12.5mm CCD
(charge coupled device) to capture pictures with up to 16.7 million colors. The camera
transfers these pictures in seconds to an IBM-PC-, PowerMac- or PowerPC-compatible
computer as high resolution (800 x 600 pixels) or super-high resolution (1600 x 1200 pixels)
TIFF images.
Figure 1-1. Digital microscope camera
Using the Microsoft Windows or PowerMac/PowerPC software provided with the camera, you
can display a viewfinder image on a computer screen, choose resolution and other options,
enhance color balance, brightness, contrast and sharpness, then transfer the picture to an
image-processing application or a disk drive.
The camera has a SCSI-2 connection requiring no frame-grabber or other special hardware or
software. It also includes a SCSI-2 adapter board for adding a SCSI port to a computer.
Using a standard .63, 1:1, or larger C-mount adapter, the camera attaches easily to
microscopes for most types of transmitted-light and reflected-light microscopy.
The camera also features a tripod mount and Xsync connection for use with standard C-mount
lenses on a copystand.
Summary of Contents for Digital Microscope Camera
Page 5: ...1 Camera Overview...
Page 13: ...2 Parts Replacement...
Page 37: ...3 Testing and Adjustment...
