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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The M6000DGL Series of microscopes feature a built-in 1280 X 1024
pixel digital camera to capture still images or video clips onto a
computer. In order to use the camera, the software must first be
installed on a computer. Instructions on how to install and use the
software is included on the software CD that was packaged with the
M6000DGL Series microscope.
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
EYEPIECE REPLACEMENTS
MA10511S W10XD, 18mm Eyepiece with pointmaster
MA10512
W10XD, 18mm Eyepiece
MA10513
W10XD, 18mm Eyepiece with pointer
OBJECTIVE REPLACEMENTS
MA10071 4XD
achromat
MA10072 10XD
achromat
MA10073S 40XRD
achromat
MA10074 100XRD
achromat
MA10081 4XD
semi-plan
MA10082 10XD
semi-plan
MA10083 40XRD
semi-plan
MA10084 100XRD
semi-plan
MISC. ACCESSORIES
MA268 Stage clips
MA12005 Mechanical stage (high drive)
MA12006 Mechanical stage (low drive)
MA533 Dustcover
MA2215 LED 3.4V, .06W
MA14283 Cord holders
COMMON PROBLEMS IN MICROSCOPY
If you have a problem, you may be able to correct it yourself. Here are
a few common problems and easy solutions you may want to try
before calling for service.
CAUTION – Never disassemble mechanical or optical components. This
servicing should only be done by an authorized Swift technician. The
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majority of specimens should be protected by a cover glass, and must
be covered when using 40XRD or 100XRD objectives.
DEPTH OF FOCUS - the ability of a lens to furnish a distinct image
above and below the focal plane. Depth of focus decreases with the
increase of numerical aperture or with the increase of magnification.
DIN – (Deutsche Industrial Norman) A German standard for the
manufacturing of microscope lenses. DIN is not a quality standard but
one of commonality.
EYE POINT or EYE RELIEF – the distance from the eyepiece lens to
your eye where a full field of view can be seen.
FIELD OF VIEW - the area of the object that is seen when the image is
observed. It may range in diameter from several millimeters to less
than 0.1mm.
FOCAL LENGTH - parallel rays of light after refraction through a lens
will be brought to a focus at the focal point. The distance from the
optical center of the lens to the focal point is the focal length.
NUMERICAL APERTURE (NA) – a measure of an objective’s light
gathering capabilities. The concept may be compared to the F-valve in
photographic lenses. Generally speaking, N.A. values of less than 1.00
are "Dry" objectives. Values of 1.00 or greater require oil as a medium.
Please note that condensers are part of the optical system and are also
assigned an N.A. value. That value must be at least as high as that of
the highest objective used.
PARFOCAL – a term applied to objectives and eyepieces when
practically no change in focus is needed when changing
objectives. The objectives on your Swift M6000 microscope are
parfocalized at the factory so that only a slight adjustment of the fine
focus knob is needed to maintain focus when switching magnification.
RESOLUTION or RESOLVING POWER – the ability of a lens to define
the details of the specimen at a maximum magnification. This is
governed by the NA (Numerical Aperture) of the lens. For example, a
40X objective with NA 0.65 has a maximum resolving power of 650X,
equal to 1000 times the NA. This rule of NA x 1000 is true of all
achromatic objectives.
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