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CHAPTER 3
CAMERA BASICS
The Intensified Retiga Fast 1394’s image capture capabilities are controlled entirely by your imaging
software. This chapter provides basic instructions for working with the camera itself.
Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn the Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 on, all you need to do is to flip the power switch to the “|”
position ensuring that you have the appropriate configuration of “Step 3” in the “Introduction”
section. Refer to this step for all system configurations ensuring that the FireWire cable(s) are
connected as specified. If power is supplied, the GREEN LED will turn on.
To turn the Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 off, all you need to do is to flip the power switch to the “
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position. This will turn your camera off. The GREEN LED will turn off.
Figure 10—
Power Switch on the Intensified Retiga Fast 1394
Connecting the Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 to your
Optics
The Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 connects directly to widely available C-mount optics. C-mount optics,
which are standard on most microscopes and lenses.
To attach the camera to a microscope:
Carefully thread the camera onto the microscope’s C-mount adapter, rotating the camera until it is
mounted securely. Use the microscope controls to adjust focus.
To attach a C-mount lens to the camera:
Carefully thread the C-mount lens onto the camera’s lens ring, rotating the lens in a clockwise
direction until it is mounted securely. Use the lens controls to adjust focus.
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