MEC2 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE
UNITRON
®
73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-543-2000 • www.unitronusa.com
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Focusing
(Figure 25)
Observing through binocular position, focus the
specimen until a sharp image is obtained. Then
check the image on the monitor to which the
microscope is connected. If the image is not sharp,
rotate the video adapter (4) until the image is sharp.
Microscope Photography
(Figure 26)
Selecting the Light Path
(Figure 24)
Follow the instructions on previous page
Installing the Photo Adapter
(Figure 26)
1. Loosen the thumb screw
①
on the trinocular
viewing tube and remove the dust cap
②
.
2. Install the photo accessory adapter into the
trinocular port and tighten the thumb screw
①
.
3. Connect the photo adapter with the camera.
Then insert the adapter into the photo accessory
adapter
③
.
To avoid disturbing the image focus, place the
camera viewfinder toward the front of the
microscope when installing the camera.
The magnification of photomicrograph =
magnification of objective x magnification of the
photo adapte
r.
The shutter on some cameras may cause a jarring
impact when photographing through the
microscope. To weaken the impact and obtain a
clear, sharp image, select a longer exposure time.
Focusing
Focus the specimen using binocular observation.
Then, for microphotography, focus the camera.
Adjusting the Color Temperature
When photographing with sunlight film:
1. Mount the blue filter into the filter bracket.
2. Turn the brightness adjustment knob to the
maximum limit. This allows you to obtain sunlight
illumination.
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
