Darkfield Imagery Tips

Darkfield microscopy is a very simple method for viewing unstained specimens clearly because it is clearly visible. Good candidates for darkfield observation usually have a transparent background that way the light an illuminate the specimen and darken the surrounding area, making the image quality clearer and more intense. Good specimens to use include aquatic organisms, cells, and cultures.

To achieve good darkfield images make sure that the central light rays along the optical axis are blocked. Blocking these light rays allows for just oblique rays to pass through at sharp angles, striking the specimen and illuminating the image. A darkfield condenser will get you the results your looking for with your microscope. The condenser reflects a single surface that provide more even illumination.

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Taking Images with Your Microscope

  Many of our microscopes sold come equipped with a digital camera and software compatible with most PC's out on today's market. With that being said, it is probably sure to say that at some point using your microscope you will want to take photos and upload them onto your computer. 

  Images onto your PC could be achieved with a stand alone digital camera and stand, a microscope digital camera, a video camera, or a digital microscope. If you are savvy with a professional digital camera you could purchase a trinocular port and use your existing digital camera and adapter. Just insert your trinocular port, remove the eyepiece lens, and insert the adapter into the open tube. 

  If your microscope has a digital camera you will need to "C-mount" adapter. The "C-mount" needs to be dropped into the trinocular port on your microscope and the threads must stick out. The threads will mate with the adapter on the camera. Typically, the "C-mount" will have a lens that will allow for you to see 10X the eyepieces when viewing the images from the camera.