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The DFK MKU130-10x22: Revolutionizing Microscope Imaging with Full Field of View Capture

August 29, 2016
In the world of microscopy, capturing a complete field of view without additional optical adapters is often a challenge. To our knowledge, the DFK MKU130-10x22 stands out as the only camera currently available that can be mounted on nearly all microscopes and capture the entire field of view seen by …
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DFK MKU130-10x22: A Versatile Modular Microscope Camera Review

August 28, 2016
The January 2016 edition of Mikroskopie Journal featured a comprehensive review of the DFK MKU130-10x22 microscope camera, developed by The Imaging Source. Authored by J. Piper and M. Torzewski, this detailed article spans over fifteen pages and includes twenty-one images, thoroughly examining both …
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Redefining the Universal Camera: Integration, Precision, and Versatility

August 24, 2016
The manufacturer has contributed significantly to the concept of the ‘universal camera’ by presenting this device as a complete and self-contained solution. Unlike other add-on cameras where operators could access the sensor directly, this model integrates a lens system, autofocus mechanism, and …
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Using the Camera Without the Microscope

August 23, 2016
The camera body includes its own lens with autofocus and zoom capabilities, making it fundamentally suitable as an imaging device independently of a microscope. For simplicity, this example removed the lens-free tube because its outer edge created a round shadow in the field of view. It was …
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Software Performance and Video Functionality Analysis

August 22, 2016
This article examines both software and video performance aspects to provide insights into real-world usage scenarios for microscopy applications. Software Overview Downloads & Installation The downloadable packages (Driver, Capture, Presenter) were straightforward to install with no functional …
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Comparison with a Leica Add-on Camera

August 21, 2016
Although comparing two different cameras directly can be challenging due to the numerous variables that influence results, it is still meaningful to compare our test subject with the Leica MC 170 HD for reference purposes. We began by photographing neurons from specimens shown in Figures 8, 9 and 11 …
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Illumination Types and Filters

August 20, 2016
In addition to bright-field images, techniques such as polarized light, darkfield, and phase contrast imaging can be flawlessly captured using the camera. Even very narrowly filtered monochromatic light (red, green, and blue) posed no issues for the autofocus system—neither in terms of exposure nor …
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High-Precision Autofocus in Microscopy Delivers Reliable, Wide-Range Performance Across Objectives

August 19, 2016
The camera’s autofocus functioned with impressive reliability and precision. In practical tests, even under challenging conditions, it consistently delivered absolute accuracy. Visual assessments confirmed that no further corrections could enhance the focus achieved by the autofocus system. …
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Practical evaluation of a camera-integrated eyepiece for microscope imaging at various zoom levels.

August 18, 2016
Practical Tests Screen Image Based on all tests conducted, proper adjustment of the camera and its accompanying eyepiece barrel (diameter: 30mm) on the binocular head ensures a usable screen image quality. The resulting digital projection provides clear images with minimal vignetting or distortion. …
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Comprehensive Image Control with IC Capture Software: Manual and Automated Adjustments for Optimal Imaging

August 17, 2016
The IC Capture software offers extensive control over the final image. Numerous toolbars allow regulation of quality-defining image parameters, which can be selected or minimized through the Toolbar Manager. The control panel (Figure 4) is located in the upper area of the screen and contains all …
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Technical Realization of a Universal Application

August 16, 2016
This article was originally published in Mikroskopie in January 2016 by J. Piper and M. Torzewski, with an English translation by Amy Groth. The translation appeared in serial installments from 1 to 11. Optical Design The camera features a conspicuously small aperture on its front, reminiscent of a …
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Special Features

August 15, 2016
The camera consists of three main pre-assembled components supplied by the manufacturer. Its cube-shaped body measures approximately 4.4 cm in length, has dimensions of about 3 x 3 cm (weight: 57 g), as shown in Fig. 1a. A USB port is located on the rear for connecting to the included cable. On the …
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The ImagingSource introduced MKU130-10x22 microscope camera

August 14, 2016
At the end of 2014, The Imaging Source (Bremen, Germany) introduced the DFK MKU130-10x22 microscope camera to the market. This innovative device features a detachable eyepiece and delivers high-quality imaging capabilities compatible with nearly all standard microscopes available today. A common …
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New Benchmarks in Absolute Encoders: The EAL580 Series by Baumer

July 24, 2016
The new EAL580 series from encoder specialist Baumer establishes new benchmarks in the field of absolute encoders. This Ethernet-based solution emphasizes a state-of-the-art design that combines compactness with advanced communication technologies, delivering superior performance and reliability. …
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Pushing phase and amplitude sensitivity limits using high full well capacity cameras in interferometric microscopy

July 20, 2016
Adimec recently sat down with Poorya Hosseini from MIT to discuss his groundbreaking research on interferometric microscopy, which leverages the company’s high full well (HFW) Q-2HFW-CXP camera. The interview explored how this advanced imaging technology pushes the boundaries of sensitivity in …