Nikon Digital Camera System manual Wide variety of tool functions, Excellent output options

Stand-alone camera control unit

A stand-alone control unit incorporating a large, high-definition monitor, offering easy operation and useful functionality.

A wide variety of tool functions

Measurement tools

(2) 0.60mm

Y : 621.72mm

X :835.43mm

(2) 0.51mm

Other useful tools

Stand-alone type

Does not require a PC or an external monitor.

6.3type LCD monitor

XGA (1024x768) screen resolution, which allows simple, fast and accurate focusing without the need to enlarge the image.

On-screen menus

Intuitive, on-screen menu-based opera- tion allows for simple set-up and capture.

Excellent output options

In addition to saving to a Compact FlashTM card, the unit offers these output options:

Analog RGB output

Direct printing (using PictBridge)

USB Mass Storage Class

	Distance measurement		Vertical / horizontal measurement
Easily measures the distance between any two		Easily measures the distance between two horizon-
points specified by the user.		tal and two vertical lines.

Two-screen split display

A frozen image can be displayed alongside the live image for easy comparison.

Text input; line and figure drawing

Thumbnail image display

Superimpose function

Shading function Focus indicator

Histogram

Digital zoom

Network connectivity

Scene mode for one-click optimal photography

Using Nikon’s experience with digital imaging, optimal pre-programmed imaging modes have been made available as menus, including preset camera conditions according to the sample types and illu- mination techniques used. Optimal images can be captured with a simple click. Users can also cus- tomize settings and save up to seven of these modes for quick retrieval.

	Screen patterns		Count marking
Cross line and concentric circle patterns can be dis-		Up to 99 serial numbers per color can be marked to
played.		provide a convenient way to identify points of
		interest on-screen. They can be easily saved and
		printed with the image.

Scale display	XY scale display	Point to line	Circular measurement	Angle
		distance	(displays diameter, circumference,	(intersection)
			center of gravity)

Log text saving Interval exposure

For fluorescence	For wafer / IC chip
/ darkfield obser-	images
vations

	For metal /
For brightfield
observations	ceramic materi-
	al images

	For DIC /	For printed cir-
	phase contrast	cuit board
4	observations	images

Expanded functionality provided by external connectivity

Network functionality

A 10/100Base-TX compatible Ethernet port is provided. By using an FTP client and HTTP/FTP/Telnet server functionality, it is possible to transmit images to a network or remotely control the camera from a network.

Direct Print function (option)	* A separate license is needed in order to use the Direct Print function.
Real 10 mode	PictBridge
The Real 10 mode is selectable with a dedicated Mitsubishi CP900DW.	It is possible to print directly without a computer using a
With this mode it is possible to print with a device magnification of 10x	PictBridge compatible printer and USB connection.
for easy confirmation of sample size.
* DS-5M/DS-5Mc C-mount 0.7X TV Adaptor (optional) is necessary
DS-2Mv/DS-2MBW/DS-2MBWc C-mount 0.55X TV Adaptor (optional) is necessary
Interactive control of microscope and camera (option)	* A separate license is needed in order to use the interactive control.

In combination with the ECLIPSE 90i motorized microscope, it is possible to control the 90i from the DS-L1 menu and to automatically detect and record the microscope status data with the image, including the objective magnification and fluorescence filter in use. Automatic detection of status is also possible when combined with the ECLIPSE 80i microscope configured with a dig- ital imaging head.

Example of the microscope control menu 5