V Microscope Adjustment
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Microscope Adjustment
When the camera head is mounted on a microscope, adjust the microscope as described below.
(1) Use the Appropriate Filters
When capturing a color image:Insert the NCB filter into the optical path.
When capturing a black & white image:Insert the appropriate filter into the optical path, depending on the photographic purpose. Generally, inserting a green interference filter (GIF) will heighten contrast. Contrast is enhanced by inserting a filter with a color complementary to the specimen.
Supplement
*The method for inserting and removing a filter varies from microscope to microscope. Refer to your microscope’s instruction manual.
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*When using a phase contrast microscope or an interference microscope (two luminous fluxes or multiple luminous fluxes), you can enhance contrast using a green interference filter (GIF) or a monochrome interference filter (IF).
*Some microscopes may require a
An NCB (neutral color balance) filter is a
For example, green and magenta, red and cyan, and blue and yellow are all pairs of complementary colors. When complementary colors overlap, their respective hues cancel each other out.
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