Hi  Mark
Nikon offers a microscope adapter for both the Coolpix 950 (2.1 MPx) and the
Coolpix 990 (3.3 MPx). In Europe, the Cat.Nr. is MXA 29004, but our sales
rep told me that the number is most likely different in the U.S. Ask the
microscopy department of Nikon, not the digital imaging department (they may
not know the adapter there). The $ 350.00 piece of metal and glass is called
'MDC Lens 0.82-0.29 x' and is made by Nikon. Hope this helps

Andi Kappeler
Institute of Pathology, University of Bern, Switzerland


Original message:
> My budget is also limited.
> Can you provide the details how you modified the coolpix for
> microphotography?
> Thanks.
> Mark Janssen, MD
> Pathology
> Kaiser Permanente, California
>
> > -Original Message-----
> > From: Kappeler Andreas [SMTP:kappeler@patho.unibe.ch]
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 11:06 PM
> > To: Histonet
> > Subject: Re: digital photomicrography
> >
> > Dear Yuri
> >
> > We have recently had the new Zeiss AxioCam for a demonstration. Its
> > performance was superb, better than any of the digitals we have at our
> > institute. Main difference: the digitals we currently use are modified
> > consumer cameras (Olympus DP10, Nikon Coolpix), have 1.3 MPx, and didn't
> > cost a fortune. Their suitability for immunofluorescence is limited, but
> > for
> > everyday documentation of slides viewed with conventional light
microscopy
> > they are okay; many of our researchers produce their (light microscopy)
> > pics
> > for publications with these cameras. However, if you are looking for a
> > professional camera designed for use with a microscope, shop for the
Zeiss
> > AxioCam, but don't forget the BIG purse ... The AxioCam has a
> > Peltier-cooled
> > chip and is very well suited for both, immunofluorescence and light
> > microscopy. It is very sensitive, which results in reasonably short
> > exposure
> > times for fluorescence (limited bleaching problems). It allows on-line
> > viewing on your computer screen, is in the 3 Mpx range, has automatic
> > white
> > compensation and many other features that make working with it very
> > pleasant. Only drawback: my budget is limited ... (I hope yours is
not!).
> >
> > Andi Kappeler
> > Institute of Pathology, University of Bern, Switzerland
> >
> > Original message:
> > > Dear Histonetters,
> > >
> > > Does anyone recommend good 3 (or less? or more?) megapix digital
> > > photomicrography unit for light and immunofluorescence microscopy?
> > >
> > > With thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Dr Yuri A Krivolapov MD
> > > Associate Professor in Histopathology
> > > St.-Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Studies and
> > > Head of Laboratory of Immunohistochemistry
> > > Leningrad Region Bureau of Pathology
> > > St.-Petersburg Russia
> > >
> > > krivolapov@lokb.cor.neva.ru
> > > krivolapov@bfpg.ru
> > >
> > >
> >
>