Ultra compact and lightweight microscope system that supports a variety of imaging techniques including simultaneous three-channel fluorescence and diascopic DIC
Nikon has introduced the C1 confocal microscope system - a new ultra compact and lightweight system that supports a variety of imaging techniques including simultaneous 3-channel fluorescence plus diascopic DIC, time-lapse recording and spatial analysis. The C1 boasts the world's smallest and lightest scanning head.
It can easily be mounted on upright or inverted microscopes and can be used with other equipment, such as manipulators and digital cameras, without any compromise in performance.
The C1 is supplied with a series of lasers supporting almost every fluorescence probe used in today's research.
Users are able to choose from a two or three laser package according to needs. Lasers can be mixed and matched to suit excitation requirements. An exceptional signal-to-noise ratio means that the intensity of excitation can be lowered - a real advantage in reducing the possibility of damage during live cell imaging.
This together with improved fluorescence transmission, and high quantum efficiency photomultiplier tubes, provide exceptionally clear, sharp images.
Many different emission filters are available to support a wide range of fluorescence observation needs.
Filters for scanning and detection are easily interchangeable, so changing the filter to match fluorescent dyes is simple and quick.
The detection module is supplied with appropriate dichroic mirrors, allowing simultaneous three-colour fluorescence observations.
Operation is intuitive and straightforward.
Menu buttons are arranged in the order that they are used - so even beginners can quickly grasp the operating process.
All the conditions used to capture the image - parameters such as processing filter selection and ROI area setting, are recorded and displayed on a single window.
The C1 system is particularly useful for time-lapse recording as a time stamp feature allows accurate time identification labels to be added to desired frames.
All components of the system are modular in design, so expansion and maintenance couldn't be simpler.
Each unit is pre-calibrated so researchers need only connect the modules they require.
The latest lasers, detectors and other equipment can be easily incorporated as they become available - making this system the long-term answer to research needs.
