Dual-channel simultaneous detection supports almost any imaging technique required today, including simultaneous dual-channel fluorescence, DIC, time-lapse recording, and spatial analysis
Responding to demand for basic, affordable, yet high quality confocal microscopy, Nikon Instruments has introduced the new e-C1 confocal microscope system.
Entry-level buyers can now generate confocal fluorescence images with unsurpassed resolution and contrast.
Using dual-channel simultaneous detection, the new e-C1 supports almost any imaging technique required today, including simultaneous dual-channel fluorescence, DIC, time-lapse recording, and spatial analysis, says Nikon.
It says its continual development of ground breaking optical and electronic technology guarantees images produced by the e-C1 are of the highest resolution, contrast, and brightness.
To remove problems with crosstalk between channels when using simultaneous imaging, the e-C1 can be configured to capture sequential channel images frame by frame.
Changing the filter to match fluorescent dyes is quick and simple, enabling the use of the latest probes or dyes available today.
Live 3D images can be captured effortlessly as the settings and procedures required can be viewed in a single window, eliminating the need to switch between multiple windows. Furthermore, using the simple and intuitive graphical user interface (GUI), experimental set-up, image analysis and processing can all be carried out by the click of a mouse.
If required Nikon's e-C1 can be upgraded to a three or four channel system.
As the e-C1 can be combined with any of the Nikon Eclipse series of microscopes (inverted and upright), there is no restriction on the configuration of the system.
Moreover, when coupled with Nikon's CF160 high numerical aperture and long working distance objectives the e-C1 becomes extremely powerful multi-dimensional imaging tool.
Configuring the e-C1 with a Piezo driven objective focusing device, it enables faster focusing with higher accuracy and smaller step sizes in Z scanning.
