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News Release from: Nikon UK | Subject: Ti Series inverted microscopes
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 18 March 2008
Simultaneous image capture at two
wavelengths
Observing dynamic cellular events is now even simpler as Nikon's Ti Series inverted microscopes can capture images at two wavelengths simultaneously using dual cameras
The ground-breaking stratum structure which fully utilises Nikon's 200mm infinity space makes this possible by allowing an extra camera to be added via the optional back port, in conjunction with a camera on the side imaging port The rear camera can be individually centred and focused to guarantee perfect registration of both images simultaneously with no pixel shift
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 28 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Extra components, such as laser tweezers and a photo activation unit, can also be mounted simultaneously on upper and lower tiers of the new microscope.
Making full use of infinity optics, the Ti's flexible stratum structure allows these components to be used in conjunction with Nikon's revolutionary and further improved Perfect Focus System (PFS), which is embedded into the Ti nosepiece.
A two-tier epi-fluorescent filter turret holding up to a total of 10 filter cubes can also be incorporated, ideal for multi-user facilities and researchers working with a number of different dyes and fluorescent proteins.
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Commenting on the benefits of the flexible design, Alan Monk, biological imaging systems specialist for Nikon Instruments UK, said: "The revolutionary design of this system gives researchers working with live cell imaging far greater flexibility in the design of their experimental protocols in fields as varied as neuroscience and embryology".
The modular design of the Ti Series is just one of the features that places it at the heart of high magnification, high resolution live cell applications. Request a free brochure from Nikon UK ...
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