C-Mount Camera Microscope Adapter - Installation Guide
Typical connection methods for microscope C-mount camera adapters
This page is an information and instruction guide for selecting the correct physical connection method when installing a C-mount camera adapter on a microscope. The actual adapter parts required depend on the microscope model, phototube type and camera system.
Eyepiece Tube
Nikon F-type
Olympus PT
Olympus BH Type
JIS Phototube
Adapter Set Overview 2 pieces = 1 set
A C-mount microscope camera adapter set consists of the main adapter body and a 30.0 mm conversion sleeve. The main adapter can be inserted into a 23.2 mm eyepiece tube, while the conversion sleeve is used when adapting to a 30.0 mm eyepiece tube.
- a. Main adapter body
- b. Φ30.0 mm conversion sleeve
- For trinocular phototube installation, an additional sleeve or microscope-side adapter may be required.
1-1. Φ23.2 mm Eyepiece Tube Installation
Insert the main adapter body directly into a standard 23.2 mm microscope eyepiece tube. This is one of the most common installation methods for C-mount microscope camera adapters.
1-2. Φ30.0 mm Eyepiece Tube Installation
For microscopes with a 30.0 mm eyepiece tube, use the Φ30.0 mm conversion sleeve with the main adapter body. Confirm the actual eyepiece tube diameter before installation.
2. Nikon F-type Phototube Installation
Some Nikon trinocular microscopes use an F-type phototube interface. In this case, a fixation sleeve or dedicated phototube sleeve may be required between the microscope-side phototube and the C-mount adapter system.
PT Tube Sleeve NY-BH
For Olympus PT-type phototubes
F-Tube Sleeve NY-NF
For Nikon F-type phototubes
JIS Tube Sleeve NY-JIS
For JIS standard phototubes
The microscope-side phototube standard should be checked before selecting the sleeve. Similar-looking trinocular ports may require different adapters.
3. Olympus PT Phototube Installation PT Phototube Sleeve required
For Olympus PT-type phototubes such as SZ-PT, SZH-PT, U-SPT and IX-PT, use the compatible PT phototube sleeve as part of the adapter configuration.
If the trinocular port has only a plastic cap and no phototube installed, microscope-side components such as Olympus U-TV1X-2 and U-CMAD3 may be required before attaching a C-mount adapter.
4. Older Olympus BH-type Installation BH-type sleeve required
Older Olympus BH-type and related trinocular phototube configurations may require the NY-BH or another compatible sleeve. The correct part depends on the actual microscope-side phototube shape.
5. JIS Phototube Installation JIS Phototube Sleeve required
For microscopes equipped with a JIS phototube, use a JIS phototube sleeve such as NY-JIS to connect the camera adapter properly.
Before Selecting an Adapter
Please check the microscope model, trinocular tube type, eyepiece tube diameter, camera sensor size and required field of view. These details determine whether the installation can be made directly or whether an additional sleeve or microscope-side adapter is required.
| Check item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Microscope model and phototube type | Different trinocular ports may require different sleeves even when they look similar. |
| Eyepiece tube diameter | 23.2 mm and 30.0 mm tubes require different fitting methods. |
| Camera mount and sensor size | C-mount camera selection affects magnification, field of view and image coverage. |