What information is needed before selecting a compact digital camera microscope adapter?

The camera model, microscope model, mounting position, tube diameter or phototube type, and expected imaging path should be confirmed before selecting the adapter.

Can a compact digital camera adapter be attached to an eyepiece tube?

Yes. Compact digital camera microscope adapters can often be attached to eyepiece tubes when the tube diameter and sleeve combination are suitable, such as 23.2 mm or 30 mm eyepiece tubes.

Can a compact camera adapter be attached to a C-mount photo port?

Yes. A C-mount sleeve may be used when the microscope has a suitable C-mount optical path. The actual optical compatibility and field of view should be confirmed.

Are additional sleeves required for Olympus PT, BH or JIS phototubes?

Additional microscope-side sleeves such as NY-BH or NY-JIS may be required depending on the phototube type and microscope configuration.

Compact Digital Camera Adapter - Installation

How to connect a compact digital camera microscope adapter to different microscope ports

This guide explains the common microscope-side connection methods for compact digital camera microscope adapters, including C-mount ports, eyepiece tubes, Nikon F-type phototubes, Olympus PT/BH phototubes and JIS phototubes.

C-Mount Eyepiece Tube Olympus PT / BH JIS Phototube

Select your connection method

Microscope Adapter for Compact Digital Camera

Compact digital camera microscope adapters are supplied as a multi-piece optical and mechanical adapter set.

3-Piece Adapter Set

Compact digital camera microscope adapter 3-piece set

a. Main body
b. 30 mm conversion sleeve
c. C-mount sleeve

Note: Compact digital cameras have built-in lenses, so the adapter must be matched to the camera optical configuration and microscope-side connection.

Fixation Sleeve Option

PT Tube Sleeve: NY-BH

JIS Tube Sleeve: NY-JIS

1. C-Mount Installation

For microscopes with a suitable C-mount photo path, the C-mount sleeve can be used to connect the compact camera adapter to the microscope-side C-mount interface.