Microscope Adapter - Sample Images
These sample images show how microscope camera adapters can be used with biological microscopes and stereo microscopes. The examples include DSLR / mirrorless camera adapters, compact digital camera adapters, and C-mount USB camera adapter configurations. The enlarged images are resized for website display, so final image quality may vary depending on the microscope, objective lens, camera sensor size, lighting, eyepiece/relay optics, and camera settings.
DSLR / Mirrorless Microscope Adapter - Sample Images
DSLR / Mirrorless Camera Adapter System
DSLR and mirrorless camera adapters are suitable for high-resolution still-image capture when the camera body and microscope optical path are properly matched.
View DSLR Adapter DetailsBiological Microscope Examples
Kidney (40x)
Canon EOS REBEL XSi;
Nikon biological microscope, Plan 40x objective; NY-1S + NY1S-CA EOS attachment; rat kidney HE-stained prepared slide.
Thyroid (20x)
Canon EOS REBEL XSi;
Nikon biological microscope, Plan 20x objective; NY-1S + NY1S-CA EOS attachment; rat thyroid HE-stained prepared slide.
Lily Anther (20x)
Canon EOS REBEL XSi;
Nikon biological microscope, Plan 20x objective; NY-1S + NY1S-CA EOS attachment; lily anther prepared slide.
Pituitary Gland (20x)
Sony α7R II full-frame camera; Olympus BX51 biological microscope, Plan 20x objective; NY-1S35 + Sony E-mount attachment. Photo by Brian Matsumoto, Ph.D.
Medaka Egg Blood Flow
Stereo Microscope Examples
Printed Circuit Board
Canon EOS REBEL XSi;
Nikon stereo microscope; NY-1S + EOS attachment; printed circuit board disconnection.
IC Bonding
Canon EOS REBEL XSi;
Nikon stereo microscope; NY-1S + EOS attachment; integrated circuit bonding.
PCB with Transmitted Lighting
Canon EOS REBEL XSi;
Nikon stereo microscope with epi and transmitted lighting; NY-1S + EOS attachment; printed circuit board.
Compact Digital Camera Microscope Adapter - Sample Images
Compact Digital Camera Adapter System
Compact camera adapters are useful for attaching compatible compact digital cameras to microscope eyepiece tubes. Compatibility depends on the camera lens movement, zoom behavior, and adapter mount design.
View Compact Camera Adapter DetailsBiological Microscope Examples
Kidney (40x)
Nikon CoolPix P6000;
Nikon biological microscope, Plan 40x objective; NY-P6000 adapter; rat kidney HE-stained prepared slide.
Thyroid (20x)
Nikon CoolPix P6000;
Nikon biological microscope, Plan 20x objective; NY-P6000 adapter; rat thyroid HE-stained prepared slide.
Cerebrum (40x)
Nikon CoolPix P6000;
Nikon biological microscope, Plan 40x objective; NY-P6000 adapter; rat cerebrum HE-stained prepared slide.
Stereo Microscope Examples
Printed Circuit Board
Nikon CoolPix P6000;
Nikon stereo microscope; NY-P6000 adapter; printed circuit board disconnection.
Down Feather
Nikon CoolPix P6000;
Nikon stereo microscope with epi and transmitted lighting; NY-P6000 adapter; down feather.
JPY 10 Coin
Nikon CoolPix P6000;
Nikon stereo microscope; NY-P6000 adapter; Japanese 10-yen coin.
C-Mount USB Camera Adapter - Sample Images
C-Mount Camera Adapter System
C-mount adapters are commonly used with USB, CCD, CMOS, and industrial microscope cameras. The visible field of view changes depending on the camera sensor size and the magnification of the C-mount relay adapter.
View C-Mount Camera Adapter DetailsBiological Microscope Examples
Kidney
PC direct USB camera;
Nikon biological microscope, 20x objective; NY-CZ C-mount adapter; rat kidney prepared slide.
Thyroid
PC direct USB camera;
Nikon biological microscope, 10x objective; NY-CZ C-mount adapter; rat thyroid prepared slide.
Cerebrum
PC direct USB camera;
Nikon biological microscope, 20x objective; NY-CZ C-mount adapter; rat cerebrum prepared slide.
Stereo Microscope Examples
Printed Circuit Board
PC direct USB camera;
Nikon stereo microscope with epi and transmitted lighting; NY-CZ C-mount adapter; printed circuit board.
Hibiscus Stamen
PC direct USB camera;
Nikon stereo microscope; NY-CZ C-mount adapter; hibiscus stamen.
IC Bonding
PC direct USB camera;
Nikon stereo microscope; NY-CZ C-mount adapter; integrated circuit bonding.
Important Notes for Microscope Camera Images
Image Quality Depends on the Complete Optical System
These images are examples only. Actual image size, field of view, brightness, sharpness, edge performance, color balance, and vignetting can vary by microscope model, objective lens, eyepiece tube, relay lens, camera sensor size, camera lens, illumination method, specimen thickness, and camera settings.