High-Throughput Imaging Facility at Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute

Nikon Stereomicroscope

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Stereo microscopy system that allows viewing of specimens with superior contrast – depth perception (3-dimensional). High quality camera captures images or video in real-time. Brightfield or darkfield illumination, and epifluorescence module for visualization of green/red fluorochromes. Continuous zoom feature allows user to select any field size from ~2 - 37 mm; ideal for a variety of larger samples (whole or section) such as embryos, worms, zebrafish, mouse brain and organs.

Location 865 (centre)
System Type Stereomicroscope with camera
Model Nikon SMZ1500
Microscope Nikon upright stereomicroscope
Lenses 0.75 X – 11.25 X continuous zoom (~37 – 2 mm field)
Vibration isolation No
Stage Manual xy-stage available, please enquire
Z-focus Manual
Illumination EXFO X-Cite 120Q
Filtering GFP LPM (425/60x–480LP), DsRED (540/40x–600/50m), Y GFP (500/20x–535/20m)
Detector Nikon DS-Qi1MC camera
Pinhole -
Software Nikon Elements BR
Offline analysis Nikon Elements license
Other features OHigh-contrast lighting technique
Bright/dark field imaging
Tilting ergonomic eyepiece tube