Conventional Light Microscopy

Zeiss AxioObserver 7 with AI Sample Finder

Get quick high resolution, large area color or fluorescent images using the Zeiss AxioObserver 7 with AI Sample Finder.  This is an inverted microscope that uses automation to determine the sample carrier type and then finds, focuses, and creates a navigable image to work from.  Z-stacks, time series acquisition and large area tiling with automated stitching are possible using the ZEN Blue software platform.

Cameras:

  • Axiocam 305 color
  • AxioCam 305 mono

Operating Software: ZEN Blue

Fluorescent Filter Sets:

  • Blue/DAPI
  • Green/GFP
  • Red/RFP

Objectives:

  • 10X Acroplan/0.25, Ph1
  • 20x Plan-Apochromat/0.75
  • 40x Plan-Neofluor/0.75, Ph2
  • 40x Plan-Neofluor, 0.75, Ph2
  • 63x Plan-Apochromat/1.4, oil, Ph3, DIC

Location: APB 141G

 

 

 

 

Zeiss Axio Zoom Stereo Microscope

The Zeiss Axio Zoom.V16 stereo microscope combines a 16x zoom with a high numerical aperture, NA 0.25.  The system is capable of both brightfield and fluorescence imaging.  Superior brightness can be observed as well as viewing complete model organisms. Digital imaging is acquired with a color camera.

Camera: Axiocam 512

Operating Software: ZEN Blue 2.3 Pro

Fluorescent Filter Sets:

  • Blue/DAPI
  • Green/GFP
  • Red/RFP

Objectives:

  • 1x PlanNeoFluar Z/0.25
  • 2.3x PlanNeoFluar Z/0.57

Location: APB 141G

Zeiss M2BIO Dissecting Microscope

The Zeiss M2BIO is a stereo-microscope equipped with fluorescent filters for DAPI, FITC, and Rhodamine. The AxioCam HR color CCD can be mounted on the microscope for image acquisition using the AxioVision software.

Location: APB 141H