[Histonet] Re: Digital Camera Setup for Student Microscopes

[Ross Christian Langston]

Thanks to everybody for their input on the camera question.  Several of the responses suggested going with the Nikon Coolpix and Nikon UR-E4 adapter, so we have decided to give it a shot!

Thanks Again,

Ross


Ross Langston, PhD
Department of Natural Sciences
Windward Community College
45-720 Keaahala Road
Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
808-236-9119 (office)
808-247-5362 (fax)

----- Original Message -----
From: Ross Christian Langston <langston <@t> hawaii.edu>
Date: Monday, August 7, 2006 8:03 am
Subject: Digital Camera Setup for Student Microscopes
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu

> Hello- I am looking for an economical digital microscope setup for 
> our student compound scopes (anatomy and physiology).  In lieu of 
> getting an expensive microscope-only camera, I would like to pair 
> a decent consumer camera with a suitable microscope mount (this 
> way students can photograph histological sections and lab 
> activities with the same camera).  I would like to buy 3-4 setups, 
> and stay under or around $500 each.  Any ideas?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ross
> 
> 
> 
> Ross Langston, PhD
> Department of Natural Sciences
> Windward Community College
> 45-720 Keaahala Road
> Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
> 808-236-9119 (office)
> 808-247-5362 (fax)
>