Re: Olympus FV1000 vs Nikon A1

Posted by Roshma Azeem on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/Olympus-FV1000-vs-Nikon-A1-tp4567055p4570401.html


Dear Pedro,

I have used both the machines and satisfied with the performance of both. However, Nikon A1's built quality and performance is far better than Olympus FV 1000. If you are planning to buy a system with spectral detector, then I would like to say that A1si or A1Rsi would stand apart due to 32 channel multi-anode PMT.

The image quality and sensitivity of A1 is really cool. The continuously variable 1X to 1000X zoom of A1 gives good flexibility. I feel more comfortable with the hexagonal pinhole of A1 that gives better images. Most importantly, the spectral detector has multiple gratings that allows the spectral step size of 2.5nm, 6nm and 10nm.

I think only the A1 confocal has fiber connected detectors that is separated from scan head. I have never experienced data loss or scan head induced artifacts or thermal noise.

Want to hear the experiences of other users of these machines.

Roshma.

PS: No commercial interest. 

On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 10:57 PM, Pedro J Camello <[hidden email]> wrote:

Hi all,

has anybody in the list performed some real comparison between Olympus
FV1000 and Nikon A1? We´re in the proccess of purchase a general-use
confocal, and any input (either on or off-list) will be very wellcome.

Thanks


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