Re: camera for fluorescence <$4000

Posted by Craig Brideau on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/camera-for-fluorescence-4000-tp7585340p7585342.html

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I've used a 'machine vision' grade camera for basic fluorescence microscopy
with decently bright samples with some success. They are meant for robotic
sorting applications and the like so they give a decent image, although
they are lacking in sensitivity compared to a 'real' microscopy camera. If
you can see it clearly by eye though this type of camera should be adequate.

Craig

On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 1:26 PM, Aryeh Weiss <[hidden email]> wrote:

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> I was asked if I can recommend a camera for fluorescence microscopy for
> under $4k.
> It is not single molecule, but if they can see it, they would like the
> camera to see it.
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> I found a similar question on the list from 2014
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> https://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1403&L=confocalmicroscopy&P=R18770&1=confocalmicroscopy&9=A&J=on&d=No+Match%3BMatch%3BMatches&z=4
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> but this is a moving target, and my price constraint is higher, so I am
> wondering what else is out there.
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> Are there any sCMOS  cameras that qualify? Does anyone have experience
> with the less known brands (eg cameras geared toward amateur astronomy)?
> I have a strong preference for cameras that will work with micro-manager.
> I would appreciate finding out what solutions people on the list have
> found.
>
> Thanks in advance
> --aryeh
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