The Zeiss Observer D1 interacts with ZEN for image capture and processing. The inverted platform allows for visualizing slides and various plates and culture dishes with the following acquisition capabilities:
·Axiocam Dual B/W and Color Camera for acquisition of both fluorescence and histology stained samples.
·Multichannel Acquisition software controls the motorized reflector turret allowing for rapid automatic acquisition of multiple channels with optimal exposure times for each channel.
Objectives: 2.5X, 5X, 20X air, 40X water (phase), 63X oil (phase), and 100X oil (phase).
Filter sets: DAPI, GFP, DsRed, and Cy5.
FEES
Zeiss Observer Fluorescence Microscope
TRAINING/ORIENTATION $60/hr
MICROSCOPE $25/hr
FINAL IMAGES All images will be archived in czi format which can be viewed with ZEN software.
You may also view these on any PC using ZEN lite which can be downloaded free from the Zeiss website.
All users must go thru a training/orientation session prior to using any of the instrumentation.
Please contact Wandy Beatty for information or scheduling orientation/training sessions.
beatty@wustl.edu