Sample image appears without a sample under microscope

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KrisMyers
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Sample image appears without a sample under microscope

#1 Post by KrisMyers » Tue Oct 18, 2022 12:50 pm

I have a Olympus SZX16 scope with a Olympus SC50 camera. I am using Stream Start 2.4 to view images on my computer. Once I click on "Live" it shows a sample on the screen even without anything under the lens of the scope. When I do place a sample under the lens it still shows the "phantom" sample that showed when i opened the live camera. Please help if you have any idea.
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imkap
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Re: Sample image appears without a sample under microscope

#2 Post by imkap » Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:27 pm

Try to move the prism slider and see what happens. Maybe turn the camera to see if the phantom moves.

Maybe try to put the camera into the binocular port if it fits and look.

Just some thoughts :)
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Re: Sample image appears without a sample under microscope

#3 Post by Dennis » Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:42 pm

Is it something in the software that needs a switch or something inputted?

-Dennis
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EYE C U
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Re: Sample image appears without a sample under microscope

#4 Post by EYE C U » Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:05 am

is all the glass clean?
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Re: Sample image appears without a sample under microscope

#5 Post by jwellsy » Tue Oct 25, 2022 5:05 pm

Verify the right source (scope) is selected in the software.
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