Understanding the capabilities of microscope cameras
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Understanding the capabilities of microscope cameras
I have no idea how a microscope camera works. What I want is a live feed from the camera to a monitor. My back does not like looking in the eyepieces any more.
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Canon EOS models come with a utility that allows you to tether the camera to a laptop for live view. You need to purchase the appropriate adapters for your the model camera and microscope.
Nearly all microscope specific cameras come with software to allow live view on your laptop.
Nearly all microscope specific cameras come with software to allow live view on your laptop.
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Many Olympus cameras can use mini HDMI-to-regular HDMI cable to output live images to TV. Try to use HDMI connection, as some USB2 or older analog cable cannot transfer live images quickly enough.
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In the case that you opt for a Canon EOS camera, if it is a mirrorless of the series EOS-M series, they do not support live view with a desktop computer - no matter which software. They do support tethering with smartphone or tablet. I do not know if they support tethering with a laptop computer. I suspect otherwise.
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I use a Sony a6000 with a Canon Photomicro Unit F microscope system and a e-mount to FD adapter. Sony has a mini HDMI out that make is super simple to connect to a monitor. In addition, the view is "live" so that what you see is what you get. I have been very please with the setup.
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Neil, Paying attention to ergonomics -- height of your microscope table, etc. -- can make a huge difference to how your back, neck, etc. feel. A camera is good to have, but you'll almost always enjoy the image more directly through a good microscope. If it's high enough resolution to approach that of your eye, it may also show lag. And there's something hard to quantify, but somehow better, looking directly into a fairly wide plan image.Neil Hildebrandt wrote:I have no idea how a microscope camera works. What I want is a live feed from the camera to a monitor. My back does not like looking in the eyepieces any more.
Most microscope makers also offer risers and tilting (ergo) heads for a comfortable view.
An HDMI or USB3 input from whatever camera you choose >> to a good monitor should be able to handle a decent size image with minimal lag.