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Definitions of Basic Technical Terms for Digital Microscope Cameras and Image Analysis

Most microscopes today are operated with a camera. The characteristics of the camera often decide whether the acquired image will reveal what a researcher wants to see. But when diving into camera…

Introduction to Digital Camera Technology

A significant majority of modern optical microscopy techniques require the use of a digital camera. By working with digital devices researchers can observe specimens on a screen in real time or…