651Meiji Techno MT9430: Take advantage of the cutting-edge features of modern camera systems on your upright polarisation laboratory microscope with our precision optics LM adapter solutions
The MT9430, made by the Japanese microscope manufacturer Meiji Techno, is an upright trinocular laboratory microscope with a polarisation module. According to Meiji, it was launched in 2022. For the standard configuration of the microscope, prices start at around EUR 6,500.
With a magnification range from 40x to 400x using the common set of plan objectives and trinocular head, the MT9430 is a versatile tool for general purposes in research, laboratory settings and education.
Key specifications and characteristics of the Meiji Techno MT9430:
• Upright polarisation laboratory microscope for research, laboratory and educational use
• Infinity corrected “ICOS” optical system
• Plan objectives included in the set: 4x/0.10, 10x/0.25, 40x/0.65; maximum working distance with 4x objective: 15.3 mm
• Standard magnifications between 40x and 400x
• Reverse-facing nosepiece with four or five positions with RMS threading (M20.1)
• Trinocular tube with 20/80 beam splitter, integrated C-mount adapter; 23.2 mm internal diameter
• Eyepiece tubes with a 30-degree viewing angle, 23.2 mm internal diameter, eyepiece 10x/20
• Polarisation module with rotatable polariser, analyser and Bertrand lens
• 6V/30W adjustable halogen Koehler illumination, alternatively 3W LED (MT9430L) 5500K (daylight)
• 360 degree rotatable stage
• Optional add-on objectives available: plan objectives up to 100x (oil), semi-planachromats, planachromats and planapochromats
• Sturdy microscope weighing 12-14 kg
The microscope has a phototube with an internal diameter of 23.2 mm. This standard connection is ideal for attaching camera systems with different sensors to the microscope.
Example application: mirrorless camera attached to phototube
Our adapter solutions come with a built-in precision optical system that is optimised for the sensor size of the respective camera, delivering the best imaging quality possible.
As an alternative to using the phototube, the camera can also be attached to the eyepiece tube of the microscope. To attach the camera, one eyepiece is removed and the camera-adapter combination is put into its place. Because the microscope adapter features a sturdy, mechanically robust design, it is capable of bearing the weight of heavy cameras without any problems. This adapter version also delivers very good image results and offers great flexibility because it can be used on many different microscopes.
Conclusion: Meiji Techno’s MT9430 is a versatile, high-quality microscope for a broad range of science and research imaging applications. The microscope’s superior optics, combined with our LM adapter solutions and the powerful features of modern cameras, deliver excellent image quality.
Photography:
Fitting the microscope to digital single-lens reflex (DSLR), mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras (MILC ), digital single-lens mirrorless (DSLM) or C-mount cameras is easy with our LM digital SLR adapters, which feature a plan achromatic optical system. Our products make it possible to capture top-quality microscope images. To help you select the adapter that is right for your camera, we have set up an online configurator on our website. You can also email us – ideally with attached photographs of your microscope.
Modern DSLR and single-lens mirrorless (DSLM) offer the latest technology and are generally very well suited for microscopy applications. Most of them can be controlled remotely via PC/Mac. Because of their high sales volumes, they offer an excellent price/performance ratio compared to special-purpose microscope cameras.
Features of top DSLR and single-lens mirrorless cameras (DSLM):
- Large, powerful full-frame sensors (36 x 24 mm)
- Sensor resolution of 61 megapixels or 240 megapixels with Pixel Shift technology
- High light sensitivity (ISO 400,000+)
- Extensive dynamic range (up to 15 aperture stops/f-stops)
- Short exposure times (1/8000 second) up to 1/32,000 seconds using the digital shutter
- 4K Ultra HD or 8K Ultra HD video function
- Live video capture on external monitors in ultra HD quality
In most cases, these cameras are significantly more powerful than microscope cameras with smaller sensors (1/2" or 2/3"). On our website you will find our current camera recommendations and a camera ranking which is specifically tailored to microscopy applications.