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Using modern digital microscope cameras with the Zeiss Axioskop 2

The Zeiss Axioskop 2 microscope has a trinocular tube and is therefore very well suited for photomicrography. With our customised adapter solutions, modern DSLR and DSLM cameras can be attached to the microscope in no time at all to capture images of outstanding visual quality. All you need to do is connect your camera to the LM digital adapter, which features a plan-achromatic optical system, and then attach the adapter to the phototube of the Axioskop 2. 
Shown in the image: our wide-field option. 

The original Axioskop, which dates back to the 1980s, was available in different versions, and this is also the case with the Axioskop 2, which was introduced to the market in the 1990s: several different versions are available, which all feature the same frame. The Axioskop 2 is an upright microscope configured for brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast and fluorescence imaging. It can also be upgraded to DIC and is equipped for incident and transmitted light microscopy. Lenses with a high numerical aperture are available for the Axioskop 2, and the most common configuration of the microscope is with a 100-watt halogen lamp and a five-position nosepiece. 

Conclusion:
The Axioskop 2 is equipped with an infinity-corrected optical system and has several features that make it well suited for photomicrography, despite its age. It is a great device for anyone wanting to modify a microscope for photography – especially since all parts are still available as spares from the manufacturer. 

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.