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How to Use the Camera Adapter (cont.)
If your camera has a video display screen, you can preview the image for
positioning and focus sharpness. If your camera does not have this screen,
you may have to experiment with different focus positions and checking
the results.
Depending on your camera design, you may not need to make any
adjustment. Take your first pictures with the objective lenses almost touching
the slide. Measure the position of the focusing tube carefully and keep
records of each picture-taking focus position. When you find the best position
that gives a sharp picture, you may want to make a small mark on the
focusing tube so that the microscope can be set at the same position for the
next pictures you take. You best results will probably be at the 300X setting.
How to Use the Projection Device
1. Twist the eyepiece counterclockwise and gently pull up to remove it. Insert
the viewer head over the focusing tube.
2. Face the viewer head towards a white wall or a piece of white paper.
3. Turn out the room lights and close any curtains. For best results, the room
should be dark.
4. Turn on the electric illuminator lamp and place a prepared slide on
the stage.
5. Try a distance of 3 to 4 feet (1 to 1.5 meters) from the wall or paper.
6. Adjust the illuminator lamp so that the image is as bright as possible.
7. Carefully adjust the focus until you see a sharp image. You may have to
readjust the illuminator lamp position.
8. You should now see a clear projected image. If you use a higher
magnification, you will have to refocus the microscope.
How to Use the Drawing Device
You can observe the image on the unit’s projection screen, or you can project
an enlarged image onto a white surface.
1. Make sure that the plastic viewing screen is in place in the slot on the top
of the viewing hood.
2. Adjust the focus and illuminator lamp until you see a clear image on
the screen.
3. To see an enlarged image, remove the plastic viewing screen from its slot.
4. Make sure that the microscope is in the upright position.
5. Place a piece of white paper horizontally in front of the base of
the microscope.
6. Darken the room and adjust the angle of the viewer hood mirror until you
see the image projected on the white paper. Adjust the focus and
illuminator lamp position for the best result.
7. Trace the image projected on the piece of paper.
IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS:
When you are using the drawing device or the projection device you
must be in a darkened room. You will see the brightest views in a very
dark room. Make sure that the batteries are fresh and that all lenses and
mirrors are clean. Before studying your slides in the dark, give your
eyes a few minutes to adjust.
When using the projection device, you may get some “light spill.”
This is unwanted light that comes directly from the illuminator lamp
or bounces off of a reflective surface. This unwanted light can
overpower the projected image. Try placing your hand in front of the
illuminator lamp to block this extra light.