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Olympus photo tubes SZX-TR30 and others

Attaching cameras with large sensors (DSLR cameras and system cameras or other cameras with interchangeable lens mount systems, high speed cameras,…)

To achieve the best possible image quality when using DSLR cameras and system cameras with large sensors (four-thirds and APS-C format) and full-frame sensors, we recommend a C-mount camera port with a 1x optical factor. That type of connection does not have a built-in reduction optics system (0.5x/0.6x/0.7x).

The C-mount connection serves as the basis for our LM DSLR adapters, which feature an integrated optical system. Either the Olympus C-mount connection (U-TV 1x and U-CMAD3, if available) or our LM C-Mount Port 1x (TUST42C) can be used as a C-mount 1x connection.

Using C-mount ports with a built-in reduction optics system (0.5x/0.6x/0.7x) in combination with an LM DSLR adapter and a camera is not recommended, because the reduction optics has a negative impact on image quality (field of view (vignetting!), sharpness, contrast).

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.