Scientific Digital Imaging Key Concepts
As fun as taking pictures may be, it is the professional analysis of samples that really counts. This article discusses key concepts of imaging systems and how these concepts contribute to a professional presentation of your work.
The Consumer Digital Camera vs. Scientific Digital Cameras
We have all seen the recent improvements in consumer digital cameras. They have gone from low resolution, curiosities to very capable, high resolution, point and shoot cameras. The prices have dropped dramatically making them even more enticing. Do these cameras have a place in pathology?
Comparing Resolution Between Color Mosaic and 3-Shot Color Filter Cameras
This article illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of Color Mosaic and 3-Shot sampling technologies
Understanding Mega Pixel Resolution
Consumer marketing has hyped “mega pixels” as the hook on which they hang their hat. In scientific imaging, the number of pixels is only part of the story, in fact, not always the most important part. This article discusses some of the important specifications of pixels and their relationship to real world scientific imaging.
Dynamic Range in Scientific Imaging
How dynamic range affects the aesthetics of images for documentation, and what effect high dynamic range has on the quantitative
imaging process.
How to Improve Color Reproduction in Microscope Images
When you capture an image of a specimen, you want it to look like what you saw through the eyepieces. In this article we will cover the basic concepts of color management and what you can do to make sure what you capture is as close to what you see as possible.
An Introduction to Digital Microscopy Imaging
As fun as taking pictures may be, it is the professional analysis of samples that really counts. This article discusses key concepts of imaging systems and how these concepts contribute to a professional presentation of your work.
Obtaining Parfocality Between Camera and Microscope Eyepieces
Instructions for configuring your microscope imaging system so that the camera image is in focus at the same time as the image viewed through the microscope eyepieces.
Kohler Illumination: Quick Guide
This is a 2 page step by step guide for setting up Kohler Illumination on microscopes. Print it out and keep it at your microscope as a reference.
Improve Patient Outcomes with Video Pathology Consultations: A Literature Review
A review of published studies indicates that video conferencing support of intraoperative pathology consultation contributes not only to improved patient outcomes, but also reduces liability and results in significant time savings for the hospital, pathology lab and surgical personnel.