The Olympus IX71 is an inverted widefield microscope fitted with a sensitive camera and a broad range of objectives
Specifications
Available objectives include:
- ×4, ×10, ×20, ×40 (air)
- ×60, ×100 (high-resolution oil immersion)
Installed filtersets:
- DAPI, FITC, TRITC, CY5 (standard Olympus filters)
Access
The NanoSight is available through the MCFP's iLab Booking System for trained users. To discuss access and training please contact Paul below.
Sample Preparation
If you would like assistance with sample preparation please contact Paul below.
Additional Resources
Paul Brannon
Platform Support Officer - Advanced Fluorescence Imaging
Paul leads the Advanced Fluorescence Imaging node of the MCFP and can assist with super-resolution imaging of a wide range samples, including tissues, live cells, and nanoparticles.
See Also
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Nikon A1R+ Confocal Microscope (CLSM)
Capturing high-quality confocal images at ultrahigh-speed and enhanced sensitivity with a resonant scanner and large incubation chamber, the Nikon A1R+ is a powerful tool for the imaging and visualisation of intracellular dynamics and interaction
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STORM (Stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy): Nikon N-STORM
The N-STORM uses stochastic illumination approach to illuminate only a sub-set of the total fluorophores and blink them on and off across thousands of frames
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NanoSight Pro
The Malvern NanoSight Pro instrument provides an easy-to-use, reproducible platform for nanoparticle characterisation