MIS, Inc also offers a fully integrated macro workstation
that includes copystand, lighting, and zoom lens for variable
magnifications for your PAXcam. Combined with the full power
of the PAX-it image
database software and image
analysis software, this becomes a powerful package for
capturing images.
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| The PAXcam Copystand in action. |
Long working distance lens means the digital camera
assembly is away from the specimens so it doesn't get in
the way when specimens are handled.
- Many zoom ranges are possible, depending
on where the system is locked. For example, PAXcam copystand
can be set to zoom from a 8.5" x 11" field
of view to 1.75" x 2" at 27" working distance.
Or, for extremely magnified views it can be set to zoom
from ca. 0.4 x 0.5" field of view to 2 x 2.75" at
8 inches working distance. The user can choose the working
distance and zoom range combination that works best for
their application.
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The
PAXcam Copystand in a lab environment. |
Unlike
a normal copystand, the macro station is on a retractable
arm so it can be pushed back out of the way when not
in use. Perfect for pathology gross specimens,
quality control work, inspection labs, or other high
throughput labs.
- While zooming through the zoom range of the copystand,
there is no need to readjust the lighting.
- Unlike a normal copystand, the lighting is cold light,
and is mounted with the camera, not on bulky side arms.
- While zooming from the tightest to the widest fields
of view, there is no need to re-focus.
- Lighting can be straight down on sample for even, shadow
free illumination (as shown above), or may be angled from
the side to cast shadows for specimens with relief features.
- New PAXit Quicksave function allows macro images to
automatically be put into folders by
project title (or accession number, or other user-defined
database field entry). When micro shots are taken, they
automatically find that same case folder based on the project
title, and are placed there.
- Manual setup requires some user handling
by a technician while focusing and capturing images. Option
for computer controlled motorized lens for autofocus, with
a footswitch for hands-free operation of the zoom/focus/capture
functions, is also available.
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