Taking Photographs with a Microscope

Richard J. Maude, Gavin C. K. W. Koh, Kamolrat Silamut · American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene · 2008

We describe a simple, economical, and highly practical technique for taking digital photographs of specimens visualized through a light microscope. Most models of light microscope and compact digital camera, and even some cameraphones, can be used. The technique is quick to learn and can easily be performed in a resource-poor setting. It can be used to assist with diagnosis in remote areas and can be extremely useful for teaching.

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