TRI offers 2 systems of the Olympus FV3000 LS Confocal. This motorised inverted work-horse technology is suitable for a variety of imaging techniques and the most popular system in the TRI Microscopy facility.
Camera/Detector: 2 spectral and 1 filter PMT, 2 GaASP PMT and 1 transmitted light detector
Light Source: Halogen lamp for brightfield, metal halide lamp for fluoresence (DAPI, GFP, CY3). Lasers: 405, 473, 559, 635 and 748nm
Software: FluoView 10 ASW
Application: Slides, dishes, plates. For high resolution confocal imaging, Z-stacks, Mosaic, high-end imaging. Resolving power 250-350nm in X/Y and 500-700nm in Z
Training
Microscopy instruments can only be booked once training and certification has been completed. Contact the TRI Microscopy team for further information.
Need more help?
For more information on instruments, services and facility charges contact the Microscopy Facility Manager.