I am looking to solicit opinions on epifluorescence microscope brands and/or models? Please let me know of you personal experience and/or recommendations. Please be specific about the details (i.e. brand, model, features, etc).

trook said:

I am looking to solicit opinions on epifluorescence microscope brands and/or models? Please let me know of you personal experience and/or recommendations. Please be specific about the details (i.e. brand, model, features, etc).

Check Nikon, they have the best microscopes for epifluorescence.

http://www.jochemnet.de/Nikon.html

microphotography
with a Nikon CoolPix 990

Light and Epifluorescence Microscopy
with a Zeiss Axioskop

We mounted a Nikon CoolPix 990 digital camera to a Zeiss Axioskop epifluorescence microscope for both light and fluorescence microscopy. The camera was attached to the c-mount phototube of the Axioskop by a metal sleeve. The metal sleeve fits over the standard Zeiss c-mount and possesses a threat at the upper end that fits the lense threat of the CoolPix. The camera is operated using a net adapter because the batteries life time is too short for routine use of the camera on the microscope. Microphotographs are usually taken at the highest camera photo quality (Fine), but pictures posted here were taken at intermediate quality.