Microscopic Images and Techniques Comparison

There are many techniques for illumination and contrast enhancement, but they are not all useful for all situations.

Here I compare different techniques of the same specimen.

• Reflected Light

  • Black and white photographic paper (10x)
  • Microscope diffusing filter
  • CMOS camera sensor
  • Potassium ferricyanide crystals

• Transmitted Light

  • Diatoms
  • Cervical tissue
  • Crane Fly Wing Tip
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Diaphot with 1.25 condenser (diatoms)

• Both Reflected and Transmitted Light

  • Sodium Chloride Crystals
  • Pinworm Eggs
  
  

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