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MicroCam SLR Camera

Polaroid Corporation

The MicroCam SLR Camera takes high-quality, instant prints of microscope specimens. This camera fits virtually all optical microscopes, offers a choice of automatic and manual exposure, and provides single lens reflex "through the lens" viewing for accurate composition.
Please note, Polaroid no longer manufactures AutoFilm, however, there are modifications that allow the MicroCam to be used with other readily available types of Polaroid instant film.

One option allows the use of Spectra, 990 Film, and GridFilm (color only). The other allows the use of 672 Film and 667 Film (black & white) 3.25 x 4.25 peel-apart instant film.

Features
Fits right into the eyepiece or phototube of most microscopes, making it an easy-to-use tool for every lab - from high schools to corporate research and development
Single lens reflex (SLR) system enables you to see your specimen directly through the camera for accurate images
Reads the light level and adjusts exposure accordingly
Lightweight and compact, so that you can easily move it from one microscope to another
LCD displays each camera function on one easy-to-read panel. Can be set to display in any of six different languages
An electronic cable release reduces blurring
Color correction filtration ensures accurate color
Certified Class 100 Clean Room Film
No wait for film to develop or dry because it is sealed behind a polyester viewing window that prevents it from being touched. (You do not have to leave your clean room environment to load film.)


Specifications
Lens Type: 10x magnification
Focus: Automatic or manual
Viewfinder: Single lens reflex (SLR)
Exposure Time: Automatic exposures ranging from 1/60 second to 16.5 minutes; it also can be set for manual operation to make longer exposures
Exposure: +/- 4 stops in 1/3 stop increments
Automatic range: 1/60 secs. - 16 min.
Manual range: Up to 10 hrs.
Fits all eyepiece tubes
Exposure Meter: Through-the-lens exposure meter that reads the light level and adjusts exposures accordingly.
Power Supply: Domestic: Input Voltage - 120 Vac, 60 Hz; Output Voltage - 12 Vdc, 1.2 amperes and International: Input Voltage - 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz; Output Voltage - 12 Vdc, 1.2 amperes
Accessories:
Adapter Tube to fit microscope viewing-tubes with a diameter of 23.2mm. The Adapter enables the MicroCam to be attached to a 30mm tube.
Photo Micrography Book, which contains advice on using the MicroCam as well

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