COMBINING the features of a digital camera and a tablet computer, a new line of devices from Carltex promise to make any microscope into a digital instrument. The tablet cams connect easily to any trinocular head, says the company, and can the smaller of the two can also be fitted to any standard monocular or binocular microscope using the eyepiece adapter included.
The Carltex BLT-200 tablet cam fits any microscope
Two devices are available: the BCL-200 has a two megapixel resolution and a seven inch screen, while the BLC-500 offers 5Mp and a ten-inch screen. In both cases the touchscreen display is described as high-resolution, and stored images and video can be stored on the built-in hard drive or uploaded to the laboratory network.
The tablet can provide a real-time display of the specimen, and take still and video images. The BLC-500 can also take measurements and calibrations. Wi-fi connectivity is standard.