Leica M205
Leica M205
Modalities: upright, stereo, fluorescence
Overview
The M205 is a fluorescence capable stereo microscope with automated zoom and filter wheel.
The M205 is a fluorescence capable stereo microscope with automated zoom and filter wheel. It can be equipped with 0.5, 1 or 2x objectives, allowing a zoom range from ~ 3x to 360x with focus stacking options post acquisition.
It is equipped with several illumination options:
- base light for transmission
- ringlight (on 1x objective)
- fixed angle spotlights
- Metal Halide lamp for fluorescence with a choice of filters for GFP, YFP or RFP
Image capture is via a colour camera using Las-X software.
Imaging Modes:
- Brightfield
- Fluorescence
- Both with optional focus stacking
Within our facility we have two M205 systems.
M205 (1) - Located in the the main facility will not do transmission.
M205 (2) - Located in the Cookson Building 4th floor is capable for both fluorescnce and transmission.
Specification
Here you can find the specification for this microscope.
Objectives
Magnification |
NA |
Coverslips |
Other Modes |
Immersion |
0.32 | N/A | Air | ||
1 | N/A | Air | ||
2 | N/A | Air |
Filters (epi)
Cube |
Example Fluorophores |
Excitation |
Dichroic |
Emission |
Part Number |
Leica GFP2 | GFP Pluc | 460-500 | 5510 (LP) | ||
Leica YFP | YFP | 500-520 | 540-580 | ||
Leica TXR | Texas Red | 540-580 | 610 (LP) |
Light Sources
- Transmission lamp with adjustable angle
- Ringlight with optional sidelighting
- Fixed angle spotlights
- Gooseneck (available upon request)
- Metal Halide lamp for Fluorescence
Camera
- DFC310FX (1.3MP CCD camera)
Location
Mitochondrial research group, 4th Floor Cookson building
Location for M205 (1):
Location for M205 (2) :
Mitochondrial Reserach Group
4th Floor Cookkson Building
The Medical School
Framlington Place
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE2 4HH
UK
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Booking
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Booking information
- The minimal booking time for this system is 30 minutes.
- Time increments of 15 minutes are permitted.
- Bookings can be cancelled with no charge up to an hour before scheduled use.