Olympus BX Digital – Easy Camera Install

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Hey, this is Chad with Munday Scientific and Microscope Marketplace. Today, we’re going to answer a question we get all the time:

How do you add a camera to your Olympus BX microscope?

In this example, we’re using a U2 True S camera port, but we’re going to take everything apart and put it back together so you can clearly understand how the setup works.

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Removing the Existing Head

We’re going to start by removing the current components.

First, remove the tilting viewing head, and then remove the beam splitter if one is already installed.

Typically, your microscope will start out looking like a standard binocular or trinocular setup without a camera attached.

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Adding the Beam Splitter and Camera Adapter

To add a camera, you’ll need to install:

• A beam splitter
• A camera adapter

In this setup, we’re using a U2 True S (U-TRU S) camera port, which provides a clean, straight-out-the-back configuration.

Important Note on the Riser

The straight-back configuration only works if you have a riser installed, which we include with this setup.

If you do not have the riser:

• You may need to use a standard U-TRU adapter, which exits at a 90° angle, or
• You may need to rotate the beam splitter so the camera exits off to the side

While those options work, they are not as clean as the straight-back configuration.

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Camera Adapter Assembly

When we ship the system, the beam splitter and camera adapter will come as separate components.

To assemble:

1. Attach the camera adapter to the beam splitter
2. Thread the camera onto the adapter

Some camera adapters also include:

• A locking mechanism
• A focus adjustment knob

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Parfocal Adjustment (Matching Camera to Eyepieces)

Next, you’ll want to make the system parfocal, meaning:

What you see through the eyepieces matches what you see on the camera.

To do this:

1. Plug in the camera
2. Launch the camera software
3. Focus the specimen through the eyepieces first
4. Use the adjustment wheel on the camera adapter to fine-tune the camera focus

You can also use your 3 mm Allen tool if needed for adjustments.

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Using the Beam Splitter Rod

Once everything is assembled, reinstall the head and use the beam splitter control rod.

• Rod pushed in: 100% of the light goes to the eyepieces (no camera image)
• Rod pulled out: Light is directed to the camera

When you pull the rod out, you should see the camera image appear on your screen (it may take a second to refresh).

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Final Setup and Operation

At this point:

• Your camera is installed
• The image is parfocal
• You can switch between eyepiece and camera viewing using the rod

The entire process is quick and straightforward, typically taking just a few minutes once your software is installed.

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Where to Buy & Contact Information

If you have questions about adding a camera to your Olympus BX microscope—or any other microscope—you can reach out to us.

You can also purchase these parts at:
microscopemarketplace.com

Phone: 919-775-5596
Email:

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