Leica DMi8 - Darkfield (TL)

5. OPERATION - TRANSMIT TED LIGHT CONTR AST ME THOD
5.13.3 Darkfield (TL)
Leica DMi8 with manual Transmitted Light method
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position on the fluo turret, or select the "DAPI-TL" filter
cube.
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condenser.
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lyzer, polarizer or IC prisms, from the beam path.
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Leica DMi8 with motorized Transmitted Light method
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The Darkfield ring (dark stop) is swung in for the motor-
ized condenser.
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SmartMove or using the focus dial.
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Note:
The maximum applicable objective aperture for the Dark-
field is for the condenser S1 0.70 and for the condenser S23/
S28/S40 0.40.
Note:
When the Darkfield method is selected, the aperture dia-
phragm is opened fully and cannot be adjusted.
Condenser setting for tiltable Transmitted Light arm - con-
figuring Darkfield stop (light ring)
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