A1 Bringing Imaging to Life

The A1 is Nikons powerful new fully-automated confocal imaging system capable of capturing high-quality confocal images of cells and molecular events at high speed and enhanced sensitivity. Ideal for high resolution live cell fluorescence imaging, the A1 has been designed with groundbreaking new optical and electronic technologies to provide unprecedented system quality and flexibility.

The A1R incorporates a unique hybrid scanner system facilitating ultra-high-speed imaging and unsurpassed image quality. Furthermore, it offers the ability to perform time-lapse imaging and simultaneous PA-GFP or FRAP with reduced photobleaching and phototoxicity.

Nikons increased light detection efficiency provides high image quality allowing brighter images, minimising laser exposure intensity and reducing damage to cells.

As with all Nikons imaging systems, the A1 system utilises NIS- Elements software for image capture, processing and analysis. This means that techniques such as, confocal, TIRF and widefield imaging can all be performed on the same microscope with the same software. The system is provided, as standard, with the analysis software for FRAP and FRET.

The new systems are a natural complement to the recently launched Ti inverted microscope, particularly when coupled with Nikons patented Perfect Focus System, essential for eliminating focus drift. Together they set a new standard for advanced time-lapse studies of rapid cellular interactions to literally bring biological imaging to life.