From Confocal to Widefield

Nikon has launched the next generation Confocal Laser Point Scanning Microscope for entry and mid-level confocal imaging. The C2 incorporates the latest version 3.2 release of NIS-Elements C software, providing one, easy-to-use and versatile imaging software platform for complete control with unrivalled imaging options – whether it be confocal or widefield. The system has three dedicated PMTs for multi-channel imaging.

The flexible, modular design offers an easy upgrade to the dedicated 32 channel PMT array for spectral detection. The C2 can capture and unmix data acquired at any channel resolution across the entire detector bandwidth, while an increased number of optically ideal pinholes (from four to six) and electronics improvements increase scanning accuracy and speed; up to a maximum 24fps (512x32) and 4 fps (512x512, bidirectional) have been achieved.