Olympus improves image quality and ergonomics of its DSX industrial microscopes
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Olympus has introduced options for further improvement to the image quality and ergonomics offered by its DSX industrial opto-digital microscope systems.
Super HDR software has been developed to enhance the standard high dynamic range (HDR) function on the DSX100, DSX500 and DSX500i.This combines several images taken at different exposures to accurately correct brightness variations on sample surfaces. The Super HDR function improves signal-to-noise ratio and increases image acquisition speed. In fast mode, the system operates at up to 12 frames per second to provide smooth imaging even when focusing the sample or moving the stage. Fine mode provides sharper definition with a higher signal-to-noise ratio.
The Olympus DSX100 can also have anti-halation adaptors that use polarised lighting to control reflection from the LED illumination ring. This eliminates artefacts derived from the light reflection at glossy surfaces and widens colour reproduction possibilities which assists inspection of detail in specific areas.
The DSX100 is now also compatible with the DSX-UFSSU motorised stage. This enables the operator to take advantage of the full range of ergonomic automation features, such as the Macro map function which indicates the actuation observation point on the specimen in a separate low magnification view.
Olympus has also improved 3D image quality in both the DSX and DSX500. The DSX100 offers reliable 3D visualisation while the DSX500 can now create 3D data that is close to that of the OLS4000 laser measuring microscope system. These upgrades allow clear and precise 3D imaging and analysis of complex surface topologies for accurate sample measurements.
