Equipment Model

Nikon Eclipse 80i

Description

The Nikon Eclipse 80i is an advanced inverted fluorescence microscope designed for high-precision imaging of biological specimens.

Lab

MIV

Institute

Manipal Institute of Virology (MIV)

Location

Manipal Institute of Virology, Madhav Nagar, MAHE, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104, India

• Applications

  • Observation and imaging of cell lines in biological research.

  • Immunofluorescence assay for protein localization studies.

  • Live-cell imaging and fluorescence microscopy experiments.

  • Analysis of cell morphology and intracellular structures.

  • Use in virology and microbiology research.

• Key Features

  • Trinocular head for easy integration with imaging systems.

  • Three fluorescence filter sets: DAPI (blue), FITC (green), and TRITC (red).

  • Plan Fluor objectives (4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, and 100x) for high-resolution imaging.

  • Optimized for live-cell imaging and fixed-cell fluorescence studies.

  • Refurbished model with high optical performance and reliability.

• Limitations

  • Limited to fluorescence microscopy applications.

  • Requires proper handling and maintenance for optimal performance.

  • Not suitable for brightfield imaging of unstained samples.