A List of Equipment Recommended for the UF/IFAS DDIS (2006 Update)

The following items are recommended for DDIS digital photography in the UF/IFAS county extension offices.
The prices may not be current. In the DDIS, regular digital camera is interchangeable between microscopes, and is used as field camera as well.

Product Description Vendor Cost

Computer
setup

Hardware
2 GHz P4 CPU with 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive10/100 Ethernet Adapter for Broadband, DSL or Cable connection. (high speed Internet connection is highly recommended)
WiFi 802.11 b or g. Wireless network adapter (Laptops only)
Sound card, and speakers or headphones
1024 by 768 resolution monitor

Software
Windows XP or better with all updates applied.
Internet Explorer 6.0.26+, Netscape 7.0 or a higher version of any of these browsers

 Any ~$1,000
Digital Camera
camera 		A digital camera with an adaptor appropriate for the microscope(s) purchased. Any $1,000-$1,500 with accessories
moticam Moticam 2000 Motic ~$900
Steroscope
steromicroscope		 Meiji EMZ13TR Trinocular Zoom Stereo (Dissecting) Microscope on PK Stand Zoom Range: 10x to 7 Martin Microscope Company under $2,000
Compound Microscope
compund microscope 		Meiji ML5100 Trinocular Compound Brightfield Microscope   under $2,000
Light
light		 Dual Gooseneck Fiber Optic Halogen Illuminator (Optional).
The internal light source of Meiji dissecting stereoscope is insufficient for images. Auxiliary light source may needed. A dual gooseneck fiber optic halogen illuminator costs about $450-$500 from Fisher Scientific. 		Fisher Scientific $230.00
(with UF Contract)
Image Enhancing Software
software		 Google Picasa (download) Google Free
software Photoshop, Paint Shop or choice of your software. Any 0 to $150
New Option

It was not tested for UF/IFAS DDIS
MHC199PKG 1080i HD Digital Microscope Camcorder Package:
Sony HDR-HC1 High Definition Digital Camcorder
MM99 Microscope Adapter
256MB Memory Stick Duo Pro

 Martin Micrsocope has camera packages that include adapters and Memory Stick $2,350

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This is not an endorsement by neither the authors nor the University of Florida/IFAS.