Martin Microscope pioneered the use of consumer digital cameras for microscopy when we designed our first widefield adapter in 1999. The MR50-xx DSLR package is our latest recommended consumer camera package. It features the Canon EOS R50 mirrorless camera, Canon software (download), accessories, and one of our custom Martin Microscope adapters. The EOS R50 has a 24.2MP sensor with built-in WiFi & Bluetooth® capability so it can be controlled by a tablet or smart-phone as well as wired USB Live View to Windows and Mac computers. It can also output 1080p resolution via its HDMI port (cable not included) and record 4K uncropped videos in movie mode at up to 30 fps (oversampled from 6K). Package includes Canon R50 camera with EOS Utility software (download), a Martin Microscope Adapter w/ RF T-mount (see below), Canon AC Adapter, 16GB SD card, micro USB Cable, and a Canon RF-S 18-45mm standard kit lens for off-microscope use. For use with Windows computers, we recommend adding our QuickPHOTO DSLR control software which allows for calibrated scale bars and other enhanced features for microscopy. Canon's EOS Utility software can be downloaded here.
There are now 23 variations to choose from depending on what microscope(s) you plan to use with this package. The standard MR50-16C is our universal adapter, fitting all standard 23mm and 30mm eyetubes (in place of an eyepiece or photoeyepiece), plus standard 1x C-mounts (sold separately). The MR50-16B fits older standard ISO 38mm ports directly.
All the other packages include one of our MDSLR adapters for specific microscope brands / models. See Specs Tab.
Package: | Description: | Adapter | Mag | Package $ |
MR50-16C | Universal 23/30mm/C-mt | MM16-C | 1.6x | 1,774.00 |
MR50-16B | for ISO 38mm phototubes | MM16-B | 1.6x | 1,774.00 |
MR50-16F | for older Nikon “chimney” style phototubes | MM16-F | 1.6x | 1,774.00 |
MR50-16H | for Olympus BH2 reverse dovetail | MM16-H | 1.6x | 1,774.00 |
MR50-16J | for 25mm O.D. phototubes | MM16-J | 1.6x | 1,774.00 |
MR50-AO | AO Series 10 / 110 | MDSLR-AO | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-410 | AO Series 410 / Diastar | MDSLR-410 | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-H7 | Huvitz HSZ700 | MDSLR-H7 | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-LX | Labomed LX400 | MDSLR-LX | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-6Z | Labomed Luxeo 6Z / Unitron Z850 | MDSLR-6Z | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-HC | Leica Compound HC | MDSLR-HC | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-LE | Leica DME / DMEP | MDSLR-LE | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-LM | Leica Stereo threaded port | MDSLR-LM | 1.38x | 2,094.00 |
MR50-EM | Meiji EMZ8TR/EMZ12TR/EMZ13TR | MDSLR-EM | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-BA2 | Motic BAx10 / AE2000 / AE31E | MDSLR-BA2 | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-MK | Motic K / SMZ stereo | MDSLR-MK | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-NE | Nikon E-series Compound | MDSLR-NE | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-NK | Nikon LV / SMZ 40mm port | MDSLR-NK | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-BX | Olympus BX / SZX | MDSLR-BX | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-SZ | Olympus SZ stereo | MDSLR-SZ | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-M4 | Wild / Leica M400 / M420 | MDSLR-M4 | 1.38x | 1,999.00 |
MR50-ZS | Zeiss current 30mm port | MDSLR-ZS | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
MR50-ZJ | Zeiss Jena 250 series (except Jenapol) | MDSLR-ZJ | 1.38x | 1,499.00 |
Not sure which one you need? Contact us – we’ll be happy to assist!
More on using Canon DSLR cameras for microscopy…
Our YouTube video showing how to install and use Canon EOS Utilities software which controls the camera via USB…
Comparison Images.. (comparable to the previous MM50-xx camera package)
$1,499.00 – $2,099.00
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