Operating instructions

MC 80
DX
Carl Zeiss
B 40-036 e 03/99 1-3
1 DESCRIPTION
1.1 Designation, Intended Use
Model designation: MC 80
DX
Microscope Camera
The MC 80
DX
Microscope Camera is a photomicrographic camera, which fits all Zeiss microscopes
having a standard camera port.
1.2 Equipment Description
The MC 80
DX
Microscope Camera fits to the standard camera port of Zeiss microscopes via a camera
adapter sleeve. There are different adapters, to be used depending on whether the microscope has a
camera port for 60 mm or 44 mm image distance.
All camera functions of the MC 80
DX
are controlled through a control console with a clearly arranged
operating panel providing operator guidance. Its automatic exposure function and easy operation makes
the MC 80
DX
ideal for photomicrographic routine.
The MC 80
DX
provides the following functions:
Automatic exposure, with exposure metering averaged over the central 30% of the frame.
Automatic reading of the ISO film speed rating from DX-coded 35 mm film cartridges.
Automatic film leader winding and film advance; power rewinding.
Method-specific exposure corrections (+2 ... -3 exposure increments).
Saving of the automatic exposure time for comparison micrographs.
Manual setting of exposure times, multiple exposure and TIME mode.
Date exposure with D4 Databack.