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Which Imaging System is Right for Your Lab?

Digital Imaging Overview

Apprentice

Economical Imaging Solutions

These entry-level systems combine high resolution color digital cameras and inexpensive photographic hoods. Auto Connect USB hook-up makes them compatible with PCs and Mac. Optional 5-inch monitor is available.

MiniVisionary

Simple, Inexpensive Thermal Prints

These stand-alone introductory-level systems are designed to simply create quick, inexpensive thermal prints. No computer required. Ease-of-use and rapid throughput make these systems popular in large teaching labs and QC labs.

Express

Entry-Level CCD System

Live images and greater sensitivity provided by CCD-based cameras make these hood-mount systems a step up from their Apprentice counterparts. Combine with your computer to acquire, print and store digital images. Available in PC and Mac formats. Great for labs that want to break away from a shared system. Network compatible. Several camera options, including color.

Investigator Eclipse

The Standard in
FOTODYNE Imaging Systems

Our most popular system. PC or Mac compatible workstations with benchtop darkroom and transilluminator. Acquire, print and store images of a variety of samples types and sizes. Ideal for small research labs with dedicated users and for labs that wish to use their imaging system on a network. Several camera options, including color.

Investigator/FX®

Upgradable Fluorescent
and Visible Imaging

The flexible FOTO/FX benchtop darkroom makes this our most customizable product line. Choose system features based on your needs - camera specifications, manual or motorized zoom lens, transilluminator size, illumination wavelengths, and more. The Investigator/FX cam easily be upgraded with a cooled camera for chemiluminescent samples. PC, I-Mac, and network compatible.

Luminary/FX®

Flexible Chemiluminescent, Fluorescent, and Visible Imaging

Top-of-the-line cooled CCD camera workstations for obtaining digital images of chemiluminescent and fluorescent blots, gels, petri plates, microassay plates and more. Each workstation features the flexible FOTO/FX benchtop darkroom, transilluminator and filters. PC, I-Mac, and network compatible. Three camera choices.

"It has been great working with you. I will tell you that we also considered a Kodak system and your incredible technical support was a key to winning us over. You are so prompt and helpful and great to work with."
—Kate Marley, Crate, NE< (Luminary)