Dear HSC Cell Imaging Core Users:
We are excited to announce that the HSC Cell Imaging Core, in partnership with Keyence, will be hosting a free trial of the new BZ-X1000 all-in-one epifluorescence microscope for our core users.
Virtual Introduction
Please join us for a virtual meeting this Friday, February 13th, from 12:00–13:00 to learn about the features of this new model. The BZ-X1000 offers significantly faster imaging speed and near-confocal quality.
Meeting ID: 437 771 756 453 94; Passcode: hL2UV2fy
On-Site Demo & Training
On Wednesday, February 18th, a Keyence representative will bring the BZ-X1000 to HSC Room 48B in the morning for a hands-on demo and user training. To schedule the meeting with Keyence Rep: Keyence BZ-X1000 Sample Testing – Fill out form
Free Trial Period
Following the demo, the HSC Cell Imaging Core will keep the instrument for several weeks, available for core users to try out at no cost.
We hope to see you there!
BZ-X1000 Details
This system is a versatile epifluorescence microscope, with an emphasis on image quality and automation. It’s all run through a computer and has a built-in darkroom so no need to shut off the light. The BZ-X1000 can image from 2x-100x in fluorescence, brightfield, and phase contrast, and works with slides, plates, dishes, flasks, and custom microfluidic devices. Some popular advanced capabilities are:
- Automated XYZ Stitching for large samples like tissue sections and whole plates
- Optical sectioning using Structured Illumination to get near-confocal quality on an epifluorescence system
- Batch quantification for counts, sizes, intensities, and area ratios
- 3D reconstructions and volumetric measurement
It’s very easy to pilot with a computer and mouse, so if you’ve ever used Google Maps you are already partly familiar with this microscope. Clicking and dragging moves the stage, and double clicking will center areas of interest to then focus on at higher magnification. Even traditionally complex captures like XY stitching and z-stacking are made simple.
Hands-on assistance during the trial
Throughout the trial period, I’ll be providing virtual and on-site support, including:
- Training you to use the system (with follow up training)
- Imaging consultation – I’ll help you take the best captures with the various tools in the software
- Image processing and data analysis assistance – this could be quantification, deconvolution, 3D compilations, or anything else post-capture
When?
I’ll be doing a short virtual introduction of the BZ-X1000 via Teams at Noon (12:00PM-1:00PM) this Friday, February 13th where you will be able to see the microscope in action, ask questions, and schedule time for sample testing.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/43777175645394?p=dNq7oGoP5T67JCNGaJ ; Meeting ID: 437 771 756 453 94; Passcode: hL2UV2fy
On Wednesday, February 18th, I will be in the core available for imaging with anyone who would like to come by and try the technology. Schedule time with me, Wednesday, February 18th: Keyence BZ-X1000 Sample Testing – Fill out form
Even if you only have 10 minutes, that is more than enough time to put a sample on the microscope and take some quick pictures. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated for the Core, let us know what we can do to accommodate!
Thank you,
Cell Imaging Core