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Zeiss AxioImager Z1

The Zeiss Axio Imager Z1 supports high-resolution imaging of biological samples using advanced light microscopy techniques. 

Typical applications include: 

  • Fluorescence imaging of biological samples 
  • Histological sample analysis 
  • Cellular and tissue microscopy for life sciences research 

EQUIPMENT FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

Stand modelAxioImager Z1 (Upright)
Controls

Motorized Z control
Manual XY control

Manual objective nosepiece and condenser

Motorized light path

Motorized reflector turret

Features and Applications

Brightfield, phase contrast, DIC, Darkfield

Widefield epifluorescence imaging

Z-stack

Time-lapse

Structured Illumination (Apotome)

Light Sources

X-Cite 120 LED mini

Halogen lamp for transmitted light

Objectives

 4x EC Plan NeoFluar, NA = 0.15

10x EC Plan NeoFluar, DIC, NA = 0.3

20x EC Plan NeoFluar, DIC, NA = 0.5

40x EC Plan NeoFluar, DIC, NA = 0.75

63x Plan Apochromat oil, DIC, NA = 1.4

63x W Plan-Apochromat, dipping objective, NA = 1

Filter sets

FS 00: BP 557/55, FT 600, LP 615 (Propidium Iodide, mCherry)

FS 01: BP 365/12, FT 395, LP 397 (DAPI, BFP)

FS 10: BP 470/20, FT 510, BP 538/50 (Alexa 488, CFDA, FM1-43)

FS 20: BP 546/12, FT 560, BP 607/65 (Propidium Iodide, MitoTracker Orange)

FS 34: BP 390/22, FT 420, BP 460/50 (BFP, DyLight 405)

FS 38HE: BP 470/40 (HE), FT 495(HE), BP 525/50 (HE) (Alexa 488, CFP, Rhodamine Green)

FS 46: BP 500/20, FT 515, BP 535/30 (CFDA, eYFP)

FS 49: G 365, FT 395, BP445/50 (DAPI, Hoechst)

SoftwareZen
Detectors

AxioCam MRm Rev.2.

AxioCam MRc (colored or black and white images) 

LocationR1-035
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Consultation session

External clients

External clients are invited to request a consultation with our team will match you with the right instrument and workflow for your project. 

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Trained McGill user

Trained McGill users

McGill users with completed instrument training can reserve equipment directly through our scheduling system.

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McGill new user

McGill New User

New users and external researchers are invited to start with instrument training to gain independent access.