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Zeiss Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope  TIRF

This system enables high-speed confocal imaging and total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy. 

Typical applications include: 

  • Live-cell imaging and dynamic cellular processes 
  • Membrane and surface protein imaging using TIRF 
  • High-speed fluorescence imaging 
  • Multi-channel cellular imaging 

EQUIPMENT FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

Stand modelObserver Z1
Features and Applications

Brightfield, DIC

4D Imaging (XY, Z-stack, Time-lapse)

Piezo Stage

Multi-Channel (up to 3 dyes simultaneous imaging)

FRET

FRAP

Live cell imaging.

Tiling.

Multipoint

Definite Focus

Piezo stage

TIRF

Inserts: Slides, culture cell plates and dishes

Light Sources

Laser lines: 405nm (50mW), 488nm (100mW), 561nm (75mW)

HXP 120V

Objectives

10x Plan Apo, DIC, NA 0.45

20x Plan Apo, DIC, NA 0.8

40x Plan Apo, DIC, NA 1.4 Oil

63x/ Alpha Plan Apo, NA 1.46, Oil, Corr, TIRF

Fluorescence Cubes

FS 38 BP 450-490 / BP 500-550 (eGFP)

FS 43 BP 532-558 / BP 570/640 (Cy3)

FS 49 G 365 / BP 420-470 (DAPI)

FS 77HE TBP 483+564+642 / TBP 526+601+688 (GFP-mRFP+Alexa 633)

LSM Duo T20/R80 UV

Chroma TRF89901V2 TBP 405+488+561+640 nm / TBP 450+525+590+700 (DAPI, eGFP, Cy3, Alexa 633)

SD Emission filters

BP 450/50

BP 525/50

DBP 527/54+645/60

BP 629/62

BP690/50

Quad Emitter 446/523/600/677

SoftwareZen
Detectors

Photometrics Prime 95B

Axiocam 506Mono

LocationMS2-094c
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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.