While working in the lab this summer, we needed to take pictures through a microscope. \u00a0Many of us would like to be able to take pictures of a microscope slide, but the trinocular microscopes and other dedicated equipment are prohibitively expensive. \u00a0I remembered an idea I saw Brad working on with another student when I was in college. \u00a0We set up the following simple apparatus to take pictures through the microscope using my phone’s camera. \u00a0The pictures are fantastic, and being able to see on the phone screen makes it possible for multiple students to view the slide simultaneously.<\/p>\n
I have included some of the pictures we have taken already using this method. \u00a0It takes only a ring stand and a test tube clamp. \u00a0I plan to shoot a how-to video for this procedure sometime this summer, but the pictures give you the general idea. \u00a0Now students can use their phones in the lab, and take the pictures with them when they leave!<\/p>\n\n\t\t