Microscopy

MICRO MÉCANIQUE offers a comprehensive range of microscopy solutions, cameras, lenses, lighting, motorised stages, incubation chambers and accessories. We support you from selection to installation, including training and maintenance, to optimise your observations and protocols, from teaching laboratories to advanced research.

Electrophysiology & Neuroscience

For over 35 years, MICRO MÉCANIQUE SAS has been supporting researchers and laboratories in neuroscience, electrophysiology and optogenetics. We offer a comprehensive range of equipment (amplifiers, micromanipulators, microinjection systems, etc.) and comprehensive support: advice, installation, training and maintenance throughout France.

ORCA -Flash 4.0 LT Plus camera

Hamamatsu’s ORCA-Flash 4.0 LT Plus is a fast, highly sensitive scientific camera designed for demanding biological applications such as calcium imaging and 3D reconstruction. It offers a high quantum efficiency of 82% at 560 nm and a wide field of view. The camera has a resolution of 4 MPixels with 6.5 µm² pixels and can achieve up to 60 frames per second in ROI. Its low noise level (0.9 median / 1.5 rms) guarantees clear, accurate acquisitions. It is suitable for all types of applications: live or fixed cells, brightfield or fluorescence, and enables rapid acquisitions in sensitive experiments.

ORCA -Flash 4.0 LT Plus camera features

  • Quantum efficiency: 82% at 560 nm
  • Wide field of view: x3
  • Resolution: 4 MPixels, 6.5 µm² pixels
  • Speed: 30 to 60 fps depending on ROI
  • ROI 2048 x 2048: 30 fps
  • ROI 2048 x 1024: 60 fps
  • Very low noise level: 0.9 (median) / 1.5 (rms)

Applications

  • Live cells/fixed cells
  • Brightfield/Fluorescence
  • Calcium imaging
  • 3D reconstruction