[wplug] microscopy?

[harrold at sage.che.pitt.edu]

On 7 May 2001, Doug Green wrote:

> Hi all ('yall to Harrold)-
what are you my coach?

> I have been given the charge of setting up and purchasing a new
> fluorescent microscope for my lab. Does anyone know of (preferably free)
> software that will drive a high end CCD camera for microscopy?
> Basically, I got this project dumped on me because I balked when the
> sales rep tried to sell us Windows OS imaging software for a 5,000$
> license fee. From what I can tell, these are just ordinary (but high
> resolution and senstivity) CCD cameras that use a SCSI port. I could
> probably use gPhoto and gimp, but this seems kinda crude. Any
> suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  
> Thanks!
> Doug
> PS- In anticipation of the question, I have not yet decided on which
> camera to buy, and will most likely make this choice based on avaiable
> drivers, etc. So- again- if you have any ideas....

i would check out the scientific applications on linux page.
http://sal.kachinatech.com/index.shtml

search for ccd. it returns alot of stuff. i dont know if it is useful, but
its worth a try. i'm on my way out the door right now. ifn' i thank of
anythin else i reckon i'll be passin' the word on. :)

john