Mechanical zoom imaging apparatus

摘要

An imaging assembly for the viewing, imaging, and analysis of chemiluminescent or bioluminescent samples in gels or other substrates, in which an adjustable camera and lens module having a prime or fixed lens or a focusing lens is moved to change the field of view by shifting the focal plane of the camera and lens module. The imaging assembly can also include a mirror to bend or fold the optical path between the camera and lens module and the target area having a sample, in which the mirror can move in the same vertical direction as the camera and lens module. Further, the camera and lens module can be configured to more move in a diagonal direction relative to the location of the imaging target area. The imaging assembly can further have a duct system adaptable to adjust with the movement of the camera and lens module.

主权项

1. An imaging assembly comprising:
a platform having a target region; a camera and lens module mounted above the target region and having an optical path with a focal plane in the target region, wherein the optical path has a length of between about 20 cm to about 50 cm; the camera and lens module being movable in a direction normal to the plane of the target region such that movement of the camera and lens module changes a field of view within the focal plane; and the lens being a prime lens having a fixed focal length.