CrestOptics Confocal Series
Overview
See Brighter, See Faster, See More
Featuring strong optical design and flexibility, CrestOptics solutions can be adapted into tailor-made systems to meet even the most demanding imaging requirements—from upgrading a widefield microscope to creating a multimodal system for a wide range of applications. Combined with Evident’s range of microscopes and optics and 89 North’s laser diode illuminators, these spinning-disk confocal systems give researchers a powerful platform to expand their live-cell imaging capabilities.
High Speed for Live Cells
With an exceptionally high spinning-disk rotation of 15K rpm, CrestOptics X-Light and Cicero systems can reach speeds of over 500 frames per second (fps) at a full field of view (FOV).
Near-Infrared Imaging
With access to broad range of laser lines from 405 nm to 730 nm, all CrestOptics systems can access near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths to:
- Provide deeper optical penetration
- Reduce noise
- Minimize risk to samples during in vivo imaging
High-Performance Laser Diode Illuminators
CrestOptics spinning-disk units are powered by laser diode illuminators (LDIs) from 89 North. The LDI is a multiline, solid-state laser illuminator offering up to 1,000 milliwatts of output power via a multimode fiber at the price of a low-power LED light engine. With feedback-controlled output stability and up to a 100:1 linear dynamic range, the LDI is the ideal light source for a wide range of applications.
LDIs are fully integrated laser combiner systems. They are easy to use and maintain, without any need for user laser alignment.
Find the Crest System That's Right for You
Crest CICERO
User-friendly and accessible
Crest X-Light
Flexible, powerful, microscopy solution
Sealed, Customizable Spinning Disks
Thanks to CrestOptics' spinning-disk design and optimized optical layout, sensitivity and image clarity are enhanced. In addition to standard pinhole sizes and single or dual patterns, custom designs are also available.
X-Light
X-Light V3
Flexible and Powerful Confocal Spinning-Disk System
The X-Light V3 leverages CrestOptics' cutting-edge optical design and engineering solutions. Each feature is designed to optimize data from each individual sample, from fast cell dynamics on live specimens to optical sectioning of clarified tissues. Thanks to its homogeneous illumination using micro-lens technology, the X-Light V3 works fast to provide qualitative and quantitative imaging of large samples.
Large Field Homogeneous Illumination
The X-Light uses micro-lens technology to create highly homogenous images across a large field of view (up to 22mm on standard systems). With this you can get quantitative imaging data and process large samples at high speed. Using a plug-and-play solution, the illumination size can be selected and changed to match most camera formats. The X-Light V3 works to provide flat, even illumination, which reduces the need for image stitching, leaving you with seamless images.
*The X-Light V2 and V3 are capable of up to a 25 mm FOV with a compatible camera and microscope configuration.
Dual Camera Output
Every X-Light V3 system comes with dual camera ports, making it flexible and upgradeable. The two ports can be configured to support a variety of camera formats, meeting the needs of demanding simultaneous imaging applications.
CICERO
CICERO
User-Friendly Confocal Spinning-Disk System
CICERO is a complete widefield and spinning-disk confocal solution that can be integrated into a range of imaging setups, transforming it into a user-friendly and reliable confocal system that can address both entry-level and challenging applications.
CICERO is:
- Accessible
- Compact
- Cost-efficient
Flexible Confocal System for a Range of Imaging Needs
CICERO is a reliable and flexible solution. Access both widefield and confocal modalities and a wide spectral range, enabling a wide variety of applications. Compatible with both LEDs and lasers as illumination sources, CICERO provides the flexibility to suit your research needs now and in the future.
High-Speed Imaging of Small and Large Samples
CICERO delivers a fast image acquisition speed (15K rpm) and sensitivity with it's easily enabling live-cell imaging and large-scale 3D object imaging. Due to its large field of view (up to 22 mm FOV), CICERO offers a efficient scanning process and can capture large samples in a single frame.
Specifications
Lateral ~230 nm (1.4 NA)
Axial ~600 nm (1.4 NA)
8-position emission filter wheel
4-position cleanup filter wheel
3-position slider for dual camera
8-position emission filter wheel
*Contact your local representative to discuss compatibility with other Evident inverted and upright microscope frames.
