A microscopy class showed students how to take pictures with a compound microscope connected to a camera and computer software. The author observed paper fabrics under the microscope, adjusted the resolution and magnification, and took pictures that were instantly saved. The simple process involved pointing and clicking the camera to capture desired images that could later be enhanced with software.

1. Imaging with microscopy
Omar Padilla Vélez
Last Friday we took a microscopy class where the mentors showed us how to take
pictures with a microscope. I observed several kinds of paper fabrics using a compound
microscope integrated with a camera. It was just like looking through a common
microscope. The only difference was that once I adjusted the resolution and
magnification I then took pictures using computer software. The images were instantly
saved and later I presented them to the class. The process is very simple; just point and
click when you have a desired image. This image can be enhanced with computer
software for better results.