RCM2

Brighter images. Larger field of view.

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RCM2
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In this movie mitochondria and actin dynamics are observed during long-term live cell imaging. RCM2 40x 1.4NA provided high contrast and a large field of view

Brighter images.
Larger field of view

RCM2 is our second generation RCM, with digital scanner technology. It makes bi-directional scanning the standard and allows a speed of 2fps at 512×512 pixels. RCM2 has optics to make it suitable for super-resolution imaging with high NA objectives in the low magnification range, like 40x 1.4. A lower magnification allows for a bigger field of view (FOV), brighter images, and even lower laser power. RCM2 has demonstrated imaging at 10 nano-watt excitation power!

Improvements of sCMOS cameras allow you to sample resolution of low magnification objectives effectively, without increasing the exposure time. In a regular PMT-based confocal this is not possible.

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HUVEC cells stained for SPY 505 DNA, SPY550 Actin and SPY650 tubulin.

Discover super-resolution imaging with RCM2

Capture datasets of 170nm resolution raw (120 after deconvolution) over a very large FOV. Study fast live-cell dynamics and perform 4D imaging in optimized conditions. The increased detection efficiency facilitates acquisition in low fluorescence conditions, like single-molecule detection (smFISH).

In combination with silicon objectives, RCM2 allows for deep 3D imaging of organoids, zebrafish embryos, or larger live samples.

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The benefits of RCM2

Using RCM2 with a 40x 1.4 objective, you can see more cells at full resolution at once. A larger field of view increases the chances of getting the results you need.

Obtain sharp images with a high signal-to-noise ratio even in samples with a low amount of epitopes or weak stainings. Get more from your samples.

Use even lower laser power to minimize phototoxicity and photobleaching during live-cell imaging.

Getting super-resolution raw images, without averaging or integration, reduces the acquisition time and allows for a more precise analysis of the subcellular structures.

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RCM2 Neurons 40x

Neurons in co-culture stained for Actin (red), MAP2 (magenta) and Tau (green). Imaged on RCM2 with a 40x 1.4 objective. Sample courtesy: Vera Wiersma, VU University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Applications for RCM2

Capture datasets of 170nm resolution raw (120 after deconvolution) over a very large FOV. Study fast live-cell dynamics and perform 4D imaging in optimized conditions. The increased detection efficiency facilitates acquisition in low fluorescence conditions, like single-molecule detection (smFISH).

In combination with silicon objectives, RCM2 allows for deep 3D imaging of organoids, zebrafish embryos, or larger live samples.

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RCM2: technical specs

RCM2
Detector
Camera
Resolution
120 nm **
Sensitivity
up to 95% QE
FOV
220×220 um (40x, super-resolution)
Optimized for
100x, 60x, 40x (high NA)
Scanner
Digital (closed-loop)
Speed
2fps @ 512×512 pixels
Wavelength
VIS
Software
Micromanager, Volocity, NIS Elements, Zen, LAS X, Cellsens
Integration
Hardware – USB connection
PSF for deconvolution with
Microvolution, SVI Huygens
Bypass mode
Yes

*still under investigation
** after deconvolution, raw image = 170nm

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