Nikon Instruments N-STORM

Magnification Range

100x, 60x, 40x (objectives); overall range not specified

Numerical Aperture (NA)

1.35, 1.49, 1.40, 1.27, 0.95 (depending on objective type)

Resolution

XY: 20 nm, Z: 50 nm; 10x better than conventional light microscopes

Field of View (FOV)

Max: 80 µm x 80 µm; wide-view mode: 80 µm x 80 µm

Depth of Field

Axial resolution: 50 nm; depth up to 6.5 µm (silicone immersion objectives)

Contrast Methods

Fluorescence imaging (STORM); can combine with confocal for multi-scale imaging

Optical System Type

Super-resolution microscope (STORM); ECLIPSE Ti2-E motorized inverted microscope platform

Motorized Components

Ti2-E microscope, XY stage, Piezo Z stage, filter cube turret, TIRF module, N-STORM kit

Automated Imaging Sequences

NIS-Elements software with JOBS; Auto LP for laser power; automatic focus correction

Software for Image Analysis

NIS-Elements AR/C, NIS-A 6D, N-STORM Analysis; real-time localization display

Remote Operation Capability

Not specified

Data Export Formats

Not specified

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not specified

Ergonomic Design

Ti2-E: ultra-flexible design

Modular Expandability

Compatible with N-SIM S, AX/AX R; modular Ti2-E platform

Maintenance Requirements

Not specified

Power Supply Specifications

Not specified

Product Series

Nikon N-STORM, Ti2-E platform

Technical Support Availability

Service centers, agreements, limited warranty