Photomicrography captures images seen in the viewfield onto film for a permanent record. This tutorial explores the optical pathways in a reflected light microscope equipped for photomicrography.

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To operate the tutorial, use the sliders to control the both the iris diaphragms of the condenser and field, and also the prism/mirror that allows light into the camera back. The slider on the far left controls the field iris diaphragm and subsequently, the amount of light that is allowed to enter the microscope. The middle slider controls the prism/mirror, which determines the percentage of light going into the phototube versus that which is allowed into the eyepieces. The slider on the far right controls the condenser iris aperture diaphragm. Toggle the button between "outside" and "inside" to view the exterior and interior of the microscope.

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