answersLogoWhite

0

The diaphragm, a device that controls the light intake, similar to the aperture control, of the F-stops on a camera.. Iris is very rarely used with Cameras nowadays, the preferred term is diaphragm, aperture, or F-stop such as F-22 ( Bottom), F=-2.8, etc,It may still be used on Microscopes. do not confuse with nosepiece turrets.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is a optical microscope?

An optical microscope is what is commonly known as compound microscope.


What is the difference between a optical microscope and a non- optical microscope?

light is must for optical microscope while is not necessary for nonn optical one


What is another name for the light microscope?

Another name for the light microscope is the optical microscope.


What instrument uses light and lenses is used to view cells?

An optical microscope uses light and one or more lenses to view cells. An optical microscope with two or more lenses is called a compound optical microscope.


What are the optical system of a compound microscope?

the optical system of a microscope is the objectives


What does the iris do on the microscope?

The iris on a microscope controls the amount of light entering the microscope objective lens. By adjusting the iris, you can regulate the brightness and clarity of the specimen being observed.


What is an iris diaphragm in a microscope?

An iris diaphragm is a component of a microscope that controls the amount of light entering the optical system. It consists of overlapping blades that can be opened or closed to adjust the diameter of the light beam. By regulating light intensity, the iris diaphragm helps improve contrast and resolution in the observed specimen. Proper adjustment is crucial for optimizing image quality during microscopy.


What is a optical?

An optical microscope is what is commonly known as compound microscope.


What is lens of light microscope?

optical microscope


How is a microscope opperated?

An optical microscope is operated by hand, by the user.


Sample of optical instrument?

Example of an optical instrument? (not sample) Microscope.


What kind of microscope uses a series of lenses to magnify?

An optical microscope