Hardware Autofocussing on Macros

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AK Veeraraghavan
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Hardware Autofocussing on Macros

Post by AK Veeraraghavan »

For imaging 100s of images using jupyter notebook, software autofocus takes a lot of time. When I tried to put hardware autofocus "on" and run the jupyter notebook as it seemed faster, but the hardware autofocus went to "standby" and the focussing stopped. but wasn't able to find the code for hardware autofocussing. Please someone do help me by letting me know how to perform hardware autofocussing using hardware Autofocus or to prevent hardware autofocus to go from "on" to "standby" after snap.
CarlZeissMicroscopy3
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Re: Hardware Autofocussing on Macros

Post by CarlZeissMicroscopy3 »

Hello AK Veeraraghavan ,

the hardware autofocus can be selected in the optical path.

If an experiment is configured with hardware autofocus then hardware autofocus is part of the experiment and can be applied multiple times in the GUI of Zen or via macro.

Zen.Acquisition.Execute(experiment)

If just the hardware autofocus is needed and not the complete experiment you can load the experiment containing the hardware autofocus and then call

Zen.Acquisition.FindAutofocus(experiment, timeoutSeconds)

This will execute the Autofocus-Part of the experiment, which is hardware autofocus if configured as suggested.
trevar reaves
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Re: Hardware Autofocussing on Macros

Post by trevar reaves »

Sure, here's a breakdown of how hardware autofocus in macro photography works and how it can be compared to offering healthcare recruitment as a service:

Hardware Autofocusing in Macro Photography:
Depth of Field Challenge: In macro photography, the depth of field is extremely shallow due to the proximity of the subject. This makes achieving sharp focus a significant challenge.

Traditional Autofocus Systems: Standard autofocus systems may struggle in macro photography because they rely on contrast detection or phase detection, which can struggle to focus precisely on close-up subjects.

Dedicated Macro Autofocus Systems: Some camera systems have dedicated macro autofocus systems. These systems often use advanced algorithms and sensors specifically designed for close-up shots, allowing for more precise focusing on small subjects.

Focus Stacking: In scenarios where achieving focus on the entire subject is difficult due to the shallow depth of field, photographers employ focus stacking techniques. This involves taking multiple shots focused at different points and then merging them to create a final image with extended depth of field.

Healthcare Recruitment as a Service Example:
Depth of Specialization: Healthcare recruitment requires a deep understanding of the industry's nuances, including specific roles, qualifications, certifications, and regulatory requirements.

Traditional Recruitment Services: Similar to traditional autofocus systems, general recruitment agencies may struggle to identify and recruit specialized healthcare professionals due to a lack of industry-specific knowledge and networks.

Dedicated Healthcare Recruitment Services: Specialized recruitment firms focused on healthcare understand the intricacies of the field. They possess tailored strategies, networks, and expertise to source and match qualified candidates effectively.

Tailored Approach: Much like focus stacking in photography, <a href="https://www.acoup.com/articles/how-does-a-recruitment-agency-work-in-healthcare">healthcare recruitment as a service</a> involves a tailored approach, including using targeted methodologies to identify, attract, and place candidates with specific skill sets required in healthcare settings.
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