Description
What's Included
- DEC-CSO beam splitter — single port, vertical mount
- Digital adapter for Canon, Nikon, or Sony camera (CCN model)
- Canon SLR T7 (24 MP) or Nikon SLR D3300 — EF-S 18–55 mm lens included
- 32 GB SD memory card
- AC power adapter for camera (no daily battery charging)
- HDMI and USB cables for live-view and PC connection
- 1-year Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Brand new. Ships as new equipment, tested and calibrated before dispatch. Covered by a 1-year warranty on parts and workmanship through Digital Eye Center.
Slit Lamp Camera Adapter — Single Port Beam Splitter Kit for CSO 980 & 990
The DEC-CSO slit lamp camera adapter is a single-port, vertical-mount beam splitter kit built specifically for CSO 980 and CSO 990 slit lamps. This slit lamp camera adapter splits the optical path using a precision prism — routing the live slit lamp image simultaneously to both eyepieces and a 24 MP Canon or Nikon DSLR camera — enabling high-resolution still photography, Full HD video, HDMI live-view output, and PC tethering without any modification to the slit lamp. Available in 50/50, 70/30, and 80/20 prism ratios, the slit lamp camera adapter ships complete with camera, lens, memory card, power adapter, and all cables: everything needed to turn a CSO 980 or 990 into a full anterior segment documentation workstation on day one.
The National Library of Medicine confirms that digital photography via a camera adapter on a standard slit lamp provides a simple, clinically practical technique for anterior segment documentation — delivering image quality suitable for measurement, medical record archiving, and specialist referral.
Why Practices Choose the DEC-CSO Slit Lamp Camera Adapter
CSO-specific fit for 980 and 990 — engineered for the CSO 980 and CSO 990 slit lamp body geometry; attaches securely without modification to the slit lamp optics or base, ensuring accurate optical alignment from the first use.- 24 MP DSLR image quality — Canon T7 or Nikon D3300 delivers high-resolution stills and Full HD 1080p video, providing publication-quality anterior segment images for the medical record and specialist referral packages.
- Three prism ratio options (50/50, 70/30, 80/20) — choose the brightness balance that fits your clinical workflow: balanced split for general documentation, or biased ratios for brighter camera exposure during low-illumination technique work.
- HDMI live-view output — connect to any in-room HDMI monitor for real-time viewing during the exam; supports resident training, scribe assistance, and patient consultation simultaneously.
- PC and Mac compatible — USB connection enables live tethering and direct card import; optional Eye-Fi wireless SD card transfers images to a networked computer over Wi-Fi without cable management.
- All-day AC power — included power adapter eliminates battery charging for uninterrupted all-day clinic use.
- Complete kit — nothing else to buy — beam splitter, digital adapter, DSLR with lens, SD card, power adapter, and all cables are included; connect and start documenting the same day.
Clinical Applications
- Anterior segment photography — document corneal pathology, conjunctival lesions, iris changes, and anterior chamber findings with 24 MP DSLR images for the medical record and referral correspondence.
- Dry eye and ocular surface monitoring — capture standardized slit lamp images for tracking treatment response in keratoconus, dry eye disease, and chronic ocular surface conditions.
- Resident and fellow training — HDMI live output to an in-room monitor enables structured clinical teaching during patient encounters without a second slit lamp.
- Telemedicine and specialist referrals — share high-resolution anterior segment images with cornea or glaucoma specialists digitally, reducing unnecessary patient travel.
- Patient education — display anterior segment findings on screen during the exam to support informed consent discussions and improve treatment compliance.
Who This Is For
- Ophthalmology and optometry practices with CSO 980 or 990 slit lamps looking to add digital documentation without purchasing a new imaging instrument.
- Cornea and anterior segment specialists needing publication-quality stills and Full HD video for case documentation, referrals, and clinical record-keeping.
- Teaching programs where live HDMI output and PC tethering are essential for structured resident and fellow education.
- International and community eye clinics with CSO-equipped exam lanes seeking a cost-effective, complete DSLR-based imaging kit.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Compatibility | CSO 980, CSO 990 |
| Mount Type | Single port, vertical mount |
| Prism Ratios | 50/50 standard; 70/30 and 80/20 available |
| Camera | Canon SLR T7 (24 MP) or Nikon SLR D3300 — Full HD 1080p video |
| Lens | EF-S 18–55 mm |
| Storage | 32 GB SD card (optional Eye-Fi wireless) |
| Output | HDMI live monitor, USB to PC/Mac |
| Power | AC power adapter included |
| Optional Add-ons | Eye-Fi wireless SD, background illumination, database software |
| Condition | Brand new |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Compare Slit Lamp Camera Adapter Options
| Feature | CSO Single Port | Topcon/Zeiss Dual Port | Zeiss 115 All-in-One |
| Slit Lamp Brand | CSO 980, 990 | Topcon, Zeiss, Marco + | Zeiss SL-115 |
| Mount | Single port, vertical | Dual port, horizontal | All-in-one |
| Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 18 MP | Included |
| Condition | Brand new | Brand new | Brand new |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
Questions about the CSO slit lamp camera adapter? Contact us for compatibility confirmation and availability.
