Uniform illumination Spacing of the UV bulbs, coupled with a reflector system and special diffusing filter glass provides exceptional uniformity across the viewing surface. This allows for quantification of DNA and also higher quality imaging when used with a camera system.

Transilluminators provide brilliant back illumination of transparent materials that are placed on the filter area. The transilluminators provide a highly sensitive method to detect double-stranded nucleic acids that have been labeled with fluorescent dyes such as ethidium bromide or acridine orange. Single stranded nucleic acids may be detected, but with a lower excitation 302nm UV wavelength more sensitive for nucleic acid visualization than the 365nm model. The transilluminators are uniquely designed with increased UV intensity and uniformity, instant on capabilities, no lamp flicker and reduced electrical consumption.