A simple method for taking photographs of histological sections without using neither photographic camera nor microscope

A simple photographic method for histological sections is described. This i s a contact method which does not require the use of photographic camera. I t is very similar to the contact print method used routinely in photographi c laboratories. It is performed by placing the slides with the histological section, coverslip downwards, over the emulsion of the negative film. Then , they are illuminated with a common photographic enlarger during a brief p eriod of time. Thus, a negative contact print of the section is obtained. T his technique yields photographs of high quality focus, sharply contrasted with great detail. These results may also be obtained with low-contrast sta ined sections. This method is most suitable for photography of large or med ium-sized histological sections (macros). This is often the case of neuroan atomical and immunohistochemical studies. Our method, being simple and quic k, is recommended for routine use in laboratories.