They’re usually cheaper and, with a few exceptions, are aimed at beginners and intermediate photographers. These cameras usually struggle in low-light conditions and won’t let you set a high ISO without creating a considerable amount of digital noise in your photographs. ![]() īest APS-C cameras for shooting the Milky WayĪny crop-sensor (APS-C) camera can capture the Milky Way, but most of them can’t capture the same quality as full-frame cameras. If you still prefer a DSLR camera, this model includes a ton of features for astrophotography, like a night vision LCD screen, and a function called “ Astrotracer,” which allows the sensor to track the stars and take super high-quality images of the Milky Way. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties as set forth in Danaher's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.Pentax 15-30mm f/2.8 ED Usually eclipsed by other brands, not many people talk today about Pentax these days, but they have one of the best DSLR cameras for Milky Way photography on the market. These forward-looking statements include statements about future business operations, financial performance, the benefits of the Leica acquisition and the integration of the Leica business with Danaher. Statements in this release that are not strictly historical may be "forward-looking" statements. The replay will be available through Friday, July 8, 2005.ĭanaher Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Professional Instrumentation, Industrial Technologies, and Tools and Components. A telephone replay will be available by dialing (800) 642-1687, ID Code 7411445. Eastern Time to discuss this transaction. Earnings per share accretion in 2006 is expected to be approximately $0.03.ĭanaher will hold a brief conference call today at 8:30 a.m. The company expects minimal earnings per share accretion in 2005. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter. Leica Microsystems is represented in over 100 countries with 10 manufacturing facilities located in Europe, China and Singapore, sales and service organizations in 19 countries and an international dealer network. The company manufactures a broad range of products for numerous applications that require either microscopic visual presentation, measurement, analysis or electron-beam lithography. ![]() It is a market leader in Microscopy, Pathology Diagnostics, Surgical Microscopes as well as Semiconductor wafer defect and inspection solutions and specialized electron-beam lithography systems. ![]() ![]() Headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany, Leica Microsystems is a leading global designer and producer of innovative high- precision optical systems for the analysis of microstructures, with revenues of approximately $660 million in 2004. We are pleased to have such a well-respected company become part of Danaher." Leica Microsystems has an excellent management team, and working together we can improve the company's long-term performance and augment its growth on a global scale - both organically and through add-on acquisitions. Leica Microsystems' technology in high precision optical instrumentation and its well-known brand will extend Danaher's Professional Instrumentation segment into life sciences while complementing our existing critical care diagnostics and dental businesses. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Danaher's President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "This transaction makes strong strategic and financial sense for both companies. The purchase price amounts to an enterprise value of approximately US $550 million, including assumed debt, pension liabilities, transaction costs and net of cash acquired. Danaher Corporation announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase German-based Leica Microsystems AG from LM Investments S.a r.l.
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