Kowa Nonmyd 7 Fundus Camera

The nonmyd 7 is capable fundus camera that regrettably is overshadowed by a requirement for older software.

Overview

The nonmyd-7 looks like the Kowa designer only spent time focussing on the top two-thirds of the unit, and then literally gave up and decided that crude steel was “just fine” for the base of the unit. The LCD screen and entire optical head that goes with it is attractive and easy-to-use and almost lightweight looking, and then its paired with their old steel base from the old Kowa days. We can’t help to think that this is a good analogy for the rest of the unit’s features and operations. Kowa put in the time and effort developing a sleek looking optical body that takes adequate photos and then just slapped on any old NIKON DSLR camera back and a stiff uncomfortable forehead rest and then forced operators to only use it with an aging VK-2 Kowa software that while powerful, needs some updating for modern times. It does take good photos for what the set-up offers, and its really easy-to-use. Two different 20/40 degrees angles and automated fixation targets make this super user friendly.  But we’re still waiting on the Kowa camera that holds true to its reputation for fantastic retinal imaging, with technology and automation that turns our frown upside down.