The Direct Image Projection coupler system positions the camera CCD chip where the microscope intermediate image is located. This provides a low profile, more compact system. The system is parfocal with proper microscope set-up.

Most Direct Image Projection series couplers have a C-mount camera adapter. For Olympus BX, AX series microscopes, a Sony 1/2" bayonet, non-Sony 1/2" bayonet, Nikon "F" mount and Canon EOS mount are available (in no-lens 1.0x versions only). For a wider field of view, a 0.50x (for 1/2" CCD) and 0.63x (for2/3" CCD) reduction lens are available for all C-mount versions of the Direct Image Projection Series. No-lens versions are also available which provide a 1.0x magnifications.

The Direct Image Projection couplers are ordered as one part, specific for a range of microscopes. They do not utilize "Bottom Clamps" as do the HR/HRP/HRD video couplers.