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Biological Upright Compound Microscopes
On this page you will find prices and details of microscopes from these major brands:

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L3200 Research Biological Microscope with Infinity Optics

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GXML3200B
(ID4109)

£1,380.43
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Trinocular
Biological
Infinity Plan Achromatic Optics
Research Grade
Microscope

Top of the Range, Superb Quality Research Grade Biological Upright Compound Microscope
Trinocular Head
Pair 10X Widefield FN22 Eyepieces
Reversed Quintuple Nosepiece
Infinity Corrected Optics
4X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 100X Oil
5 Plan Achromatic Objectives
Pair 10X WF Eyepieces
Large Mechanical Stage
Ergonomic Coaxial Coarse/Fine Focus
Abbe Condenser on Rack & Pinion
Large Stable Stand
20W Halogen Adjustable Light
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L3000 Research & Routine Biological Microscope Series

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GXML3000BHTG
(ID0040)

£1,164.56
incl VAT
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Trinocular
Biological
Plan Achromatic
Research & Routine Grade
Microscope

Research & Routine Grade Microscope
Trinocular Head
Pair 10X Widefield FN20 Eyepieces
Reversed Quintuple Nosepiece
4X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 100X Oil
5 Plan Achromatic Objectives
Large Mechanical Stage
Ergonomic Coaxial Coarse/Fine Focus
Abbe Condenser on Rack & Pinion
Large Stable Stand
20W Halogen Adjustable Light
Range of Accessories

GXML3000AHBG
(ID0019)

£955.00
incl VAT
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Binocular
Biological
Plan Achromatic
Research & Routine Grade
Microscope

Research & Routine Grade Microscope
Binocular Head
Pair 10X Widefield FN20 Eyepieces
Reversed Quadruple Nosepiece
4X, 10X, 40X, 100X Oil
4 Plan Achromatic Objectives
Large Mechanical Stage
Ergonomic Coaxial Coarse/Fine Focus
Abbe Condenser on Rack & Pinion
Large Stable Stand
20W Halogen Adjustable Light
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L1500 Routine & Teaching Biological Microscope Series

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GXML1500BHTG
(ID0125)

£747.02
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Trinocular
Biological
SPlan Achromatic
Routine & Teaching Grade
Microscope

Routine & Teaching Grade Microscope
Trinocular Head
Quadruple Nosepiece
4X, 10X, 40X, 100X Oil
4 SemiPlan Achromatic Objectives
Pair 10X Widefield Eyepieces
Mechanical Stage
Coaxial Coarse/Fine Focus
Abbe Condenser on Rack & Pinion
20W Halogen Adjustable Light
Range of Accessories

GXML1500AHBG
(ID0088)

£573.17
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Binocular
Biological
Achromatic
Routine & Teaching Grade
Microscope

Routine & Teaching Grade Microscope
Binocular Head
Quadruple Nosepiece
4X, 10X, 40X, 100X Oil
4 Achromatic Objectives
Pair 10X Widefield Eyepieces
Mechanical Stage
Coaxial Coarse/Fine Focus
Abbe Condenser on Rack & Pinion
20W Halogen Adjustable Light
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F6D Hobbyist & Teaching Biological Microscope

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GXMF6D
(ID4420)

£304.12
incl VAT
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Binocular
Biological
Achromatic
Hobbyist & Teaching Grade
Microscope

Hobbyist & Teaching Grade Microscope
Binocular Head
Quadruple Nosepiece
4X, 10X, 40X, 100X Oil
4 Achromatic Objectives
Pair 10X Eyepieces
Compact Mechanical Stage
Coaxial Coarse/Fine Focus
Abbe Condenser on Rack & Pinion
LED Light
Range of Accessories

L1000A  Hobbyist & Teaching Biological Microscope

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GXML1000A
(ID0217)

£245.94
incl VAT
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Monocular
Biological
Achromatic
Hobbyist & Teaching Grade
Microscope

Hobbyist & Teaching Grade Microscope
Monocular Head
Quadruple Nosepiece
4X, 10X, 40X, 100X Oil
4 Achromatic Objectives
Pair 10X Eyepieces
Compact Mechanical Stage
Separate Coarse/Fine Focus knobs
Abbe Condenser on Rack & Pinion
20W Halogen Adjustable Light
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L500BLED   Hobbyist & Teaching Biological Microscope

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GXML500BLED
(ID4727)

£158.67
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Monocular
Biological
Achromatic
Hobbyist & Teaching Grade
Microscope

Hobbyist & Teaching Grade Microscope
Monocular Head
Triple Nosepiece
4X, 10X, 40X
3 Achromatic Objectives
Pair 10X Eyepieces
Plain Stage with Slide Clips
Coaxial Coarse/Fine Focus
Abbe Condenser on Rack & Pinion
LED Light
Range of Accessories

 

 

 

 

 

Microscopy Imaging
GX Optical ADVICE

What is a biological upright compound microscope?
Biological upright microscopes are used to view slide mounted semi-transparent or transparent subjects at high magnifications, typically ranging from X40 to X1000.

How do you calculate the magnification?
The total magnification is calculated by multiplying the power of the eyepieces (typically 10x) by the power of the objective (typically 4X, 10X 20X, 40X or 100X). 
If you have a camera attached the magnification is calculated differently and is dependent on chip size and the type of adapter used.  For example 0.5 inch chip camera with a 0.5X c-mount adapter will give approximately the same magnification as a 10X eyepiece.

Attaching Cameras to a Microscope
If you choose a microscope with a trinocular head you can attach a camera to the phototube and leave the eyepieces free for viewing. 
If you choose a binocular or monocular microscope you can still attach a camera but it must occupy the place of an eyepiece.
For trinocular headed microscopes you can either buy a c-mount camera adapter which goes direct onto the phototube or you can convert the phototube into an eyepiece tube with a 23.2 mm adapter.
Then any of the  GXCAM microscopy c-mount cameras can be used which come with an eyepiece adapter kit.
If you wish to use other types of digital cameras you will need to make them terminate in a T-mount and then you can use a digital camera adapter.
 

For other types of biological upright microscopes click here:

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Fluorescence microscopes

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Heated Stages

GX Optical 5 in 1 Microscope Cleaning Kit Prices

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Accessories - Additional Eyepieces

GXMEYE10XRETA
(ID5021)

Eyepiece with Scale

Focussing Reticle 10X Eyepiece
10mm scale with 100 divisions
Suitable for use with L1500/F6D/L1000/L500 series

43.09

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GXM Microscope Eyepieces with Reticle

GXMEYE10XRETPL
(ID4963)

Eyepiece with Scale

Focussing Reticle 10X Eyepiece
10mm scale with 100 divisions
Suitable for use with L3000 & L3200 series

47.55

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GXMEYE16XPAIRA
(ID5038)

Eyepieces

Pair of 16X Eyepieces
Suitable for use with L1500/F6D/L1000/L500 series

52.15

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GXM Microscope Eyepieces

GXMEYE16XPAIRPL
(ID4147)

Eyepieces

Pair of 16X Eyepieces
Suitable for use with L3000 & L3200 series

61.35

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Accessories - Additional Objectives

GXMOBJ80XPLINF
(ID4154)

Objective

80X/NA0.8 Infinity Corrected
Plan Achromatic Objective
for L3200B Microscope

161.79

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GXM Microscope Infinity Plan Achromatic Objectives

GXMOBJ20XPL
(ID6455)

Objective

20X/NA 0.4
Plan Achromatic Objective
for L3000AHBG

102.86

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GXM Microscope Plan Achromatic Objectives

GXMOBJ20XSPL
(ID4178)

Objective

20X/NA 0.4
SemiPlan Achromatic Objective
for L1500BHTG

77.84

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GXM Microscope SPlan Achromatic Objectives

Accessories - Phase Kits (additional phase objectives available on request)
When required the existing brightfield Abbe condenser is removed and the phase condenser is inserted instead, the phase objectives are attached to the objective turret(nosepiece), the appropriate phase insert(ring)  selected (according to objective) and the centering telescope is used to centre the condenser with the objective where necessary.

GXMPHAKITSLIA
(ID5274)

Phase Kit

Slider Phase Kit comprising of:
Slider Insert for 10X and 40X Objectives
Phase Condenser with Hole for Slider
10X & 40X Achromatic Phase Objectives
Suitable for L1500 microscopes

261.32

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GXM Microscope Slider Phase Condenser and Insert GXM Microscope Phase Objectives 10x 40x

GXMPHAKITSLIPL
(ID4208)

Phase Kit

Slider Phase Kit comprising of:
Slider Insert for 10X and 40X Objectives
Phase Condenser with Hole for Slider
10X & 40X Plan Achromatic Phase Objectives
Suitable for L3000 microscopes

333.60

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GXMPHAKITTURPL
(ID5267)

Phase Kit

Turret Phase Kit comprising of:
4 Position Turret Phase Condenser
10X, 20X, 40X, 100Xoil Plan Achromatic Phase Objectives
Centering Telescope
Suitable for L3000 & L1500 microscopes

820.09

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GXM microscope Phase Condenser GXM Microscope Phase Objectives 10x, 20x, 40x, 100x

GXMPHAKITTURINF
(ID4215)

Phase Kit

Turret Phase Kit comprising of:
4 Position Turret Phase Condenser
10X, 20X, 40X, 100Xoil Plan Achromatic Infinity Phase Objectives
Centering Telescope
Suitable for L3200 microscopes

972.99

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Accessories - Darkfield Condensers
When required the existing brightfield Abbe condenser is removed and one of these condensers is inserted instead

GXMDFDRYA
(ID4222)

Darkfield Condenser

Darkfield Condenser Dry NA0.77-0.91
Suitable for L1500

139.00

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GXM Microscope Darkfield Condenser Dry (ID4222&4239&4253)

GXMDFDRYPL
(ID4239)

Darkfield Condenser

Darkfield Condenser Dry NA0.77-0.91
Suitable for L3000

166.80

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GXMDFDRYPLINF
(ID4253)

Darkfield Condenser

Darkfield Condenser Dry NA0.77-0.91
Suitable for L3200

222.40

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GXMDFIMMPL
(ID4246)

Darkfield Condenser

Darkfield Condenser Oil Immersion NA1.25-1.40
Suitable for L3000

166.80

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GXM Microscope Darkfield Condenser Immersion  (ID4246&4260)

GXMDFIMMPLINF
(ID4260)

Darkfield Condenser

Darkfield Condenser Oil Immersion NA1.25-1.40
Suitable for L3200

194.60

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Accessories - Polariser Kits and Upgrades
When required the analyser (analyser=upper polariser) in the head of the microscope is inserted by pushing the lever attached to it and the polariser on the underside of the condenser is rotated.

GXMPOLUPG
(ID4277)

Polariser Upgrade

Upgrade to L3000 model microscope
includes retractable Analyser in Special Head and Rotatable Polariser on Bottom of Condenser
Must be Ordered with Microscope
Not Retro-fittable

83.40

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GXM Polariser Upgrade (ID4277)

GXMPOLKIT
(ID4284)

Polariser Kit

Comprises of Analyser Insert and Rotatable Polariser on Bottom of Condenser
For Use with L3200B Only
Must be Ordered with Microscope
Not Retro-fittable

41.70

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Accessories - Camera Adapters for Microscopes with Trinocular Heads - See also our CAMERAS FOR MICROSCOPY
To attach a camera to a microscope fitted with a trinocular head an adapter is first attached to the camera and then attached to the vertical phototube of the microscope

This adapter converts the’ vertical phototube’ to an ‘eyepiece tube’ with an internal diameter of 23.2mm. 
This allows any camera to be fitted that is supplied with an’ eyepiece tube c-mount adapter’
These cameras are compatible: GXCAM-1.3, GXCAM-3, GXCAM-5, GXCAM-9, Moticam 2300, Moticam 2500 Cameras because each of these cameras is supplied with an ‘eyepiece tube c-mount adapter’

GXMAD23.2MML
(ID4291)

Phototube
Adapter

 PhotoPort to 23.2mm tube adapter
Allows the ‘eyepiece tube  c-mount adapter’ that is supplied with the GXCAM and most Moticam cameras to be used in the phototube

25.02

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GXM Microscope Phototube Adapter (ID4291)

These adapters screw into any c-mount camera and then fit onto the vertical phototube of a microscope with a trinocular head

GXMADCM1XL
(ID4918)

Camera
Adapter

1X C-Mount Adapter
(Suitable for all C-mount cameras will give some magnification effect but guaranteed zero distortion and vignetting)

27.80

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GXM Microscope C-Mount Adapters (ID4918&4901)

GXMADCM0.5XL
(ID4901)

Camera
Adapter

0.5X C-Mount Adapter
(suitable for 0.5in and 0.33in chip
c-mount cameras, gives closely matching field of view to 10X eyepieces)

64.71

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Trinocular Head Phototube Nikon CoolPix Adapter
- to connect the following camera models: CoolPix 900, 950, 990, 995, or 4500 digital cameras to the phototube of the trinocular head

GXMADCOOLPIXL
(ID4949)

Camera
Adapter

Special adapter for use with Nikon CoolPix 900, 950, 990, 995, or 4500 digital cameras
Requires GXMADCM1XL 1X C-mount adapter above

115.03

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GXM Microscope Coolpix Adapter (ID4949)

Trinocular Head Phototube Canon A Series Adapter
- to connect to the following camera models: Canon A610, A620, A630 & A640 digital cameras to the phototube of the trinocular head

GXMADCANONL
(ID4925)

Camera
Adapter

Special adapter for use with Canon A610, A620, A630 & A640 digital cameras

166.80

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GXM Microscope Canon Adapter (ID4925)

For use with Trinocular Head microscopes - Digital Camera Adapter
- Allows you to connect to Digital SLRs fitted with with T-Mount Filter Threads (available from most camera manufacturers) and other digital cameras with 25mm, 28mm and 37mm filter threads.
You will need 3 pieces in this kit:
1X C-mount adapter (GXMADCM1XL) + Digital camera adapter (GXMDCA) + Filter thread adapter (GXMDCA-FTA*)

GXMADCM1XL
(ID4918)

Camera
Adapter

1X C-Mount Adapter

27.80

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GXM Microscope 1X C-Mount Adapter (ID4918)

GXMDCA
(ID3744)

Adapter Kit

Digital Camera Adapter Kit for use with ‘non-c-mount’ cameras, connects to a 1X C-Mount adapter (e.g. a GXMADCM1XL for L series microscopes) on the photoport of a trinocular headed microscope and you also need a camera-specific filter thread adapter (FTA) to connect to your camera (see below)

117.49

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GX M icroscopes Digital Camera Adapter Datasheet

GXMDCA-FTA25
(ID3751)

Filter Thread Adapter

25mm Filter Thread Adapter for use with GXMDCA to connect to a digital camera with a 25mm filter thread

17.88

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GXMDCA-FTA28
(ID3768)

Filter Thread Adapter

28mm Filter Thread Adapter for use with GXMDCA to connect to a digital camera with a 28mm filter thread

17.88

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GXMDCA-FTA37
(ID3775)

Filter Thread Adapter

37mm Filter Thread Adapter for use with GXMDCA to connect to a digital camera with a 37mm filter thread

17.88

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GXMDCA-FTAT2
(ID3782)

Filter Thread Adapter

T-Mount Filter Thread Adapter for use with GXMDCA to connect to a digital camera with a T-Mount filter thread
This is the most commonly used thread for Digital SLRs

17.88

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Accessories for use with Digital camera Adapter GXMDCA

GXMDCA-CR
(ID3799)

Cable Release Bracket

Cable release Bracket to reduce camera shake when taking pictures with GXMDCA or GXMDCA-EYP

62.10

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GXM Microscope Cable Release Bracket (ID3799)

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BIOLOGICAL UPRIGHT MICROSCOPES
The microscopes listed below are examples of some of the large number of possible microscope configurations available from Leica. Prices may vary without notice so please check with our Leica experts for exact prices for the configuration you need when ordering
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Description

Price in GB Pounds

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LEIDM500

Biological Upright Microscope

DM500
Binocular Head
Mechanical Stage, with condenser
4 Position Nosepiece
Coarse/Fine Focus Coaxial
10x/18 eyepieces & Preset Diopters
PLAN objective set 4x, 10, 40x, 100xoil
Transmitted Light

1,135.05

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Leica DM500 Microscope

LEIDM750

Biological Upright Microscope

DM750
Binocular Head
Mechanical Stage
Abbe condenser 0.9 Dry 1.25 Oil
4 Position Nosepiece
Coarse/Fine Focus Coaxial
10X/20 eyepieces
HI PLAN objective set 4x, 10x, 40x, 100xoil
Transmitted Light

2,003.38

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Leica DM750 Microscope

LEIDM2500

Biological Upright Microscope

DM2500
 Binocular Head
Ergo Mechanical Stage with Ceramic Plate
Condenser achr.-apl. (P) with switchable condenser top and aperture diaphragm
6 Position Nosepiece
- 2-step coaxial focussing knobs (coarse/fine), torque adjustment, adjustable  focus stop
- 6-fold nosepiece
10X/22 eyepieces
Planachromatic N PLAN Objective Set  5x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 100xoil

7,630.45

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Leica DM2500 Microscope

LEIDM5000

Biological Upright Microscope

DM5000 B TL (BF)
Motorised Advanced Microscope-
Trinocular Head
Mechanical stage with rotation (for 1 specimen) & Slideholder for 1 specimen
6 Position Nosepiece
Coaxial focussing knobs (coarse/fine), torque adjustment, adjustable  focus stop
6-fold nosepiece
10X/25 eyepieces
Eyepieces HC PLAN S 10x/25 Br. M
PL FLUOTAR objective Set 5x, 10x, 20x, 40x,100xoil

22,884.30

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LeicaDM5000Microscope

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BIOLOGICAL UPRIGHT MICROSCOPES
The microscopes listed below are examples of some of the large number of possible microscope configurations available from Olympus. Prices may vary without notice so please check with our Olympus experts for exact prices for the configuration you need when ordering
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OLYCX21

Biological Upright Microscope

CX21
Binocular microscope with quadruple revolving nosepiece, mechanical stage (120x132mm, with travelling range of 76x30mm). Single specimen holder, built-in Abbe condenser, NA 1.25, aperture stop,  built-in halogen illumination 6V 20W, stage focus lock mechanism , coarse &, fine focus, 10X Widefield eyepieces, C Plan Achromat objectives: 4x, 10x, 40x, 100Xoil

1,153.85

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OLYCX41

Biological Upright Microscope

CX41
Trinocular microscope with 50:50 splitter with quintuple revolving nosepiece, mechanical stage (188x124mm) Dual specimen holder, built-in Abbe condenser, NA 1.25, aperture stop,  built-in halogen Koehler  illumination 6V 30W, stage focus lock mechanism , coarse &, fine focus, 10X Widefield eyepieces, C Plan Achromat C objectives: 4x, 10x, 40x, 100Xoil

3,087.90

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Olympus Microscope CX41  Datasheet

OLYBX51

Biological Upright Microscope

BX51
Trinocular research microscope with 100:0/0:100/20:80 splitter with septuple revolving nosepiece, ceramic mechanical stage. Dual specimen holder, built-in Abbe condenser, NA 0.9-0.17, contrast cap,  built-in halogen Koehler  illumination 6V 100W, stage focus lock mechanism , coarse &, fine focus, 10X Widefield eyepieces,  Plan Flourite objectives: 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, 100Xoil

11,271.78

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Olympus Microscope BX51 Datasheet

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BIOLOGICAL UPRIGHT MICROSCOPES
The microscopes listed below are examples of some of the large number of possible microscope configurations available from Meiji. Prices may vary without notice so please check with our Meiji Experts for exact prices for the configuration you need when ordering
Tel +44 (0)1440 714737

MEI4200L

Biological Upright Microscope

4200L
Binocular Microscope
Mechanical Stage
LED illumination
Quadruple nosepiece
SPlan Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100Xoil

1,983.40

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Meiji MT4200 MT4300 Microscope Datasheet

MEI4300L

Biological Upright Microscope

4300L
Trinocular Microscope
Mechanical Stage
LED illumination
Quadruple nosepiece
SPlan Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100Xoil

2,189.03

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MEI5200L

Biological Upright Microscope

5200L
Binocular Microscope
Mechanical Stage
Koehler LED illumination
Quadruple nosepiece
UPlan Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100Xoil

2,978.63

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Meiji MT5200 MT5300 Microscope Datasheet

MT5300L

Biological Upright Microscope

5300L
Trinocular Microscope
Mechanical Stage
Koehler LED illumination
Quadruple nosepiece
UPlan Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100Xoil

3,089.08

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