AmScope, B390-PCT-E2, 40X-1000X Binocular Phase-Contrast Microscope w/ Turret Condenser and 2MP Digital Camera
B390-PCT-E2 Includes Only:
- One Binocular Microscope with 4 DIN Objectives
- One pair of 10X eyepieces
- One power cord (US and Canada standard)
- One mirror for ambient lighting
- One dust cover
- Three color filters
- One spare halogen bulb (6V/20W)
- One spare fuse
- One sample bottle of immersion oil
- One-phase contrast kit
- Four objective lenses
- One turret condenser
- One centering eyepiece
- One green filter
- One screwdriver
- One aluminum case
- One digital eyepiece camera
- Two sizing adapters
- One mini USB to USB type A cable
Features:
- 40X to 1000X magnification range using high-quality achromatic objective lenses.
- A top choice for veterinarians and clinics, this microscope provides high-quality optics and precision mechanics.
- The 2-layer mechanical stage with low-position controls, and coaxial coarse and fine focus promote an efficient workflow.
- Halogen lighting reduces eye strain for prolonged use.
- Includes a phase-contrast kit for live-cell studies. The kit includes 4 plan-achromatic phase-ring equipped objective lenses and a 5-position turret condenser.
- Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 2MP digital eyepiece camera. Professional microscopy software for Windows, Mac, and Linux provides tools for image processing, measuring, and more.
- Includes an AmScope Exclusive - digital camera software designed for middle and high school students that makes capturing and editing photos and videos easy and fun!
This binocular phase-contrast microscope is designed for advanced education, research, and clinical applications focusing on live-cell studies. High-quality optics and precision mechanics have made this time-tested design a favorite for labs across many industries. Brightfield and phase-contrast optics provide the flexibility needed for both fixed and live cells, fluids, and materials. An easy-to-use turret condenser allows you to quickly switch between phase contrast and brightfield.
The binocular head can be customized for each user, with a sliding interpupillary adjuster for varying eye spacing, and diopters for both eyes to fine-tune focus for nearsighted users and asymmetry. The head can be rotated 360° and has a 45° incline for viewing while seated or standing. Interchangeable eyepieces allow for an expanded magnification range, or the use of special eyepieces with pointers and measuring reticles.
The objective turret provides instant access to 4 magnification levels to easily focus in on minute details from 40X to 1000X. This covers the magnifications needed for studying hair follicles, cells, and bacteria. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy.
The 2-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimen slides is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level.
The halogen sub-stage lighting provides bright Illumination with excellent color rendering. The warm lighting is better suited for prolonged use, causing less eyestrain than LED and fluorescent lighting. The Abbe light condenser has a high 1.25 numerical aperture for oil immersion, and an iris diaphragm to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion movement for precise height adjustment.
A phase-contrast kit is included with a 5-position turret condenser and 4 plan-achromatic phase-contrast objective lenses. Phase contrast is used to reveal detail in indistinct objects, such as unstained cells and microorganisms that would otherwise appear invisible. By using a combination of specialized objective lenses and a modified light condenser, these invisible objects can be visualized by manipulating variations in phase. This turret condenser allows you to easily rotate through the brightfield and four phase-contrast settings (10X, 20X, 40X, 100X). Each phase-contrast setting has a central annulus for proper alignment. Each of the phase-ring-equipped objective lenses has plan-achromatic corrections for improved color and resolution, as well as edge-to-edge sharpness.
Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 2MP digital eyepiece camera. The compact, lightweight camera can be used in place of an eyepiece to watch live images, and to record photos or videos on your computer. This ability to view microscopic images on your computer reduces eye-strain, and allows groups of people to view images at the same time. Professional software for Windows provides a wide assortment of capture and photo-editing functions including color correction, time-lapse capture, image stitching, and a full complement of measuring tools.
