AmScope, B690-PCT-E1, Infinity-Corrected Phase-Contrast Kohler 40X-1000X Binocular Compound Microscope with 20W Halogen, Turret Condenser, 3D Mechanical Stage and Mini-USB 1MP Digital Camera
B690-PCT-E1 Includes Only:
- One binocular head
- One microscope body
- Four objective lenses: 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X
- One pair 10X eyepieces
- One-phase contrast kit:
- Four objective lenses
- One turret condenser
- One-centering eyepiece
- One green filter
- One screwdriver
- One aluminum case
- Three color filters
- One spare halogen bulb
- One spare fuse
- One power cord (US and Canada standard)
- One dust cover
- One sample immersion oil
- One digital eyepiece camera
- Two sizing adapters
- One mini USB to USB type A cable
- One software CD
Features:
- 40X to 1000X magnification range using high-quality achromatic objective lenses.
- The infinity-corrected optical system reduces distortion and improves color accuracy.
- Achromatic color-corrected lenses produce high-resolution, high-contrast images.
- The Koehler illumination system provides centered, evenly distributed lighting with a field aperture for maximum contrast and definition.
- 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 1MP digital eyepiece camera. Professional microscopy software for Windows, Mac, and Linux provide 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 is an upgraded B690 which includes a turret phase-contrast system for live-cell analysis among other things. Designed for professional biological applications, the microscope's infinity-corrected optical system ensures reliable, low-distortion magnification, with standard achromatic corrections for accurate colors and improved resolution. The halogen illumination system provides low-fatigue, evenly distributed light for maximum contrast and definition. This model is a popular choice for veterinarians and university laboratories.
To customize the microscope to your viewing comfort, the eyepiece spacing can be easily adjusted using a precision Siedentopf mechanism. A diopter on the left ocular tube to compensate for asymmetry, and the ocular tubes are angled at 30° to comfortably accommodate a seated position without neck strain.
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. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy.
The large 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.
Built on Koehler illumination principles, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly distributed light for optimal contrast. The halogen light source provides bright illumination with a lower color temperature for decreased fatigue when used for long periods. 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 height adjustment for precision control and is centerable for proper alignment. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.
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 centerable 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 1MP 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. There is a lite version of software for Mac and Linux with essential functionality for capturing photos and videos.
