Stereo microscopes owe their popularity to their versatile and easy usability. They are recommended for instrument technicians, coin restorers and biologists alike. Since no specimen preparation is required, even an entire beetle can be examined under the microscope. The view is always strikingly three-dimensional.
Our SZM-500A microscope is equipped with a 0.7x-4.5x zoom objective, which, together with the included SWF10x eyepieces, allows continuously variable magnification from 7x to 45x. The eyepieces provide an exceptionally sharp image even towards the edge of the field of view. The microscope head can be moved up and down on its stand rod and can even be rotated sideways as required, allowing objects of virtually any size to be placed beneath it. (Objects up to 140 mm in size can be viewed sharply on the stage.) The working distance below the objectives is 100 mm, which can be increased to 165 mm with an optional 0.5x reduction lens.
The microscope features both transmitted and incident illumination, with the focal ratio of each adjustable independently. It can also be fitted with external illumination at a later stage. By fitting the included rubber eyecups onto the upper part of the eyepieces, stray light from the sides can be blocked out, making observations more comfortable.
The binocular head is inclined at 45° and can be rotated through 360°, while the interpupillary distance can be freely adjusted between 55 and 75 mm. Dioptre adjustment is provided on both sides. The standard package also includes a durable dust cover to protect the microscope when not in use.
To digitally capture what you see through the microscope, we recommend the models in our ToupCam camera range – to install these in the microscope, a 30 mm adapter is required, which is also available from our store at an additional cost.
The accompanying image series shows details of the crown above the coat of arms on a HUF 10,000 banknote, viewed through 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x and 4x objectives. The images were taken with a 2-megapixel camera.
