AmScope PZ300T-8M Digital Polarizing Trinocular Microscope, PL10x and PL10x Reticle Extreme Widefield Eyepieces, 40X-600X Magnification, Strain-Free Infinity Plan Achromatic Objectives, Polarizing and Brightfield Configurations, Halogen Illumination, Bertrand Lens, Kohler Condenser, Round Graduated Stage, 90V-240V, Includes 8MP Camera with Reduction Lens and Software

The AmScope PZ300T-8M digital compound trinocular polarizing microscope has one pair of 10x22mm extreme widefield high eye-point infinity plan eyepieces (one with reticle), a focusable Bertrand lens on a rotatable disc, a reverse-mounted quadruple nosepiece with four DIN strain-free plan achromatic objectives, polarizing and Brightfield 30W halogen illumination, and a round graduated stage with a stage stop to give protection to slides and objectives from damage. The 8MP camera has a CMOS color sensor, a reduction lens, image capture and editing software, and USB 2.0 output to capture or display still or video images on a pc or projector. The microscope has a color-corrected infinity optical system (CCIS) that provides color correction and improved focal point of the intermediate image across all of the focal plane. The trinocular head has a Siedentopf binocular mount with two interchangeable pairs of super-widefield PL10x22mm infinity plan high eye-point eyepieces (with and without reticle), 50-80mm interpupillary adjustment, a fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and a 360-degree rotation capability to enable sharing. A Siedentopf binocular head enables the viewer to change the interpupillary distance without changing the tube length, getting rid of the wish to re-focal point the image. High eye-point objectives ease viewing for users who wear glasses, and dioptric adjustment contains individual eye-strength differences. A reticle enables users to specify the location of areas of interest. The vertical trinocular port can be utilized as a C-Mount or 23mm photo port (camera sold one by one). The reverse-mounted, ball-bearing driven quadruple nosepiece has 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 60xS DIN strain-free infinity plan achromatic objectives that provide focal point over all of the range of the viewing field, and a longer working distance for improved focal point when auxiliary components are utilized. Strain-free objectives are optimized to be used with polarized light. The 40xS and 60xS objectives are spring loaded to prevent slide damage when focusing. A reverse-mounted nosepiece helps to keep objectives out of learn how to prevent damage and contamination, and to enable more protected slide handling. Polarizing microscopes are used in geology, petrology, mineralogy, toxicology, pharmacology, forensics, and industrial inspection applications to view and measure birefringence of anisotropic materials, including organic compounds, water, minerals, and rocks.

The 8MP digital camera has a CMOS color sensor for displaying still microscopy images and streaming live videos to a pc or projector. The camera has 40x magnification and a 0.5x reduction lens that ensures that the display has a identical field of view as the microscope eyepiece. The camera can also be mounted in a C-Mount or any 23mm eye tube. The camera includes image capture and editing software that provides still image and live video capture and editing capability, including measurement functions. The software supports JPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, and BMP file formats and is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux. Camera drivers are compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux. The software includes Windows APIs for native C/C++, C#, DirectShow, Twain, and LabVIEW that enable custom application development. The camera has a USB 2.0 data port (cable included).

The microscope has polarizing and Brightfield illumination with a selection knob to make a choice from illumination types. The built-in Bertrand lens has a rotating disc with centering controls, and 90-degree rotation with 1-degree graduations. The polarizer, analyzer, and Bertrand lens can also be got rid of from the optical path to make use of the microscope as a Brightfield microscope. Transmitted 30W halogen illumination has a rheostat to regulate light intensity, and provides bright light in a concentrated path. The Kohler condenser focuses and centers the light path the use of two iris diaphragms, providing optimum contrast and resolution. The round 160mm diameter floating stage has 360-degree rotation on a ball-bearing movement, and a 28mm vertical commute range. The stage is graduated in 1-degree increments and is equipped with a vernier scale for greater precision, which allows retardation measurements to be made with a minimum resolution of 6 minutes of arc. It has a locking screw to protected the stage location, detachable slide clips, and a stain-resistant finish. Nested coaxial coarse and fine focal point has tension-adjustable coarse focusing and an adjustable lock ring stopper that limits stage range to give protection to slides and objectives from damage. All-metal mechanical parts, solid-metal frame construction, and a stain-resistant enamel finish provide durability.

Microscopes are instruments used to improve the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, reasonably than having a look through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification abilities. Magnification ability refers back to the size of an image. Resolution, often referred to as resolvant power, refers back to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can regulate magnification through a fixed focal point, or through a range of adjustments. They may be able to also utilize LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to assist regulate viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and within the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.

United Scope manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories under the brand name AmScope. The company, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

What’s within the Box?

• AmScope PZ300T-8M microscope
• PL10x22mm high eye-point plan eyepiece, 30mm
• PL10x22mm high eye-point plan eyepiece, with reticle, 30mm
• 4x DIN strain-free infinity plan achromatic objective, 20mm
• 10x DIN strain-free infinity plan achromatic objective, 20mm
• 40xS DIN strain-free infinity plan achromatic objective, 20mm
• 60xS DIN strain-free infinity plan achromatic objective, 20mm
• Polarizer
• Color filter, blue
• 8MP digital camera (MU800)
• 0.5x reduction lens
• USB 2.0 cable
• Software CD
• Spare halogen bulb
• Spare fuse
• Power cord
• Dust cover
• Instructions