Olympus CKX53 Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope
Olympus CKX53 Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope

Olympus CKX53 LED Inverted Phase Contrast Tissue Culture Microscope

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SKU: CKX53

$3,500.00
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Olympus CKX53 LED Inverted Phase Contrast Tissue Culture Microscope — a research-grade inverted microscope purpose-built for live cell observation, tissue culture monitoring, and cell sampling workflows, with LED illumination and a complete phase contrast objective set.

KEY FEATURES

  • LED illumination — cool, energy-efficient, long-life light source
  • 10X widefield eyepieces
  • 4X brightfield objective for wide-field cell culture overview
  • 10X phase contrast objective for label-free cell imaging
  • 20X LWD phase contrast objective for detailed live-cell observation
  • Camera port for digital imaging and documentation
  • Inverted design — ideal for flasks, dishes, and multi-well plates
  • Condition: Excellent — refurbished
  • University purchase orders accepted
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Product Overview

The Olympus CKX53 is a modern, ergonomically designed inverted microscope built specifically for cell culture and live-cell biology. The inverted configuration places the objectives below the stage, allowing direct observation through the base of standard tissue culture flasks, dishes, and multi-well plates without disturbing the culture. LED illumination delivers stable, consistent light output with minimal heat — critical for sensitive live-cell workflows. The included 4X brightfield, 10X phase contrast, and 20X LWD phase contrast objectives cover the full range of routine cell culture observation tasks, from flask scanning to detailed morphology assessment. The camera port enables straightforward digital documentation and image capture. This unit is refurbished and in excellent working condition.

Technical Specifications

Model CKX53
Type Inverted Tissue Culture Microscope
Illumination LED (transmitted)
Eyepieces 10X Widefield
Objectives Included 4X BF, 10X Phase Contrast, 20X LWD Phase Contrast
Camera Port Yes
SKU CKX53
Country of Origin Japan
Condition Excellent — Refurbished

Microscope Compatibility

Typical Applications

Live cell observation in tissue culture flasks, dishes, and multi-well plates
Cell morphology assessment and confluence monitoring
Cell sampling, handling, and microinjection
Phase contrast imaging of unstained cells
University and research laboratory use

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