{"product_id":"olympus-ix2-mlwcd-mid-long-working-distance-relief-contrast-condenser","title":"Olympus IX2-MLWCD Mid-Long Working Distance Relief Contrast Condenser","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOLYMPUS IX2-MLWCD MID-LONG WORKING DISTANCE RELIEF CONTRAST CONDENSER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eAchieve superior relief contrast imaging with extended working distance for inverted microscopy, featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔬 45mm working distance for thick specimens and culture vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎯 0.50 numerical aperture for relief contrast imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔧 RC1, RC2, and RC3 slit rings installed for multiple contrast modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💡 Relief contrast for enhanced 3D visualization of transparent specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧪 Compatible with Olympus IX series inverted microscopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ Excellent condition with flawless optical performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🔧 Product Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Olympus IX2-MLWCD mid-long working distance relief contrast condenser is specifically engineered for advanced contrast enhancement imaging on Olympus IX series inverted microscopes. Relief contrast (RC) is a specialized optical technique that enhances the three-dimensional appearance of transparent specimens by creating shadow-cast effects, similar to DIC but without requiring polarizers or specialized optics. The exceptional 45mm working distance accommodates thick specimens, culture vessels, multiwell plates, and other applications requiring extended clearance between the condenser and specimen. At 0.50 numerical aperture, this condenser delivers excellent resolution for relief contrast imaging. The condenser comes with RC1, RC2, and RC3 slit rings installed, providing multiple contrast modes for different specimen types and imaging requirements. Each slit ring produces different shadow-cast directions and intensities, enabling optimization of image quality for specific applications. Compatible with Olympus IX series inverted microscopes, this condenser is ideal for live-cell imaging, tissue culture observation, and any application requiring enhanced contrast visualization of transparent specimens. Excellent condition with flawless optics ensures optimal imaging performance and long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🔎 Typical Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive-cell imaging and tissue culture observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelief contrast microscopy for 3D visualization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick specimen and culture vessel imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell biology and developmental biology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiwell plate and high-throughput screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch and advanced laboratory microscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e📊 Key Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eIX2-MLWCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCondenser Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMid-long working distance relief contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eWorking Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e45mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eNumerical Aperture (NA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSlit Rings Installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eRC1, RC2, RC3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eOlympus IX series inverted microscopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eExcellent with flawless optics (pre-owned)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrimary Advantage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e45mm working distance with relief contrast for 3D visualization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUniversity purchase orders are welcomed and accepted. Contact us for institutional pricing and procurement assistance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"spachoptics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51695404646701,"sku":"IX2-MLWCD","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/7965\/8029\/files\/OLYMPUS-IX2-MLWCD-2.gif?v=1765522042","url":"https:\/\/www.spachoptics.com\/products\/olympus-ix2-mlwcd-mid-long-working-distance-relief-contrast-condenser","provider":"Spach Optics, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}