Olympus SZ2-ILA Transmitted Light Tilting Mirror Base

🔬 Olympus SZ2-ILA transmitted light tilting mirror base — adjustable mirror stand for transmitted light stereo microscopy on 76mm stereo microscopes
⚡ 360° tilting mirror — rotates fully to direct ambient or external light through the specimen from any angle
🎯 Horizontal sliding mirror — repositions laterally to optimize illumination coverage across the specimen field
🏭 Made in Japan by Olympus — guaranteed OEM fit for 76mm stereo microscope stands
✅ SKU SZ2-ILA — refurbished condition, significant savings vs. list price of $1,995

🔧 Product Description

The Olympus SZ2-ILA is a transmitted light tilting mirror base for stereo microscopes with a 76mm stand diameter. It provides a simple, cost-effective transmitted light illumination solution by using a flat mirror to redirect ambient or external light upward through the specimen from below — enabling transmitted light observation of transparent and semi-transparent specimens on a stereo microscope without requiring a dedicated transmitted light illuminator or power source. The mirror tilts through a full 360°, allowing the angle of the reflected light to be adjusted to optimize illumination intensity and direction for the specimen and working environment. The mirror also slides horizontally, enabling lateral repositioning to center the illumination field under the objective. Compatible with all stereo microscopes using the standard 76mm stand diameter, the SZ2-ILA is a versatile transmitted light base suitable for a wide range of Olympus and third-party stereo microscope models. This unit is in refurbished condition at a significant discount from the list price.

🔎 Typical Applications

• Transmitted light stereo microscopy — observation of transparent and semi-transparent specimens (insects, botanical sections, thin tissue) without a powered illuminator
• Educational and teaching stereo microscopy — cost-effective transmitted light solution for classroom and student use
• Field and portable stereo microscopy — mirror-based illumination requires no power source, ideal for remote or field use
• Upgrade base for existing 76mm stereo microscopes lacking transmitted light capability
• General stereo microscopy on Olympus SZ, SZX, and other 76mm-compatible stereo microscope platforms

📊 Key Specifications

Universities and research institutions are welcome to purchase using an official purchase order. Please contact us to arrange PO-based ordering.