Olympus SZX12 Stereo Microscope on Transmitted Light Base

SKU: SZX12-TL

$6,300.00
$6,300.00 $13,800.00 save $7,500.00
Olympus SZX12 Stereo Microscope — PlanApo 1X | 7X–90X | Transmitted Light Base | Schott 150W Ringlight | Trinocular

KEY FEATURES

  • SZX12 zoom body with 7:1 zoom ratio — 7X to 90X magnification range with PlanApo 1X objective and 10X eyepieces
  • PlanApo 1X objective delivers apochromatic correction and flat-field imaging for color-accurate, edge-to-edge sharp images
  • Transmitted light base provides bottom illumination for transparent, translucent, and stained specimens
  • Schott 150W fiber optic ringlight illuminator delivers even, shadow-free incident illumination from all directions
  • Trinocular head with dedicated camera port for simultaneous eyepiece observation and digital image capture
  • Coarse and fine focus for rapid specimen positioning and precise focal adjustment
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Product Overview

The Olympus SZX12 Stereo Zoom Microscope on transmitted light base is configured with a PlanApo 1X apochromatic objective (7X–90X range with 10X eyepieces), trinocular head with camera port, built-in transmitted light base, and Schott 150W fiber optic ringlight illuminator. PlanApo correction delivers color-accurate, flat-field imaging across the full zoom range. Dual illumination (transmitted + incident ringlight) covers transparent and opaque specimens. Ideal for dissection, developmental biology, botany, histology, and photomicrography. SKU: SZX12-TL.

Technical Specifications

Model Olympus SZX12
Zoom Body SZX12 — 7:1 zoom ratio
Objective PlanApo 1X (apochromatic flat-field correction)
Magnification Range 7X – 90X (with 10X eyepieces)
Head Type Trinocular with camera port
Transmitted Light Base Yes — built-in
Incident Illumination Schott 150W fiber optic ringlight illuminator
Focus Coarse and fine focus
SKU SZX12-TL
Country of Origin Japan

Microscope Compatibility

Olympus SZX series objectives (DFPL, SDFPL, PlanApo, DFPLAPO)
Olympus SZX series trinocular and binocular heads
Standard C-mount cameras via trinocular port (with appropriate C-mount adapter)
Olympus DP and UC series digital cameras
Schott KL series fiber optic light sources (150W included)
Any standard fiber optic ringlight with Schott-compatible connector

Typical Applications

Biological dissection and specimen preparation
Developmental biology and embryology (zebrafish, Drosophila, C. elegans)
Botany and plant tissue examination
Histology and pathology slide screening
Entomology and natural history specimen examination
Gemology and mineralogy with transmitted and incident illumination
Digital photomicrography and documentation via trinocular port

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    Ideal for labs using multiple microscope platforms

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