Olympus SZX2-COB Oblique Standard Contrast Cartridge for SZX2-ILLTQ

🔬 Olympus OEM oblique standard contrast cartridge for the SZX2-ILLTQ transmitted light base
⚡ Drop-in installation — no tools required, swaps in seconds
🎯 Oblique standard contrast adds directional shadowing to reveal surface relief and three-dimensional structure
🏭 Made in Japan by Olympus — guaranteed OEM fit and optical quality
✅ SKU N5733200 — direct replacement for SZX2 series illuminators

🔧 Product Description

The Olympus SZX2-COB is the oblique standard contrast cartridge designed exclusively for the SZX2-ILLTQ transmitted illumination base. By shifting the illumination axis off-center, oblique illumination introduces directional shadowing that enhances surface topography and three-dimensional structure — revealing detail that standard bright field illumination cannot resolve. The standard contrast level strikes a balance between relief enhancement and overall image brightness, making it well-suited for a broad range of specimens without the intensity reduction associated with high contrast oblique illumination. Installation is tool-free: the cartridge drops directly into the SZX2-ILLTQ cartridge port and can be swapped with other SZX2 contrast cartridges in seconds. Built to Olympus factory specifications, the SZX2-COB ensures consistent optical performance and a guaranteed fit with no realignment required.

🔎 Typical Applications

• General surface texture and topography analysis under transmitted light
• Entomology and botany — enhancing three-dimensional appearance of surface features on insects, seeds, and plant tissue
• Electronics and materials inspection requiring moderate surface relief contrast
• Geological and mineralogical sample examination
• Multi-contrast SZX2 workflows where oblique and bright field cartridges are swapped as needed

📊 Key Specifications

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