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

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SKU: N5733200

$480.00

KEY FEATURES

  • 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
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Product Overview

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.

Technical Specifications

Olympus Part Number N5733200
Model SZX2-COB
Compatible Illuminator Olympus SZX2-ILLTQ
Contrast Type Oblique Standard Contrast
Microscope Series Olympus SZX2
Country of Origin Japan
HS Code 901190
Condition New / OEM

Microscope Compatibility

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

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