Olympus SZX2-COBH Oblique High Contrast Cartridge for SZX2-ILLTQ

🔬 Olympus OEM oblique high contrast cartridge for the SZX2-ILLTQ transmitted light base
⚡ Drop-in installation — no tools required, swaps in seconds
🎯 High contrast oblique illumination reveals surface texture and fine structural detail invisible under standard bright field
🏭 Made in Japan by Olympus — guaranteed OEM fit and optical quality
✅ SKU N5733300 — direct replacement for SZX2 series illuminators

🔧 Product Description

The Olympus SZX2-COBH is the oblique high contrast cartridge designed exclusively for the SZX2-ILLTQ transmitted illumination base. By shifting the illumination axis off-center, oblique illumination creates directional shadowing that dramatically enhances surface relief, edge definition, and fine structural detail — making it ideal for specimens that appear flat or featureless under conventional bright field. The high contrast variant maximizes this effect, delivering the strongest differentiation between raised and recessed features. 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-COBH ensures consistent optical performance and a guaranteed fit with no realignment required.

🔎 Typical Applications

• Surface texture and topography analysis of biological and industrial specimens
• Entomology and botany — revealing fine surface structures on insects, seeds, and plant tissue
• Electronics and materials inspection — detecting surface defects, scratches, and edge features
• Forensic and geological sample examination requiring high relief contrast
• 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.