Olympus SZX2-COBL Oblique Low Contrast Cartridge for SZX2-ILLTQ

🔬 Olympus OEM oblique low contrast cartridge for the SZX2-ILLTQ transmitted light base
⚡ Drop-in installation — no tools required, swaps in seconds
🎯 Oblique low contrast introduces subtle directional shadowing for gentle three-dimensional relief without overpowering specimen color or brightness
🏭 Made in Japan by Olympus — guaranteed OEM fit and optical quality
✅ SKU N5733400 — direct replacement for SZX2 series illuminators

🔧 Product Description

The Olympus SZX2-COBL is the oblique low contrast cartridge designed exclusively for the SZX2-ILLTQ transmitted illumination base. Like all oblique cartridges, it shifts the illumination axis off-center to introduce directional shadowing that enhances surface topography and three-dimensional structure. The low contrast variant applies this effect at its most subtle level — preserving specimen brightness and color fidelity while adding just enough relief to improve depth perception and surface detail visibility. This makes it the preferred choice for brightly colored, highly transparent, or delicate specimens where the stronger shadowing of standard or high contrast oblique illumination would obscure fine detail or wash out color. 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-COBL ensures consistent optical performance and a guaranteed fit with no realignment required.

🔎 Typical Applications

• Brightly colored or pigmented biological specimens where color fidelity must be preserved
• Highly transparent specimens requiring gentle relief enhancement without contrast overload
• Entomology and botany — adding subtle three-dimensional depth to delicate surface structures
• Live specimen observation where natural appearance must be maintained
• Multi-contrast SZX2 workflows where low, standard, and high contrast oblique cartridges are compared side by side

📊 Key Specifications

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