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LBU08

Leitz Orthoplan Microscope for Smith T Interference Contrast

The rare Smith T interference contrast variant of this German classic delivers stunning images in high relief by revealing subtle differences in refractive index in unstained specimens.

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Specifications

Instrument notes

  1. Stable, solid example of classic German opto-mechanical engineering.
  2. Super-widefield trinocular tube with 38 mm. ISO photoport.
  3. Late-version Periplan GW10x widefield high-eyepoint eyepiece pair.
  4. Plan Fluorite 4x scanning objective.
  5. NPL Interference Contrast 16x, 40x and 100x Oil objectives with integral Wolaston prisms.
  6. Plan Apochromat 25x mid-range objective.
  7. Spectacular Nomarski DIC turret condenser with orientatable prism polarizer, Wollaston prisms and tip-out 0.9 N.A. top lens.
  8. Bright 12 v, 100 w halogen illuminator.
  9. Entire instrument presents extremely well, exhibiting a remarkable state of preservation.