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Microscopes

Setting a new standard in optical performance and system compatibility, Olympus research microscopes satisfy the most demanding and diverse applications. From the MVX MacroView zoom system microscope to the IX2 inverted microscopes, the Olympus name is synonymous with high-quality, high-resolution images.

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Microscopes

BX2 Series

The BX2 line of research microscopes is the perfect union of Olympus infinity-corrected objectives, advanced fluorescence technology and motorized capabilities. Front operation and reduced vibration of our fixed stage microscope achieves a higher standard of stability and reliability for electrophysiology and patchclamping operations.

CKX Series 

Compact, inverted microscopes are designed for cell viability assessment. These routine microscopes produce high-quality results easily by utilizing the infinity-corrected optical system to effectively produce images in various observation modes: brightfield, Phase Contrast, Relief Phase Contrast, or fluorescence.

IX2 Series

Manual and motorized inverted microscopes designed for live cell applications including In-vitro Fertilization, sample manipulation and multiple imaging capabilities. Modular design offers extraordinary system flexibility and facilitates future upgrades.

SZX Stereo Series

Research stereo microscopes offering long working distance, wide zoom range, excellent image clarity and easy operation allow a wide range of application-dedicated configurations.

SZ61 & SZ51 Zoom Stereo Series

Our "ComfortView" eyepiece design and easy to use controls and features lend to the ergonomic comfort of our new SZ stereo microscopes. Its Greenough optical system delivers excellent flatness and ample depth of field for biological applications.

DSU

The Olympus DSU (Disk Scanning Unit) represents a breakthrough in spinning disk confocal technology. Designed by Olympus, the DSU disk contains a pattern of slits that creates a virtual pinhole as the disk spins at 3,000 rpm. Designed to optimize the tradeoff between confocality and light throughput, the DSU uses an arc lamp illumination source for maximum excitation wavelength flexibility at a reasonable cost. The DSU is compatible with both inverted and upright Olympus microscopes, including the motorized IX81 and BX61 making it an ideal imaging system for automated Z-stack, 3-D image analysis. The water-immersion BX61WI and BX51WI electrophysiology microscopes and the entire water immersion objective line are also supported.

TIRFM

Olympus proudly presents the third generation of the Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence Microscopy illuminator. Following the release in 1998 of the first commercial TIRFM illuminator the latest model further strengthens our prominent position in this cutting-edge field. Integral to our TIRFM system is high numerical aperture 100x/1.65NA Apochromat and 60x1.45 Plan Apochromat Olympus objectives. TIRFM is a specialized optical technique, most commonly employed by cell biologists and neuroscientists, to observe molecular and cell membrane fluorescence.

MVX10 Macro View

The perfect microscope for fluorescence observation in intact organisms must combine maximum detection efficiency from lowest to highest magnifications with a high magnification zoom and high NA for the resolution of fine details within organs, tissues and even cells. The Olympus MVX10 MacroView brings both of these factors together with many other unique features to bridge the gap between macro and micro observation, providing unprecedented brightness, resolution and precision.