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Leitz Ortholux II (2) research microscope

$ 264

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: Leitz
  • Model: Ortholux II (2)
  • Condition: Used
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Intended Use/Discipline: Biological Laboratory

    Description

    Leitz Ortholux II research microscope. For sale is a used Leitz (Leica) Ortholux II (2) research microscope with Plemopak and trinocular head. This German-made scope comes with B&L widefield oculars and five objectives 40x, 10x 4x, 3x and 2x. It has a standard condenser with adjustable beam apertures. The scope can use either 170mm or 160mm objectives, but not infinity objectives. With mixed focal length objectives, the scope is no longer parfocal. There are hundreds of available objectives on eBay and from other sources that can be used with this scope including oil, water, polarizing and other specialized types in a range of qualities. The scope is modular in design and can be equipped with multiple light sources, different condensers including dark field, phase contrast, DIC, and polarizing. Supports illumination from both above and below the specimen. It can be fitted with different types of illuminators including mercury arc, halogen, LED and narrow band lasers. The Plemopak system permits the use of narrow band filter cubes for various probes. New this scope sold for about ,000. The coarse focus is very tight and needs to be lubricated. It is not broken, just tight. Shipping weight is approximately 35 pounds and the scope is roughly 18" tall, 12" wide and 14" deep.  Ships from Carrollton, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area).