Stockport Binocular & Telescope Centre. Student and Junior type

MICROSCOPES

Zenith PM-1 x20 Primary Inspection Microscope.
A high quality instrument of robust, reliable metal construction and excellent optical performance. Highly recommended for Primary Science Education and Field Study Centres (officially approved by the Royal Microscopical Society for use in primary schools). Extremely simple to use, the PM-1 is ideal for the examination of everyday objects in fascinating yet understandable detail. The anti-tamper student proof design includes locked-on eyepiece & stage clips and a slip clutch on the focus movement. Also an extremely useful routine inspection microscope for use in industrial applications.
Standard Specification

Fixed Magnification x20
x10 widefield eyepiece (locked on)
x2 achromatic objective
Field of view 9.5mm
Working distance 81mm
Monocular head inclined 45 degrees & rotatable 360 degrees for convenient viewing
Upright/erect image
Precise, smooth-action rack & pinion focussing
Black & White reversible Stage Plate
With Stage Plate removed the microscope can focus through base aperture to view larger objects
Complete with Dust Cover
Supplied in polystyrene pack
Dimensions 145x110x260mm
Weight 1.2kg

Price: £59.00

SCM-200 Zenith SCM-200 Junior Microscope
The Zenith SCM-200 Junior Microscope is a compact instrument of die-cast construction and very good optical performance designed for Primary and Middle School use. Features monocular head inclined at 45 degrees for convenient viewing and a non tilting stage. Anti-tamper safety features include locked on eyepiece, stage clips and mirror and a focus-stop to prevent damage to glass microslides and objective lenses.
Standard Specification

Magnification Range x40, x100, x400
Achromatic Objectives x4 (0.10), x10 (0.25), x40R (0.65) R=retractable
x10 eyepiece, Huyghenian Flatfield
Stage condenser (N.A. 0.65)
Rotating 6-Hole Disc Diaphragm
Triple objective turret
Concave mirror for illumination
Stage measures 92x90mm
Single focussing control with reducer gear for easy, positive focussing
Supplied in polystyrene pack
Dimensions 100x152x232mm
Weight 1.2kg

Price: £59.00

P-3A Student Microscope Zenith P-3A Student Microscope
A high quality instrument purpose built for heavy classroom use. Anti-tamper safety features include locked-on eyepiece and stage clips, slip-clutch on the focussing movement to prevent over-focussing and focus-stop to prevent damage to glass microslides and objective lenses. This model is provided with coarse focussing only and is particularly suited for Middle/Lower Secondary School use.
Standard Specification

Magnification Range x40, x100, x400
Parfocal Achromatic Objectives x4(0.10),x10(0.25),x40R(0.65) (R=retractable)
x10 widefield eyepiece with pointer
Rotating 6-hole disc diaphragm
Precise smooth-action Rack & Pinion coarse focussing
Triple Objective Turret
Plano concave mirror
Dimensions 155x105x290mm
Complete with dust cover
Supplied in polystyrene pack
Weight 1.2kg

Price: £67.00

P-6A Student Microscope Zenith P-6A Student Microscope
Another purpose built student microscope, similar to model P-3A but physically larger in size and featuring both coarse and fine focusing mechanisms. Anti-tamper safety features include locked-on eyepiece and stage slips, slip-clutch on the focusing movements to prevent over-focusing and a focus-stop to prevent damage to glass microslides and objective lenses. Recommended for use up to GCSE standard.
Standard Specification

Magnification Range x40, x100, x400
Parfocal Achromatic Objectives x4 (0.10), x10 (0.25), x40R (0.65) (R=retractable)
x10 widefield eyepiece with pointer
Stage Condenser (N.A. 0.65)
Rotating 6-hole disc diaphragm
Separate smooth-action coarse & fine focusing controls
Rack & Pinion focusing
Triple Objective Turret
Plano concave mirror
Dimensions 195x120x360mm
Complete with dust cover
Supplied in polystyrene pack
Weight 2.3kg

Price: £85.00

STM-1 Zenith STM-1 x20 Stereoscopic Microscope
A routine inspection microscope combining high optical quality with robust, reliable construction and simplicity of operation, making it an extremely useful tool for use in industry, field study centres and throughout education from primary level upwards. Particularly recommended for the younger user for the examination of everyday objects in fascinating yet understandable detail.
Standard Specification

Magnification x20
Paired x10 widefield eyepieces (locked on) with rubber eyecups
Achromatic objective pair x2
Field of view 10mm
Working distance 70mm
Dioptric adjustment provided on left eyepiece tube
Stereo head height adjustable on column to accommodate specimens of varying sizes
Rack and pinion focussing
Adjustable inter-pupillary distance
Black/White Reversible stage plate
With stage plate removed, the microscope can be used to examine specimens too large to put under the microscope in the conventional way by focussing through the aperture in the Base Plate
Locked on Stage Clips
Dust cover
Supplied in polystyrene pack
Height 300mm
Weight 1.45kg

Price: £79.00

Digital Blue QX5 Computer Microscope

Our award-winning QX3 computer microscope has been completely upgraded to the QX5!

Now featuring:

· Super-brite LED lighting for brighter, longer lasting top and bottom illumination

· Higher resolution (640x480) for more detailed images

· Video playback now three times faster at 15 frames per second*

· Sample measurement tools built into the software

QX5 also offers the same great features as before:
Magnify objects and view them on your PC, at 10X, 60X, and 200X
Take snapshots, video, and time-lapse movies
Manipulate images with drawing and painting tools
Experiment with your creations using special effects and sound
Share your discoveries through e-mail
QX5 is recommended for ages 8 to Adult.

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Price: £79.99

ULTRA-400M Zenith ULTRA-400M Advanced Student Microscope.
Ideal for ordinary and advanced level biology studies. The Zenith ULTRA-400 series are purpose built teaching instruments finished to a very high standard, combining excellent optical performance and a very reliable, modern, user-friendly design with a mechanical construction designed to withstand the rigours or everyday heavy classroom use. All models feature high quality DIN standard optics, anti-tamper safety features included locked on eyepiece and stage clips, slip clutch on the coarse focus movement to prevent over focussing and an adjustable focus stop to prevent damage to glass microslides and objective lenses. Highly recommended.
Standard Specification

Magnification Range x40, x100, x400
DIN Achromatic Objectives x4 (0.10), x10 (0.25), x40R (0.65) (R=retractable)
x10 widefield eyepiece with pointer (18mm field)
Stage Condenser (N.A. 0.65)
Rotating 5-hole disc diaphragm
Triple Objective Turret
Illumination via plano concave mirror

Price: £109.00

ULTRA-400L Advanced Student Microscope.
Ideal for ordinary and advanced level biology studies. The Zenith ULTRA-400 series are purpose built teaching instruments finished to a very high standard, combining excellent optical performance and a very reliable, modern, user-friendly design with a mechanical construction designed to withstand the rigours or everyday heavy classroom use. All models feature high quality DIN standard optics, anti-tamper safety features included locked on eyepiece and stage clips, slip clutch on the coarse focus movement to prevent over focussing and an adjustable focus stop to prevent damage to glass microslides and objective lenses. Highly recommended.
Standard Specification

Magnification x40, x100, x400
DIN Achromatic Objectives x4(0.10),x10(0.25),x40R(0.65) (R=retractable)
x10 widefield eyepieces with pointer (18mm field)
Stage Condenser (N.A. 0.65)
Rotating 5-hole disc diaphragm
Triple Objective Turret
Built in 230v 20w illumination (colour corrected with daylight blue filter)

Price: £139.00

Zenith ULTRA-400LA Advanced Student Microscope
Ideal for ordinary and advanced level biology studies. The Zenith ULTRA-400 series are purpose built teaching instruments finished to a very high standard, combining excellent optical performance and a very reliable, modern, user-friendly design with a mechanical construction designed to withstand the rigours or everyday heavy classroom use. All models feature high quality DIN standard optics, anti-tamper safety features included locked on eyepiece and stage clips, slip clutch on the coarse focus movement to prevent over focussing and an adjustable focus stop to prevent damage to glass microslides and objective lenses. Highly recommended.
Standard Specification

Magnification Range x40, x100, x400,1000* (*x1000 magnification achievable by upgrading with optional x100R oil immersion objective)
DIN Achromatic Objectives x4 (0.10), x10 (0.25), x40R (0.65) (R=retractable)
x10 widefield eyepiece with pointer (18mm field)
ABBE Condenser (N.A. 1.25) in spiral focussing mount with iris diaphragm
Triple Nosepiece Turret
Built in 230v 20w illumination (colour corrected with daylight blue filter)

Price: £169.00

LUMAX-1 Lumax’ Series Advanced Student Cordless LED Microscopes
Ideal for GCSE biology studies at all levels, this new series of cordless microscopes incorporates innovative LED illumination technology into a proven microscope design, which features all the essential ‘Anti-Tamper’ features demanded by heavy school use. The microscope features a powerful rechargeable battery, located in the base, which is charged in situ with the mains power supply supplied. Charging time is typically 5-6 hours and when fully charged, the continuous discharge time is more than 50 hours. Under normal use, the LED bulb can last for more than 10,000 hours. The level of illumination is suitable even for high-power oil immersion work at x1000.
Magnification range: x40, x100, x400
DIN Achromatic Objectives x4 (0.10), x10 (0.25), x40R (0.65)
X10 Widefield eyepiece (with pointer)
Stage Condenser (N.A. 0.65) with Rotating 5-hole disc diaphragm
Triple Objective Turret
9V 20W adjustable LED Illumination
Built-In 9V Rechargeable Battery
Supplied with 230V 9W Battery Charger
Separate Coarse and Fine Focusing
Rack and Pinion Focusing
Monocular Head Rotatable 360°
‘Locked-On’ Eyepiece and Stage Clips
Slip-clutch on Focusing Mechanisms
Height 360mm / Weight 3 Kilograms

Price: £169.00

LUMAX-2 ‘Lumax’ Series Advanced Student Cordless LED Microscopes
Ideal for GCSE biology studies at all levels, this new series of cordless microscopes incorporates innovative LED illumination technology into a proven microscope design, which features all the essential ‘Anti-Tamper’ features demanded by heavy school use. The microscope features a powerful rechargeable battery, located in the base, which is charged in situ with the mains power supply supplied. Charging time is typically 5-6 hours and when fully charged, the continuous discharge time is more than 50 hours. Under normal use, the LED bulb can last for more than 10,000 hours. The level of illumination is suitable even for high-power oil immersion work at x1000.
Magnification range: x40, x100, x400, X1000* (*see note below)
*x1000 possible with optional x100R Oil objective available separately
DIN Achromatic Objectives x4 (0.10), x10 (0.25), x40R (0.65)
X10 Widefield eyepiece (with pointer)
ABBE Condenser (N.A. 1.25) with Iris Diaphragm
Quadruple Objective Turret
9V 20W adjustable LED Illumination
Built-In 9V Rechargeable Battery
Supplied with 230V 9W Battery Charger
Separate Coarse and Fine Focusing
Rack and Pinion Focusing
Monocular Head Rotatable 360°
‘Locked-On’ Eyepiece and Stage Clips
Slip-clutch on Focusing Mechanisms
Height 360mm / Weight 3 Kilograms

Price: £199.00

ULTRA-400LAX Zenith ULTRA-400LAX Advanced Student Microscope
Ideal for ordinary and advanced level biology studies. The Zenith ULTRA-400 series are purpose built teaching instruments finished to a very high standard, combining excellent optical performance and a very reliable, modern, user-friendly design with a mechanical construction designed to withstand the rigours or everyday heavy classroom use. All models feature high quality DIN standard optics, anti-tamper safety features included locked on eyepiece and stage clips, slip clutch on the coarse focus movement to prevent over focussing and an adjustable focus stop to prevent damage to glass microslides and objective lenses. Highly recommended.

Standard Specification
Magnification Range x40, x100, x400, x1000
DIN Achromatic Objectives x4 (0.10), x10 (0.25), x40R (0.65), 100R(1.25) oil immersion (R=retractable)
x10 widefield eyepiece with pointer (18mm field)
ABBE Condenser (N.A. 1.25) in spiral focussing mount with iris diaphragm
Quadruple Nosepiece Turret
Built in 230v 20w illumination (colour corrected with daylight blue filter)

Price: £199.00

BM-100FL Zenith BM-100FL Binocular College Microscope
A high quality binocular microscope designed to meet the needs of the more advanced biology student at an economical price. Combines excellent optical performance and a robust, reliable ergonomic design. Anti-tamper safety features include locked on stage clips, slip clutch on the coarse focussing movement and an adjustable focus stop.

Standard Specification
Magnification Range x40, x100, x400,1000
DIN Achromatic Objectives x4 (0.10), x10 (0.25), x40R (0.65),100R (1.25) oil immersion (R=retractable)
Paired x10 widefield eyepiece with pointer (18mm field)
ABBE Condenser (N.A. 1.25) in spiral focussing mount with iris diaphragm
Quadruple Objective Turret with positive click stops
Built in 230v 20w illumination (colour corrected with daylight blue filter)
Separate smooth action Coarse & Fine Focussing controls
Dioptric adjustment provided on both eyepiece tubes
Binocular head inclined 45 degrees and rotatable through 360 degrees for conveneint viewing
Full Inter-pupillary adjustment
Permanently horizontal stage
Supplied in Polystyrene Pack with Dust Cover
Dimensions 175x130x350mm
Weight 4kg

Price: £249.00