SMZ 1500
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new standard for stereoscopic zoom microscopes in the 21st century
All the specifications and current levels of performance in stereoscopic zoom microscopes were reviewed from the bottom up to establish a standard that will extend into the 21st century. Just look at the SMZ1500's zoom ratio of 15X, the highest* in the world, new lens's unparalleled optical performance, and wide magnification ranges. |
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| * True for stereoscopic zoom microscopes as of February 2000. |
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| Samples appear sharp and undistorted, thanks to Nikon's superb optical technology |
| New objectives feature higher N.A.'s and exceptional resolving power | |
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| In
pursuit of sharper and brighter images, Nikon has developed a series of
objectives featuring higher N.A.'s and incredible resolving power. For
example, the P-HR Plan Apo 1.6X objective* delivers an N.A. of 0.21 and
a resolving power of 630 lines/mm. These superb objectives feature optimum
contrast and a minimum of flare across the entire view field out to the
edges.
*Patent pending in Japan |
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| Images appear undistorted and natural-looking | |
Distortion causes a globular effect as shown above even when you actually observe a flat object. |
Producing images that cause less strain on your eyes was one goal of Nikon's ergonomic design. We tackled the problems usually associated with stereoscopic microscopes, such as surface irregularities and the apparent bulging of objects, and solved these to a high degree by minimizing the distortion in these lenses. Now you can view stereoscopic images that appear natural-looking right out to the periphery. |
| Successful correction of chromatic aberration | |
| Nikon's approach to reducing chromatic aberration extends from just the right choice of optical glass to the optical design itself, resulting in a high degree of correction for axial and lateral chromatic aberrations. Although reducing chromatic aberrations and eliminating distortion were traditionally thought to be extremely difficult, Nikon has succeeded brilliantly, producing stereoscopic images with true-to-life colors. |
SMZ1500
Image that exhibits chromatic aberration. |
| Ultrahigh magnification and exceptionally large zoom ratio provide observations that are state-of-the-art. |
| World's
largest zoom ratio of 15X
The culmination of Nikon's leading-edge optical technologies, the SMZ1500 features the world's largest zoom ratio of 15X covering a range from 0.75X to 11.25X. This extraordinary range makes changing lenses unnecessary, allowing you to concentrate on observations. |
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0.75x |
4.5x |
11.25x |
Unbelievably
wide range of magnifications
Depending on the combination of eyepiece and objective chosen, the SMZ1500 provides a total magnification range from 3.75X to 540X. This allows you to select the best magnification to match your application, extending from the macro to the micro range. |
| Built-in
aperture diaphragm
Optimum depth of focus can be achieved by adjusting this diaphragm, making it useful for observation and photomicrography or CCTV monitoring. |
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| Ergonomic design to provide operational comfort |
| Standard eyepiece tube inclined 20° | |
| The standard binocular eyepiece tube is inclined 20°, allowing you to observe samples without having to lean forward. This reduces fatigue during long hours of operation by reducing strain on your neck, shoulders, and back. |  |
| Low-eye-level
eyepiece tube
The low eye-level binocular eyepiece tube enables comfortable observation even when using a diascopic stand or when an intermediate tube is inserted. |
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| Tilting
eyepiece tube
The tilting binocular eyepiece tube allows continuous adjustment of the eyepiece inclination from 0° to 30°. You can also adjust the eye level a maximum of 157mm (6.2") by swinging the eyepieces up 180° and tilting them. |
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| Eye-level
riser
Lets you increase the eyepoint height 25mm per riser for a total of 50mm. |
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| Coaxial
coarse/fine focusing unit--especially useful at high magnifications
The SMZ1500 comes with a coaxial coarse/fine focusing unit that travels smoothly along the optical axis. Its new anti-backlash mechanism* makes fine adjustment of focus easier and more accurate. A built-in counterbalance ensures easy movements even when a weighty attachment such as a photomicrographic system is mounted. |
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| Flexible configuration plus a wide varietyof accessories support a broad range of uses. |
| Three new
diascopic stands
These new diascopic stands, models C-DSD, C-DSS, and C-BD, each have a 6V-30W halogen lamp with its own built-in power supply. Although their power supplies are built in, they are designed to keep the surface temperature at a low level, creating an environmentideal for living specimens that are sensitive to rises in temperature. Its own fine-focus knob is also located at the front part of the base. An adapter* for the 12V-100W fiber-optics light source is also available. * Under development |
| High-end diascopic stand is ideal for low contrast specimens |
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high-end C-DSD Diascopic Stand features condenser lenses that can be switched
between low and high magnifications and allows high N.A. objectives to
take advantage of the full potential of their superior resolving power.
Furthermore, to answer user requests for high-contrast illumination, Nikon
developed the Oblique Coherent Contrast (OCC) Illumination system*, allowing
colorless and transparent samples to be observed in high relief.
* Patent pending in Japan |
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Application example of the OCC Illuminator |
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| Diascopic bright/darkfield stand delivers high contrast | ||
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C-BD Diascopic Bright/Darkfield Stand uses a seven-sided toroidal mirror*
to reduce stray light** substantially. This stray light would ordinarily
cause a decrease in contrast when using short-working distance objectives
under darkfield diascopic illumination. But with the C-BD stand, the resulting
images have a sufficiently high S/B (signal to background) ratio.
* Patent pending in Japan ** Up to 1/5 that of conventional equipment |
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| Plain diascopic stand | |
| The standard C-DSS Diascopic Stand has a light source and a power supply built into its simple body. Obtaining optimum contrast is easy by adjusting the angle of the built-in mirror with the knob. |
| For sophisticated observation techniques, photomicrography, or digital imaging. |
| Epi-fluorescence attachment | |
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Nikon
developed an epi-fluorescence attachment-- model P-FLA--for stereoscopic
microscopes that allows easy observation of living cells under the fluorescence
method such as GFP. Switching between the fluorescence method and brightfield
method is quick and easy. Four filter blocks can be switched using a slide
lever. If you add an optional photo port to this attachment, you can mount
a photomicrographic system or a CCTV camera without using a beam splitter.
Because 100% of the light is delivered to the photo port, bright images
are ensured
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| Coaxial episcopic illuminator | |
| This illuminator--model P-ICI2--uses a 12V-100W fiber-optics light source--to deliver bright illumination over the entire sample surface. |
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| Photomicrography or monitoring |
P-IBSD Beam Splitter |
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| By using a beam splitter and adapter, an FX-III Series photomicrographic system, a CCTV camera, or a digital still camera can be attached. The P-IBSD Beam Splitter D has two ports allowing one photomicrographic system and one CCTV camera to be mounted at the same time. The light to the rear port can be switched between 0%, 50%, or 100%, and the light to the side port is switchable between 0% or 50%. With the P-IBSS Beam Splitter S, the light to the side port is switchable between 0% or 50%. | ||
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Click here to view Specifications chart: | SMZ-1500
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| Optical system | Parallel-optics zoom system |
| Total magnification | 3.75X to 540X (Depending on eyepiece and objective used.) (When coaxial episcopic illuminator is attached: 5.6X to 506X) |
| Eyepiece tubes | P-BT
Standard Binocular, P-BTL Low Eye-level Binocular,
P-BERG Tilting Binocular |
| Eyepiece inclination | 20° (Standard Binocular and Low Eye-level Binocular), 0° to 30° (Tilting Binocular) |
| Interpupillary
distance adjustment |
48-75mm (1.9-3.0 in.) |
| Eyepieces
(with diopter adjustment) |
C-W10X
(F.N. 22), C-W15X (F.N. 16),
C-W20X (F.N. 12.5), C-W30X (F.N. 7) |
| Zooming range | 0.75x to 11.25x |
| Zooming ratio | 15 : 1 |
| Objectives | P-HR Plan Apo 0.5X, 1X, 1.6X; P-Plan Apo 1X |
| Illumination systems | P-ICI2 Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator (12V-100W halogen) (Intermediate magnification is 1.5X.) |
| G-LS 6V-10W Illuminator (with Articulated Arm) | |
| C-DSLS 6V-20W Illuminator (with Articulated Arm) | |
| C-FPS Fluorescent Ring Illuminator | |
| C-FIR Plastic Fiber-optic Ring Illuminator (12V-100W halogen) | |
| C-FID Plastic Fiber-optic Bifurcated Illuminator (12V-100W halogen) | |
| Stands | C-PS160 Plain Stand |
| C-DSS Diascopic Stand | |
| C-DSD Diascopic Stand with OCC Illumination system | |
| C-BD Diascopic Bright/Darkfield Stand | |
| P-THS Teaching Head Stand | |
| Photomicrographic/
CCTV system |
Nikon Photomicrographic System FX-III Series or CCTV camera can be attached through Beam Splitter and Adapter. |
| Power consumption | Diascopic stands: 80W |
| C-FPS115 Fluorescent Ring Illuminator: 24W | |
| C-FPS230 Fluorescent Ring Illuminator: 16W | |
| Fiber Transformer: 135W |
Magnification, Actual Field of View, Working Distance
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| 10x
eyepiece
C-W10x (F.N.22), Reticle (dia.ø25mm) |
15x
eyepiece
C-W15x (F.N.16), Reticle (dia.ø19mm) |
20x
eyepiece
C-W20x (F.N.12.5), Reticle (dia.ø19mm) Magnification 1.3X |
30x
eyepiece
C-W30x (F.N.7), Reticle (dia.ø12mm) Magnification 1.4X |
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Apo 0.5X |
/ 136 |
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Apo 1X |
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7.5-112.5x |
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Apo 1.6X |
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12.0-180.0x |
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| P-Plan Apo1X |
/ 70 |
6.0-90.0x |
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