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upright Compound Microscopes
Microscopes found here are the ubiquitous, brightfield microscopes found in universities, doctor's offices, hospitals and labs. In most cases, these microscopes can also be outfitted for phase contrast, darkfield and fluorescence.
upright biological compound microscopes
Swift M17 Series
accu-scope 3000-led series
accu-scope 3000-led series
Swift's M17 is well-suited for general undergraduate class work and veterinary practices. At the lower end of the price range for a good, solid microscope that you can rely on, The M17 has 3W, variable L.E.D. Illumination, Infinity-corrected Plan objectives, WF10X/20 eyepieces and built-in mechanical stage.
M-S-M17B-P $896 delivered
(Binocular head)
M-S-M17T-P $1,151 delivered
(Trinocular w/o.5X c-mount adapter)
accu-scope 3000-led series
accu-scope 3000-led series
accu-scope 3000-led series
The Accu-Scope 3000-LED is a very nice microscope at this price point and has a very bright, variable, 3 watt L.E.D. illuminator, 20mm 10X focusing eyepieces, mechanical stage and infinity-corrected Plan objectives. This microscope is an excellent value for being just a hair over $1k!
M-AS-3000-LED $1127 delivered
(Binocular head)
M-AS-3001-LED $1,281 delivered
(Trinocular, adapter sold separately)
Note: microscope is also available with phase contrast 10X and 40XR objectives with phase slider on condenser ($110 adder to above)
accu-scope 3012 series
accu-scope 3000-led series
accu-scope exc-350 series
Accu-Scope's 3012 features E-Plan Achromat 4X, 10X, 40XR and 100XR oil objectives providing a crisp, high-contrast image mounted on a quintuple nosepiece, WF10X/22mm focusing eyepieces, mechanical stage, 5W variable L.E.D. illumination. This microscope is also available with entry-level fluorescence, phase contrast, darkfield and simple polarization.
M-AS-3012-LED $1,343 delivered
(Binocular head)
M-AS-3013-LED $1,495 delivered
(Trinocular, adapters sold separately)
accu-scope exc-350 series
meiji MT-5000L Series (japan)
accu-scope exc-350 series
The Accu-Scope EXC-350 is a very versatile microscope at an affordable price point. Its modular design makes it adaptable for applications in brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast and fluorescence (models and prices vary). The standard model has a Trinocular head, Infinity-corrected Plan 4X, 10X, 40XR and 100XR oil objectives on a quintuple turret, WF10X/20mm focusing eyepieces, 3W variable L.E.D. illumination.
M-AS-EXC-350 $1,589 delivered
meiji MT-5000L Series (japan)
meiji MT-5000L Series (japan)
meiji MT-5000L Series (japan)
Meiji's MT5200L is Made in Japan. These microscopes are solid in most categories and will provide excellent service for decades. This microscope comes with Meiji's "U-Plan" objectives on a quintuple nosepiece, SWH10X/22mm eyepieces, extra-large, ceramic-coating flat-top stage with mechanical controls and variable L.E.D. illuminator w/field iris. Very nice!
M-M-MT5200L $2,928 delivered
(Binocular head)
M-M-MT5300L $3,232 delivered
(Trinocular, adapters sold separately)
accu-scope exc-400 series
meiji MT-5000L Series (japan)
meiji MT-5000L Series (japan)
The Accu-Scope EXC-400 is a big step into what normally is considered a research-grade microscope. Its larger stature makes it a bit more of a stationary device. Offered with a plethora of configurations and options, the EXC-400 is capable of handling tasks from most basic to advanced thus providing the discriminating scientist with a reliable, modular platform for success
M-AS-EXC-400 $2,092 delivered
Basic model: Trinocular head, WF10X/22mm focusing eyepieces, Infinity-corrected Plan objectives on quintuple nosepiece, rackless mechanical stage, variable 3W L.E.D. illuminator w/field iris