4. Overview of the Instrument
Specification
Contrast Method
Transmitted Light Axis
Incident Light Axis
Tube
Magnification Changer
(optional)
Objective Turret
X/Y Stage
12
• Transmitted Light: Brightfield, Darkfield, Phase Contrast,
Polarization, Differential Interference Contrast
• Incident Light:
Fluorescence
Integrated halogen illumination
manual adjustment of
• Aperture diaphragm
• Field diaphragm
• Automatic adjustment of light intensity with objective change
Incident-light fluorescence illuminator for up to eyepiece field
number 22 with
• 5-filter turret disk
• Centerable aperture and field diaphragm
• Light trap for the suppression of extraneous light
• N4 neutral density filter and shutter, switchable
optionally with
• Fixed or variable viewing angle
• Up to 3 switching positions
• One or two camera ports
• Ergotube with height-adjustable eye level and camera port
• Manual
• Magnification steps: 1x; 1.5x; 2x
• motorized
Selection of objectives via function keys
or (optionally) via foot switch
• 6-fold for objectives with M25 thread
• Objective prism slide
• With condenser holder
• Coaxial pinion, optional: telescoping stage controls
• Controls mountable on left or right
Leica DM3000