Stereomicroscopes

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Stereo microscopes, also called dissecting microscopes, are really two compound microscopes which focus on the same point from slightly different angles. This allows the specimen to be viewed in three dimensions. As opposed to compound microscopes, the image is upright and laterally correct (not upside down and backwards). Stereo microscopes are relatively low power compared with compound microscopes, usually below 100x. They can have a single fixed magnification, several discrete magnifications, or a zoom magnification system. Working distance is much longer than with a typical compound microscope as well, allowing work to be done on the specimen while it is being observed through the microscope (hence the name "dissecting microscope"). Many stereo microscopes are modular in design allowing a variety of stands, eyepieces, objectives, and lighting techniques to be implemented depending on the intended use. Below are several examples of stereo- microscopes. The lighting used for each example micrograph is noted below the photo. Click here for common reflected light sources. Please contact us to discuss which combination is best for your application.

The microscope(s) below have been selected from our extensive inventory as examples of the type of instruments we sell. Martin Microscope is not necessarily an authorized dealer for all products shown. Price is listed for reference only and is subject to change without notice - please contact us for complete specifications, current price and availability. The images to the right were actually taken through the microscopes pictured using one of our recommended digital cameras.

Leica M125 Trinocular Zoom Stereomicroscope with Ergonomic Tilting Head & Brightfield/ Darkfield Fiberoptic Transmitted Light Base, Plan APO 1x Main Objective Zoom Range: 8x to 100x NEW: $14,000.00 Premium research microscope. Requires additional illuminator for reflected light...		Transmitted Light Darkfield
Martin* / Meiji RZ-APO Trinocular Zoom Stereomicroscope with Ergonomic Tilting Head & RZ-M LED Transmitted Light Tilting & Sliding Mirror Stand, Plan APO 1.26x Objective Zoom Range: 9.5x to 95x NEW: $10,000.00 * The RZ-APO is available exclusively from Martin Microscope Company. Requires additional illuminator for reflected light...		Transmitted Oblique Illumination
Zeiss Stemi 2000-C Trinocular Zoom Stereomicroscope Zoom Range: 6.5x to 50x NEW: $3,500.00 Shown with optional MT3i Canon EOS T3i DSLR camera package with MDSLR-ZS adapter. As shown: $4,999.00 Requires illuminator...		MUN-LED Ring Light
Meiji EMZ5 Zoom Stereo on PLS2 Dual Illumination LED Stand Zoom Range: 7x to 45x NEW: $1,795.00 Trinocular version: $2,095.00 Narrower base than the PKL2 provides a better fit for microscope shelves or carrying cases. Top recommendation for college & university biology labs.		Built-in LED Light
Meiji EMZ13TR Trinocular Zoom Stereo on PK Stand Zoom Range: 10x to 70x NEW: $1,895.00 Requires illuminator... Meiji microscopes are modular, so any Meiji zoom head can be put on any type of stand. So, for instance, this EMZ13 head can easily be configured with the PLS2 stand shown above.		Dual Arm Fiberoptic
Meiji EMZ8TR Trinocular Zoom Stereo on S4200 Boom Stand Zoom Range: 7x to 45x NEW: $1,999.00 Shown with optional Lumenera M14 Digital Camera and Schott ACE fiberoptic ring light. Price as shown: $4,475.00		Image taken with M14 camera
Meiji EMZ12TR Trinocular Zoom Stereo with Fiberoptic Near Vertical Illuminator on TLB Stand Zoom Range: 4x to 25x NEW: $2,999.00 This is basically a table-top surgery microscope. Ideal for seeing in dark holes like the pen cap pictured.		Built-in Near Vertical Illumination
Motic SMZ168BP Zoom Stereomicroscope Zoom Range: 7.5x to 50x with plain stand (shown): $890.00 with Dual LED Stand: $1090.00 This is a great choice in a sub $1,000.00 price range. Good for removing splinters among other things! Requires illuminator...		Dual Arm Fiberoptic
Motic K400 Stereomicroscope 4 Power: 6x, 12x, 25x, 50x with plain stand (shown): $1,075.00 with Dual LED Stand: 1,200.00 Looks like a Wild M5A doesn't it? It's a Chinese copy, but not bad for the money. Accessories like drawing tubes (see below) and auxiliary lenses are inter- changeable with Wild/Leica. Requires illuminator...		Dual Arm Fiberoptic
Motic K400 Stereomicroscope with drawing device. 4 Power: 6x, 12x, 25x, 50x NEW: $1,330.00 A very economical stereo with drawing device! Mosquito image is my poor attempt at scientific illustration, but not too bad for a beginner... Requires illuminator...		Dual Arm Fiberoptic
Motic DSK500 Dual Viewing Stereomicroscope with Illuminated Pointer. 5 Power: 6x, 10x, 16x, 25x, 40x NEW: $3,000.00 The best deal going on a dual head stereoscope! Requires illuminator...		Dual Arm Fiberoptic
Martin DSMZ6 Dual View Stereomicroscope with Illuminated Pointer. Zoom Range: 6.3x to 40x NEW: $4,654.00 Same as Motic DSK500, but with LEICA zoom optics! Other zoom configurations are also available. Requires illuminator...
Wild M5 Stereomicroscope 4 Power: 6x, 12x, 25x, 50x USED: $2,500.00 First introduced in 1958, and still in demand! Limited Availability. Requires illuminator...		Dual Arm Fiberoptic
Bausch & Lomb Stereozoom 7 Stereomicroscope Zoom Range: 10x to 70x USED: $1,500.00 Trinocular version with new phototube available: $2,500.00 Requires illuminator...		Dual Arm Fiberoptic
American Optical Cycloptic Stereomicroscope w/15x Eyepieces Three Power: 10x, 20x, 40x ~~USED: $400.00~~ LIMITED AVAILABILITY This was the first AO stereo model with a "common main objective" - hence the name "Cycloptic." A real workhorse, and a fine microscope. Requires illuminator...		Single Arm Fiberoptic
Meiji SKT2BT Student Stereomicroscope Two Powers: 10x & 30x NEW: $395.00 (includes built-in illumination top & bottom)		Built-in Reflected Light

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