Some stereo microscopes have reversible black and white stage plates to provide appropriate Stage Plate: It is located directly under the objective lens.Stage Clips: Stage clips help to hold the slides or other thin objects in place on the stage.Rack is the track with teeth and pinion is the gear that rides on the teeth. Most dissecting microscopes have standardĪnd pinion" focusing. Microscope up and down to bring a sharp image of the object.
Focus Knob: Stereo microscopes usually have one focus knob.Magnification levels depending on the applications. They can have a fixed single objective, a rotating multiple lens turret or a zoom. The eyepiece and the objective lenses collectively determine the magnification of the microscope. Objective Lens: Stereo microscopes have two separate objectives, each one connecting to one of.Setting it correctly prevents eye strain. Diopter Setting: It compensates for the focusing differences between the left and right eye.
It is also possible to upgrade to a higher magnification TheĮyepieces are typically set at 10x magnification.