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Stereoscopic Zoom Microscope

Stereoscopic Zoom Microscope SMZ1500

There are three prerequisites that are

incorporated into the design of Nikon

products: 1) superb optical performance;

2) superior quality and reliability; and 3)

customer satisfaction.

Superb optical performance is a matter of

course at Nikon, a company that has been

a leader in the optical industry for more

than 75 years.

Superior quality and reliability are

fundamental concepts that permeate the

very heart of Nikon in a rapidly changing

world that continues to shape new

products and how they are used.

The third prerequisite, customer

satisfaction, is of course the ultimate goal

of Nikon and the direct result of the first

two.

With the development of the SMZ1500,

however, a fourth prerequisite has been

set: developing a standard for the new

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, its unparalleled

optical performance, and Nikon's Oblique

Coherent Contrast (OCC) illumination

system.

Welcome to the birth of a new century . . .

and the birth of a new standard: the SMZ

1500 stereoscopic zoom microscope.

*True for stereoscopic zoom microscopes as of February 2000.

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Superb optical performance and eas e of operation

that sets a new standard for stereoscopic zoom microscopes

in the 21st century.

Samples appear sharp and undistorted, th anks to Nikon's superb optical technology

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From left to right: P-HR Plan Apo 1X, P-HR Plan Apo 1.6X, and P-HR Plan Apo 0.5X

Diatom

SMZ1500 Conventional model

Comparison of resolving power

Image where chromatic aberration has been corrected in the

SMZ1500

Image that exhibits chromatic aberration.

Comparison of chromatic aberrations

New objectives feature higher NA's

and exceptional resolving power

In pursuit of sharper and brighter images, Nikon has

developed a series of objectives featuring higher NA's

and incredible resolving power. For example, the P-HR

Plan Apo 1.6X objective* delivers an NA 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.

*Can be used with diascopic illumination only.

Images appear undistorted and natural-looking

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.

Distortion causes a globular effect as shown above even when you actually observe a flat object.

Ultrahigh magnification and exceptionally large zoo m ratio provide observations that are state-of-the-art.

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Comparison of view fields by zoom ratio and magnification

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.

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

The SMZ1500 comes with

a built-in aperture

diaphragm that is useful

for observation and

photomicrography or

CCTV monitoring.

Optimum depth of focus

can also be achieved by

adjusting this diaphragm.

High-eyepoint eyepieces with built-in

diopter adjustment

All eyepieces are the high eyepoint-type and

have a wide field of view; for example, the C-

W10X is 22mm. In addition, these eyepieces have

built-in diopter adjustment, so the image and the

reticle are brought into focus at the same time,

making viewing easy, while reducing eyestrain.

The zooming knob features click-stops at 1X

intervals from 1X to 11X, eliminating the

need to remove your eyes from the eyepiece

while changing magnification.

0.75X 4.5X 11.25X

Ergonomic design to pro vide operational comfort

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20˚ 45˚

200mm

400mm

Comparison of observation postures

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.

qStandard binocular eyepiece tube, wLow eye-level eyepiece tube, eTilting eyepiece tube,

rEye-level riser

Anti-backlash mechanism

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. Furthermore, the focus knob is soft

to the touch and located in a comfortable, low position.

Traditional stereoscopic

microscope

SMZ1500 r

q

e

w

With the tilting eyepiece tube, the eye level can be

adjusted a maximum of 157mm (6.2").

In addition to the standard type, you have the option of

using other eyepiece tubes and/or eye-level risers to obtain

the optimum eyepoint, depending on your height or

whether or not an intermediate tube is inserted.

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.

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.

Eye-level riser

Lets you increase the eyepoint height 25mm per riser for a

total of 50mm.

Accurate focusing is easy, thanks to

an anti-backlash mechanism that uses

three concentric planetary gears with

built-in springs. Spring

Top-notch features and functions

are easier to use.

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Large, streamlined base ensures

easy operation

The C-PS160 Plain Stand features a low

profile for easy handling of samples.

Also, its stage plate is 180mm (7.1")

wide, while the distance between the

optical axis and the pillar is 160mm

(6.3"). In addition to this large

clearance, the base has a wide front

and smooth curves, so you can rest

your arms while working.

Diascopic stands are now easier

to use

The new Diascopic Stands, models C-

DSD, C-DSS, C-BD, and C-DSDF, each

have a built-in power supply in a space-

saving design. These stands also

feature their own fine focus knob at the

front of the streamlined base—in

addition to the one at the focusing

mount—to make critical adjustment of

focus much easier, especially during

micromanipulations. Furthermore, their

stage glass diameter is a generous

180mm (7.1"), making it possible to

view samples in large Petri dishes all

the way out to the periphery.

Rubber Eyeguard

SMZ1500

Zooming Body

C-FPS Fluorescent

Ring Illuminator

P-FMD Focusing Mount D

C-FC

Crosshairs

Reticles Eyepieces

Binocular

Eyepiece Tubes

Objectives

C-FM

Micrometer

C-FP

Photo Mask

C-W10×A C-W15×

P-BT Standard

Binocular

P-HR Plan

Apo 0.5X

P-HR Plan

Apo 1X

P-HR Plan

Apo 1.6X*

*Can be used with diascopic

illumination only.

P-BTL Low

Eye-level Binocular

P-BERG Tilting

Binocular

C-FIR Ring Fiber

Light Guide

(12V-100W

halogen)

C-FID Bifurcated

Fiber Light Guide

(12V-100W halogen)

C-W20× C-W30×

P-IBSS2 Beam Splitter S2

P-IBSD2 Beam Splitter D2

P-FLAP2 Port

P-FLA2 Fluorescence

Attachment

P-FLGFP Band-pass Filter Cube

Filter Cubes

P-FLGFP Long-pass Filter Cube

P-FLFC Filter Cube

P-IDT Drawing Tube Y-THP TH Pointer Unit

Y-THA AC

Adapter

P-THSS

Teaching Head

P-ICI2 Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator with 1/4

λ Plate

(Not usable with P-HR Plan Apo 1.6X objective.)

P-IER Eye-level

Riser

Epi-Collector Lens

(UV-cut filter built in.)

P-ICI 33mm NCB14

C-PS160 Plain Stand C-DSS Diascopic Stand

12V-100W

Halogen Lamp

6V-30W

Halogen Lamp

C-POL PolarizerC-GSP180 Glass

Plate 180mm

C-ASP180 Opal &

Black Acrylic Plate 180mm

Circular Floating Stage 2

C-POL Analyzer

C-F115/230

Fiber Transformer

C-FRL Fluorescent

Ring Lamp 8W

C-S4A 4"x4"

Stage Adapter

SM-S4L

4"x4"Stage L

100W Mercury Lamp System

P-THS Teaching Head Stand

C-EP

Extension

Pillar

①

① ① ①

①

C-DSD Diascopic Stand

6V-30W

Halogen Lamp

C-BD Diascopic Bright/

Darkfield Stand

6V-30W

Halogen Lamp

①

C-DSLS

Illuminator

Articulated Arm

6V-20W

Halogen Lamp

with reflector

6V-10W

Halogen Lamp

XN (TN)

Transformer G-LS

Illuminator

P-Plan Apo 1X* (Actual

magnification is equivalent

to 0.8X when mounted on

SMZ1500.)

C-LP 1/4λ Plate

(for Ring Fiber

Illumination)

SM-LW61Ji LED

Illuminator

①

C-DSDF Fiber-optic

Diascopic Stand

Light Guide

for Fiber-optic

Diascopic Stand

(supplied with stand)

*Usable at zoom magnifications larger than 1.25X.

C-Mount TV

Adapter

V-T Photo

Adapter

Digital Camera

Digital Camera DS-2M Series

CCTV Camera,

Photomicrographic System FX-III Series

C-0.55x

DS Relay Lens

LV-TV

TV Adapter

System Diagram

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Diascopic bright/darkfield stand delivers high contrast

The 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.

* Up to 1/5 that of conventional equipment

Objective pupil

Objective

Condenser

Stage glass plate

Sliding diaphragm

Mirror

Flexible configuration plus a wide variety of accessories support a broad range of uses.

Standard 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.

The operating principle of the OCC illumination system

In Nikon's OCC illumination system, the center of the light beam is

shielded by the sliding diaphragm placed in a position opposite the

objective pupil, allowing coherent light to be projected obliquely

onto the sample to produce high contrast.

Condenser changeover lever

Application example of the OCC Illuminator

C-DSD Diascopic Stand

(with OCC illumination system)

C-DSS Diascopic Stand

ideal for living specimens that are sensitive to rises in

temperature. The C-DSDF Fiber-optic Diascopic Stand

uses a fiber light source (12V-100W) to minimize

temperature rises.

High-end diascopic stand is ideal for low contrast specimens

The high-end C-DSD Diascopic Stand features condenser lenses that can be

switched between low and high magnifications and allows high NA 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.

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 environment

Objective

Sample surface

Reflection mirror

Objective

Sample surface

Light sourceLight source

Reflection mirror

(toroidal type)

Light

shielding

plate

Light

shielding

plate

A small amount of direct light leaking

from the light source enters the objective,

reducing the contrast.

Conventional model

The toroidal mirror shields direct light

coming from the light source.

SMZ1500

The operating principle of the high-contrast darkfield illuminator using a

toroidal mirror

C-BD Diascopic Bright/Darkfield Stand

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Photomicrography or monitoring

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-IBSD2 Beam Splitter D2 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-IBSS2 Beam Splitter S2, the light to the side

port is switchable between 0% or 50%.

The following digital cameras are available for

photomicrography:

• Ultrahigh-quality digital camera DXM1200 series

• Digital camera system Digital Sight series

4"x4" stage

Used in combination with an optional extension

pillar, the 4"x4" stage allows precise movement in

the XY direction, making fine alignment easy

during high magnification observations.

Beam splitter Observation Photomicrography

Left Right Rear port Side port

P-IBSD2 100% 100% 0% 0%

0% 100% 100% 0%

50% 50% 50% 50%

P-IBSS2 100% 100% — 0%

100% 50% — 50%

Beam-split ratios

For sophisticated observation techniqu es, photomicrography, or digital imaging.

Various illuminators

Various kinds of illuminators such as a Plastic

Fiber-Optic Ring Illuminator, Plastic Fiber-

Optic Bifurcated Illuminator, 6V-10W/20W

Halogen Illuminator, Fluorescent Ring

Illuminator, or a LED Illuminator can be used

to meet your applications.

SMZ1500 configured with

the plastic fiber-optic ring illuminator SMZ1500 configured with

the plastic fiber-optic bifurcated illuminator

Coaxial episcopic illuminator

This illuminator—model P-ICI2—uses

a 12V-100W fiber-optics light source—

the same light source used

in fiber illuminators—to

deliver bright

illumination over

the entire sample

surface. The

thickness

of the 1/4λplate has

been reduced,

minimizing spherical

aberrations in high

NA objectives.

P-IBSS2 Beam Splitter

installed in SMZ1500

SMZ1500 configured with the coaxial

episcopic illuminator

P-IBSD2 Beam Splitter

installed in SMZ1500

SMZ1500 configured

with Narishige micromanipulators.

Flexible configuration

You can add other accessories

such as thermo-plates and

micromanipulators, depending

on your needs.

Thermo-plate made by TOKAI HIT

mounted on SMZ1500.

Teaching head and drawing tube

For teaching purposes or when two or more

colleagues are working as a team, a side-by-side

teaching head, the P-THSS, is available. The P-

IDT drawing tube is also attachable.

Epi-fluorescence

attachment

Nikon developed an epi-

fluorescence attachment—

model P-FLA2—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.

SMZ1500 configured with the

epi-fluorescence attachment

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332.5 (13.1)

419 (16.5)

30

(1.2) 54

(2.1)

69.5

(2.7) 145 (5.7)

298 (11.7) 339 (13.3)

φ60

(2.4)

221 (8.7)

199 (7.8)144 (5.7) 160 (6.3)

Dimensions

Unit: mm (inch)

Specifications

Parallel-optics zoom system

3.75X–540X (Depending on eyepiece and objective used.)

(When coaxial episcopic illuminator is attached:

5.6X–506X)

P-BT Standard Binocular, P-BTL Low Eye-level Binocular,

P-BERG Tilting Binocular

20˚ (Standard Binocular and Low Eye-level Binocular),

0˚–30˚ (Tilting Binocular)

48–75mm (1.9–3.0 in.)

C-W10XA (F.N. 22), C-W15X (F.N. 16), C-W20X (F.N. 12.5),

C-W30X (F.N. 7)

0.75X–11.25X

15 : 1

P-HR Plan Apo 0.5X, 1X, 1.6X; P-Plan Apo 1X

Please refer to the table at left.

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

SM-LW61Ji LED Illuminator

C-FIR Plastic Fiber-optic Ring Illuminator (12V-100W

halogen)

C-FID Plastic Fiber-optic Bifurcated Illuminator (12V-

100W halogen)

C-PS160 Plain Stand

C-DSS Diascopic Stand

C-DSD Diascopic Stand

C-BD Diascopic Bright/Darkfield Stand

C-DSDF Fiber-optic Diascopic Stand

P-THS Teaching Head Stand

Nikon Photomicrographic System FX-III Series or CCTV

camera can be attached through Beam Splitter and

Adapter. Photo-tube beam-split ratio: please refer to the

table on page 15.

Diascopic stands: 80W

C-FPS115 Fluorescent Ring Illuminator: 24W

C-FPS230 Fluorescent Ring Illuminator: 16W

Fiber Transformer: 135W

Objectives

NA/

WD

(mm)

Eyepieces

10X eyepiece 15X eyepiece 20X eyepiece 30X eyepiece

C-W10XA C-W15X C-W20X C-W30X

(F.N. 22), (F.N. 16), (F.N. 12.5), (F.N. 7),

Reticle Reticle

Reticle (dia. ø19mm), Reticle (dia. ø12mm),

(dia. ø25mm) (dia. ø19mm)

Magnification 1.3X Magnification 1.4X

Total F.O.V. Total F.O.V. Total F.O.V. Total F.O.V.

magnifi- (ømm) magnifi- (ømm) magnifi- (ømm) magnifi- (ømm)

cation cation cation cation

P-HR Plan 3.8 – 58.7– 5.6– 42.7– 7.5– 33.3– 11.3– 18.7–

Apo 0.5X 56.3X 3.9 84.4X 2.8 112.5X 2.2 168.8X 1.2

P-HR Plan 7.5– 29.3– 11.3– 21.3– 15.0– 16.7– 22.5– 9.3–

Apo 1X 112.5X 2.0 168.8X 1.4 225.0X 1.1 337.5X 0.6

P-HR Plan 12.0– 18.3– 18.0– 13.3– 24.0– 10.4– 36.0– 5.8–

Apo 1.6X 180.0X 1.2 270.0X 0.9 360.0X 0.7 540.0X 0.4

P-Plan Apo 6.0– 36.7– 9.0– 26.7– 12.0– 20.8– 18.0– 11.7–

1X 90.0X 2.4 135.0X 1.8 180.0X 1.4 270.0X 0.8

Magnification, Actual Field of View,

Working Distance

0.066/

136

0.131/

54

0.21/

24

0.1/

70

Optical system

Total

magnification

Eyepiece tubes

Eyepiece

inclination

Interpupillary

distance

adjustment

Eyepieces

(with diopter

adjustment)

Zoom range

Zoom ratio

Objectives

Working distance

Illumination

systems

Stands

Photomicrographic/

CCTV system

Power consumption

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