Olympus has released the IX83 microscope, an advanced member of the IX3 series of inverted imaging systems for life science researchers.
According to the company, the IX83 allows any user to rapidly obtain expert results without the need for in-depth microscopy knowledge.
This includes reliable long-term time-lapse imaging of living cells, as well as high-end fluorescence applications such as total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy.
Every component of the light path, from the illuminator to the optics, is dedicated to imaging with minimal loss of light across a range of brightfield, phase contrast and fluorescent illumination options.
This also includes an expanded field of view, increasing the amount of sample that can be captured.
With an ’open access’ frame design and touch panel operating system, users can mould the components and controls to best suit their workflow.
The design includes:
- motorised fluorescence mirror turrets
- Coded intermediate magnification changers
- Motorised fast filter wheels
- A right-side port with C-mount
The IX83 also works with the new Olympus ZDC Z-drift compensation system, which employs a near-infrared light to provide instant, automatic focus without damaging cells.
Uniquely, the Olympus ZDC unit offers both ’one-shot’ and ’continuous’ focus modes and can now be operated stand-alone or by using the Olympus software packages.
This makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, as well as flexible operation by multiple users with differing experimental requirements.
To download a brochure on the IX3 range, please click on the link above.
