- Magnification: 40×, 100×, 400×, 1000×–1600× total (via 4×, 10×, 40×, 100× oil-immersion objectives with 10× eyepieces)
- Objectives: Achromatic; oil-immersion on 100×; wide-field eyepieces (WF10× and optional WF16
- Stage: Double-layer mechanical stage (~140 × 140 mm) with precise movement
- Focus: Coaxial coarse and fine focusing; fine division ~0.002 mm; some models include height limit stop
- Illumination: Built-in 6 V/20 W halogen or adjustable LED; includes Abbe condenser with NA 1.25 and iris diaphragm
- Optical tube: 160 mm finite-tube design; inclining 45° binocular head rotating 360°; trinocular and camera-ready variants available
- Extras: Mirror illumination alternative, filter holders, optional dark-field condenser
Advantages
- Wide magnification range: Ideal for general biology, hematology, pathology, and educational labs.
- Durable: Metal frame, mechanical stage, precise focusing – suited for heavy-duty and long-term use.
- Configurable: Monocular, binocular, or trinocular heads; halogen or LED lighting; support for photomicrography.
Potential Limitations
- Be careful with oil immersion: Requires meticulous cleaning to avoid damaging optics.
- Halogen bulbs: They heat up and have limited lifetimes—LED is more reliable for extended use.
- Not apochromatic: As an achromatic model, it has some color/field curvature issues under high magnification.
Typical Uses
- Routine classroom demonstrations
- Medical sample analysis (blood smears, tissue) up to 1000×
- Microbiology, entomology, hematology
- Photomicrography with OLED/CCD attachment
Buying Options (Kenya)
Retailers in Nairobi offer the X107 under various brand names:
The X107/XSZ‑107BN is a solid, mid-tier compound binocular microscope offering a good balance of optical performance, build quality, and features—great for schools, clinical labs, and basic research. Choose a LED-illuminated, binocular or trinocular version if you need long hours or intend to capture images. Ensure it suits your magnification needs and maintenance capabilities (particularly for oil use).
- Medstock Supplies
Mama Ngina Street, Transnational Plaza, 2nd Floor, Nairobi
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