Micro 1 compound

 
Superb optics is just one of many outstanding features of the Micro 1 from US Micro-optical Solutions. It's bright, brilliant light is provided by a 5w fluorescent lamp that's easy to change via a service door in the base.  Also available in rechargeable cordless version as the Micro 1c, for only $15 additional.

The Micro 1's convenient coaxial coarse & fine focusing adjustment is a feature usually found only on more expensive microscopes. Also available with optional mechanical stage, dual teaching heads (Micro 1-DH), and more.

This sturdy, stylish Micro 1 features quality construction and offers a precision of operation and smoothness of feel that we believe no other scope in its price segment offers - it even rivals some costing much more.  

Features

• Head swivels 360 degrees
• Rotating 10x widefield eyepiece with built-in pointer
• Razor-sharp 4x/10x/40x DIN achromatic objectives
• Room for optional 100x oil objective
• Convenient coaxial coarse & fine adjustment; slip clutch prevents gear damage
• Acid/reagent resistant fixed stage; tapped for mechanical stage (optional)
• 3-year warranty

List price: $249

Parco LTM-300RF & 400RF series compound

The newly designed Parco LTM-300RF series comes with a number of new features that make this an ideal scope for high- and middle-school use. The inclined head rotates 360°, all objectives are DIN achromatic. Separate coarse and fine adjustments will be familiar and intuitive to users. Its large 155mm x 120mm stage is predrilled to accept an optional mechanical stage (standard on the 400RF series).

New Features

• Reverse nosepiece allows greater clearance around stage, allowing easier handling of slides/specimens
• Rotatable eyepiece w/calibrated pointer
• Fluorescent illumination - Brighter and cooler light on less power (5w)
• Cord-holder - For neat & safe storage of power cord

The 400RF series, in addition to all of the above for the 300RF, also features a mechanical stage, rack & pinion-adjusted Abbe condenser w/leaf iris, and a 100X oil-immersion objective.

List price:  302RF, $269;   402RF, $349

dual-head models, add $70

Parco PBC elementary compound

The Parco PBC series features sturdy, compact scopes ideal for biology applications in the lower school grades. Several unique features makes for easy operation by youths:

• Cool LED illumination
• Movable stage for easy specimen adjustment by small hands
• Rotatable head
• Choice of coarse-only or coaxial (coarse & fine on stacked knobs) focusing
• Cool LED illumination

Cordless rechargeable models offer 10,000 hrs of LED bulb life. Their NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries recharge in 8 hours and give 50 hours of continuous use per charge.

All models include dust cover, instructions, and single-station charger (10-station multi-charger also available).

List price:  PBC-202L, $119 (for cordless, add $21); 245L, $140 (for cordless, add $30)

PBC-202

PBC-245L
(45° dual-view head)