Olympus CK-30 Inverted Microscope with Phase Contrast and 4x, 10x, 20x Objectives

The Olympus CK-30 inverted microscope is designed for advanced biological and cell imaging applications, including molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing research. It features a fixed binocular ergonomic head with a tilting range of 30° to 60° and an adjustable eyepoint height up to 32 mm, enabling comfortable long-duration observations. The coaxial coarse and fine focus mechanisms utilize a revolver vertical movement system with precise adjustments: 39.6 mm travel per coarse focus turn and 0.2 mm per fine focus turn.

Its illumination system incorporates a 6V 30W halogen lamp with integrated frost and heat-absorbing filters for stable, neutral lighting essential for phase contrast microscopy. The microscope is equipped with a 3-hole phase contrast slider and objectives with specialized phase films and coatings to deliver high contrast, color-neutral images critical in live-cell imaging and fluorescence analysis.

Olympus's proprietary Relief Phase Contrast (PC) observation method enhances cell viability assessment by combining phase contrast with oblique illumination—an essential feature for biotechnology workflows such as gene editing and biomanufacturing. This inverted microscope includes 4x, 10x, and 20x objectives and supports rapid, autofocus-free observation for efficient laboratory workflows.

This unit is used and sold as-is; performance may vary from new specifications. It is widely regarded in biotechnology and cellular biology fields for applications demanding precise phase contrast imaging and ergonomic design, making it ideal for research in molecular biology, synthetic biology, and clinical diagnostics.