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Olympus BX51 Upright Brightfield/Darkfield Materials Microscope with Digital Imaging and Mechanical XY Stage
Product Description
The Olympus BX51 is a highly versatile upright materials microscope engineered for advanced brightfield and darkfield microscopy applications in materials science, biotechnology, and clinical diagnostics. Featuring the UIS2 optical system, it delivers high-resolution and high-contrast imaging essential for detailed analysis of unstained or reflective samples.
Key technical features include:
- Microscope base: Olympus BX51 upright frame with mechanical Z-axis focusing
- Head: Trinocular configuration with a camera port supporting multiple light path splits (100% eyepiece, 50/50 eyepiece-camera, 100% camera)
- Illumination: Olympus 100 Watt full-spectrum halogen light source optimized for brightfield and darkfield contrast enhancement
- Objectives: Mechanical 5-position turret outfitted with MplanFL BD series (5x, 10x, 20x) darkfield-optimized objectives
- Condenser: Mechanical condenser designed for brightfield and darkfield light path control including a darkfield condenser blocking direct illumination for scattered light imaging
- Stage: Precision mechanical XY stage for accurate sample positioning, compatible with motorized upgrades for automated slide or microplate scanning
- Camera system: Included Bestscope 8.3MP color CMOS digital camera coupled via a 1x C-mount adapter, controlled by Micromanager/ImageJ software running on a Dell laptop with Windows 10
- Imaging software: Supports still image capture, live video recording, annotation, calibration, and quantitative image analysis with variable linear measurements critical for biotechnological assays such as molecular diagnostics and cellular observations
- Upgrade options: Available enhancements include high-end CCD, sCMOS, EMCCD cameras, motorized XY stages, polarization, Differential Interference Contrast (DIC), and higher magnification darkfield objectives for extended research capabilities
The BX51 microscope is widely adopted in biotechnology research fields including molecular biology, gene editing workflows, synthetic biology experiments, and bioprocessing quality control. It is well-suited to applications demanding high-resolution live-cell imaging, quantitative fluorescence analysis, and material surface characterization.
This pre-owned system undergoes comprehensive preventive maintenance with verified optical clarity, mechanical lubrication, and functionality testing, backed by warranty and technical support including remote and on-site training. Packaging for shipment adheres to strict protocols ensuring safe delivery worldwide to research laboratories, educational institutions, and biopharmaceutical production environments.
Its ergonomic design with adjustable eyepieces and mechanical components supports prolonged use in clinical diagnostics and biotechnology labs focusing on molecular diagnostics and cell imaging. With extensive service and customization history, the Olympus BX51 remains a reliable cornerstone microscope, critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and essential for molecular cloning workflows.
Primary Keywords: Olympus BX51 microscope, brightfield microscope, darkfield microscope, materials microscope, digital imaging microscope, mechanical XY stage
Long-tail Keywords: upright brightfield/darkfield microscope for biotechnology, microscopy for molecular diagnostics, pre-owned Olympus BX51 with digital camera and motorized upgrades, microscope for bioprocessing and synthetic biology research, microscope for live-cell imaging and fluorescence analysis
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| Stock | In Stock |
| Brand | Olympus |
| Product Code | SM100208-MG2BFDF |
| Condition | Pre-Owned |
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