A
B
E
D
F
C
G
H
H
L
J
M
K
N
O
P
Q
4. Components of the stereomicroscope
The names of the individual parts are listed below and are indicated in the picture:
A.
Eyepiece/s
B.
Diopter adjustment
C.
Zoom adjustment knobs
D.
Fixation screw
E.
Objective
F.
Brightness adjustment for transmitted
illumination
G.
Object plate with transmitted illumination
below it
H.
Stand base
I.
Handle
J.
Photo port
K.
Microscope head
L.
Stand (rack & pinion version)
M.
Focusing knobs (only one is visible)
N.
Incident illumination
O.
Brightness adjustment for incident illumination/
ring illumination (if applicable)
P.
Object clips
Q.
On/Off switch
The stereomicroscope consists of a stand with headholder/focusing system, in which the stereo head is placed and
locked with a fixation screw (D).
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