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Index
Stereo Microscopes Accessories (for SMZ1270/1270i, SMZ800N,
SMZ745/745T, SMZ445/460, SMZ-2)
• SMZ25, SMZ18‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 4
• SMZ1270/1270i, SMZ800N‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 8 • Objectives, Auxiliary Objectives‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 18

• SMZ745/745T‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 12 • Nosepieces, Tubes, Eye-level Riser,

Intermediate Tubes‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 19

The Next Revolution in Microscopy • SMZ445/460, SMZ-2‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 13

Accessories (for SMZ25, SMZ18)

• Stages, Observation Attachments‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 20
• Illumination Systems‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 21
• Stands‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 22
• Base Unit, Focus Unit, Stand/Focus Mount‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥ 14

A Giant Step Forward in Stereo Microscopy • Objectives, Tubes, Nosepiece/Focus Mount Adapter,
Stage‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 15
• Universal Table Stands/Focusing Mounts‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 23

Specifications/System Diagrams
• Controller, Darkfield Observation Accessory, Polarizing • System Diagrams (SMZ25/18)‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 24
Observation Accessory, Epi-fluorescence Set‥ ‥‥‥‥‥ 16
• Specifications (SMZ25/18)‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 25
Nikon offers a broad range of stereo microscopes and accessories, including a research stereo • Fiber Illuminator Set, Coaxial Illuminator,
• System Diagrams
Ring LED Illuminator‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 17
microscope system with the world’s highest zoom ratio, superb resolution and bright fluorescence (SMZ1270/1270i/800N, SMZ745/745T)‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 26
• Specifications‥ ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ 28
imaging. Also features other versatile parallel-optics type models suitable for various applications
and Greenough-type models that are user-friendly and affordable.

SMZ1270/ SMZ445/
SMZ25 SMZ18 SMZ800N SMZ745/SMZ745T SMZ-2
1270i SMZ460

Optical system Parallel-optics type Greenough type Optical system

Zoom ratio 25:1 18:1 12.7:1 8:1 7.5:1 4.4:1 / 4.3:1 5:1 Zoom ratio

Zooming range 0.63-15.75× 0.75-13.5× 0.63-8× 1-8× 0.67-5× 0.8-3.5× / 0.7-3× 0.8-4× Zooming range

Total magnification*1 3.15-945× 3.75-810× 3.15-480× 5-480× 3.35-300× 4-70× (8-35X)/ 4.8-120× Total magnification*1
(with standard set*2) (6.3-157.5X) (7.5-135X) (6.3-80X) (10-80X) (6.7-50X) 3.5-60× (7-30X) (8-40X) (with standard set*2)

Working distance*3 60mm 60mm 70mm 78mm 115mm 100mm 77.5mm Working distance*3

Image capture ○ ○ ○ ○ ○‥(SMZ745T) ― ― Image capture

System expandability ○ ○ ○ ○ ― ― ― System expandability

Embedded use ― ― ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Embedded use

*1 Depends on the combination of eyepiece and objective lens *2 With a 10x eyepiece and a 1x objective
*3 With a 1x magnification without auxiliary objective
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 Research Stereo Microscope

Remarkable resolution and the world’s widest zoom range

Dynamic zoom ratio of 25:1 SMZ25

Evolutionary stereo microscope 0.63x

2x
Nikon has developed a stereo microscope that features a large zoom ratio of 25:1, high resolution and exceptional 5x
fluorescence transmission capability. These models meet the increasing needs for imaging systems that span spatial
15.75x
scales from single cells to whole organisms.

• First stereo microscope to offer a 25:1 zoom range (SMZ25) • Fly-eye lens ensures uniform brightness over the entire field An innovative optical system known as “Perfect Zoom Optics”
• Both eye paths boast numerical apertures (NA) of up to 0.156, of view even at the lowest magnifications offers the world’s first zoom ratio of 25:1 (zoom range: 0.63x -
using the SHR Plan Apo 1x objective and SMZ25 • Breakthroughs in optical design mean significantly improved 15.75x). The SMZ25 can seamlessly capture the entire dish while
signal to noise ratio and crystal clear fluorescent images simultaneously delivering microscopic details.

Auto Link Zoom (ALZ) supports seamless viewing at different scales SMZ25

• Motorized focus and zoom operation (SMZ25) • User-friendly remote control (SMZ25)
• Imaging Software NIS-Elements enables the use of multiple • Easy-to-operate slim LED DIA base with OCC illumination ALZ automatically adjusts the zoom
imaging, processing and analysis modalities, including factor to maintain the same field of
• Wide range of illuminators and accessories that
z-stack capture, time-lapse imaging and EDF image view when switching objective lenses.
accommodate a variety of observation methods
generation This function enables seamless
switching between whole organism
imaging at low magnifications
and detailed imaging at high
magnifications.
SHR Plan Apo 0.5× SHR Plan Apo 2×
zoom 6× zoom 1.5×

Maintains FOV at total magnification of 3×

Motorized zoom model with the Manual zoom model providing advanced Superior resolution never before seen on a stereo microscope SMZ25 SMZ18
highest zoom ratio and resolution in optical performance and incredibly bright
the SMZ series fluorescence at an attractive price
Newly developed SHR (Super High Resolution) Plan Apo series Comparison of resolution and color aberration by
Model SMZ25 SMZ18 objectives offers a resolution of 1100LP/mm (observed value, using resolution chart
Type Motorized zoom Manual zoom SHR Plan Apo 2x at maximum zoom). The 0.5x, 1x, or 1.6x lower SMZ25 Conventional model
magnification objectives deliver a bright field of view and brilliant
Observation Brightfield/Darkfield/Fluorescence/Simple polarizing
images with true-to-life colors. All the SHR lenses are parfocal with
Zoom ratio 25:1 18:1
each other. When used together with the accessory nosepiece,
0.75x - 13.5x refocusing after a lens change will not be needed.
Magnification range 0.63x - 15.75x
(with 0.75/1/2/3/4/5/6/8/10/12/13.5x click stops)

Maximum magnification 315x*1 270×*1

Maximum FOV ø70 mm*2 ø59 mm*2

Maximum NA of 0.312*3 0.3*3

*1: Using SHR Plan Apo 2x/ C-W10xB *2: Using SHR Plan Apo 0.5x/ C-W10xB *3: Using SHR Plan Apo 2x

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 Bright, high-contrast fluorescent images SMZ25 SMZ18 Improved observation efficiency
Enhanced brightness and uniform illumination in a low magnification range Easy-to-use OCC illumination SMZ25 SMZ18

The SMZ25 series is the first stereo microscope in the world to use a fly-eye lens on The LED DIA Base with built-in OCC illuminator generates minimal
an epi-fluorescence attachment. This ensures bright, uniform illumination even at low New epi-fluorescence attachment heat, consumes little power and has a long life. The illuminator also Comparison images (film)
magnifications across a large field of view. Lens Lens enhances the contrast of uneven surfaces, such as those of film.

Improved S/N ratio and crystal clear fluorescent images thanks to Light source
an improved optical system

Nikon has succeeded in improving the signal and reducing noise in fluorescent
images by using a short-wavelength, high-transmission Fluor lens. This enables Fly-eye lens uniformly
illuminates the entire field Conventional diascopic illumination OCC illumination
observations of cell division and samples with weak fluorescence, both of which are of view
difficult to observe and record images using conventional stereo microscopes.

What is OCC illumination?

Sample images
(Brightfield) (Fluorescence)
The OCC illuminator can be controlled using a slide lever. OCC stands for oblique coherent contrast, a form of oblique lighting method
Thanks to scales on the slide lever, the user can save and developed by Nikon. Compared to conventional diascopic illumination that
reproduce desired illumination levels. In addition, an OCC illuminates directly from below, OCC illumination applies coherent light to
plate can be inserted into the illumination unit from the front samples in a diagonal direction, adding contrast to colorless and transparent
and rear sides, so images with different shadow direction sample structures.
can be observed.

Fertilized mouse egg 2 days old Transgenic Zebrafish embryo,

User-friendly remote control SMZ25
Board
Image courtesy of Kazuo Yamagata, Ph.D., Center for Tg (isl1-GFP)
Genetic Analysis of Biological Responses, Research Institute (using SHR Plan Apo 1x at zoom magnification of 6x with SMZ25)
for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University Image courtesy of Hisaya Kakinuma, Ph.D., Laboratory for The remote control provides easy access to zoom and focus controls and is designed for
Developmental Gene Regulation, Developmental Brain Science both right- and left-hand use. The remote control contains an LCD monitor with an adjustable
Group, RIKEN Brain Science Institute
backlight that provides at-a-glance information about zoom factor, objective lens, filter cube
and LED DIA brightness. The brightness of the LCD monitor and
LED indicators is adjustable

Automation and digital imaging SMZ25 SMZ18

A wide range of digital imaging capabilities with the Digital Sight series
and NIS-Elements imaging software LCD monitor with adjustable backlight provides
observation information.

Easily obtain the information required, such as Z drive position, zoom factor, objective lens, filter cube and
LED DIA brightness, by using the Digital Sight series and NIS-Elements together with the microscope.

Detected observation condition/available control ◎：Detection and control of observation condition possible　◯：Detection of observation condition possible

SMZ25 + NIS-Elements SMZ18 + NIS-Elements

On-axis imaging for digital images SMZ25 SMZ18
• Motorized focus unit • Manual focus unit
• Motorized epi-fluorescence set (control box A) • Manual epi-fluorescence set (relay box and control box B)
Easily switch between stereo position (stereoscopic view) and
Zoom magnification ◎ ◯ Comparison of on-axis image and stereoscopic image
mono position (on-axis view) when using the P2-RNI2 Intelligent
Focusing ◎ ー Nosepiece by simply moving the objective lens.
Objective (with nosepiece) ◯ ◯

Diascopic LED illumination stand

◎ ◎
(ON/OFF, light intensity control)

Fluorescence illuminator (light intensity control) ◎ ◎

Filter cube ◎ ◯

For other combinations, please confirm with Nikon. On-axis image Stereoscopic image
Note: With NIS-Elements L and F, functions above are not available. Use NIS-Elements D/Br/Ar.

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 Stereo Microscope

Highest-in-class zoom ratio

Wide zoom range

The SMZ1270/1270i offers the highest- The SMZ800N comes with a 1 – 8x zoom range, with higher
in-class zoom ratio of 12.7x (0.63 – 8x). magnification than conventional models and enables high-
It offers both low-magnification wide resolution observation of 640LP/mm (using ED Plan Apo 2x/WF at
viewfield observation of the whole of a maximum zoom).
35 mm petri dish* during screening and
high-magnification observation of minute
cell structures Improved resolution of SMZ800N
SMZ1270/1270i enables
* with 1x objective at the lowest magnification. observation of the whole of a
35 mm petri dish.

Wide viewfield of SMZ1270/1270i

Ampulex

Incredible sharpness throughout a wide magnification range

0.63x zoom SMZ800N Conventional model
These versatile stereo microscopes provide both excellent optical performance, such as high-magnification, high-zoom 8x zoom

ratio and high-resolution images, and advanced operability. The expandability of parallel optics makes these models
suitable for a wide range of applications.
Wide field objectives

The WF series objectives offer uniformly bright images even at low

• Highest-in-class zoom ratio of 12.7:1 (0.63 – 8x) with • Automatically detects magnification data in combination with magnification and wide viewfield observation with SMZ1270/1270i.
SMZ1270/1270i the digital camera control unit (SMZ1270i only) In addition, a 0.75x objective is now available, expanding the lineup
•New WF series objectives optimized for wide viewfield • Nosepiece offers both widened magnification range and on- of low magnification objectives.
observation at low magnification axis imaging
• Eyepiece tubes with various inclination angles and slim-type
stands minimize user fatigue during observation

• High-level chromatic aberration correction provides sharp • A wide range of accessories are available, including eyepiece
images throughout the viewfield. tubes and stands that are equal to superior specification
stereo microscope models

High-quality images

Apochromat optics have been adopted for

the lenses in the SMZ1270/1270i zoom body
and semi-apochromat optics in the SMZ800N
to achieve high-level chromatic aberration
correction. They provide sharp images without
blur or color fringe.

Versatile stereo microscope with the The same as the SMZ1270 but equipped with Affordable model with improved
Apochromat optics Conventional optics
highest-in-class zoom ratio intelligent functions found in superior models operability and basic performance (captured with SMZ1270+Plan Apo 1x/WF)
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 Easy to get results Expandable with a wide range of accessories

Intelligent function for status readout SMZ1270i In addition to conventional

accessories, the level of accessories
In combination with the imaging software NIS-Elements, the SMZ1270i can detect zoom magnification data. In addition, with the Intelligent used with superior models is also
Nosepiece P-RNI2 attached, data related to the objective in use is also detected. Calibration data is automatically altered, following changes of available for the SMZ1270/1270i and
magnification, to display the appropriate scale and measurement results on the images. SMZ800N. These include trinocular
tubes and slim-type LED diascopic
illumination stands. These allow
various microscope configurations Fibers Semiconductor Brain of adult drosophila excited with GFP
to suit numerous routine inspections Image courtesy of Hokto Kazama, Ph.D., Circuit
Mechanisms of Sensory Perception, Brain
and a range of research and Science Institute, RIKEN
development applications.
Microscope Camera
DS-Fi3/Digital Sight 10
With the LED Diascopic
OCC illumination Diascopic brightfield illumination Illumination Stand and
Fiber Diascopic Illumination
Stand, image contrast
under OCC illumination can
be easily adjusted.
• Detection of zoom
magnification and objective
information
•Calibration auto change
Imaging Software NIS-Elements

SMZ1270i + Intelligent Nosepiece

OCC illumination boosts the contrast of transparent sample structures.
Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus in two-cell stage
Correct scale is always indicated
Note: With NIS-Elements L and F, functions above are not available. Use NIS-Elements D/Br/Ar.

On-axis observation with the nosepiece SMZ1270 SMZ1270i SMZ800N

Optical system Parallel-optics type (zooming type)

Zoom ratio 12.7 : 1 8:1

The double nosepiece offers easy on-
axis imaging, enabling observation Without nosepiece On-axis imaging Zoom range 0.63 – 8x (0.63/1/2/3/4/6/8x stops) 1 – 8x (1/2/3/4/6/8x stops)
3.15 – 480x (depending on eyepiece and objectives) 5 – 480x (depending on eyepiece and objectives)
of the bottom of holes, accurate Total magnification
(with coaxial episcopic illuminator: 15 – 540x) (coaxial episcopic illuminator: 22.5 – 540x)
simple measurement and extended Tubes Eyepiece inclination: 20° (P-B Binocular Tube) / 0°-30° (P-TERG100 Trinocular Tilting Tube, P-TERG50 Trinocular Tilting Tube), P-T100 Trinocular Tube
depth of focus (EDF) imaging without Eyepieces C-W10xB (F.N. 22), C-W15x (F.N. 16), C-W20x (F.N. 12.5), C-W30x (F.N. 7)
distortion. Plan Apo 0.5x/WF, Plan Apo 0.75x/WF, Plan Apo 1x/WF,
Objectives Plan Apo 0.5x/WF, Plan Apo 0.75x/WF, Plan Apo 1x/WF, ED Plan 1.5x/WF, ED Plan 2x/WF
ED Plan 1.5x/WF, ED Plan 2x/WF, Plan 1x, ED Plan 0.75x, Achro 0.5x

Working distance 70 mm (with Plan Apo 1x/WF) 78mm (with Plan 1x)
9.8 kg (with P-B Binocular Tube + P-DSL32 11.9 kg (with P-TERG100 Trinocular Tilting Tube +
Weight (approx.) 6.8 kg (with P-B Binocular Tube + C-PSN Plain Stand)
LED Diascopic Illumination Stand) P-DSL32 LED Diascopic Illumination Stand)
Please refer to the system diagram (P. 26-27) for accessory combinations.
On-axis view

Ergonomic design Dimensions

SMZ1270 set SMZ1270i set SMZ800N set

Eyepiece tubes with a range of SMZ1270 + P-B Binocular Tube + SMZ1270i + P-TERG100 Trinocular Tilting Tube + SMZ800N + P-B Binocular Tube +
Observation posture Plan Apo 1x/WF + P-PS32 Plain Stand Plan Apo 1x/WF + Intelligent Nosepiece P-RNI2 + C-PSN Plain Stand
inclination angles are available
SMZ1000 P-DSL32 LED Diascopic Illumination Stand
for comfortable observation. 160 173 160
140 Eyepoint level 199 160 Eyepoint level 140 Eyepoint level 199 130
They offer the optimum eyelevel (interpupillary
distance:
(interpupillary distance:
64 mm)
(interpupillary
distance:
200mm 64 mm) 64 mm)
to suit each user. In addition,

20°
slim-type plain stands and the Inclination
LED Diascopic Illumination angle 20°

146.5

133.5
217.5

411
434
434mm
Stand easily facilitate the

407

326
338
338
presentation and removal of

52
62
160 Ø 60
specimens. 244 Ø 60

136
78
70

70
244

27
35

35
292 305
300 337 300 337
With the LED Diascopic Illumination Stand and Fiber Diascopic
Illumination Stand, focus control during observation is possible Unit: mm
using the dial in front of the base.
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 Greenough Type Stereo Microscope Greenough Type Stereo Microscope

Designed for excellent cost

performance
• The SMZ445 has a 45° eyepiece tube inclination, and the SMZ460 has a 60° eyepiece tube
Superior 7.5x zoom and 115 mm working distance inclination, which is ideal for embedded use.
SMZ460 with C-FMBN
Focusing Mount BN
Trinocular optical head type is also available • Compact design with ease-of-use and high optical performance.
• ESD protection guards against electrostatic damage to samples.
SMZ445 with
• The SMZ745/745T boasts a 7.5x zoom that incorporates the Greenough C-PSN Plain Stand/CN
Specifications
optical system. The zoom range of 0.67x to 5x provides a broad
SMZ445 SMZ460
observation range.
Optical system Greenough type (zooming type)
• As well as high zoom ratio and magnification, the SMZ745/745T offers an Zooming ratio 4.4 : 1 4.3 : 1
unrivaled 115 mm working distance. Zooming range 0.8–3.5x 0.7–3x
• The SMZ745T incorporates an optical path switching lever that enables SMZ745 Total magnification 4-70× 3.5-60×
easy switchover between eyepiece and camera. A microscope camera can Tube
Eyepiece inclination: 45° Interpupillary distance adjustment: 54–75 mm Eyepiece inclination: 60° Interpupillary distance adjustment: 54–75 mm
SMZ745T Eyepiece diopter adjustable for both eyes Eyepiece diopter adjustable for both eyes
be attached. (with Microscope Camera DS-Fi3) Eyepieces SM 10xB (F.N. 21), SM 15xB (F.N. 14), SM 20xB (F.N. 12)
Auxiliary objectives (option) AL5 (0.5x), AL7 (0.7x)
Working distance 100 mm (standard)

Three “A” design (V) Weight (approx.) 1.0 kg (body) 1.1 kg (body)
2000
• Air-tight SMZ745
By making joints air-tight, contamination from dust, oil, water and other Dimensions
contaminants is prevented.
1000 SMZ445 SMZ445 + C-PSCN Compact Stand/CN SMZ460 SMZ460 + C-FMBN Focusing Mount BN
Air-tight construction: JIS Degrees of protection provided by enclosures IPX1
154 131 185 154 148
• Anti-fungal design SMZ745 SMZ745T 46 90 46

Anti-fungal design developed exclusively by Nikon ensures peace of mind E.P

when the microscope is used in environments subject to high heat or humidity. 0 1 2

(sec)
• Anti-electrostatic SMZ745 SMZ745T
Static electricity built up within the microscope is discharged almost instantly, ensuring higher yields.

326

325.5
Anti-static function: 1000–10V, discharge within 0.2 sec.

330

25

53
73

26
φ52

101
100
159

35
φ52
φ76 φ15.8

100
26.5
Specifications
180 265 Unit: mm
SMZ745 SMZ745T

Optical system Greenough type (zooming type) Greenough type (zooming type), trinocular tube

Zoom ratio 7.5 : 1

Zoom range 0.67-5x (with 0.67/1/2/3/4/5x stops)

Greenough Type Stereo Microscope
Total magnification 3.35-300x (depending on eyepiece and auxiliary objective used)

Straight tube ー Built-in C-mount 0.55x magnification lens (F.N. 11), compatible with 2/3 in. or smaller CCD
Tubes Fixed type Eyepiece inclination: 45 ° Interpupillary distance adjustment: 52-75 mm

Eyepieces (with diopter adjustment) C-W 10xB (F.N. 22), C-W 15x (F.N. 16), C-W 20x (F.N. 12.5), C-W 30x (F.N. 7)

Auxiliary objectives G-AL 0.5x (W.D. 211 mm), G-AL 0.7x (W.D. 150 mm), G-AL 1.5x (W.D. 61 mm), G-AL 2x (W.D. 43.5 mm), G-AL ERG 0.77–1.06x (W.D. 102–48mm)
High-resolution optics ideal for inspection, assembly, and measurement
Working distance 115 mm (standard)

Airtight construction JIS Degrees of protection provided by enclosures IPX1 ー

• Compact design with horizontally positioned zooming ring (rotation: 90º)
SMZ-2 (Clemmer is optional)
Weight (approx.) 1.6 kg (body) 1.8 kg (body)
• Eyepiece inclination of 45° for comfortable observation
F.N.: Field Number

Dimensions Specifications Dimensions

SMZ-2
SMZ745 set SMZ745 + C-PSN Plain Stand/CN SMZ745T set SMZ745T + C-PSN Plain Stand/CN 120
Optical system Greenough type (zooming type)
164 150 164 140 45
Zooming ratio 5:1
45°

Zooming range 0.8–4x

Total magnification 4.8–120x (Depending on eyepiece and auxiliary objective used.)
Tube Eyepiece inclination: 45° Interpupillary distance adjustment: 56–75 mm

280
Eyepieces (with SM E10xA (F.N. 23, standard), SM 15xB (F.N. 14), SM 20xB (F.N. 12),
389

diopter adjustment) C-W30x (F.N. 7)

385

325

325

Auxiliary objectives AL5 (0.6x), AL7 (0.8x)

Ø60
W.D.: 115

Ø60
26 W.D.: 115

Working distance 77.5 mm (with standard configuration)

77.5
159 159
135

Weight (approx.) 1.6 kg (body), 1.9 kg (stand)

24.3
190×144
26

292 305 292 305 Unit: mm Unit: mm

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Wide range of dedicated accessories for SMZ25/SMZ18 for SHR Plan Apo Objective Series

all types of observation The SHR Plan Apo series features higher NA, wider field of view and superior flatness and color aberration correction.
These objective lenses can be seamlessly switched because all magnifications have the same parfocal distance. The bayonet mount design
allows lenses to be safely and easily removed.
SHR Plan SHR Plan SHR Plan SHR Plan
❸ ❹ Apo 0.5× Apo 1× Apo 1.6× Apo 2×
Base Unit, Focus Unit, Stand/Focus Mount
❷ SMZ25 0.078 0.156 0.25 0.321
❶ Maximum
NA
SMZ18 0.075 0.15 0.24 0.3
Base Unit
Working distance 71 mm 60 mm 30 mm 20 mm
Nikon has improved ease of use by moving the controls to the front of the base, including the brightness adjustment dial and the on/off switch. 3 mm water
Correction ring — — —
depth
Fiber DIA base Slim Bases Wavelength 380-700 nm
The Fiber DIA base features condenser lenses that can be switched The slimmer LED DIA Base and Plain Base help increase efficiency
❶ P2-SHR Plan Apo 0.5x　　　❷ P2-SHR Plan Apo 1x
between low and high magnifications. Furthermore, the OCC of sample manipulation by bringing the level of the sample closer to ❸ P2-SHR Plan Apo 1.6x　　　❹ P2-SHR Plan Apo 2x
illumination system allows high-contrast illumination. the table.

❶ Tubes

Conventional base
Choose from two types of tilting trinocular tube and one type of low
eyelevel trinocular tube. All tubes have a camera port for seamless
❷ P2-DBL LED Diascopic integration with the Digital Sight series. ❸
Illumination Base

❷
❸
❶ P2-DBF Fiber Diascopic Illumination Base ❶
Slim base
❸ P2-TL100 Trinocular Tube L (eyepiece: port 100:0 / 0:100)

❷ P2-TERG50 Trinocular Tilting Tube (eyepiece: port 100:0/50:50)

❸ P2-PB Plain Base
❶ P2-TERG100 Trinocular Tilting Tube (eyepiece: port 100:0 / 0:100)

Focus Unit Stand/Focus Mount SMZ18

The focus unit is combined with the base unit. Choose from either SMZ18 can be mounted on various compact stands using a focus Nosepiece/Focus Mount Adapter Stage
a manual or motorized focus unit. mount.
Both single and double nosepieces are available. The stage features an XY stroke of 6x4* inches (150 mm x
100 mm) and can be attached to any of the bases, making it
❷ effective for capturing large images when used in combination with
❶ imaging software NIS-Elements. A sliding stage and tilting stage are
❶
❹
also available. *Limited Y travel with 32 mm column bases
❷
❷

❹P
 -DSF32 Fiber Diascopic
❶ Illumination Stand ❷ P2-FM Focus Mount Adapter
❶ P2-FMDN Focus Mount
❷ P-PS32 Plain Stand

❷ P2-FU Focus Unit

❸
❶ P2-RNI2 Intelligent Nosepiece

❶ P2-MFU Motorized Focus Unit ❸ P-DSL32 LED Diascopic Illumination Stand

P-SXY64 XY Stage

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Remote Control Fiber Illuminator Set

Nikon offers a remote control unit that can be used to Flexible Double Arm Fiber Illumination Set Ring Fiber Illumination Set
operate the microscope and capture images by hand. A The direction and angle of illumination can be changed to suit the This ring fiber illumination set features an episcopic illumination
footswitch is also available, allowing the user to operate the ❶ ❷ sample by making adjustments with these double arms. The fiber unit that effectively captures images (can be used with 1x and 0.5x
microscope and capture images by foot, freeing the hands holder position can also be changed to obtain the optimal position objective lenses).
for sample manipulation. for illuminating samples. ❶ P2-FIR Ring Fiber Illumination Unit
❶ C-FDF Flexible Double Arm Fiber Illumination Unit ❷ C-FLED2 LED Light Source for Fiber Illuminator
❷ C-FIDH Fiber Holder
❸ C-FLED2 LED Light Source for Fiber Illuminator
❶ AZ-PCR Photo Release
❷ AZ-FSW Foot Switch
P2-RC Remote Controller

Darkfield Observation Accessory Polarizing Observation Accessory

Darkfield viewing is The analyzer is attached ❶ ❷
possible simply by to the objective and the
attaching the darkfield unit ❷ polarizer to the base or
to the base. stand to enable polarized ❶
❶ P-DF2 LED Darkfield Unit ❶ viewing. ❸
❷ Shading cover ❶ P2-POL Simple Polarizing ❶ ❷
Attachment

Combination with SMZ18 Combination with SMZ18

Epi-fluorescence Set
Coaxial Illuminator Ring LED Illuminator
Motorized Epi-fluorescence Set
❼
The fluorescent turret can be operated using the
❷ ❹ The coaxial light illuminator makes it possible to view light reflected Ring LED illuminator is equipped with high-intensity, long-life (20,000
remote control or imaging software NIS-Elements. from the surface of a sample. It is ideal for shooting shadow-less hours) LEDs. The illuminator’s dial adjusts the intensity of the white
❶ images of thick samples. LED.
❶ P2-EFLM Motorized Epi Fluorescence Attachment
❶ P2-CI Coaxial Epi Illuminator ❶ P2-FIRL2 LED Ring Illumination Unit
❷ Light shading Plate (comes with Fluorescence Attachment) ❺ ❷ C-FLED2 LED Light Source for Fiber Illuminator
❸ P2-EFL Filter Cube (GFP-B/GFP-L/RFP) ❸ ❸ P2-CIA QL1x/0.5x 1/4λ Plate
❹ P2-EFLBF Filter Cube (Brightfield)
❻
❺ P2-CTLA Control Box
❻ P2-RC Remote Controller
❼ P2-CIA QL1x/0.5x 1/4λ Plate

Combinations with SMZ25

Manual Epi-fluorescence Set

An easy-to-use manual model for Nikon’s high- ❹ ❻ ❶
performance epi-fluorescence attachment. ❷ ❷

❶ ❶
❸
❶ P2-EFLI Epi Fluorescence Attachment ❸
❷ Light shading Plate (comes with Fluorescence Attachment) ❺
❸ P2-EFL Filter Cube (GFP-B/GFP-L/RFP)
❹ P2-EFLBF Filter Cube (Brightfield)
❺ P2-CTLB Control Box Combination with SMZ18 Combination with SMZ25
❻ P2-CIA QL1x/0.5x 1/4λ Plate

Combinations with SMZ18

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 Nosepieces
Double nosepiece with two-objective switchover. Easy changeover P-RN2 Nosepiece SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N
from stereo position (stereoscopic view) to mono position (on-axis
view) is possible by simply moving the objective lens to the right. Observations with wider zoom
ranges are possible by simply
A variety of accessories are available switching between two objectives.

for stereoscopic observations

P-RNI2 Intelligent Nosepiece SMZ1270i

Enables easy switchover between

two objectives. In combination
with the Digital Sight series digital
Plan Apo WF series camera, it automatically detects
the data of objective in use.
Objectives
Stereoscopic view On-axis view

A wide selection with various magnifications and working distances is available, including high-NA, high-resolution and wide-viewfield Plan
Apo WF series objectives with superior image flatness and chromatic aberration correction.

SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N Working Zoom Actual

Tubes/Eye-level Riser SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N
Objectives NA
distance (mm) magnification FOV*1
Various ergonomic tubes with different inclination angles enable suitable eye levels to be selected for observation, even when an intermediate
0.63x 0.0095 69.8
0.5x/WF 82 tube or illuminator is attached. Trinocular tubes are also equipped with camera ports.
8x 0.0525 5.5

Plan
0.75x/WF 107
0.63x 0.0143 46.6 P-B Binocular Tube P-TERG100/P-TERG50 Trinocular Tilting Tube
Apo 8x 0.0788 3.7

0.63x 0.0190 34.9 20° inclination angle allows Allows continuous adjustment of the
1x/WF 70
observation without having to lean
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺
8x 0.1050 2.8 eyepiece inclination from 0° to 30°.
forward and reduces fatigue during Optical path switching ratio of
0.63x 0.0285 23.3
❶ Plan Apo 0.5x/WF ❹ ED Plan 1.5x/WF
1.5x/WF 44 long-time operations. eyepiece:camera port is 100:0/0:100
ED 8x 0.1575 1.8
❷ Plan Apo 0.75x/WF ❺ ED Plan 2x/WF Plan with P-TERG100 and 100:0/50:50 with
0.63x 0.0380 17.5
❸ Plan Apo 1x/WF 2x/WF 35 P-TERG50. P-TERG100 Trinocular Tilting Tube
8x 0.2100 1.4

*1 With C-W10xB eyepiece

P-T100 Trinocular Tube P-IER Eye-level Riser
SMZ800N Working Zoom Actual
Objectives NA
distance (mm) magnification FOV*1 The eyepoint height can be raised 106 mm Increases the eyepoint height 25 mm per riser for
1x 0.0145 44 by tilting the eyepieces 180° up. a total of 50 mm.
Achro 0.5x 189
❶ Achro 0.5x 8x 0.0525 5.5 Optical path switching ratio of
❷ ED Plan 0.75x 1x 0.0218 29.3
eyepiece:camera port is 100:0/0:100.
❸ Plan 1x ED Plan 0.75x 117
❶ ❷ ❸
8x 0.0788 3.7

1x 0.0290 22
Plan 1x 78
8x 0.1050 2.75

*1 With C-W10xB eyepiece

Intermediate Tubes SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N

Auxiliary Objectives Various intermediate accessories are available that can be inserted between the microscope zooming body and tube.

P-IBSS2 Beam Splitter S2 P-THSS Teaching Head P-IDT Drawing Tube

Microscopes Auxiliary objectives Working distance (mm) Microscopes Auxiliary objectives Working distance (mm)

G-AL ERG 0.77–1.06x 102–48 AL5 (0.5x) 181

SMZ445/460 Using a beam splitter and camera adapter, Simultaneous observation of the same Drawing sample images is possible by
G-AL 0.5x 211 AL7 (0.7x) 127.5
a digital camera can be attached to the viewfield is possible between the eyepiece simply tracing observed images that are
SMZ745/745T G-AL 0.7x 150 AL5 (0.5x) 103 binocular eyepiece tube for imaging. lenses of both teaching head and overlaid on top of drawings within the
SMZ-2
G-AL 1.5x 61 AL7 (0.7x) 95 Optical path switching ratio of left microscope, making it ideal for educational viewfield. The drawings can be removed
G-AL 2x 43.5 eyepiece:right eyepiece:camera port is purposes. The pointer can indicate target from view by using the knob to block the
100:100:0/100:50:50. points in the viewfield during observation. light path.
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 Stages Illumination Systems
Stages allow smooth sample movement in order to change viewfield during observation. Provides a cone of light from above the sample to the center, minimizing unwanted shadow.
Ring Illuminator
Suitable for observation of electronic substrates.
C-SSL Dia-sliding Stage Circular Floating Stage 2
C-FIR Plastic Fiber-optics Ring Illuminator
Used for diascopic observation, Used for episcopic observation.
Illuminator is located away from microscope. It enables
this sliding stage can be easily Loaded with a sample, the stage
bright observation with high-intensity light without
moved in the desired direction can be easily moved in the desired
damaging sample with its heat.
simply with a light push. Travel direction simply with a light push
range is within ø38mm. to its edges. Travel range is within SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N SMZ745/745T
SMZ445/460 ※ SMZ-2 ※
SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N ø40mm.
SMZ745/745T SMZ445/460 SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N
Can be used with the SMZ25 and SMZ18 SMZ745/745T SMZ-2 ※ G-OBA60 Adapter is required.
SMZ445/460
Can be used with the SMZ25 and SMZ18

Arm Illuminator/Episcopic The direction and angle of the illumination can be changed with simple adjustments of the
C-TRS Tilting Stage P-SXY64 XY Stage Illuminator flexible arm.

Arms for LED Episcopic Illuminator

This stage has a nonslip sheet The stage features an XY stroke
and can be tilted 30° from its of 150 mm x 65 mm. By attaching
horizontal position. AZ100 stage adapters, it
SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N can be used for various
SMZ745/745T SMZ445/460 applications. It can be
SMZ-2 used with both diascopic
Can be used with the SMZ25 and SMZ18 and episcopic illuminators.
SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N SMZ-U Episcopic Arm G-EIA Flexible Arm

SMZ745/745T SMZ445/460

Observation Attachments C-FID2 Double Arm Fiber C-FDF Flexible Double Arm C-LSL2 LED Episcopic Illuminator
Illuminator Fiber Illumination Unit
Various observation accessories are available that utilize diascopic and episcopic illuminations. They can be used for samples that are difficult
to observe using standard illumination. It enables bright observation with It enables bright observation with In combination with C-PSN Plain Stand/CN and C-PSCN
high-intensity light without damaging high-intensity light without damaging Compact Stand/CN, illumination angle flexibility is possible
P-EFL Epi-fluorescence Attachment P-DF2 LED Darkfield Unit sample with its heat. The direction sample with its heat. The direction from the back of the microscope.
and angle of illumination can be and angle of illumination can be By attaching arms, flexible change of direction and angle of
Up to four epi-fluorescence filter cubes can be mounted. The fly- Equipped with the while light LED as the light source. Simply changed using the flexible arms. changed using the fiber holder. illumination is possible.
eye lens provides bright illumination up to the viewfield periphery. placing the unit on the stage enables darkfield observation. SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N SMZ745/745T SMZ445/460
SMZ1270/1270i SMZ1270/1270i SMZ745/745T SMZ445/460 SMZ745/745T SMZ445/460
SMZ800N SMZ800N SMZ-2
SMZ745/745T

Suitable for brightfield observation for high-reflectance flat surface samples such as polished metals
Coaxial Illuminator
and wafers.

P-CI Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator G-ICIL LED Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator

C-POL Polarizing Attachment Coaxial illuminator for parallel optics-type Coaxial illuminator for Greenough-type stereo
stereo microscopes. Provides high-intensity microscopes. Equipped with both coaxial
Simple polarizing observation illumination for the entire view field. episcopic and oblique illumination, which
*1/4λ plate is required illuminates from behind the microscope.
is possible by placing the
SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N SMZ745/745T
polarizer on the stage while the
analyzer is attached to the tip
of the objective lens.
SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N
SMZ745/745T

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 Stands Universal Table Stands/Focusing Mounts

Universal Table Stands G-US1A/G-US2 Universal Table Stand US-3

These stands are handy in microscopy with large samples not Not only can it be used for a large sample, but this extremely stable
loaded onto the standard stand. The microscope zooming body is stand also easily accommodates intermediate tubes.
mounted to the stand arm via a focusing mount. The G-US1A is a - Used in conjunction with the C-FMAN Focusing Mount AN on the SMZ1270/
table clamp type (table top thickness: 3 to 53 mm). 1270i/800N/745/745T/445/460.
- Used in conjunction with the C-FMBN Focusing Mount BN on the - Used in conjunction with the SM Focusing Mount on the SMZ-2.
SMZ1270/1270i/800N/SMZ745/745T/445/460.
- Used in conjunction with the SM Focusing Mount and the G-USA SM US Universal Table Stand US-3
C-PSN
C-PSCN
Adapter on the SMZ-2. 82.5
417.5
C-PSN Plain Stand/CN P-PS32 Plain Stand C-LEDS Hybrid LED Stand - Cannot be used with the SMZ1270/1270i/800N when intermediate tube is
mounted on these models.
C-PSCN Compact Stand/CN
G-US1A Universal Table Stand 1

30
Offers a comfortable work area and Features a slim design with a ø180 Both episcopic and diascopic 413 133

allows easy handling of samples. mm stage plate and 160 mm width observations are possible and can

452
C-PSCN has a small base that saves between the pillar and optical axis to be conducted simultaneously. The

25
desk space. boost working efficiency. space-saving built-in illuminator can be φ38

φ28
switched and adjusted with ease.

364
Type Episcopic Episcopic Episcopic/Diascopic
φ28 410 315
Illumination
method － － Epi-oblique*, brightfield 213∼473
Can be installed on the top
or bottom edge.
Unit: mm
Built-in filter － － －

155

3∼53
Fine focus
knob － － － Specifications
Universal Table Stand
Observation
With all objectives, at all zoom ranges With all objectives, at all zoom ranges With all objectives, at all zoom ranges
magnification Model G-US1A G-US2 US-3
G-US2 Universal Table Stand 2
SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N SMZ745/745T SMZ445/460 Vertical cross travel 253mm 254mm 229mm
Microscopes 413 133
P-PS32 can be used with the SMZ18. Horizontal cross travel 260mm 272mm
* The illumination area is limited by conditions of use. Weight (approx.) 4.4kg 23.0kg 30.5kg

25
C-FMAN Focusing Mount AN —

C-FMBN Focusing Mount BN ○ —

C-FMCN Focusing Mount CN — —

364
SM Focusing Mount ○* ○
○: Possible * G-USA Adapter is required
125-385
G-USA Adapter
35 φ24.5

75

φ15.8
The image is a configuration
227
sample with the SM

117
Focusing Mount.

95
Unit: mm
C-DS Diascopic Stand S P-DSL32 LED Diascopic P-DSF32 Fiber Diascopic
Illumination Stand Illumination Stand
Focusing Mounts
Features a hand rest for comfortable The OCC illumination system allows Light source is located away
operation. Used in conjunction with colorless and transparent samples to be from microscope, enabling bright Various types of focusing mounts are available depending on use. They are used to incorporate stereo microscope bodies into IC bonders or
C-DSLU2 LED Unit for Dia Illumination observed in high relief. Compact slim- observation with high-intensity light other devices (SM Focusing Mount is for SMZ-2). These mounts can also be used when attaching microscopes to Universal Table Stands.
Stand. type base enhances operation efficiency. without damaging sample with its heat.
C-FMAN Focusing Mount AN C-FMBN Focusing Mount BN C-FMCN Focusing Mount CN
SM Focusing Mount
Type Diascopic Diascopic Diascopic 101 148 160

30 25

50
Illumination 100
method Brightfield Brightfield, OCC** Brightfield, OCC** 74

25

53
101
φ24.5

35
Not required φ76
Built-in filter － NCB11, ND4/16 Ø15.8±0.03
φ32
(ø45 mm filter slot provided) ø76mm: C-FMAN Focusing Mount AN
ø62mm: SM Focusing Mount Unit: mm
Fine focus
knob － Included Included C-FMAN Focusing Mount AN C-FMBN Focusing Mount BN C-FMCN Focusing Mount CN SM Focusing Mount

Observation 0.5x objective is compatible with zoom 0.5x objective is compatible with zoom Focusing area 40mm 50mm 50mm 40mm
With all objectives, at all zoom ranges
magnification magnifications higher than 1.5x. magnifications higher than 1.5x.
Weight (approx.) 0.6kg 0.8kg 1.6kg 0.6kg
SMZ1270/1270i SMZ800N SMZ745/745T SMZ445/460
Microscopes Antistatic function 〇 〇 － －
P-DSL32 and P-DSF32 can be used with the SMZ18.　
Compatible microscopes SMZ1270/1270i/800N/745/745T/445/460 SMZ-2
** Conditions of use vary depending on objective in use.

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System Diagrams (SMZ25/SMZ18) Specifications/Dimensions (SMZ25/SMZ18)
Specifications
C-W10xB C-W15x C-W20x C-W30x
Digital DS-Fi3
2/3” Camera C-mount CCD Camera Digital Sight 10 DS-Qi2 SMZ25 SMZ18
Sight 1/1.8"
Eyepiece Eyepiece Eyepiece Eyepiece 1000 Camera Zooming body
C-0.7x DXM C-DA
Relay Lens C-mount
C-0.55x DS
Adapter DS-F 2.5 DS10-IRCF DS-F Optical system Parallel-optics type (zooming type), apochromatic optical system
Relay Lens F-mount F-mount
Motorized
LV-TV Adapter 2.5x Adapter* Adapter Zoom Motorized Manual
A
TV Adapter
Zoom ratio 25:1 18:1
Zoom range 0.63-15.75x 0.75-13.5x (with 0.75/1/2/3/4/5/6/8/10/12/13.5x click stops)
AZ-PCR
Photo Release Aperture diaphragm Zooming body built-in
A A A
Objectives NA, WD (mm)
P2-TERG100 P2-TERG50 P2-TL100 P2-RC
Trinocular Tilting Tube Trinocular Tilting Tube Trinocular Tube L AZ-FSW P2-SHR Plan Apo 2x 0.312, 20 (with a correction ring for water 0 to 3 mm in depth) 0.3, 20 (with a correction ring for water 0 to 3 mm in depth)
Remote
Foot Switch
Controller
P2-SHR Plan Apo 1.6x 0.25, 30 0.24, 30
C-HGFI/C-HGFIE
HG Precentered Fiber Illuminator P2-SHR Plan Apo 1x 0.156, 60 0.15, 60
P2-EFLM
Motorized Epi
Fluorescence Attachment P2-SHR Plan Apo 0.5x 0.078, 71 0.075, 71
X (with Light Shading Plate)
P2-EFL Total Magnification
3.15-315x (depending on objective used) 3.75-270x (depending on objective used)
Filter Cube (GFP-B/GFP-L /RFP) (using C-W10xB eyepieces)
P2-EFLI Eyepieces (F.O.V. mm) • C-W10xB (22) • C-W 15x (16) • C-W 20x (12.5) • C-W 30x (7)
Epi Fluorescence P2-EFLC
Attachment Filter Cube Y • P2-TERG 100 Trinocular Tilting Tube (100/0 : 0/100)
X (with Light Shading Plate) Tubes (eyepiece/port) • P2-TERG 50 Trinocular Tilting Tube (100/0 : 50/50) Inclination angle : 0-30 degree
P2-EFLBF
Filter Cube • P2-TL100 Trinocular Tube L (100/0 : 0/100) Inclination angle : 15 degree
D (Brightfield) X P2-CTLA
Control Box Focusing Unit (stroke from • P2-MFU Motorized Focus Unit (up 96 mm/down 4 mm)
P2-CI
Coaxial Epi
objective’s parfocal point) • P2-FU Focus Unit (up 97 mm/down 5 mm)
Illuminator P2-MFU • P2-FM Focus Mount Adapter
Motorized Focus Unit • P2-FM Focus Mount Adapter
Focus mount adapter/nosepiece • P2-RNI2 Intelligent Nosepiece (2 objectives can be attached)
P2-FM • P2-RNI2 Intelligent Nosepiece (2 objectives can be attached)
Focus Mount Adapter • P2-FMDN Focus Mount (for P-PS32/P-DSL32/P-DSF32 stands)
SU-AC AC Adapter
B • P2-PB Plain Base • P2-DBL LED Diascopic Illumination Base (OCC illuminator built-in) • P2-DBF Fiber Diascopic Illumination Base
Bases/stand • P-PS32 Plain Stand (only for SMZ18) • P-DSL32 LED Diascopic Illumination Stand (OCC illuminator built in) (only for SMZ18)
Power cable
• P-DSF32 Fiber Diascopic Illumination Stand (only for SMZ18)
V X Stages • P-SXY64 Stage • C-SSL DIA Sliding Stage • C-TRS Tilting Stage
W X C X P2-RLY
P2-RNI2
SMZ18 SMZ25
X
Intelligent Nosepiece Relay Box Brightfield, Epi Fluorescence, Simple Polarizing (with P2-POL Simple Polarizing Attachment), Darkfield (with P-DF2 LED Darkfield Unit),
Observation methods
Zooming body Zooming body Y Oblique Lighting
4 filter cubes mountable, fly-eye lens built-in
V Epi-fluorescence attachments
P2-CTLB
• P2-EFLM Motorized Epi Fluorescence Attachment • P2-EFLI Epi Fluorescence Attachment
P2-FU
Focus Unit Control Box
Epi-fluorescence light sources • HG Precentered Fiber Illuminator Intensilight C-HGFIE HG/C-HGFI HG (130W)
B • P2-FIRL2 LED Ring Illumination Unit
W
P2-SHR Plan P2-SHR Plan P2-RLYC Episcopic illuminators
Apo 0.5x Objective Apo 1x Objective P2-SHR Plan P2-SHR Plan Relay Cable
Use with fiber light source
Apo 1.6x Objective Apo 2x Objective D • P2-CI Coaxial Epi Illuminator • P2-FIR Ring Fiber Illumination Unit • C-FDF Flexible Double Arm Fiber Illumination Unit
P2-CIA QL P2-CIA QL
0.5x 1/4λ 1x 1/4λ Plate Episcopic light source • C-FLED2 LED Light Source for fiber illuminator
Plate
32 kg 30 kg
(Motorized Epi Fluorescence Attachment configuration with (Epi Fluorescence Attachment configuration with Trinocular
Weight (approx.)
Trinocular Tilting Tube, Motorized Focus Unit, Intelligent Nosepiece, Tilting Tube, Focus Unit, Intelligent Nosepiece, LED DIA Base and
P2-FIRL2 P2-POL P2-FIR LED DIA Base and Objectives 1x and 0.5x) Objectives 1x and 0.5x)
LED Ring Simple Polarizing Ring Fiber Illumination Unit
Illumination Attachment Z AC Adapter 3 Power cable 30W
Unit 10W
(Motorized Epi Fluorescence Attachment configuration with Trinocular
J Power consumption (approx.) (Epi Fluorescence Attachment configuration with Trinocular Tilting
Z Power cable
Tilting Tube, Motorized Focus Unit, Intelligent Nosepiece and LED
Tube, Focus Unit, Intelligent Nosepiece and LED DIA Base)
DIA Base)
P-DF2 AC Adapter 3
LED Darkfield Unit

Stage Adapters
for AZ
Z
C-FDF
Flexible Double Arm
Fiber Illumination Unit
C-FLED2
LED Light Source for Fiber Illuminator Dimensions
Shading
cover
(configured with motorized epi-fluorescence (configured with epi-fluorescence (configured with plain stand and
C-SSL C-TRS attachment and LED DIA base) attachment and LED DIA base) focus mount)
DIA Sliding Stage Tilting Stage C P2-FMDN
C-FIDH Focus Mount
Fiber Holder C-EP Extension Pillar
P-SXY64 V
XY Stage
H I

298

298
G

300
B

H I J
514 25 514 25 337 (44)
302
H I H I
G 244
H I J
G G G
G
D

P2-PB P2-DBL LED Diascopic P2-DBF H I J

P-PS32

569
Plain Base Illumination Base Fiber Diascopic

569
Illumination Base Plain Stand

492
G P-DSF32 Fiber Diascopic

471

471

429
Y AC Adapter 3 Illumination Stand

Power cable
P-DSL32 LED Diascopic
AC Adapter 3 Illumination Stand

Power cable
* Motorized adapter available only for Digital Sight 10 444 444
Unit: mm

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System Diagrams (SMZ1270/1270i, SMZ800N, SMZ745/745T)

SMZ1270/1270i/800N C Illuminators
C-FID2 Double Arm Fiber Illuminator
A SMZ1270i
SMZ800N
Zooming Body Zooming Body
SMZ1270
Zooming Body
B B B C-LSL2 LED
Epi Illuminator
D D D

P-TERG100 P-TERG50 P-T100 P-B

Trinocular Trinocular Trinocular Tube Binocular Tube G-EIA Flexible C-FDF Flexible Double Arm Fiber
P-RN2 Nosepiece Illumination Unit
Tilting Tube Tilting Tube P-RNI2 Supporting Arm
Intelligent Nosepiece SMZ-U
Articulated
Achro Arm AC Adapter 3
ED Plan Plan
0.5x 0.75x 1x
Power Cable ⑬
C-FLED2 LED
Plan Apo Plan Apo Plan Apo ED Plan ED Plan Light Source for
0.5x/WF 0.75x/WF Fiber Illuminator AC Adapter 3
1x/WF 1.5x/WF 2x/WF

C-FIDH Fiber Holder Power Cable

E E
Tubes with the symbol cannot be used in combination with stands with the symbol (p. 27).

P-DF2 LED P-DF-LSP Light

C-POL Polarizing C-FIR Plastic Fiber-optics Darkfield Unit Shielding Plate
SMZ745/745T Attachment Ring Illuminator
⑫
A C-mount Camera F
C-LP 1/4λ Plate
⑬

G-ICIL LED Auxiliary objectives

SMZ745 SMZ745T Coaxial Episcopic
Zooming Body Zooming Body Illuminator
D D G-AL 0.29x G-AL 0.5x G-AL 0.7x G-AL 1.5x G-AL 2x
Stands/Stages D

Power cable C-ER Extension Ring Adapter

E for Achro 0.5x Objective

Eyepieces/Camera Adapters C-mount Camera

Rubber Rubber Horn-shaped

Eyeguard Eyeguard 25 Rubber Eyeguard Eyepieces C-0.55x DS C-0.7x DXM C-DA
Relay Lens Relay Lens C-mount
C-W10xB C-W15x C-W20x C-W30x Adapter
C-PSN Plain Stand/CN, C-LEDS Hybrid LED Stand C-DSLU2 LED Unit for
C-DS Diascopic Dia Illumination Stand
LV-TV Tube Adapter C-PSCN Compact Stand/CN Stand S
Power Cable

C-FC Reticle C-FM Reticle A B

(Crosshairs) (Micrometer) C-FMAN Focusing C-FMCN
Mount AN Focusing Mount CN
C-FMBN
C-EP Extension Pillar
Focusing Mount BN (SMZ1270/1270i/800N: used with
auxiliary objectives 0.5x, 0.7x
SMZ745/745T: used with auxiliary
Intermediate Tubes B
objectives 0.5x, 0.7x)
HG Precentered Fiber Illuminator "Intensilight"

P-IER Eye-level Riser Filter cubes

P-IBSS2 P-EFL GFP-B

Beam Splitter S2 GFP-L Filter Cube
P-EFLC Filter Cube
P-EFL Epi
Fluorescense
P-EFLBF Filter Cube (Brightfield) F
Attachment
P-CL QL1x 1/4λ Plate P-CL QL1.5x 1/4λ Plate G-US1A Universal G-US2 Universal
Universal Table Stand US-3 Table Stand 1 Table Stand 2 P-PS32 Plain Stand P-DSL32 LED Diascopic
P-DSF32 Fiber Diascopic
P-THSS Teaching Head Illumination Stand
Illumination Stand
AC Adapter 3

C-ASP 180 / C-GSP 180 / Power Cable

P-IDT Drawing Tube C-ASP2 177 C-GSP2 177 Stage Adapters for AZ
Y-THPL LED Pointer Unit for Teaching Head SM Opal & Black SMZ Acrylic Plate Glass Plate
Acrylic Plate Glass Plate ESD Plate
F TH-AC2 AC Adapter for TH Pointer Circular Floating
Stage 2*
P-CI Coaxial Epi Illuminator Power Cable
P-THS Teaching Head Stand
P-SXY
C-TRS Tilting * Cannot be used C-SSL DIA XY Stage
Iris Diaphragm Stage for diascopic
Stands with the symbol cannot be used in combination with tubes and Sliding Stage
Epi fluorescense attachments with the symbol cannot be used in observation.
C P-CI QL1x 1/4λ Plate P-CI QL1.5x 1/4λ Plate
combination with stands with the symbol (p. 27). epi fluorescense attachments with the symbol (p. 26).

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Specifications

Parallel-optics type

Model SMZ25 SMZ18 SMZ1270 SMZ1270i SMZ800N

Optical system Parallel-optics type (zooming type) Parallel-optics type (zooming type)

Zoom ratio 25:1 18:1 12.7:1 8:1

Zoom range 0.63-15.75x 0.75-13.5x 0.63 – 8x 1 – 8x

Total magnification* (When coaxial 3.15 – 480x (depending on eyepiece and objectives) 5 – 480x (depending on eyepiece and objectives)
3.15-945x (12.5-472x) 3.75-810x (19-405x)
episcopic illuminator is attached) (with coaxial episcopic illuminator: 15 – 540x) (coaxial episcopic illuminator: 22.5 – 540x)

Tubes P2-TERG 100 Trinocular Tilting Tube, P2-TERG 50 Trinocular Tilting Tube, P2-TL100 Trinocular Tube L P-B Binocular Tube, P-T100 Trinocular Tube, P-TERG 100 Trinocular Tilting Tube, P-TERG 50 Trinocular Tilting Tube

P-B: 20°
Eyepiece inclination P2-TERG 100/50: 0°-30°, P2-TL100: 15° P-T100: 10°
P-TERG100/50: 0°-30°

Interpupillary distance P2-TERG 100/50: 50 mm or wider P-B: 48–75mm

adjustment P2-TL100: 50–75mm P-TERG100/50: 50 mm or wider

C-W10xB (F.N. 22), C-W15x (F.N. 16), C-W20x (F.N. 12.5), C-W30x (F.N. 7) C-W10xB (F.N. 22), C-W15x (F.N. 16), C-W20x (F.N. 12.5), C-W30x (F.N. 7)
Eyepieces
(with diopter adjustment) (with diopter adjustment)

Plan Apo 0.5x/WF, Plan Apo 0.75x/WF, Plan Apo 1x/WF, Plan Apo 0.5x/WF, Plan Apo 0.75x/WF, Plan Apo 1x/WF,
Objectives P2-SHR Plan Apo 0.5x, P2-SHR Plan Apo 1x, P2-SHR Plan Apo 1.6x, P2-SHR Plan Apo 2x
ED Plan 1.5x/WF, ED Plan 2x/WF ED Plan 1.5x/WF, ED Plan 2x/WF, Plan 1x, ED Plan 0.75x, Achro 0.5x

Working distance (with standard

60 mm 70 mm 78 mm
configuration or 1x objective)

32 kg
9.8 kg (with Binocular Tube + LED 11.9 kg (with Trinocular Tilting Tube +
Weight (approx.) (motorized Epi Fluorescence Attachment configuration) 10 kg (with Plain Stand and Ring LED set) 6.8 kg (with Binocular Tube + Plain Stand)
Diascopic Illumination Stand) LED Diascopic Illumination Stand)

* Depending on eyepiece and objective used

Greenough type

Model SMZ745/745T SMZ445 SMZ460 SMZ-2

Greenough type (zooming type)

Optical system Greenough type (zooming type) Greenough type (zooming type)
Trinocular Tube (SMZ745T)

Zoom ratio 7.5 : 1 4.4 : 1 4.3 : 1 5:1

Zoom range 0.67–5x 0.8–3.5x 0.7–3x 0.8–4x

Total magnification* 3.35–300x 4–70x 3.5–60x 4.8–120x

Fixed (binocular tube: SMZ745,

Tubes Fixed Fixed
trinocular tube: SMZ745T)

Eyepiece inclination 45° 45° 60° 45°

Interpupillary distance
52–75mm 54–75mm 54–75mm 56–75mm
adjustment

C-W10xB (F.N. 22), C-W15x (F.N. 16), C-W20x (F.N. 12.5), C-W30x (F.N. 7) SM E10xA (F.N. 23, standard), SM 15xB (F.N. 14), SM 20xB (F.N. 12),
Eyepieces SM 10xB (F.N. 21), SM 15xB (F.N. 14), SM 20xB (F.N. 12) SM 10xB (F.N. 21), SM 15xB (F.N. 14), SM 20xB (F.N. 12)
(with diopter adjustment) C-W30x (F.N. 7)

Objectives — — — 0.8-4x

G-AL 0.5x (W.D. 211mm), 0.7x (W.D. 150mm), 1.5x (W.D. 61mm), AL5 (0.6x, W.D. 103mm), AL7 (0.8x, W.D. 95mm)
Auxiliary objectives SM-AL 0.5x, 0.7x SM-AL 0.5x (W.D. 181mm), 0.7x (W.D. 127.5mm)
2x (W.D. 43.5mm)
Working distance (with standard
115mm 100mm 100mm 77.5mm
configuration or 1x objective)

1.6kg (SMZ745 body)

Weight (approx.) 1.0kg (body) 1.1kg (body) 1.6kg (body), 1.9kg (Stand)
1.8kg (SMZ745T body)
* Depending on eyepiece and objective used

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Related Products
Optical Systems Parallel-optics type Greenough type
Camera Head Parallel-optics type
Microscope Camera Microscope Camera Microscope Camera Microscope Camera (zooming type) Eyepieces
This system has a parallel optical path Microscope
camera Eyepieces
into which various intermediate tubes,
2.0-megapixel Color 16.25-megapixel Monochrome Cooled 5.9-megapixel Color High-resolution
including a beam splitter, coaxial
23.9-megapixel Monochrome Color High-resolution
episcopic illuminator, epi-fluorescence
Prisms
attachment, teaching head, drawing tube
and eye-level riser, can be inserted.

Prisms
Greenough type
(zooming type)
Allows a compact body that is suited for
incorporation into other devices. Zooming mechanism

Objectives Objectives
Enables a wide range of advanced digital imaging
capabilities using a desktop PC and tablet PC.

Using a desktop PC

Simply installing NIS-Elements L on a tablet

PC enables setting and control of DS-Fi3/
DS-Ri2 microscope cameras, live image
display, and image acquisition.
Note: NIS-L is available only for Digital Sight
1000, DS-Fi3, and DS-Ri2

EDF（Extended Depth of Focus） A wide variety of tools

Captures multiple high-resolution images at different focal depths to create a NIS-Elements L enables the conducting of simple measurements on images, with input
single extended depth of focus image or quasi-3D image. of lines and comments. These can also be written onto and saved with the image, and
measurement data can be output.

Measurement function
Line distance
Area
Circle
Circle disance Length= 6168.28 μm
Pitch distance
Angle
Select the in-focus area and produce one
all-in-focus image
Annotate function
Line
Multichannel (multicolor) Arrow
Multiple fluorescent channels can be captured in conjunction with other imaging Text
methods, such as OCC or brightfield. Marker
Polyline

Graticule/scale function
Crosshairs Grid
Simple crosshairs Horizontal scale
Images captured Circle Vertical scale
in single colors
Overlapping image with all colors

Individual cells resolved in a live drosophila embryo expressing GFP

and mCherry
(Using SHR Plan Apo 2x at zoom magnification of 8x with SMZ25)
Image courtesy of Max V. Staller, Ph.D., Clarissa Scholes, and Angela DePace, Ph.D.,
Harvard Medical School

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