M80 Stereo Microscope

Model Organism: Worms Methods & Reagents
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We are tying to get several M80 stereomicroscope for picking and transferring worms in the lab. Can anyone give us some comments on M80s? Are they good?

2

The M80 has great optics - nearly parafocal - thus, not that much hassle with re-focusing.
However, for worms, one needs their high-end LED stage, which is really expensive.
If you have the money, go for the M80 - otherwise I would recommend the Olympus SZX10 (or SZX7 with a higher mag objective)

  • the optics are not as good as the Leica’s but the LED stage is nice and much cheaper.

Cha

3

Thanks a lot, Cha. I will first get a quote for Leica M80. If it is too expensive, I will try Olympus SZX10. Really appreciate your help.