Inverted Microscopes

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Inverted Microscopes

The Olympus IX2® series offers manual and motorized inverted microscopes designed for live cell imaging applications including
in vitro fertilization, sample manipulation and multi-modal imaging. The modular design offers extraordinary system flexibility and facilitates future upgrades. New accessories, such as our innovative cell^TIRF® illuminator and ZDC2 Zero Drift continuous autofocus system, offer outstanding performance for the most demanding live cell imaging applications.

IX51 Inverted Microscope

  • Fluorescence
  • Cell Culture Observation
  • Clinical Applications
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IX71 Inverted Microscope

  • Advanced fluorescence
  • Multi-wavelength techniques
  • Nine access ports
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IX81 Inverted Microscope

  • Motorized Z-axis drive
  • Motorized 6-position nosepiece
  • Multi-wavelength techniques
  • Deconvolution techniques
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IX81-ZDC2

  • Zero-drift, continuous focus
  • Time-lapse imaging
  • Non-destructive IR laser
  • Multiple focus planes
  • Multi-sample formats
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FSX100®

  • All-in-one microscope system
  • Compact footprint
  • Fluorescence and brightfield
  • Camera system
  • Load-and-go simplicity
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cell^TIRF® Illuminator

  • Multicolor Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence
  • Four motorized channels
  • Simultaneous image capture
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CKX Inverted Microscope

  • Infinity-corrected optical system
  • Cell viability
  • Dishes, flasks or plates
  • Tissue culture to pharmacology
  • Fluorescence illuminator
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VivaView® FL Incubator Microscope

  • Compact design
  • High-contrast live cell imaging
  • High Performance optics
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