Grades 8–12. If you're on a tight budget, here's a clear solution. These full-size educational microscopes are built to withstand student use and abuse, with locked-on eyepieces, objectives, and stage clips, plus a slip-clutch system to protect gears from over-focusing. The LED illumination is particularly useful for viewing living specimens due to the cool lighting system.

Grades 8–12. If you're on a tight budget, here's a clear solution. These full-size educational microscopes are built to withstand student use and abuse, with locked-on eyepieces, objectives, and stage clips, plus a slip-clutch system to protect gears from over-focusing. The LED illumination is particularly useful for viewing living specimens due to the cool lighting system. Available cordless (item #595504) or corded with an LED dimmer switch (item #595507).

Ease of Use

• Cordless, rechargeable battery with 50 hr of operation eliminates dependency on electrical outlets (item #595504)
• Separate coarse- and fine-focus adjustments meet student requirements and are easy to service
• 360° rotatable head allows for easy viewing among multiple students

Student-Proof Features

• Locked-on eyepiece W10x with pointer, objective, and stage clip assure that the parts remain on the scope
• Slip clutch avoids gear damage
• Plastic shield on iris diaphragm protects delicate iris from damage

Illumination

• Incorporates the latest microscope LED illumination technology and includes an iris diaphragm, which enhances contrast for a sharper image
• LED illumination is energy-efficient with virtually no heat and lasts up to 50,000 hr

Quality

• Swift® quality construction assures trouble-free operation and minimal downtime
• DIN* standard 4x, 10x, and 40x achromatic objectives are parfocal, parcentric, and color-coded
• Synthetic lubricant maintains consistent viscosity at extreme temperatures
• Swift® Optical Limited Lifetime Warranty covers defective parts and workmanship for the life of the instrument

* DIN: Deutsche Industrie Normen, an industry standard.