Definition of Parts
Adjustable Trinocular Port
Threaded port with adjustable length of attachment of digital or video camera
Base Lens
Directs the light source towards the slide
Coarse Focusing Knob
Used to initially bring the slide into the sight and focus
Condenser & Iris Diaphragm
Controls the amount of light that hits the sample
Dimmer
Controls the amount of light that escapes from the base lens
Diopter
Allows the focus to be perfected for both eyes, independent of each other
Fine Focusing Knob
Used to refine focus to clear image
Head Lock Screw
Screws the microscope head into place
Limit Stop Knob
Limits the upward movement of the mechanical stage in order to avoid damaging the slide and objective
Mechanical Stage
Mechanically moves the slide along an X and Y axis for optimal positioning
Nosepiece
Houses the objective lenses
Objective
The lower lenses that determine the strength of magnification and the resolution of your image
Tension Knob
Adjusts the tension of the focusing knobs
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