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4. Overview of the Instrument
Specification
Contrast Method
Transmitted Light Axis
Incident Light Axis
Tube
Magnification Changer
(optional)
Objective Turret
X/Y Stage
Leica DM2000
Integrated halogen illumination
manual adjustment of
• Light intensity
• Aperture diaphragm
• Field diaphragm
Leica DM2500
Lamp Housing
Manual adjustment of
• Light intensity
• Aperture diaphragm
• Field diaphragm
• Transmitted Light: Brightfield, Darkfield, Phase Contrast,
Polarization, Differential Interference Contrast
• Incident Light: Fluorescence
Incident-light fluorescence illuminator for up to eyepiece field
number 22 with
• 5-filter turret disk
•Centerable aperture and field diaphragm
•Light trap for the suppression of extraneous light
• N4 neutral filter and shutter, switchable
optionally with
•Fixed or variable viewing angle
•Up to 3 switching positions
•One or two camera ports
• Ergotube with height-adjustable eye level and camera port
• Manual
•Magnification steps: 1x; 1.5x; 2x
• Manual
• 6-fold or 7-fold for objectives with M25 thread
• Objective prism slide
•With condenser holder
• Coaxial pinion, optional: telescopable
•Controls mountable on left or right
4. Overview of the Instrument