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the Touch of a Button
Eyes stay focused and hands remain
in place
Leica’s motorized objective turret allows
magnification to be changed in only half a
second. Two buttons, conveniently located
behind the focus knobs, control the turret.
Leica’s unique toggle mode: any two of the six
objectives can be assigned to these buttons.
The remaining four objectives are available at
the touch of a button whenever a different
magnification is required. Six buttons on the
base of the microscope are assigned to the
six objectives. An optional foot pedal is also
available, which frees the user’s hands for
activities such as note taking.
19. Automated
Condenser Head
Intuitive and efficient work
The automated condenser head automati-
cally swings out when using objectives with
less than 10x magnification and swings back
into position when a higher magnification is
selected. The microscope knows the best
condenser position for every objective. For
special applications, the user can manually
adjust the condenser position by assigning
this position to a control button. Leica’s
automated condenser head accelerates
workflow in the laboratory.
20. Automatic Light
Intensity
Adjustment
The best light for any magnification
Whenever the objective is changed, the
Leica DM Microscope automatically adjusts
the light intensity to best illuminate a speci-
men at any given magnification. The user’s
most recently used light values are stored
for each objective. And the brightness
remains constant, which prevents sudden
light intensity changes that can cause eye-
strain.
Intelligent and Innovative:
The Automated Leica DM3000
Even faster, more comfortable, and more efficient: the Leica DM3000 Microscope combines oper-
ating convenience with an ergonomic design. The automated Leica DM3000 optimizes work pro-
cesses while adapting to each user’s physical requirements. With its unique toggle mode for
changing objectives and automated condenser, the intuitive Leica DM3000 provides the greatest
speed and precision while maintaining reliability for all clinical, as well as routine biomedical and
research applications.
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