Designed for students and hobbyists, Celestron Labs S10-60 Stereo Microscopeis a versatile instrument for making detailed 3D observations of a variety of subjects such as coins, minerals, insects, leaves, textiles and documents. Dual eyepieces preserve stereoscopic vision which renders images in three dimensions, as opposed to a flat field common in single-ocular microscopes. Stereo, or dissecting, microscopes traditionally have relatively low power and a large working distance for larger subjects. This instrument has a magnification range from 10x to 60x with a maximum working distance of 2.17". The head and nosepiece are attached to the microscopes' pillar and is easily adjustable to set the correct working distance to achieve the sharpest focus.

The stage is built into the base to provide a large and stable area for specimens. Dual light sources above and below the stage and interchangeable stage plates enable users to optimize the light, depending on their subjects. Use the upper light and opaque plate to improve contrast on specimens for better viewing, and the lower light with the translucent plate to illuminate a specimen from below.

Siedentopf Interpupillary Adjustment    1x and 3x Objectives    Two 10x Wide Field Eyepieces    Two 20x Wide Field Eyepieces    10x to 60x Magnification Range    Dual Coarse-Focus Knobs    Upper Tungsten Bulb Illumination    Lower Halogen Bulb Illumination    2.17" Maximum Working Distance    Translucent and Opaque Stage Plates

• Two 10x wide field eyepieces
• Two 20x wide field eyepieces
• Two objectives: 1x and 3x
• Two-position rotating turret
• 10x and 30x magnification with 10x eyepieces
• 20x and 60x magnification with 20x eyepieces
• Contoured eyecups block peripheral light

• Upper tungsten bulb illumination
• Lower halogen bulb illumination
• On/off switch

• Dual coarse focus knob, left and right sides
• Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment accommodates a wide range of users
• Right-eye dioptric adjustment

• Adjustable working distance, 2.17" maximum
• Stage is integrated into base with slide/specimen clips
• Removable 3.7" diameter round stage plates for different viewing application
• Translucent: Light passes through the plate and illuminates the specimen from below
• Opaque: Optimal when using the top illuminator and helps to improve contrast on specimens for better viewing

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I notice it does not have dual lighting (no upper light, only lower). How good is the illumination for opaque objects?

A: The model has a Halogen Light, so pretty powerful.

Q: 2. I notice The Celestron CB2000CF does not have dual lighting (no upper light, only lower). How good is the illumination for opaque objects? Do you find this a limitation?

A: We use it for fecal parasite screens in my veterinary practice, so the lack of an upper light source is not an issue for us, as the samples are suspended in a brine solution and placed on the slide for microscopic examination.

Q: 3. Does this microscope package contain a dust cover?

A: yes it comes with a dust cover.

Q: 4. The stage size is the only difference between the cb2000c and cf?

A: The CELESTRON LABS CB2000CF has a 4.3 x 4.7 Mechanical Stage/Slide Holder. The CELESTRON LABS CB2000C has 5.5 x 5.5 Mechanical Stage/Slide Holder.

Q: 5. The recommended accessories for this microscope include batteries. Could you please advise why batteries are necessary? I assume that they are required for field work where there is no power supply, but this is not mentioned in the specification.

A: This model does not take batteries. My apologies for the confusion. I will contact the Web Team to take this accessory down.

Q: 6. Comes in a nice box so I could safely repackage if I moved?

A: The box that the CELESTRON LABS CB2000C Compound Binocular Microscope with 5.5 x 5.5" Mechanical Stage comes in could be used for storage and transport too.

Q: 7. Check your information: The stereomicroscope should not be confused with a binocular compound microscope, which has double eyepieces. The image in such a binocular compound microscope is no different from that obtained with a single monocular eyepiece. So, does a binocular microscope render images in 3D as you claim?

A: The term stereo and binocular microscope have been used interchangeably by different manufactures. Stereo microscope are usually low powered ones as in field or dissecting microscope. where you are looking at a dimensional (3D) object. Binocular microscope are high powered compound microscope where you are looking at a biological on a glass slide with a cover slide over it (non-dimensional.) 3D effect very minimal.

Q: 8. Is it possible to hook a digital camera up to this to capture an image?

A: B&H has no adapters to mount a digital camera to the Celestron CM400C Compound Cordless Monocular Microscope BH #CECM400C • MFR #44134 However, I would recommend the Celestron 5.0MP Digital Microscope Imager (Black) BH #CEDMIHD5MP • MFR #44422 to attach to a laptop

Q: 9. What is tbe thread diameter of the 4x 10x and 40x objective lenses?

A: There are no threads, it is a slip in eyepiece.

Q: 10. does this work with a Mac or an IPAD?

A: It's compatible with Mac OS and Windows.