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BUNTON offers a full line of microscopes from around the world. Student microscopes for the young scientist or home scholars. Hobby microscopes for the adult scientist who has been away from the miniature world for too many years. Laboratory microscopes for the active scientist who requires a microscope for day-to-day research, inspection or routine examinations.

Stereoscopic Microscopes

These instruments are used for low magnification viewing (3x – 100x) of three-dimensional objects. They consist of two optical systems, one for each eye. Each image is slightly different and your eyes and brain form what is called stereopsis…3D viewing (prices range from $200 – 1500).

Compound Microscopes

These instruments are relatively easy to outfit for photomicroscopy or videomicroscopy. Since there is only a single optical channel on a compound microscope, it is easy to align a film or video camera to be parcentric with the visual field of view. We do recommend a microscope with a good lamp and variable power supply 15 watt minimum, 30W halogen or higher is best. We do recommend a microscope with a dedicated photo/video tube. These are usually called trinocular body tubes two ports for the viewing oculars and one port for the camera. Order the best you can afford. Consider optical contrasting methods if your sample is fresh, alive, or low in contrast.

Darkfield Phase Contrast Modulation Contrast Differential Interference Contrast Fluorescence Microscopy Polarized Light

Try to select a microscope that can be upgraded for these methods in the future.

The least expensive student microscope has a monocular body tube. Microscopes used for longer, more routine sessions will have a binocular body tube. Options include mechanical stage for precise sample movement, a high magnification oil immersion lens (100x) for the study of bacteria and blood, and a carrying case. Bunton supplies a basic slide and coverglass "starter kit" with each student microscope purchase. We can also provide you with a list of books and websites pertaining to basic microscopy.

More than forty years in the Maryland area… specialists in optical microscopy…. Local service and repair support… showroom facility near Frederick, Maryland for new and used optical microscopes.

Entry Level Microscopes
Many parents want to purchase that first microscope for their child. We highly recommend the purchase of a good binocular "stereo" microscope for that first optical instrument. A compound microscope is difficult for a youngster (under age 10) and they find it difficult to prepare suitable samples or even to understand what they are seeing at 100x to 400x. A stereo microscope starts out at about 5x and goes up to about 30x. A small lamp or even ambient room light is all that is needed and the instrument is portable for use outdoors on the picnic table.

XTZ4 This new zoom stereo microscope is about $530.00 as shown. It is easy to adapt a digital camera to one of the viewing ocular ports and simple to operate by anyone. Ask us about the MODEL XTZ4 for economical viewing and inspection. An optional boom stand is offered for those who will be inspecting circuit boards or doing small animal surgery. A familiar American classic design now made in China. Optional fluorescent or incandescent fiber optic lighting is available. More advanced models are offered such as the SMZ168 and K-Series for those who require a wider range of accessories and superior performance.

MOTIC BA200 The new MOTIC BA200 is the perfect compound microscope for students who are now ready to investigate biological samples at the cellular level. The new flatfield infinity corrected objectives (4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x oil) provide excellent images that are well beyond the $300.00 run-of-the-mill Chinese made microscopes. The BA200 sells for about $900.00 and offers unique items such as phase contrast (400x) and simple dry darkfield (100x to 400x) and even simple polarized light accessories for the study of minerals and crystalline samples. We offer sub-$500.00 monocular student compound microscopes and invite your communications regarding the best choice for your student and budget range. A more advanced model is available for University classroms or clinical laboratories. Contact us regarding the BA300 and look further at the new BA400 and AE30 (inverted compound) products.

MOTIC BA300-POL ...now a complete transmitted light petrographic microscope for geological studies for about $3500.00. A trinocular version (as shown) includes objectives 4x, 10x, 40x and 60x plus a Bertrand lens for conoscopic work. The 30W halogen light with integrated intensity controls prodvides excellent illumination for polarized light microscopy of thin rock sections. All Motic microscopes have a FIVE YEAR WARRANTY. Add $150.00 for the trinocular version. Compensators are included along with a mechanical stage and reversed centerable objective nosepiece.

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MEIJI (JAPAN) ML 9000/9400 POLARIZED LIGHT MICROSCOPES

Meiji is the third largest microscope maker in Japan. They offer a fine alternative line of microscopes for those who want excellent value and performance without the "name brand" label. The ML 9400 as shown may be ordered for transmission or incident light investigations...or both. Meiji also offers a fine selection of upright and inverted metallurgical microscopes. Contact Bunton for details or a price quotation.

Phase Models start at $1,900.00

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AE20/21

NEW MOTIC "AE" INVERTED BIOLOGICAL MICROSCOPE

The AE 20/21 and AE 30/31 biological inverted microscopes from Motic feature infinity corrected, long working distance phase contrast objectives. The AE 20 is the basic “workhorse” tissue culture microscope and the AE 21 includes a camera tube. The AE 30/31 may be ordered with optional incident light fluorescence equipment (filter cubes, arc lamp, epi-optics) or upgraded in the future as the need for fluorescence comes up. The AE 30/31 is physically larger than the AE 20/21 but has similar features and the exact same optics. The AE 30/31 may be equipped for modulation contrast upon request.

NEW FROM MOTIC...BA400/450 UPRIGHT RESEARCH MICROSCOPES FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES The new MOTIC infinity corrected microscope is a perfect partner to the new AE30/31 inverted microscope models. The basic trinocular model with a full set of plan achromats is just under $3,000.00. 10x oculars will have a field index of 22mm. Seidentopf tube design with an ergonomic tilting binocular tube scheduled for general lab microscopy this year. Turn-in quintuple nosepiece, integrated halogen lighting and ergonomic arm rests are included with this instrument. Check out this model before you spend over $5,000.00 for a German or Japanese microscope. This one will shake up the market big time!

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ROUTINE STEREO INSPECTION....

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This microscope features 1:6.5 continuous zoom range (7x-45x with 10x oculars) with a variety of support stands from single boom (as shown) to transmitted light bases and accessories for gemstone and insect (darkfield) studies. Optional PHOTO TUBE to connect your 35mm or digital camera. FIBER OPTIC LIGHTING WITH DUAL GOOSENECK ....ADD $350.00...see: Fiber Optics pages.

MEIJI ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPES We are pleased to now offer the MEIJI line of microscopes from Japan. The RZ has been on the market for a number of years now and it fits in nicely with our other stereo microscope offerings. The 10:1 ZOOM RANGE with excellent optics and CMO/parallel design make the RZ a perfect alternative to the high priced major microscope maker models that can easily exceed $8,000.00 in the class. Most RZ models are under $5,000.00 and versions are available for photodocumentation (film and digital) as well as for integration with Retro-Opsis DV REAL 3D digital viewing and recording. Options for camera lucida, epifluourescence and microsurgery (boom stands) are available upon request. Note the ergonomic viewing tube, coaxial coarse/fine focus and integrated dual iris diaphragm to control contrast and depth of focus.

NEW MODULAR STEREO MICROSCOPES. . . . $1,200.00-$1,700.00! Three models are available...FOUR STEP, FIVE STEP and ZOOM A variety of USA-made stands and fiber optic illuminators are available. Widefield viewing tube to accept RETRO-OPSIS imaging accessories. Best price/performance value on the market today...ask for details on the new K-SERIES.

NEW FROM MOTIC ... K401PLAN ...the latest in FLATFIELD viewing with 4-Step mag changer 0.6, 1.2, 2.5 and 5.0. 1X high quality front lens ...only $200.00 more than the standard K400 SMZ168 ...latest stereozoom with 1:6.7X zoom (0.74 to 5X) and 4.5" free working distance. GREENOUGH design for high resolution images up to 320X ...binocular or trinocular with wide variety of oculars and supplemental front lenses.

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