Trinocular Microscope 40X-1000X (Battery Operated)

This trinocular microscope (40x to 1000x) is battery operated, which makes the NM-104T a portable option for students, educators and field researchers. It runs on either a standard adapter or cordless battery power, so it works in the lab and outdoors. The 30-degree inclined rotating trinocular head and low-heat LED lighting keep viewing comfortable.

When mid-range views aren't enough, switching to 1000x total magnification with the 100x oil immersion objective shows very fine cellular detail. At very high magnification, a standard "dry" lens loses light, because the rays bend as they cross the air gap between the glass slide and the objective. The result is a dark, blurry image.

The oil immersion benefit: Placing a single drop of immersion oil between the slide and the 100x lens removes the air gap. The oil has almost the same refractive index as glass, so the light doesn't bend and scatter. More light reaches the eyepiece, giving a brighter, sharper image with better contrast.

The main benefit of a double-layer mechanical stage over a simple stage with clips is precise, controlled movement of your slide. X-Y coaxial knobs glide the slide left and right or forward and back, so you can make tiny adjustments without losing your field of view. A spring-loaded arm holds the slide firmly, which prevents finger smudges and dropped slides.

Clip Stage vs Double-Layer Mechanical Stage

• Choose a double-layer mechanical stage if you plan to use higher magnification (400x to 1000x) or need to do precise biological work, like cell counting or tracking tiny microorganisms.
• A clip stage is fine for basic, low-magnification hobby use (like looking at insect wings or plant leaves at 40x to 100x), but quickly gets frustrating for more advanced work.

Specifications

• Magnification range: 40x, 100x, 400x and 1000x
• Optical head: Trinocular, 30-degree inclined, rotates a full 360 degrees for comfortable viewing
• Eyepieces: Wide field WF10x
• Objective lenses: Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x (spring) and 100x (spring, oil) on a quadruple nosepiece
• Illumination: Low-heat, energy-efficient LED light source
• Dual power supply: Runs on a standard wall adapter or 3 AA batteries (not included), which is useful for field research and areas with an unreliable power supply
• Stage: Double-layer mechanical stage, 110 x 125mm
• Focus: Coaxial coarse and fine adjustment, focusing range 20mm
• Condenser: NA 1.25 Abbe condenser & iris diaphragm
• Product of China

Core Applications

• Fieldwork & travel: Battery power lets students, hobbyists and researchers take the microscope outdoors to inspect water, soil or plant samples.
• Classrooms: The rugged all-metal frame is durable enough for daily classroom use.
• Biological samples: The 1000x maximum magnification gives enough detail to observe cell structures, bacteria, blood smears and tiny organisms.

Downloads

• Download User Manual
• Download Product Data sheet