A binocular microscope is any optical microscope with two eyepieces to significantly ease viewing and cut down on eye strain. Most microscopes sold today are binocular microscopes though the interplay between the two lenses can differ depending on the microscope type. For example, a compound microscope consists of a single optical path through which a 2D image is seen, a stereo microscope has two optical paths that display a separate image to the left and right eyes and overlay them to create a single 2D or 3D image, and a comparison microscope shows different images to each eye allowing comparison between two samples. Other differences to consider when purchasing a binocular microscope include the light source used, the maximum and minimum magnification available and whether a method for saving images is available.
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| Company | Meiji Techno | Meiji Techno | Meiji Techno | Meiji Techno |
| Item | MT4210H Brightfield/Phase Contrast Binocular Biological Microscope | MT4200EH Ergonomic Binocular Brightfield Biological Microscope | MT4200H Binocular Brightfield Biological Microscope | MT4200L Binocular Brightfield Biological Microscope with LED Illumination |
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| Illumination | Koehler 30W Halogen | Koehler 30W Halogen | Koehler 30W Halogen | LED Koehler, 3W, 5500K |
| Objective Magnification | U. Plan BF 4X, U. Plan Phase 10X, U. Plan Phase 40X (Infinity Corrected) | U. Plan 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil (Infinity Corrected ICOS F=200mm) | U. Plan 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil (Infinity Corrected ICOS F=200mm) | U. Plan 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil (Infinity Corrected ICOS F=200mm) |
| Eyepiece Magnification | KHW 10X, Field No. 20 | KHW 10X, Field No. 20 | KHW 10X, Field No. 20 | KHW 10X, Field No. 20 |
| Dimensions | 390mm (D) x 410mm (H) x 210mm (W), 8.0kg (29 lbs) | 390mm (D) x 483mm (H) x 210mm (W), 8.4kg (31 lbs) | 390mm (D) x 410mm (H) x 210mm (W), 8.0kg (29 lbs) | 390mm (D) x 410mm (H) x 210mm (W), 8.0kg (29 lbs) |
| Head | Binocular Siedentopf type, inclined 30°, I.P. adjustment 53–75mm | Ergonomic Binocular (Siedentopf), inclination adjustable 10° to 50°, I.P. 53–75mm | Binocular Siedentopf type, inclined 30°, I.P. adjustment 53–75mm | Binocular Siedentopf type, inclined 30°, I.P. adjustment 53–75mm |
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