A further milestone in the history of universal microscopes.
Universal (1950s) - Axiomat (1970s) - Axioplan (1986) - Axioplan 2 (1996)

The Axioplan 2 once again represents a major leap forward in the innovation of Zeiss microscopes. You - the user - determine for what application the microscope is to be optimally configured. Top priority is given to guaranteeing maximum flexibility. You can choose between a manual, an electronically controlled (for coded or motorized microscope components) or a motorized microscope (like the electronic version, but with a motorized focus drive). Comfort, convenience, time-saving operation and reproducibility are the outstanding features of the Axioplan 2.

Epi-fluorescence-Speed dialing with 5 positions,more light than ever before.
Reflector turret with up to five filter sets: outstanding brightness and contrast even with critical specimens.

Not only offers superb comfort and convenience, but is also an absolute must if, for example, you use multifluorescence microscopy. With five positions for filter sets, single labels and multilabels can be documented either by still or video cameras. If a PC is connected to the microscope and a coded reflector turret is used, the PC "knows" what excitation is being used. It can even operate a motorized reflector turret. This opens up totally new possibilities for photography with the
Axiophot 2, for example. Complete recomputation of the entire fluorescence illumination has resulted in a further improvement of the light yield compared with the Axioplan microscope. For critical specimens - in situ hybridization, for example - even tiny marked areas can be visualized. Depending on the fluorochrome used, you can expect a doubling or an even greater increase in the brightness of your image. And if it is too bright, you can simply close the aperture diaphragm.

Light Manager. Köhler illumination the easy way.
Automatically optimum setting with constant brightness

It is a well-known fact that optimum results can only be obtained with Köhler illumination. The microscope can now carry out this tiresome and time-consuming procedure itself. In addition, the required brightness is also set automatically via neutral density filters. This is not only a major benefit for observation, but is also an absolute must for photography and is ideal for videography, as it ensures that you always work in the ideal range of the camera (signal-to-noise ratio).

Double stage guidance for more precision.
Stability and reproducibility are indispensable for exact work with your microscope.

The double stage guidance system ensures that your image always remains exactly in focus - even during long exposure times. The Harmonic Drive™ of the new motorized focusing system permits high-speed adjustment, ultrahigh resolution and outstanding reproducibility at the same time. And when you change your specimen, the motorized, high-speed lowering device ensures that the stage returns exactly to its exact starting position. No matter what objective you are using, the image of your specimen always remains in focus thanks to automatic objective parfocality.

ICS optics.
Unparalleled excellence.

The ICS optics (Infinity Color corrected System) is your guarantee of excellent results at all times. The extensive line of infinity-corrected objectives will always contain an optical system for your own specific requirements. For fluorescence in particular, new, high-aperture (powerful, also in the UV range) objectives are constantly being developed for multipurpose use. This saves you money and provides excellent results at one and the same time - Plan-NEOFLUAR and Plan-APOCHROMAT.

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