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Magnaview DC3-163 and DC5-163
Digital Microscopes with Built-in Digital Cameras

Digital Microscope

More than just great microscopes...... simply plug in your computer and you are ready to capture digital images of your specimen, label them, store them or email them. And there is no need to buy separate microscope, camera, cables and software; everything needed to get started is contained with within each package.

All models come with the Motic Images Plus software which provides a vast assortment of image capture, manipulation and measurement options.

The Magnaview DC3-163 and DC5-163 use the identical microscope base, objectives and optical accessories as the National 163 light microscope. The difference is the digital/analog camera for the DC3-163 and the high resolution digital camera for the DC5-163.

Eyepieces: WF 10x/18mm, pointer standard in one eyepiece, with rubber eyepiece cups. Optional eyepiece available.

Viewing Head 30° inclined and can be rotated 3600 for reverse position viewing. Binocular (162) and trinocular (163) versions available. Trinocular head has 100/0 or 30/70 division for binocular/photo tube.

Quadruple Objective Turret is ball bearing mounted for smooth, precise positioning of objectives, features textured rubber knurling for easy grip.

Objective lenses: choose standard achromatic, super high contrast, plan or phase. Following are supplied DIN standard: 4x (0.10NA), 10x (0.25NA), 40xR (0.65NA) and 100xR oil immersion (1.25NA).

Stage: Large 140mm wide by 135mm deep (5.5 x 5.25") large stage surface with built-in low profile, ball bearing mounted mechanical specimen holder with low-position coaxial controls. Movements are 70mm (X) by 50mm (Y) with 0.1mm graduations.

Condenser: 1.25NA Abbe condenser with rack & pinion focusing, iris diaphragm, swing out filter holder with clear blue, green and yellow filters supplied.

Focusing: Coaxial coarse and fine, coarse has tension adjustment, fine is graduated

Illumination: 12V/20 Watts halogen lamp with variable rheostat control, illuminated on/off switch. 115V/60Hz and 230V/50Hz models available. 0.5A delay fuse

Frame: Cast aluminum for increased stability with easy to clean grey finish. Base dimensions: 185mm wide by 235mm deep (7.25 x 9.25"). Transformer is housed in the base.

CCD Camera: The DC3-163 uses a digital/analog CCD camera with .4 Megapixels in digital mode and 480 lines resolution in analog mode. The advantage is that the DC3-163 can be connected to a computer or to an additional analog monitor which is great for a multi user and/or teaching environment. The DC5-163 includes a high resolution 2.0 Mega Pixels camera with a USB 2.0 port for high speed image transfer.

5 Year Limited Warranty, excluding bulb and fuse. Delivery complete with dustcover and instruction manual.

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
Complete Systems for the DC3-163 and DC5-163 Microscopes

Was $1,499.00

22450-10
DC3-163 Trinocular, WF10x/18 Eyepieces, Achromat Objectives 4x, 10x, 40x R, 100x R-Oil, focusable 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, halogen illumination 12V/20W, Digital & analog signals, Motic Images Plus
each
$1,348.00
Qty:

Was $1,575.00

22450-11
DC3-163-ASC Trinocular, WF10x/18 Eyepieces, Super High Contrast Objectives 4x, 10x, 40x R, 100x R-Oil, focusable 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, halogen illumination 12V/20W, Digital & analog signals, Motic Images Plus
each
1,414.00
Qty:

Was $1,729.00

22450-12
DC3-163-P Trinocular, WF10x/18 Eyepieces, Plan Achromat Objectives 4x, 10x, 40x R, 100x R-Oil, focusable 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, halogen illumination 12V/20W, Digital & analog signals, Motic Images Plus
each
1,552.00
Qty:

Was $2,429.00

22450-13
DC3-163-PH Trinocular, WF10x/18 Eyepieces, Plan Phase Achromat Objectives 4x, 10x, 40x R, 100x R-Oil, focusable 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, halogen illumination 12V/20W, Digital & analog signals, Motic Images Plus
each
2,182.00
Qty:

Was $1,625.00

22450-15
DC5-163 Trinocular, WF10x/18 Eyepieces, Achromat Objectives 4x, 10x, 40x R, 100x R-Oil, focusable 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, halogen illumination 12V/20W, Digital signal (2.0 megapixel), Motic Images Plus
each
1,462.00
Qty:

Was $1,651.00

22450-16
DC5-163-ASC Trinocular, WF10x/18 Eyepieces, Super High Contrast Objectives 4x, 10x, 40x R, 100x R-Oil, focusable 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, halogen illumination 12V/20W, Digital signal (2.0 megapixel), Motic Images Plus
each
1,482.00
Qty:

Was $1,855.00

22450-17
DC5-163-P Trinocular, WF10x/18 Eyepieces, Plan Achromat Objectives 4x, 10x, 40x R, 100x R-Oil, focusable 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, halogen illumination 12V/20W, Digital signal (2.0 megapixel), Motic Images Plus
each
1,662.00
Qty:

Was $2,685.00

22450-18
DC5-163-PH Trinocular, WF10x/18 Eyepieces, Plan Phase Objectives 10x, 40x R, 100x R-Oil, 1.25 NA phase turret condenser with one bright fixed position, centering telescope, halogen illumination 12V/20W, Digital signal (2.0 megapixel), Motic Images Plus
each
2,409.00
Qty:
all DC3/DC5-163 series microscopes include blue, green and yellow filter, power cord, vinyl dust cover and come with 5 year limited warranty, excl bulb & fuse.
Accessories for the DC3-163 and DC5-163 Microscopes
Eyepeices (each)
22437-312
Widefield Eyepiece WF10x (FN18) standard
each
42.00
Qty:
22437-313
Widefield Eyepiece WF10x (FN18) w/pointer
each
42.00
Qty:
22437-314
Widefield Eyepiece WF10x (FN18), reticle 10mm/100 div.
each
70.00
Qty:
Reticles
22437-301
Eyepiece reticle 10mm/100 div., 19mm dia., 1.288mm thick
each
28.00
Qty:
Achromat Objectives
22437-320
DIN Achromatic Objective 4x/0.1
each
29.00
Qty:
22437-321
DIN Achromatic Objective 10x/0.25
each
30.00
Qty:
22437-325
DIN Achromatic Objective 40x/0.65
each
40.00
Qty:
22437-328
DIN Achromatic Objective 100x/1.25/R-Oil
each
69.00
Qty:
Super High Contrast Objectives
22437-330
DIN Super High Contrast Objective 4x/0.1
each
27.00
Qty:
22437-331
DIN Super High Contrast Objective 10x/0.25
each
38.00
Qty:
22437-335
DIN Super High Contrast Objective 40x/0.65/R
each
74.00
Qty:
22437-338
DIN Super High Contrast Objective 100x/1.25/R-Oil
each
109.00
Qty:
Plan Achromat Objectives
22437-340
DIN Plan Achromat Objective 4x/0.1
each
29.00
Qty:
22437-341
DIN Plan Achromat Objective 10x/0.25
each
52.00
Qty:
22437-342
DIN Plan Achromat Objective 20x/0.40
each
104.00
Qty:
22437-345
DIN Plan Achromat Objective 40x/0.65/R
each
108.00
Qty:
22437-347
DIN Plan Achromat Objective 60x/0.85/R
each
158.00
Qty:
22437-348
DIN Plan Achromat Objective 100x/1.25/R-Oil
each
164.00
Qty:
Phase Contrast
22437-350
Phase Contrast Set: Plan Phase objectives 10x, 20x, 40x, 100xR-Oil; Phase Turret Condenser Assembly, Centering Telescope; Blue and Green Filters, Storage Case
each
1,149.00
Qty:
Darkfield
22437-410
Darkfield Attachment, simple plug-in type
each
42.00
Qty:
Photo and Video Adapters
22437-400
2.5x SLR Projection Lens
each
119.00
Qty:
22437-402
T-Mount Adapter for Canon FD
each
30.00
Qty:
22437-403
T-Mount Adapter for Nikon AL
each
30.00
Qty:
22437-404
T-Mount Adapter for Olympus OM
each
30.00
Qty:
22437-405
T-Mount Adapter for Canon EOS
each
30.00
Qty:
22437-407
0.5x C-mount Camera Adapter for 1/2" chip sensors
each
63.00
Qty:
Optional Accessosries and Replacements
22437-426
Mirror Assembly
each
16.00
Qty:
22437-230
Quartz Halogen Lamp 12V/20W
each
15.00
Qty:
22437-235
Replacement Fuse, 0.5A, time delay
each
5.00
Qty:
22430-240
Immersion Oil, 5ml
each
8.00
Qty:
22437-250
Dustcover
each
7.00
Qty:
22437-255
Carrying Case, anodized aluminum w/lock
each
109.00
Qty:

 CCD Camera Specifications and Computer System Requirements for Microscopes Model DC3/DC5-163

Camera Specifications and Computer Operating Specifications for Microscopes DC3-163 / DC5-163
  DC3-163 Digital & Analog Signals DC5-163
Camera Output Ports S-Video or RCA (analog) and USB (digital) USB (digital signal)
Technical Data NTSC (analog signal) USB 1.0 (digital signal) USB 2.0 (digital signal)
CCD Size 1/3" interline CCD 1/2" CMOS
Still Image Resolution 768 x 494 640 x 480 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels
Digital Resolution N/A 0.4 megapixel 2.0 megapixel
Analog Resolution 480 lines TV lines NTSC N/A N/ A
Electronic Shutter 535 lines, 60 fields/sec 30fps 10fps @ 1600 x 1200
40fps @ 800 x 600
Sync System Internal Sync N/A N/A
Audio Output Via Motic Images Plus Via Motic Images Plus
S/N Ratio >48db (AGC off) N/A N/A
Gamma 0.45 N/A N/A
White Balance Auto Auto
Back Light Compensation Auto Auto
Minimum Illumination 5 Lux (F:1.4) 5 Lux (F:1.4)
Color Transfer 7.5 MB/sec 7.5 MB/sec
Color Image Take Up Time <1 sec Take Up Time <1 sec
Color Depth 24 bit (16.7 million colors) 24 bit (16.7 million colors)
Power Supply Built-in 12V power supply from mains (analog) /
5V self-power from computer over USB
5V self-power from computer over USB
Power Consumption 180mA 280mA 250mA
Digital Data Format BMP, JPG, TIFF, MIG (recording) BMP, JPG, TIFF, MIG (recording)
Operating System Windows 98 and above, Mac OS 9.2 Windows 2000 and above, Mac OS X
Computer Requirements 1 Ghz or higher, 1G available hard drive, 256MB Ram, 32MB display memory,
USB 2.0 port (USB 1.0 port ok for DC3-163), CD-ROM drive