Zeiss optimises Axio Imager.A1 for Routine Microscopy with LED Illumination

An entry-level version of the award-winning Zeiss Axio Imager microscope specially optimised for routine microscopy in pathology, histology, cytology and anatomy is now available.

Retaining the optical and ergonomic benefits of the Axio Imager family, the Axio Imager.A1 incorporates an LED illumination system to significantly boost the price/performance ratio.

A powerful LED light source beneath the condenser offers "Fixed-Koehler illumination" for all contrasting techniques while eliminating the complexity of a transmitted-light beam path. The optical arrangement also ensures homogeneous illumination throughout a range of condenser lens magnifications between 2.5x and 100x. The result is convenient observation and documentation of histological sections in brightfield, phase contrast, darkfield and simple polarisation contrast at a particularly economical price.

LED illumination is now a credible alternative to conventional halogen light sources, offering users simpler and economical operation without sacrificing performance. The intensity-independent colour temperature makes observation and documentation simpler. The LED component is significantly more energy efficient than a halogen lamp whilst the service life is 200 times longer, at 10,000 hours.

As with all Axio Imager variants, the Axio Imager.A1 microscope can be retrofitted with major components and accessories at any time. The LED illumination system may be replaced with traditional transmitted-light illumination should this be required, such as for epi-fluorescence studies. Axio Imager.A1 is also supported by Zeiss AxioVision software for full computer control and documentation.