Multi-purpose Zoom MicroscopeMULTIZOOM AZ100

Enjoy the combined advantages of a stereoscopic microscope with a wide field of view and a long working distance, and an industrial microscope boasting high-resolution images — Multi-purpose Zoom Microscope MULTIZOOM AZ100 is Nikon's latest groundbreaking microscope solution.

The mono-zoom optical system enables on-axis observation and documentation.
The large magnification range is from 5x to 500x.*
High-resolution, high-contrast images can be viewed in the macro region.
Various illumination techniques are possible, including DIC observation.

*500x includes 1.25x device magnification of coaxial illuminator.

Macro observation by on-axis viewing

True on-axis observation and image capture are possible in the macro region due to the AZ100’s elimination of the traditional stereoscope’s angular view of the specimen.

Comparison of macro image

On-axis viewing with AZ100

Angular viewing with
a stereoscopic microscope
Comparison of macro image

Mono zoom mechanism

Stereoscopic microscopes always capture images in a diagonal direction due to the structure of the device. The AZ100, however, captures high-resolution, high-contrast images with on-axis viewing.

A wide range of magnifications

Zoom click mechanism on knob

By combining built-in 8x zoom optics, which provide from 1x to 8x magnification, with a three-position objective nosepiece, the AZ100 enables observation at the highest magnification ratio of any such device in the world. The objective lens lineup consists of 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 5x lenses. When combined with AZ-W 10x eyepiece lenses, the AZ100 covers everything from low, though medium to high magnification. In the range of 5x to 500x (the latter includes the 1.25x device magnification of the coaxial illuminator). The zoom knob incorporates an engageable click-stop mechanism for measuring and reproducing magnification settings.

Triple nosepiece

Comes standard with an aperture stop

The AZ100 ships complete with an aperture stop that is effective not only for visual observation, but also for the capture of digital images. This aperture stop allows you to freely change contrast and field depth based on your specimen requirements.

Aperture stop

Comparative example

Maximum aperture	Minimum aperture

Superior flexibility

Tilting eyepiece tubes

The AZ100 comes standard with eyepiece tubes that tilt from 0º to 30º. This feature enables the optimal eye level for the observer’s height and posture as well as the sample height. Two different beam-split ratios for the binocular and photo port can be selected: 100:0/0:100, which is suitable for photo documentation; or 100:0/20:80, which enables visual observation while displaying an image on a monitor.

Stands

Nikon has developed two new extremely stable dedicated stands: a reflected-only and a dual-purpose reflected/transmitted illumination stand. Even during observation at high magnifications, these stands enable stable, blur-free observation.

Double-coarse/fine focusing system

*Differs depending on the objectives
and stand combination.

Focusing can be done using either the AZ stand or stage controls. Since the stand section offers an 85mm stroke and the stage section a 10mm stroke, even tall samples can easily be observed. Focusing the stage can be performed easily with up-front table-level controls, without having to put your hands above the sample.

Dedicated stages

The product lineup consists of a reflected-only and a dual-purpose reflected/transmitted illumination stage. The three-plate structure of the stage enables stable operation even for observation at high magnification. They provide superior durability even when supporting heavy industrial samples.

Lineup
- Multi-purpose Zoom Microscopes
  - MULTIZOOM AZ100
  - MULTIZOOM AZ100M