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Compact, Ergonomic Inverted Microscope for Cell Culture

With improved image quality and ergonomics, the Olympus CKX53 offers reliable performance and an efficient, convenient workflow for the widest range of cell culture tasks; including live-cell observations, sample preparation, imaging, and fluorescence microscopy.

Easy fluorescence imaging

Clear images with a broad selection of fluorescent dyes

With the CKX53 standard fluorescence set, even weak fluorescence signals can be viewed clearly thanks to a range of integrable light sources, such as a 100W mercury lamp (U-LH100HG), a 130W high-pressure mercury lamp (U-HGLGPS), as well as 3rd party LEDs (not available in all locations). The filter holder's three slots accommodate the same type of filter module as used with the IX3 and BX3 microscopes.

High contrast under bright conditions

The umbra shield blocks ambient light effectively, enhances fluorescence contrast, and enables clear fluorescence observation under bright laboratory conditions. When using phase contrast, the umbra shield can be raised to allow light to pass through to the sample.