Routine Microscopy
Optical excellence, ergonomics, automation and image quality make Leica Biosystems your imaging solution provider of choice.
Expect more than just optical excellence. Leica Biosystems offers a broad selection of microscopy systems, from routine microscopes to highly automated, advanced solutions. We support all laboratory imaging needs from sample preparation through to diagnosis. The combination of microscopes with high quality digital cameras helps you feel confident during a long working day.
Products
DM4 B
The consultant's microscope with advanced automation for fast and reliable results (fully automated transmitted light and fluorescence axis); Ultra-bright LED illumination; Full range of contrasting techniques.
DM3000
A semi-automated routine microscope with motorized turret, automated light intensity adjustment, and automated condenser head; Long-life LED or 30W halogen illumination; Full range of contrasting techniques.
DM2500
Microscope for routine diagnostics with ergonomic design, 100W halogen illumination or comparable ultra-bright LED; Full range of contrasting techniques
DM1000 and DM2000
Choose the microscope for your screening and routine applications with ergonomic features, brilliant optical performance, long lifetime LED or 30W halogen illumination; All relevant contrasting techniques.
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![]() DM4 B |
![]() DM6 B |
Transmitted light contrasting methods | Brightfield, Phase Contrast, Darkfield, Polarization | |||||
Differential interference contrast option | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Light source | LED or 30W Halogen | LED or 30W Halogen | Extra bright LED or 100W Halogen | LED or 30W Halogen | Extra bright LED (100W comparable) | Extra bright LED or 100W Halogen |
Light and contrast manager (TL and FL) | No | No | No | Yes (TL) | Yes | Yes |
Nosepiece movement | Manual | Manual | Manual | Motorized plus toggle mode | Manual and coded | Motorized or manual and coded |
Objective lens positions | 5 | 6 or 7 | 6 or 7 | 6 | 6 or 7 | 7 |
Mechanical focussing | Coarse Fine Focus stop |
Coarse Fine Medium Focus-stop Adjustable torque |
Coarse Fine Medium Focus-stop Adjustable torque |
Coarse Fine Medium Focus-stop Adjustable torque |
Coarse Fine |
Coarse Fine |
Motorized focussing | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
FL option - number filter cubes | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5,8 |
Programmable function buttons | No | No | No | 4 plus optional foot switch | 6 | 6 plus 11 with additional control panel STP8000 |
Display/Touch screen | No | No | No | No | Display settings only | Touch pad changes settings |