{"product_id":"meiji-techno-mt5210l-led-binocular-phase-contrast-microscope","title":"Meiji Techno MT5210L LED Binocular Brightfield\/Phase Contrast Microscope","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bts-meiji-mt5210-guide\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:300;color:#26332C;max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding:26px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#13314E;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#B7D0BF;\"\u003eMEIJI TECHNO · BRIGHTFIELD \u0026amp; PHASE CONTRAST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:2rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;color:#fff;margin:14px 0;\"\u003eChoose the contrast.\u003cbr\u003eFollow the specimen.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;color:#fff;\"\u003eExplore thin wet mounts and prepared stained slides with the standard MT5210L. Infinity-corrected U.Plan phase optics, adjustable LED Köhler illumination and a binocular viewing head bring a deliberate, hands-on workflow to research and advanced teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#fff;padding:12px;color:#13314E;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e100×, 200×, 400× and 1000× visual settings supplied. The 100× objective requires oil immersion; the binocular head has no dedicated camera port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;background:#fff;border-radius:8px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/1-MT5210L.webp?v=1730051649\" data-meiji-zoom=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:block;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/1-MT5210L.webp?v=1730051649\" alt=\"Meiji Techno MT5210L: authentic product photograph from the existing gallery.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:440px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.55;color:#526358;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eMeiji Techno MT5210L: authentic product photograph from the existing gallery. · Select image to enlarge.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eTwo core contrast methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eTransmitted brightfield for suitable stained or naturally pigmented slides; phase contrast for thin, transparent mounted preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFour supplied phase objectives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e10×, 20×, 40× and 100× oil objectives pair with the supplied 10× eyepieces. Separate objective settings—not a zoom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFN22 binocular viewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003ePaired MA817 10× high-eyepoint eyepieces and the MA815 binocular head are supplied. No camera or trinocular port is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eWhat is included—and what is a separate choice?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs-container\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:620px;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:'Open Sans',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSupplied area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eStandard MT5210L configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eImportant distinction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eViewing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eMA815 fixed 30° binocular head; two MA817 10× FN22 eyepieces and two MA906 eyeshields.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eSupplied; no dedicated camera port.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eObjectives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eMA839 10×, MA840 20×, MA841 40×, MA842 100× oil U.Plan phase objectives.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eFour supplied objectives on a five-position nosepiece; no fifth objective promised.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eContrast and alignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eMA913 centerable Zernike condenser, MA458\/05 centering telescope, MA861\/05 green interference filter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eBrightfield position, matched phase annuli and darkfield stop for 40× only.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSlide handling and focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eMA918R ceramic-coated mechanical stage with right-hand drop-down coaxial X–Y controls; MA598 slide holder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eCoarse\/fine focus, focus-tension adjustment and adjustable stage-height safety stop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLighting and supporting items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eBuilt-in variable-intensity white LED Köhler illumination; automatic voltage-sensing supply and regional mains cord; dust cover, spare fuse, manual and warranty card.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eConfirm destination cord and current packing list. Built-in LED is not a loose spare lamp; oil bottle is not confirmed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe standard instrument supports visual observation without the optional upgrades below. Slides, preparations and measurement accessories are separate. Do not assume an immersion-oil bottle is supplied; arrange the appropriate oil before using the 100× oil objective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-bts-gap-section=\"true\" style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eBefore you begin · Complete the bench, not just the microscope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe standard instrument already supplies the observation hardware. Prepare the specimen and supplies for your actual method; do not treat every item below as a mandatory accessory purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eSlides and cover glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eUse glass slides suited to the MA598 holder and your preparation. The supplied MA842 100× oil objective is specified for 0.17 mm cover-glass correction; check the selected cover-glass thickness and tolerance rather than assuming every chamber slide or cover is interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eOil only when the method needs it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe supplied 10×, 20× and 40× objectives are dry. Appropriate immersion oil is needed for the 100× oil objective. The US packing list does not confirm a starter bottle; check your supplied contents before buying extra, or choose oil for replenishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eOptics care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eHave a soft brush or bellows brush and appropriate lint-free materials available. Follow the MT5000 manual for cleaning and fluids; do not assume ordinary eyeglass wipes or general surface cleaners are appropriate. The dust cover is already supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIf your preparation method specifically calls for positively charged slides, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-positively-charged-microscope-slides\" style=\"color:#245B45;\"\u003eMTC Bio positively charged slides\u003c\/a\u003e are an existing catalog option: 25 × 75 mm, 1.1 mm thick, 72 per pack. Confirm holder fit, corner style and preparation protocol; these are not a blanket recommendation for every wet mount. Cover glass and optics-care materials should be selected separately to their verified specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-bts-gap-section=\"true\" style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eImmersion oil · Check starter supply, then replenish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMA700, 7.4 cc (7.4 mL).\u003c\/strong\u003e Meiji lists this oil for oil-immersion microscope objectives. Choose it when oil is needed for the supplied MA842 100× oil objective, or as replenishment. It is not for the supplied dry objectives, and it is not the separately numbered MA700\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bts-accessory-slot=\"mt5210-essentials\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe manufacturer photograph shows front and back views, not a two-pack. Confirm current packaging and safety information with your order; a factory-supplied starter bottle is not assumed either present or absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThree practical bench workflows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eMatch the method to a thin, mounted specimen—not simply to a higher magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;align-items:stretch;\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-meiji-application=\"wetmount\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-wetmount.webp?v=1793917722\" alt=\"Generated still-life illustration: Thin, unstained wet mounts. Not a micrograph.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.07em;font-weight:600;color:#526358;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eGENERATED STILL LIFE · NOT A MICROGRAPH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.35;color:#245B45;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eThin, unstained wet mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart with transparent preparations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use phase contrast to explore yeast suspensions or suitably thin pond-water preparations on glass slides. Begin with the 10× objective and Ph1 to locate a useful area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.65;color:#526358;margin:0;\"\u003eThin, evenly spread preparations matter. Halos and shade-off can change the appearance of edges; these examples are not identification assays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle data-meiji-application=\"stained\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-stained.webp?v=1793917722\" alt=\"Generated still-life illustration: Prepared stained slides. Not a micrograph.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.07em;font-weight:600;color:#526358;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eGENERATED STILL LIFE · NOT A MICROGRAPH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.35;color:#245B45;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePrepared stained slides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet absorption supply the contrast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the brightfield condenser position for suitable prepared plant or tissue sections. Compare visible structures at a useful objective setting rather than starting at maximum magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.65;color:#526358;margin:0;\"\u003ePreparation thickness, staining and illumination affect what is visible. This is not a diagnostic workflow or a through-flask inverted microscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle data-meiji-application=\"measurement\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-measurement.webp?v=1793917723\" alt=\"Generated still-life illustration: Calibrated visual comparisons. Not a micrograph.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.07em;font-weight:600;color:#526358;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eGENERATED STILL LIFE · NOT A MICROGRAPH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.35;color:#245B45;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eCalibrated visual comparisons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a scale only when needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a size-measurement workflow, the optional MA506 reticle adds an eyepiece scale and MA285 provides a known stage scale for calibration. Record the conversion for each objective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.65;color:#526358;margin:0;\"\u003eThe illustration shows a preparation workflow, not measured results. Neither a measurement reticle nor a calibration slide is supplied with the microscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eOriginal generated still-life illustrations, not manufacturer product photographs or images captured through the MT5210L. Specimens and preparation materials shown are not supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eMatch the objective to the phase annulus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs-container\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:760px;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:'Open Sans',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSupplied part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eNA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWorking distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWith 10× eyepieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePhase setting \/ use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMA839\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e10× phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e0.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e10.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e100×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003ePh1 · dry objective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMA840\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e20× phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e0.40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e7.29 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e200×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003ePh1 · dry objective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMA841\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e40× phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e0.65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e0.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e400×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003ePh2 · dry objective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMA842\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e100× phase oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e0.23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003e1000×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003ePh3 · oil immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth 10× and 20× use Ph1.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 40× uses Ph2; the 100× oil objective uses Ph3. Center the corresponding annulus rather than assuming alignment is automatic. FN22 refers to the supplied eyepieces; objective field-number specifications do not change that eyepiece field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eChoose illumination and contrast deliberately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs-container\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:620px;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:'Open Sans',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSupplied setup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:700;\"\u003eScope \/ limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrightfield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eMA913 brightfield position; variable-intensity LED Köhler illumination.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eSuitable stained or naturally pigmented thin mounted specimens.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePhase contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eMatch Ph1 \/ Ph2 \/ Ph3 as above; use the supplied telescope and green interference filter during setup as directed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eThin transparent preparations. Align the annulus to the objective phase ring.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLimited darkfield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eMA913 darkfield stop specified for the 40× objective.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;vertical-align:top;overflow-wrap:anywhere;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-weight:300;\"\u003eNot all-objective darkfield. The supplied 100× phase oil objective does not establish 1000× oil darkfield capability.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThis is an upright transmitted-light microscope. LED illumination does not imply fluorescence, and the supplied condenser does not establish a dedicated high-NA oil-darkfield system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 22px;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;background:#F1F7F3;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA setup sequence that earns useful contrast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e1 · Start dry and low\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eSecure a thin mounted slide. Set interpupillary distance and diopter for comfortable binocular viewing. Locate and focus with the 10× dry objective, using the manual’s illumination and stage-stop guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e2 · Establish illumination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eAdjust the LED intensity, field diaphragm and condenser according to the Köhler procedure. For phase work, select the matching phase position and use the green filter as directed; a phase annulus is not an aperture-brightness control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e3 · Check the rings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eTemporarily replace one eyepiece with the supplied MA458\/05 telescope. Focus the telescope to see the rings sharply and center the condenser annulus on the objective phase ring. Repeat for the matched objectives, then restore the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIf contrast looks wrong, check annulus selection and centering, specimen thickness and cleanliness before choosing more magnification. Consult the manual for the complete operating sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e100× oil: plan the last step, not the first\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eUse the MA842 100× oil objective only with the appropriate immersion oil and the preparation\/immersion procedure specified by Meiji. Start with a dry lower-power objective, find the area of interest, then proceed carefully: the 100× oil working distance is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eKeep dry objectives dry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eDo not sweep the 10×, 20× or 40× dry objective through an oil drop. Follow the manufacturer’s condenser-immersion instructions where required for the high-NA setup; do not oil components indiscriminately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFocus and clean carefully\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eCheck slide clearance and the stage stop; do not drive the objective into the slide. After use, remove immersion oil promptly with lens tissue and manufacturer-approved cleaning materials—not abrasive wipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eKnow the mode limit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e1000× is the total visual magnification with the 100× oil objective. It is not a promise of additional useful detail for every specimen and is not a supplied 1000× oil-darkfield mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eOptional comfort: change the viewing angle, not the camera path\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-MA957.webp?v=1793917721\" data-meiji-zoom=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:block;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-MA957.webp?v=1793917721\" alt=\"MA957 ergonomic binocular replacement head: genuine manufacturer photograph cropped from the MT5000 brochure, page 5.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:380px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.55;color:#526358;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eMA957 ergonomic binocular replacement head: genuine manufacturer photograph cropped from the MT5000 brochure, page 5. · Select image to enlarge.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMA957 · ergonomic tilting binocular head.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider it only if the supplied fixed 30° head does not suit your seated position or shared-user setup. The optional head offers a 10–50° viewing angle and 30 mm eyetubes for the supplied eyepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIt replaces the supplied head; it is not an extra head needed for basic use and does not add a dedicated camera port. Arrange manufacturer\/dealer-approved installation and confirm the exact unsuffixed MA957—not a different eyetube-size variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bts-accessory-slot=\"mt5210-support\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eOptional measurement: a reticle plus a calibration reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eChoose these only for a visual measurement workflow. The supplied MA817 eyepiece already accepts the 25 mm reticle; no replacement focusing eyepiece is required merely to fit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;align-items:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-ma506.jpg?v=1793917720\" data-meiji-zoom=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:block;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-ma506.jpg?v=1793917720\" alt=\"MA506 manufacturer scale diagram—not a product photograph. Reticle markings: 10 mm divided into 100 units.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:360px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.55;color:#526358;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eMA506 manufacturer scale diagram—not a product photograph. Reticle markings: 10 mm divided into 100 units. · Select image to enlarge.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMA506 · eyepiece measurement reticle.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 25 mm reticle for one supplied MA817 eyepiece. Its engraved divisions are not automatically specimen dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-ma285.jpg?v=1793917721\" data-meiji-zoom=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:block;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-ma285.jpg?v=1793917721\" alt=\"MA285 manufacturer slide\/scale diagram—not a product photograph. Stage scale: 1 mm divided into 100 units.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:360px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.55;color:#526358;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eMA285 manufacturer slide\/scale diagram—not a product photograph. Stage scale: 1 mm divided into 100 units. · Select image to enlarge.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMA285 · transmitted-light calibration slide.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1 mm scale has 100 divisions: 0.01 mm (10 µm) per division on the slide. It supplies a known reference for calibrating the reticle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bts-accessory-slot=\"mt5210-optics\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eAlign the reticle and stage scales, compare a useful span, and calculate specimen length per reticle division for each objective. Recheck after changing the optical configuration. No calibration certificate, traceability class or measurement accuracy is promised here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eChoose only what your bench needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eObserve at the eyepieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eSelect the standard microscope for thin mounted research\/teaching preparations. Supplied phase optics, telescope and filter cover the core setup; optional accessories are not mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eImprove viewing posture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eConsider MA957 only when adjustable inclination solves a real comfort problem. Retain a binocular workflow; this is not a camera conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle style=\"flex:1 1 230px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;background:#F1F7F3;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eMeasure a visible feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eConsider MA506 with MA285 if calibrated eyepiece measurements are part of your method. A scale without objective-specific calibration is not a measurement system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-bts-gap-section=\"true\" style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNeed a wider overview? Quote the complete low-power path\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMA830 2.5× brightfield objective + MA976 low-power condenser\u003c\/strong\u003e is the manufacturer-listed scanning combination. With the supplied 10× eyepieces, it provides 25× total visual magnification. This is a two-component configuration to review—not a single-lens add-on or a bundled SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;align-items:stretch;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"flex:1 1 280px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:14px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-lowpower-ma830.jpg?v=1793921121\" data-meiji-zoom=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-lowpower-ma830.jpg?v=1793921121\" alt=\"MA830 manufacturer photograph: two views of one optional 2.5× objective.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:420px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.55;color:#526358;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eMA830 manufacturer photograph: two views of one optional 2.5× objective. · Select image to enlarge.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"flex:1 1 280px;min-width:0;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:14px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-lowpower-ma976.jpg?v=1793921121\" data-meiji-zoom=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/bts-meiji-mt5210-lowpower-ma976.jpg?v=1793921121\" alt=\"MA976 manufacturer photograph: optional swing-out condenser shown in two views.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:420px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.55;color:#526358;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eMA976 manufacturer photograph: optional swing-out condenser shown in two views. · Select image to enlarge.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe MA976 replaces the supplied MA913 for this workflow. Do not assume the phase condenser alone provides a fully illuminated 2.5× field, or that phase contrast remains available after the swap. Reinstall MA913 and recheck alignment to return to phase work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eRequest a configuration quote specifying \u003cstrong\u003eMT5210L, MA830 and MA976\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@bluetigerscientific.com?subject=MT5210L%20low-power%20configuration%20quote\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px;background:#235c86;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRequest low-power configuration review\u003c\/a\u003e. Current condenser specifications, installation, field coverage and availability need confirmation before purchase. This option is therefore quote-first, not an orderable parts bundle. It is useful for finding regions on appropriately contrasting prepared slides—not automated whole-slide scanning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-bts-gap-section=\"true\" style=\"padding:26px 0;box-sizing:border-box;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSpecialist darkfield · Check current support, not just an old parts list\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe standard MA913 already has the documented darkfield stop for 40×. That does not establish a supplied 1000× oil-darkfield system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eOlder documentation lists MA914 with MA836 50× oil-with-iris or MA838 100× oil-with-iris for specialist darkfield. Meiji’s current standalone component pages identify those parts as \u003cstrong\u003ediscontinued\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are not offered here as purchasable upgrades, and the supplied MA842 phase oil objective is not a verified substitute for an iris-equipped darkfield objective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIf higher-power darkfield is essential, describe your specimen, required magnification and existing setup when requesting a technical\/availability review. Obtain a current manufacturer-supported alternative before ordering. No availability, diagnostic use or turnkey configuration is promised. \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@bluetigerscientific.com?subject=MT5210L%20darkfield%20alternatives%20review\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px;background:#235c86;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAsk about supported alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding-top:24px;line-height:1.15;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.3;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eMT5210L buying questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:18px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#13314E;\"\u003eWhat magnifications come with the standard MT5210L?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe supplied 10× eyepieces and 10×, 20×, 40× and 100× oil phase objectives provide 100×, 200×, 400× and 1000× visual settings. These are discrete objective selections, not continuous zoom; no 4× or fifth objective is promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:18px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#13314E;\"\u003eWhich phase annulus should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eUse Ph1 for both 10× and 20×, Ph2 for 40×, and Ph3 for 100× oil. Use the supplied centering telescope to check and center the annulus against the objective phase ring, following the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:18px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#13314E;\"\u003eCan I view a stained slide without changing the objectives?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes, suitable thin stained preparations can be observed using the condenser’s brightfield position and the supplied phase objectives. A separate brightfield objective set is not listed as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:18px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#13314E;\"\u003eDoes it include darkfield at 1000×?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. The supplied MA913 condenser has a darkfield stop specified for 40×. The 100× phase oil objective and supplied condenser are not a confirmed high-NA oil-darkfield system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:18px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#13314E;\"\u003eIs a camera port included, or added by MA957?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. The standard MA815 is binocular with no dedicated trinocular camera port. MA957 is an optional ergonomic binocular replacement, not a camera attachment. No plug-and-play camera configuration is established here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:18px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#13314E;\"\u003eAre phase contrast and high magnification always better?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. Choose contrast for the preparation and useful magnification for the feature. Phase can help with transparent thin specimens but can introduce halos and shade-off; thick or uneven preparations can obscure detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:18px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#13314E;\"\u003eDo I need oil for every objective?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. The supplied 10×, 20× and 40× objectives are dry. The MA842 100× objective requires appropriate immersion oil and careful setup. Keep dry objectives out of oil and clean the oil objective as Meiji directs; an oil bottle is not confirmed as supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:18px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#13314E;\"\u003eIs MA506 enough to read specimen dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNot by itself. Install it in a compatible supplied MA817 eyepiece, then calibrate its divisions with MA285 or an appropriate known stage standard for every objective\/optical configuration. Reticle markings do not directly equal specimen dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:18px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#13314E;\"\u003eMust I buy every item shown on this page?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. MA957 is an optional comfort replacement; MA506 and MA285 support calibrated visual measurement. MA700 is for oil-immersion use or replenishment when needed, after checking any starter supply. The low-power path is a quote-first configuration, not a required purchase. The standard observation hardware is already supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:18px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.3;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#13314E;\"\u003eWhy do the brochure and manual need caution?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThey cover multiple MT5000 configurations. Some brochure summaries conflict with the exact-model supplied list, and the shared manual includes legacy halogen service instructions. Use the standard configuration stated here; confirm the current packing list and obtain current LED\/electrical service guidance rather than applying conflicting legacy data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meiji Techno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438078304554,"sku":"MT5210L","price":4700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/1-MT5210L.webp?v=1730051649","url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/meiji-techno-mt5210l-led-binocular-phase-contrast-microscope","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}