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Description of this part for the microscope.

correction: achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.10
Tube length: 170 mm
Focal length: 37 mm
Cover glass: no
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

Description of this part for the microscope.

correction: achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.25
Tube length: 170 mm
Focal length: 37 mm
Cover glass: no
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

Description of this part for the microscope.

correction: achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.65
Tube length: 170 mm
Focal length: 37 mm
Cover glass: 0,17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

Description of this part for the microscope.

25
Magnification: 10x
Color correction: achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.25
Tube length: 170 mm
Focal length: 37 mm
Cover glass: no
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

Description of this part for the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Pol model has a different head holder.

This is a rather complex mechanism, consisting of a spring, moving plastic parts, and an opening handle. The spring can break or frequently get lost, plastic parts can break, and the main handle often breaks or bends during transport due to poor microscope protection.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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Description of this part for the microscope.

one of which has a scale. As far as I know, this block is compatible with other SM models, even those with black plastic knobs, and they can be interchanged.

Description of this part for the microscope.

moving plastic parts, and an opening handle. The spring can break or frequently get lost, plastic parts can break, and the main handle often breaks or bends during transport due to poor microscope protection.

Description of this part for the microscope.

in design, no cable, and no power supply connection.

Note: This illuminator does not fit the black "SM" version.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

is still in a liquid state.

Of course, the oil is usable, but I think this item has more collector's value.

Description of this part for the microscope.

chromat
Numerical Aperture: 1.30
Tube Length: 170 mm
Focal Length: 37 mm
Cover Glass: Yes, 0.17 mm
Immersion: Yes, oil
Thread: RMS

Description of this part for the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

This block is from the model with black plastic knobs. In contrast, the SM-D version has metal knobs (link).

Description of this part for the microscope.

in which all components are made of metal. In later years, Leitz produced microscopes of the SM series with plastic elements in the head holding mechanism.

It is a complex mechanism with a spring, locking pawls and moving parts. A very interesting design.

Most likely compatible with many variants of the "SM" model. Attention - the SM-Pol model has a different head holder.

Description of this part for the microscope.

has a 20 mm thread.

Element: upper lens of a microscope condenser
Manufacturer: Leitz Wetzlar (Leica)
Model: 0,90 As
Thread diameter: 20 mm
Immersion: no - this is a dry upper lens

Description of this part for the microscope.

mm
Cover glass: 0,17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

Some information:
- Leitz objectives with a 170 mm tube are also very often used in Leitz microscope models designed for 160 mm tube objectives.
- Many other German manufacturers also produced microscopes with a TL=170 mm, and this objective can be used in them.
- Objectives with a focal length of 45 mm can also be used in microscopes that currently use 37 mm objectives.

Description of this part for the microscope.

45 mm
Cover glass: 0,17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

Some information:
- Leitz objectives with a 170 mm tube are also very often used in Leitz microscope models designed for 160 mm tube objectives.
- Many other German manufacturers also produced microscopes with a TL=170 mm, and this objective can be used in them.
- Objectives with a focal length of 45 mm can also be used in microscopes that currently use 37 mm objectives.

Description of this part for the microscope.

mm
Cover glass: no
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

Some information:
- Leitz objectives with a 170 mm tube are also very often used in Leitz microscope models designed for 160 mm tube objectives.
- Many other German manufacturers also produced microscopes with a TL=170 mm, and this objective can be used in them.
- Objectives with a focal length of 45 mm can also be used in microscopes that currently use 37 mm objectives.

Description of this part for the microscope.

diaphragm
- potentiometer for light intensity control
- transformer integrated into the base

Description of this part for the microscope.

Lichteinstellupe (Centering / Focus telescope)
Mounting diameter: 23.2 mm + original 30 mm adapter

This centering telescope can be used for:
- DIC alignment (Differential Interference Contrast)
- Phase contrast alignment (centering phase rings)
- Aperture diaphragm inspection (iris diaphragm observation)Filament centering when setting up Köhler illumination

This is one of those microscope elements for which many different names are used. Among others:
- phase telescope
- phase contrast telescope
- phase alignment telescope
- phase adjustment telescope
- phase centering telescope
- phase contrast centering telescope
- phase contrast alignment telescope
- phase contrast adjustment telescope
- centering telescope
- condenser centering telescope
- condenser alignment telescope
- condenser adjustment telescope
- alignment telescope
- adjustment telescope
- inspection telescope
- aperture viewing telescope
- back focal plane viewing telescope
- auxiliary microscope
- phase contrast auxiliary microscope
- alignment auxiliary microscope
- centering auxiliary microscope
- adjustment auxiliary microscope
- auxiliary telescope
- centering scope
- alignment scope
- phase scope
- phase viewer
- phase contrast viewer
- phase centering eyepiece
- phase contrast eyepiece
- phase alignment eyepiece
- phase telescope eyepiece
- centering eyepiece
- condenser centering eyepiece
- adjustment eyepiece
- inspection eyepiece

Description of this part for the microscope.

170 mm
Focal length: 37 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

This objective was removed from a Leitz Dialux microscope, but it is compatible with most Leitz Wetzlar microscopes manufactured approximately before 1980 (SM, SM-Lux, Dialux, Ortholux, Orthoplan, etc.).

Some useful information about Leitz Wetzlar objectives with TL=170 mm and FL=37 mm:
- most Leitz microscopes manufactured approximately before 1980 support both 160 mm and 170 mm tube length objectives
- many Leitz microscopes support both 37 mm and 45 mm focal length objectives
- by adding an RMS-8mm adapter, such an objective obtains a focal length of 45 mm. Leitz manufactured such adapters under the name "Plezzy" - however, many users make their own versions from metal or by using 3D printers

Description of this part for the microscope.

microscope. The head contains a built-in Bertrand lens that can be moved out of the optical path. This allows both standard orthoscopic and conoscopic observations to be performed.

Basic parameters:
Manufacturer: Leitz Wetzlar
Compatible eyepiece diameter: 30 mm
Compatible eyepiece type: both standard eyepieces and polarizing eyepieces with a positioning key
Bertrand lens: yes, with an adjustment knob
Compatible with: Leitz Wetzlar SM-Pol microscope

Important: the non-polarizing versions of the Leitz Wetzlar SM microscope (and the SM-D) use a different head mounting system, therefore this head is not compatible with those models.

In the last photograph, an arrow indicates exactly which component is being offered and where it is located within the microscope, allowing this part to be identified unambiguously. In addition, the attached video shows, among other things, the mechanism used to move the Bertrand lens.

Description of this part for the microscope.

bright field
- dark field
- oblique illumination
- phase contrast

It can work with phase objectives of different magnifications and from different manufacturers (it is sufficient to manually adjust the ring diameter).

Basic parameters:
Manufacturer: Leitz Wetzlar
Model: Heine condenser
Mounting diameter: 39.5 mm
Numerical aperture N.A.: variable, up to 1.4

This Heine condenser was designed for microscopes with a condenser holder in the form of a circular clamp (e.g. Leitz SM microscopes). It is not a condenser that slides into mounting rails (as found, for example, in the Leitz Orthoplan microscope).

This condenser fits microscopes from many manufacturers (e.g. PZO, Steindorff Berlin, Zeiss, Carl Zeiss Jena, Leitz, Kremp Wetzlar, Will Wetzlar and many others) equipped with a 39.5 mm condenser holder.

Description of this part for the microscope.

at the end of the microscope arm and performs several functions:
- a microscope head is mounted on its top side (monocular, binocular or trinocular photographic head)
- inside there is a slide containing a polarizing analyzer that can be moved out of the optical path using a switch
- a polarizing objective nosepiece is mounted to the underside of this component

In the last photo, an arrow indicates which component is being offered and where it is located in the microscope, making it possible to identify this part unambiguously. In addition, the attached video shows the mechanism responsible for moving the polarization analyzer.

Description of this part for the microscope.

type: RMS
Centering: yes, each objective can be centered independently (a special key / tool is required)
Mounting method: the nosepiece is attached to the microscope body using screws

In the last photo, an arrow indicates which element is being offered and where it is located in the microscope, allowing this part to be identified unambiguously. Additionally, the attached video shows the movement mechanism of this nosepiece.

Description of this part for the microscope.

transmitted light work
Mounting method: this stage is attached to the microscope body using screws
Centering: in the Leitz Wetzlar SM-Pol microscope, this stage is centered using two screws

Many users of the Leitz Wetzlar SM microscope (or SM-D) ask the following question:
- Can I install the polarizing stage from the Leitz SM-Pol microscope into a Leitz SM microscope and thus convert it into a polarizing microscope?
- The answer is: No. The centering mechanism of this polarizing stage means that this stage is not compatible with the non-polarizing Leitz SM microscope. Moreover, the Leitz SM microscope differs from the polarizing SM-Pol model not only in the stage.

In the last photo, an arrow indicates which element is being offered and where it is located in the microscope, allowing this part to be identified unambiguously. Additionally, the attached video shows the movement mechanism of this stage.

Description of this part for the microscope.

of 39.5 mm for mounting the condenser
- a condenser height adjustment knob
- a rack gear

This component fits various versions of the Leitz Wetzlar SM microscope:
- Leitz SM
- Leitz SM-D
- Leitz SM-Pol

Description of this part for the microscope.

Wetzlar
Model: 160/0,17 EF 100/1.25 OEL PHACO 3
Magnification: 100x
Correction: semi-plan achromat
Numerical aperture: 1.25
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm
Immersion: yes, oil
Thread: RMS
Specimen protection: yes - spring-loaded
Info: PHACO 3 = phase contrast

Some important information about this objective:
- the designation "EF" means "Extended Field" - this is a semi-plan achromatic objective with an 18 mm field of view, which should be taken into account when selecting suitable eyepieces
- the semi-plan achromatic correction is "almost flat" - it is no longer an achromat, but not yet a plan achromat
- this objective can be used in brightfield, but phase contrast operation requires a compatible phase contrast condenser or a slide (slider) with a phase ring diaphragm
- the designation PHACO 3 means that for phase contrast operation a phase contrast condenser set to ring "3" should be used (the equivalent setting used by Zeiss is called "Ph3")
- this objective can be used with microscopes designed for objectives with a 170 mm tube length, but in such a case the optical path must be extended by 10 mm - most commonly by pulling the eyepieces out of the tubes by 10 mm

This objective can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer together with a compatible phase contrast condenser. Naturally, the microscope must be compatible, i.e. it must support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm and FL=45 mm - or have adapters that make such adaptation possible (for example thread adapters).

Description of this part for the microscope.

from a Leitz Dialux microscope. In the last photo in the gallery you can see the microscope stage from which it was removed. However, the manufacturer fitted the same type of mechanical XY microscope stage to many other Leitz microscope models, so this specimen holder is also compatible with models other than the Leitz Dialux.

When determining compatibility and whether this specimen holder can be mounted on a particular mechanical XY microscope stage, the following dimensions are critical:
- distance between the two side locating pins: 81 mm measured from the outer edge of one pin to the outer edge of the other pin
- locating pin diameter: 3 mm each
- therefore, the centre-to-centre distance between the locating pins is 78 mm
- diameter of the central mounting screw: 4 mm
- position of the mounting screw: centred between the two locating pins

If the spacing of the locating pins matches, this specimen holder can also be mounted on microscope stages made by other manufacturers.

Leitz Wetzlar produced specimen holders with fixed stage clips as well as versions with a spring-loaded stage clip. Here I am showing and offering the spring-loaded version.

On the used market and in technical documentation, this microscope part is described using a variety of names. Common terms include:
- specimen holder
- microscope stage specimen holder
- mechanical stage specimen holder
- slide holder
- microscope slide holder
- microscope slide clamp
- spring-loaded specimen holder
- spring-loaded slide holder
- spring-loaded stage clip
- specimen clamp
- specimen carrier
- mechanical stage carrier
- XY stage specimen holder
- specimen holder for mechanical XY microscope stage
- stage holder
- stage clip assembly

The photographs in the gallery show the exact dimensions of the microscope part offered here. In addition, the last photograph includes an arrow indicating exactly which microscope part is being described and where it is mounted on the mechanical XY microscope stage, making identification straightforward. The accompanying video demonstrates the operation of the spring-loaded stage clip.

Description of this part for the microscope.

allowing precise movement of the specimen in both the X and Y axes of the stage plane. The manipulator consists of two coaxial knobs, two independent drive shafts and the fixing elements that attach it to the stage mechanism.

This particular manipulator was removed from a Leitz Dialux microscope. The last photograph in the gallery shows the entire microscope stage from which it was dismounted. The manufacturer also used the same or very similar stages in many other Leitz Wetzlar microscope models, which is why the manipulator may also be compatible with other models from this company.

On the second-hand market and in service documentation one encounters many names referring to this assembly. The most commonly used terms include, among others:
- stage manipulator
- XY stage manipulator
- mechanical stage drive
- stage control knobs
- specimen mover
- coaxial stage drive
- stage drive assembly
- mechanical stage control
- manual XY stage drive
- stage actuator mechanism

Such manipulators very often suffer mechanical damage during transport of the microscope. Because they protrude beyond the outline of the stand, it is precisely they that absorb the impact energy first — in the event of a fall or improper packaging of the instrument.

In many cases it is not the entire manipulator that is damaged, but only one of its components. Most often these are the knobs, the drive shafts, the coaxial sleeves or the fixing elements. For this reason, this database also contains all the most important constituent parts of this (and other) manipulators, offered separately as service elements.

Damage to the manipulator does not make further work with the microscope impossible. The specimen can be moved by hand, or a simple specimen holder without an XY movement mechanism can be fitted. Such a solution works well at low magnifications; however, when working with objectives of magnifications greater than 40x (e.g. 60x, 63x, 80x or 100x), precise manual movement of the specimen becomes very difficult. At total magnifications exceeding about 400x, even a slight movement of the hand shifts the image by a considerable distance within the field of view. The mechanical manipulator enables very smooth, controlled and repeatable movement of the specimen in both axes, which is particularly important during observation with oil immersion and when producing photographic documentation.

The photographs in the gallery show the exact dimensions of the complete manipulator. The last photograph presents the entire microscope stage together with an arrow indicating the mounting location of this element, which makes it possible to identify the offered part unambiguously.

Description of this part for the microscope.

not intended for so-called "thick" objectives
Thread in the cap: no, the cap of this objective case does not contain a thread for attaching an RMS objective

This objective case can be used to store so-called "short" objectives (DIN 33 mm), longer objectives (DIN 37 mm), and long objectives (DIN 45 mm), provided they are not the so-called "thick" type.

Various names are used on the secondary market for a microscope objective case, including:
- objective case
- microscope objective case
- objective container
- microscope objective container
- objective storage case
- objective storage container
- objective box
- objective storage box
- protective objective case
- objective lens case
- objective lens container
- dust protection case
- transport case for microscope objectives
- microscope objective holder case
- storage canister for microscope objectives

Each case has the Leitz Wetzlar logo on its cap.

Although this case is of greatest interest to users and collectors of objectives made by the manufacturer Leitz Wetzlar, it can of course be used to store objectives from any manufacturer.