This is description of this part:
Holder for mounting interchangeable microscope condensers for Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes.
This MZ condenser holder is a separate, removable module that can be unscrewed. It is mounted onto a dovetail guide located underneath the microscope stage carrier. The condenser holder is secured to the guide with a clamping screw.
It can accommodate any microscope condenser with a mounting diameter of 39.5 mm, regardless of the manufacturer. Condensers with a 37 mm mounting diameter can also be used if they are fitted with a suitable adapter ring.
Basic specifications:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
Original documentation name and model: Kondensor-Einhänger MZ
Colour: black, the version manufactured for the black Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes from the 1950s and 1960s
Internal diameter: for mounting condensers with a 39.5 mm mounting diameter (for example the Carl Zeiss Jena cardioid darkfield condenser)
Condenser retaining screw: yes, central condenser clamping screw
Centering screws: yes, two condenser centering screws
Microscope mounting: dovetail
Although this microscope component is black, it is also compatible with the newer grey Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes of the Mikroval series.
This condenser holder is compatible with, among others:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ng (black microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Polmi-A (black microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Nf (black microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Nu (the NU-2 version is grey)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval (grey microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval / Fluoval-2 (grey microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival and its variants (grey microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval (grey microscope)
Various names are used for this microscope component, including:
- condenser holder
- condenser carrier
- condenser mount
- condenser support
The last photograph includes an excerpt from the original manufacturer's documentation. An arrow indicates this exact model of the condenser holder, making it easy to identify the component.
What is this part needed for?
- if you own a Carl Zeiss Jena microscope with a non-interchangeable condenser and would like to replace the original holder with one for interchangeable condensers
- if you want to use a darkfield condenser on your Carl Zeiss Jena Ng / Ergaval microscope
- if your condenser holder is damaged and needs to be replaced
