This is description of this part:
Binocular head for Reichert Zetopan microscopes.
Basic parameters:
Manufacturer: Reichert Austria
Eyepiece diameter: 23.2 mm
Inclination angle: this head does not have an angle tube, it is a so-called straight head
For microscope: Reichert Zetopan and its variants
Interpupillary distance adjustment: yes, by means of a control knob or mechanically by moving the eyepiece tubes apart
Diopter adjustment: yes, for one eye (on one eyepiece tube)
Mounting method to the microscope: unusual - specific to Zetopan microscopes, namely a 30 mm tube secured with a threaded retaining ring
On the used parts market, a binocular microscope head is described using many different names. These include:
- binocular microscope head
- binocular head
- binocular viewing head
- binocular observation head
- binocular attachment
- binocular tube
- binocular body
- optical head
- microscope viewing head
- straight binocular head
- straight observation tube
- eyepiece head
- bino head
- bino
What is this part needed for?
- if you own a microscope without a head
- if you own a microscope with a damaged head or one in very poor condition
- if you would like to use this head for astronomical observations by connecting it to a telescope using a DIY adapter
