Olympus SZX16, Overview

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A new dimension in image clarity 

A new dimension in image clarity 

From low to high magnification, exceptionally 
bright and even fluorescence is assured for 
efficient screening.

Newly designed SDF objective lenses of the highest NA and Olympus’ 
newly developed near-vertical reflected light illuminator will 
significantly improve signal intensity and support bright fluorescence 
observation.

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Highest NA among stereomicroscopes provides 

     extraordinarily bright fluorescence observation

SDF objective lenses of the highest NA dramatically 
improve fluorescence detection sensitivity. Furthermore, 
the newly designed near-vertical reflected light illuminator’s 
excitation light paths are independent from the observation 
paths, allowing for substantially improved excitation light 
efficiency. These features provide far brighter fluorescence 
observation than conventional stereomicroscopes at all 
magnifications. Transmitted light observation for verification 
of specimen outline is possible even under reflected light 
fluorescence observation.

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Five-position turret with nine-filter selection

Nine filter units, ranging from UV excitation to RFP, respond to 
applications using various fluorescent dyes and protein. Olympus 
High Quality (HQ) filters have an edge steepness and high 
transmission that efficiently detect the light of fluorescence to 
enhance and capture brighter fluorescence images in precise 
detail.

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Even and seamless fluorescence observation from 

     low to high magnification

In correspondence with zoom function, the reflected light 
illuminator provides even illumination from low to high 
magnification. This will eliminate oversights along the periphery 
of the field of view during live specimen screening and 
dramatically improve work efficiency.

Bright fluorescence observation is essential in recent biological and medical research. Observation of 
weak fluorescence at low magnification under stereomicroscope has especially been a problem. 
However, the SZX16 enables even and overwhelmingly bright fluorescence observation from low to 
high magnifications. 

Filter unit  

Model  

Remarks

For UV excitation  

SZX2-FUV 

Ex330-385/Em420-

For BV excitation  

SZX2-FBV 

Ex400-440/Em475-

High performance for CFP 

SZX2-FCFPHQ 

Ex425-445/Em460-510

For GFP   

SZX2-FGFP 

Ex460-490/Em510-

For GFP separation 

SZX2-FGFPA 

Ex460-495/Em510-550

High performance for GFP 

SZX2-FGFPHQ 

Ex460-480/Em495-540

High performance for YFP 

SZX2-FYFPHQ 

Ex490-500/Em510-560

For RFP 1  

SZX2-FRFP1 

Ex530-550/Em575-

For RFP 2  

SZX2-FRFP2 

Ex540-580/Em610-

Fluorescence and transmitted light illumination

Fluorescence illumination only

SZX16 reflected light fluorescence illumination stand 

SZX16 Fluorescent filter unit