Hirame-sama Visual Phase Contrast Microscope Main Unit

◆ Phase Contrast Microscope IS-2004 Main Unit
◆ Video Output (Yellow) Analog Cable
◆ Slides & Cover Slips

Phase contrast microscope manufactured in 2004.
Includes two lenses: ×10 (900x magnification) and ×40 (3600x magnification).

Phase contrast microscopes are often used by dentists to observe cavity-causing bacteria and periodontal disease bacteria.
Saliva and oral mucosal cells are placed on a slide and observed.
It can also be used to observe red blood cells in blood.

Connect to a monitor using the video cable (yellow) to observe specimens without looking through the eyepiece.
Please refer to the photo of blood displayed on the monitor.
With the included conversion adapter, it is also possible to display images on a monitor with an HDMI terminal.
The main unit weighs approximately 2kg, is compact, and has a handle for easy portability.

[Main Observation Targets]
Living Cells (Cultured Cells)
Observe cell shape, movement, and division processes in real-time.
Observe intracellular granules, nuclei, organelles, cilia, etc.
Microorganisms (Bacteria and Protozoa)
Oral bacteria (periodontal disease bacteria, Candida, etc.).
Protozoa such as Paramecium and Amoeba.
Biological Tissues and Structures
Tissue slices, sperm, fibers, latex particles.
Dental Examinations (Periodontal Disease Screening)
Collect plaque from the mouth and observe the number and motility of periodontal disease bacteria (spirochetes, etc.).
Features of Phase Contrast Microscopy
Unstained and Unfixed: No need to kill or fix specimens, allowing observation of living organisms in their natural state.
High Contrast: Even transparent specimens show clear contrast between the background and the object.
Real-time Imaging: Dynamic phenomena (cell movement, bacterial activity) can be displayed on the monitor as they are and recorded as video.

As this is an older product, there is overall age-related deterioration.
However, it has been regularly maintained, and its operation is not a problem. Power and operation have been confirmed. It is currently in working condition.

If you require a 7.1-inch LCD color monitor or an analog to HDMI conversion adapter, please consult us before bidding, and we can accommodate your request.

All necessary items for use are included, so it is ready to be connected to a monitor and used immediately upon arrival.