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OM36-LBK 40X-1000X Beekeeper Special LED Compound Microscope
+ Diagnose Nosema in the bee yards
+ Recommended by Randy Oliver
+ 4 Objective lenses
+ Long-life LED illumination
+ Trinocular version is rechargeable
+ Slide starter kit
+ Nylon storage case
+ Lifetime Limited Warranty
Included in Bundle
Starter Slide Kit: OMSK1 Microscope Starter Slide Kit
Eyecups: Eyecups, Omano Series A (Pair) 28mm
Soft Case: Microscope Soft Nylon Case - Small
Objective Lens:
Achromatic
Max Magnification:
1000x
Stage:
Mechanical XY
Omano Microscopes and Cameras
Omano microscopes are built to the same quality standards as the Zeiss or Leica you’re familiar with, but there’s no premium price attached to the name. But we don’t just tell you they’re good. We make sure they’re good with a Lifetime Warranty and 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee.
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Why Beekeepers Love It
Beekeepers can diagnose hive infections within just a few minutes using the OM36-LBK beekeeper microscope without the need for lengthy sampling processes or expensive lab analysis. Inspired and recommended by popular writer and beekeeper, Randy Oliver, we built this microscope to help beekeepers tackle the challenges that come with CCD.
"It is greatly surprising to me that with the great interest by beekeepers in Nosema ceranae, how few actually make the effort to monitor the levels of this parasite in their colonies! Even more surprising is that, despite the considerable expense, many blindly treat their colonies without having any idea as to whether their bees are actually infected!" - Randy Oliver
Let’s Get Optical
The OM36-L includes a binocular or optional trinocular, as well as:
A Seidentopf microscope head inclined at an ergonomic 45 degrees that rotates 360 degrees for flexible viewing positions.
Two Wide Field WF10x eyepieces and rubber eyecups for improved viewing.
Diopters built into both oculars enable individual eye focusing while the head can be adjusted through 55-75mm to adapt for different interpupillary distances.
A rear-facing quadruple nosepiece with four parcentered, coated, parfocal, 185mm achromatic objectives (4x, 10x, 40x spring, 100x spring, oil immersion).
Spring-loaded 40x and 100x objectives to mitigate the risk of damage to slides.
40x, 100x, 400x and 1,000x magnification levels.
A 23mm camera adapter is included with the trinocular version
Focus on the Stage
The OM36 series includes an oversize double-layered, graduated mechanical stage that measures 110mm x 120mm. Other features of this unique stage include:
A range of 70mm x 25mm X-Y movement.
A spring-loaded slide clamp for the exact positioning of the specimen.
Dropdown coaxial coarse/fine controls so the viewer can operate the stage "eyes down."
Focus features include:
High-quality rack and pinion mechanics for longer life and coaxial focus controls for easier focusing.
A rack stop to prevent the objectives from interfering with the stage.
A slip clutch control to reduce the risk of damaging the focus controls through overextension.
Farewell, Weak Illumination!
The OM36-LBK is fitted with a professional Abbe 1.25 N condenser, along with an Iris diaphragm for optimal adjustments.
It also features transmitted LED illumination with variable intensity.
Swap Out that Hard Eyepiece for Soft Imaging
What if there was a way to combine a love of technology with a passion for beekeeping and microscopy?
You can pair the OM36 with a Summit Series digital microscope camera to make this compound microscope into a digital microscope in an instant. The Summit Series cameras are known for their remarkable color resolution and color sensitivity, meaning you can study bright, clear, and vivid images under your scope.
In addition, the included 0.5x reducing lens makes for an image that is significantly closer to that seen through the eyepieces with the naked eye. A Summit Series camera comes with robust documentation and measuring software that your students can use to manipulate and share their discoveries.
The Summit Series microscope cameras are compatible with a C/CS mount, 23mm eyepiece adapter, and 30mm and 30.5mm collars (fitting almost any other microscope).
Features of the Summit Series software include:
Fast refresh rates
Auto/manual exposure
White balance control
Fullscreen live imaging
Time-lapse photography
User-friendly image capture
What Else Is in the Box?
Eyecups
Nylon Case
OMSK1SP slide starter kit
50 blank slides
100 coverslips
Immersion oil
3 well slides
Lens cleaning paper
Pipette
Dust Cover
Manual
Spare Bulb
Spare Fuse
Immersion oil
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General | ||
Brand | Omano | Omano |
SKU | OM36-BL | OM36-TL |
Warranty | Omano Limited Lifetime Warranty | Omano Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Magnification Chart | None | None |
MAP Copy | None | None |
System | ||
System Type | Brightfield | Brightfield, Portable |
Optical Design | DIN 160mm | DIN 160mm |
Head | ||
Head Type | Binocular | Trinocular |
Ocular Angle | 30° | 30° |
Diopter Adjustment | Single | Single |
Interpupillary Adjustment | Arc (Seidentopf) | Arc (Seidentopf) |
Interpupillary Adjustment Range | 55-75 mm | 55-75 mm |
Trinocular Tube Focusable? | No | No |
Parfocal | No | No |
Ocular Tube Diameter | 23 mm | 23 mm |
Body | ||
Nosepiece Orientation | Reversed | Reversed |
Nosepiece Style | Quadruple (4) | Quadruple (4) |
Focus Controls | Coarse & Fine, Coaxial | Coarse & Fine, Coaxial |
Focus Mechanism | Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion |
Focus Control Location | Dual Ambidextrous | Dual Ambidextrous |
Focus Controls Graduated? | No | No |
Stage Type | Mechanical XY | Mechanical XY |
Stage Features | Fingertip Controls, Slide Holder (spring-loaded) | Fingertip Controls, Slide Holder (spring-loaded) |
Stage Range Graduated? | No | No |
Configuration | ||
Includes Eyepieces? | Yes | Yes |
Included Eyepiece Quantity | 2 | 2 |
Included Eyepieces (X) | 10X | 10X |
Eyepiece Style | WF Widefield (FN 18mm) | WF Widefield (FN 18mm) |
Includes Eyecups? | No | No |
Min Standard Mag | 40X | 40X |
Max Standard Mag | 1000X | 1000X |
Objectives | ||
Included Objectives (Qty) | 4 | 4 |
Objective Lens | Achromatic | Achromatic |
Included Objective Types | Brightfield | Brightfield |
Included Objectives Parfocal Adjustable? | No | No |
Condenser | ||
Condenser Type | Abbe Brightfield | Abbe Brightfield |
Condenser Features | Iris Diaphragm, Rack & Pinion Focus, Swing-out Filter Holder | Iris Diaphragm, Rack & Pinion Focus, Swing-out Filter Holder |
Condenser N.A. | 1.25 mm | 1.25 mm |
Illumination | ||
Illumination Type | LED | LED |
Illumination Style | Transmitted | Transmitted |
Collector Type | Simple | Simple |
Transmitted Light Type | LED | LED |
Transmitted Light Control | Variable | Variable |
Power Supply | 120V AC (Plug-in Adapter Included) | 120V AC (Plug-in Adapter Included) |
Reticles | ||
Reticles Available? | No | No |
Accessories | ||
Included Extras | Dust Cover | Dust Cover |
Case Included? | No | No |
Compatibility | ||
Imaging Compatibility (with adapters) | - | 23mm |
Compound Microscope Digital Camera
The OptixCam Summit K2 series digital microscope camera turns your optical microscope into a fully-functional digital microscope. Plug it into your computer’s USB port and it automatically powers up. Your workflow becomes more user-friendly, more ergonomic, and perfect for collaboration.
This digital microscope camera lets you sit back
and study samples on screen, without hunching over the eyepiece. In routine
life science applications, you capture remarkably clean images that are ideal
for cataloging and recording for posterity. It allows you to save and document
images in industrial or medical reports, with easy annotation right from the
included software. It transforms biology classes into launchpads for
exploration by enabling students to see and share easily.
A dynamic range of 1.3 to 14 megapixels for big deals and small details.
The details matter to us just as much as they matter to you. That’s why we carry a range of versatile microscope cameras with multiple resolution options, making these cameras easy on the eyes and easy on your budget (if that’s what you need) too.
Summit K2 cameras range from:
- Low (1.3) megapixels, suitable for hobbyists, classrooms, and other applications where affordability, durability, and good resolution are most important.
- Medium (3.1) megapixels, suitable for biological research and industrial applications that require an excellent mix of visibility and affordability.
- Mid (5.0) megapixels, suitable for industrial inspectors and life science researchers who have departmental budget constraints, but need sharp images and easy functionality.
- High (10) megapixels, suitable for healthcare professionals and researchers with a greater budget who require high resolution image projection in large-format applications.
- Advanced (14) megapixels, suitable for complex microbiological applications where performance and image quality are all that matters.
Built around the superior Aptina MT9T001 CMOS color sensor.
Rigged with high-resolution Aptina MT9T001 CMOS
color sensors, Summit K2 digital microscope cameras deliver vivid and vibrant
images, even in low-light environments, and allow you to manipulate images
while maintaining true-to-life colors and textures.
Compatible with PC and MAC.
Connect and power up easily through USB 2.0, no external power required, and dig into your work with the included K2View software (PC only). It’s built to make your workflow easier, with features like:
- Geometric measuring using lines, circles, and angles that are scaled to your magnification level in real time.
- Notation, so all the important info you need to package with your images is right where it needs to be.
- Anti-flicker, so images look sharp under a variety of ambient lighting.
- Time-lapse photography so you can easily batch images together, tracking changes as you go.
- Auto/manual exposure, making it easy to get the image you need.
- White balance control, so the images you capture look the way they should.
- Storage in JPG, BMP, TIFF, TGA, and RAW format, so images can be used across a range of platforms.
The cameras also work just fine with your existing
TWAIN, DirectX, and Image Capture (MAC only) software. You can also download K2View from our site.
Excellent image reproduction with 0.5x Reducing
Lens.
No fuss, just focus. Many competitively priced digital microscope cameras magnify the image through the eyepiece, so the image you see on your monitor doesn’t accurately represent what you see looking down the scope with your own eyes. That’s not good enough for you. We counter that by including a 0.5x reducing lens. This prevents over-magnification and produces real images. You can trust what you see.
Summit K2 series digital microscope cameras already work in applications spanning industries. They can be retrofitted onto most existing optical microscope models, and come standard on Omano digital microscopes.
They add some swagger to your
passion for microscopy and make sharing a lot
easier. You don’t have to go on your microscopy adventures alone anymore.
Compatibility:
- Includes 23mm C mount adapter (additional adapters can be purchased to fit future microscopes)
- Optional calibration slide for accurate measurements
Modern Technology:
- Built with a sturdy aluminum alloy body
- Fast refresh rates (30-50 frames per second) during video recording
- Full-screen live imaging to maximize your visual experience
What’s in the box?
- Summit SK2 Digital Microscope Camera
- OptixCam K2View software installation CD
- USB 2.0 cable
- 0.5x 23mm adapter for C-mount
And, of course, our conversation doesn’t end with your purchase. We aim to make good science accessible. That’s why we offer free telephone support long after your microscope camera is out of its box.
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General | ||||||
Brand | OptixCam | OptixCam | OptixCam | OptixCam | OptixCam | OptixCam |
SKU | OCS-KK2-1.3 | OCS-SK2-1.3X | OCS-SK2-3.1X | OCS-SK2-5.2X | OCS-SK2-10X | OCS-SK2-14X |
Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
Product Weight | 2.0000 | 2.0000 | 2.0000 | 2.0000 | 2.0000 | 2.0000 |
Magnification Chart | None | None | None | None | None | None |
MAP Copy | None | None | None | None | None | None |
Sensor | ||||||
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 1/3 Inch | 1/3 Inch | 1/2 Inch | 1/3 Inch | 1/3 Inch | 1/3 Inch |
Color/Monochrome | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
Pixel Pitch | 3.6 µm x 3.6 µm | 3.6 µm x 3.6 µm | 3.2 µm x 3.2 µm | 2.2 µm x 2.2 µm | 1.7 µm x 1.7 µm | 1.4 µm x 1.4 µm |
Sensor Color Depth | 8bpp / 24bit RGB | 8bpp / 24bit RGB | 8bpp / 24bit RGB | 8bpp / 24bit RGB | 8bpp / 24bit RGB | 8bpp / 24bit RGB |
Scan Mode | Progressive | Progressive | Progressive | Progressive | Progressive | Progressive |
Peltier Cooling | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Shutter | Electronic, Rolling Shutter | Electronic, Rolling Shutter | Electronic, Rolling Shutter | Electronic, Rolling Shutter | Electronic, Rolling Shutter | Electronic, Rolling Shutter |
Sensor Details | - | Aptina MT9M111 CMOS | Aptina MT9T001 CMOS | Aptina MT9P001 CMOS | APTINA MT9J003 CMOS | APTINA MT9F002 CMOS |
Signal to Noise Ratio | - | 44 db | 43 db | 40.5 db | 34 db | 35.5 db |
Sensitivity | - | 1.0V/Lux-sec (550nm) | 1.0V/Lux-sec (550nm) | 1.0V/Lux-sec (550nm) | 1.0V/Lux-sec (550nm) | 1.0V/Lux-sec (550nm) |
Dynamic Range | - | 71 db | 61db | 66.5db | 65.2db | 63.5db |
A/D Conversion | - | 10-bit Parallel, 8-bit RGB to PC | 12-bit Parallel, 8-bit RGB to PC | 12-bit Parallel, 8-bit RGB to PC | 12-bit Parallel, 8-bit R.G.B to PC | 12-bit Parallel, 8-bit R.G.B to PC |
Cooling System | - | - | - | Natural | Natural | Natural |
Camera | ||||||
Camera Mount | Ocular Mount | C-Mount, Ocular Mount | C-Mount, Ocular Mount | C-Mount, Ocular Mount | C-Mount, Ocular Mount | C-Mount, Ocular Mount |
Resolution | 1.3 Megapixel, 1280x1024 pixels | 1.3 Megapixel, 1280x1024 pixels | 3 Megapixel, 2048x1536 pixels | 5 Megapixel, 2592 X 1944 pixels | 10 Megapixel, 3584 X 2748 pixels | 14 Megapixel, 4096 x 3288 pixels |
Camera Output Resolutions | 1280 X 1024; 640 X 512; 320 X 256 | 1280 X 1024; 640 X 512; 320 X 256 | 2048 x 1536; 1024 x 768; 680 x 510 | 2592 X 1944; 1280 X 960; 640 X 480 | 3584 X 2748; 1792 x 1374; 896 X 684 | 4096 x 3288; 2048 x 1644; 1024 x 822 |
FPS @ Max Res | 7.5fps @ 1280 x 1024 | 15@1280x1024; 26@640x512; 48@320x256 | 11.5@2048x1536; 32@1024x768; 45@680x510 | 5fps @ 2592 X 1944 | 1.9fps @3584 x 2748 | 1.7fps @4096 x 3288 |
FPS @ Min Res | 12.5fps @ 800 x 600 | 50fps @ 320 x 256 | 43fps @ 680 x 510 | 60fps @ 640 X 480 | 27fps @896 x 684 | 27fps @1024 x 822 |
Camera Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
White Balance | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual |
Software Included | OptixCam K2View | OptixCam K2View | OptixCam K2View | OptixCam K2View | OptixCam K2View | OptixCam K2View |
Driver API Compatibility | DirectX, TWAIN | DirectX, TWAIN | DirectX, TWAIN | DirectX, TWAIN | DirectX, TWAIN | DirectX, TWAIN |
Power Source | USB Powered | USB Powered | USB Powered | USB Powered | USB Powered | USB Powered |
File Formats | JPEG | BMP, JPEG, Own Proprietary, PNG, TGA, TIFF | BMP, JPEG, Own Proprietary, PNG, TGA, TIFF | BMP, JPEG, Own Proprietary, PNG, TGA, TIFF | BMP, JPEG, Own Proprietary, PNG, TGA, TIFF | BMP, JPEG, Own Proprietary, PNG, TGA, TIFF |
Exposure Control | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual | Automatic, Manual |
Exposure Time | 2000ms-0.14Ms | 2000ms-0.14Ms | 2000ms-0.128s | 2000ms-0.21s | 2000ms-0.21s | 0.4~2000ms, ROI Auto & Manual |
Operating Temperatures | 10°C ~ 50°C | 10°C ~ 50°C | 10°C ~ 50°C | 10°C ~ 50°C | 10°C ~ 50°C | 10°C ~ 50°C |
Operating Humidity | 30% ~ 80% RH | 30% ~ 80% RH | 30% ~ 80% RH | 30% ~ 80% RH | 30% ~ 80% RH | 30% ~ 80% RH |
Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C | -20°C ~ 60°C | -20°C ~ 60°C | -20°C ~ 60°C | -20°C ~ 60°C | -20°C ~ 60°C |
Other Details | ||||||
Included Accessories | Software CD | 0.5X 23mm DIN Adapter, Software CD | 0.5X 23mm DIN Adapter, Software CD | 0.5X 23mm DIN Adapter, Software CD | 0.5X 23mm DIN Adapter, Software CD | 0.5X 23mm DIN Adapter, Software CD |
Supported Operating Systems | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Mac OSX 10.7+, Linux (kernel 2.6.26+) | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Mac OSX 10.7+ | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Mac OSX 10.7+ | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Mac OSX 10.7+ | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Mac OSX 10.7+ | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Mac OSX 10.7+ |
System Requirements | 2GB RAM Recommended, 2Ghz+ CPU Recommended, At least P4-class CPU, Intel Mac Required for OSX Support, USB 2.0 High Speed Port | 2GB RAM Recommended, 2Ghz+ CPU Recommended, At least P4-class CPU, Intel Mac Required for OSX Support, USB 2.0 High Speed Port | 2GB RAM Recommended, 2Ghz+ CPU Recommended, At least P4-class CPU, Intel Mac Required for OSX Support, USB 2.0 High Speed Port | 2GB RAM Recommended, 2Ghz+ CPU Recommended, At least P4-class CPU, Intel Mac Required for OSX Support, USB 2.0 High Speed Port | 2GB RAM Recommended, 2Ghz+ CPU Recommended, At least P4-class CPU, Intel Mac Required for OSX Support, USB 2.0 High Speed Port | 2GB RAM Recommended, 2Ghz+ CPU Recommended, At least P4-class CPU, Intel Mac Required for OSX Support, USB 2.0 High Speed Port |
Certifications | CE, UL | CE, UL | CE, UL | CE, UL | CE, UL | CE, UL |
Cable Length | 1.8m (8ft) | 1.8m (8ft) | 1.8m (8ft) | 1.8m (8ft) | 1.8m (8ft) | 1.8m (8ft) |
Camera Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
Software Support | 6 Months | 6 Months | 6 Months | 6 Months | 6 Months | 6 Months |
Compatibility | ||||||
Imaging Compatibility (with adapters) | 23mm | 23mm , C-Mount | 23mm , C-Mount | 23mm , C-Mount | 23mm , C-Mount | 23mm , C-Mount |