For Sale LEICA DMi8 Microscope

For Sale Leica DMi8 Inverted Fluorescence Phase Contrast Microscope

• Fully Functional
• Serviced & in Stock
• Customized to your requirements
• Includes new fluorescence filters
• Technical sales consultation available
• Continental USA 120 DAYS WARRANTY & 60 DAYS INTERNATIONAL
• Includes remote microscope training session and software overview
• More info about our Microscopy Capabilities or view the Microscope Buying Guide
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This is what you will receive before customizing this microscope:
Standard Leica DMi8 Microscope Configuration:

Microscopy Techniques:
• Phase Contrast and Brightfield w/ Fluorescence Microscopy

Microscope Base:
• Leica DMi8 Inverted Microscope
• Mechanical Z-axis
• CTR Compact Control Box
Microscope Head:
• Binocular Head
• HC Plan S 10x/25M Eyepiece (Qty. 2)
Fluorescence Light Path:
• Built-in
Fluorescence Illumination:
• EXFO Metal Halide w/ collimating adapter
Fluorescence filter cube turret:
• Mechanical 6-Position Filter Cube Turret
Fluorescence filters:
• Three empty filter cubes
• Three Brand New filter sets of either DAPI, FITC, Texas Red or CY3
• *Other filters available - please inquire*
Brightfield Light Path:
• Tiltable Illumination Arm
Brightfield Illumination:
• 12V LED Lamp
Objective Turret:
• Mechanical 6-Position Coded Objective Turret
Objectives:
• 4x/0.13 HC PL FLUOTAR PH0 Objective
• 10x/0.30 HC PL FLUOTAR PH1 Objective
Condenser/Inserts:
• 5-Position Mechanical Condenser
• 0.30/S70 Condenser Lens
• Phase Ring 0
• Phase Ring 1
Stage:
• Mechanical XY Stage w/ Microscope Slide/Petri dish/Microplate Holder
Camera ports:
• Eyepieces: 100%
• Camera: 100%
Camera:
• 8.3MP CMOS Camera (we have other CCD and sCMOS cameras we can upgrade to)
Computer & Software:
• Computer running applicable camera software
Accessories:
• Necessary power and communication cables

This configuration includes any 3 of these new filter sets.
• New filter set - DAPI (EX: 365/28nm, DM: 405nm, EM: 445/50nm) (Dye compatibility: DAPI/Hoechst/AlexaFluor 350)
• New filter set - EGFP/FITC/Cy2 (EX: 475/30nm, DM: 500nm, EM: 530/40nm) (Dye compatibility: EGFP/FITC/Cy2/AlexaFluor 488)
• New filter set - TRITC/Cy3/Dsred (EX: 545/20nm, DM: 562nm, EM: 605/60nm) (Dye compatibility: TRITC/Cy3/RFP/Rhodamine/AlexaFluor 546)
• New filter set - Texas Red (EX: 560/20nm, DM: 585nm, EM: 630/40nm) (Dye compatibility: Texas Red/mCherry/AlexaFluor 594)
• New filter set - Cy5 (May require an upgraded light source) (EX: 630/50nm, DM: 662nm, EM: 695/50nm) (Dye compatibility: Cy5/AlexaFluor 647/Draq5)

This microscope's imaging capabilities:
Imaging software highlights:
• Ability to take still images and live videos of your samples
• Display, annotate, edit, calibrate, measure, analyze, process, print, and save raster
• Variable linear measurements such as line segment, radius values, and others

We can customize this microscope to fit your requirements:
Increase Maximum Magnification and Image Quality:
• Microscope can be configured for magnification between 40x and 100x (with 10x Eyepieces)
• We can add standard higher magnification Leica microscope objectives
• We can add high-end Leica Apochromat objectives

Enhance fluorescence capabilities by adding/changing filters and upgrading light sources.
• Additional filter cubes
• Additional filter sets to match your fluorochromes.
• Xenon, Metal Halide, or LED Fluorescence microscope light sources

We will also ensure the fluorescence light source matches your selected filter sets.

Enhance imaging capabilities:
• We offer various advanced CCD, sCMOS, and EMCCD camera options for higher-quality images.

Add Motorized/Automation Capabilities:
• Motorized stage
• Motorized filter cube turret
• Motorized objective(nosepiece) turret
• Motorized condenser
• Motorized Port Splitter

Commonly Requested Customer Upgrades
• High-End CCD, sCMOS Cameras
• LED or Metal Halide Fluorescence Light Sources
• Phase Contrast, Polarization, or the DIC configurations
• Higher Magnification Objectives
• Higher performance Fluor or APO objectives
• Motorized XY Stage (stage, controller, joystick)

We are excited to help build and configure the right microscope for you!

Leica DMi8 Microscope Overview
(Final microscope capabilities will depend on the modifications you request)

Suited for the following applications as configured:
• Live cell imaging and analysis
• Fluorescence microscopy for protein localization
• Time-lapse studies in cell biology
• High-contrast imaging of unstained cells (phase contrast)
• Multi-channel fluorescence imaging for co-localization studies
• Drug screening and toxicology assays in cellular research

Other potential applications:
• Tissue culture monitoring and analysis
• Quantitative fluorescence imaging for molecular interactions
• Stem cell research and differentiation studies
• Developmental biology for tracking cell behavior
• Gene expression analysis through fluorescent markers
• Cancer research involving tumor cell behavior and drug response

Why do so many customers choose to order from us?

Our Advantage
• We make sure to match the microscope capabilities to your requirements.
• We have experience servicing and repairing these microscopes.
• This microscope goes through an extensive set of service steps before shipping.
• We offer detailed photos and videos of the microscopes you buy.
• We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many large US, Canadian, and EU Universities.
• We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many Fortune 500 US and International Biopharma companies.
• Many upgrade and repair parts are in stock.
• Remote installation and microscope operation training are available.
• On-site installation may be available in the Boston Area (New England area)
• Expert US or International shipping is available (see the shipping tab on how we pack and feel at ease)

Our Guarantee
• Warranty
• An extended warranty may be available.
• You get after-sales technical support.
• Customer references are available.
• The microscope will be complete and working!
• Smooth process from the initial quote to order fulfillment.

*SM* Small Crate
300#

PLEASE NOTE QUESTIONS BELOW ARE ANSWERED IN MORE THOROUGH DETAIL ON OUR WEBSITE

Q: I am not 100% sure about the configuration I need, can your team assist me with selecting the right microscope for me?
A: Absolutely, we can start with your application, samples, or challenge to assist you in selecting the right configuration and the right microscope for you.

Q: Can you make the necessary modifications to the standard configuration to fit my application?
A: Certainly, we carry a large variety of upgrade components to ensure the final microscope configuration will fit your application

Q: What steps do you take to verify, service, and confirm the functionality of this Microscope?
A: Each microscope goes through extensive service to ensure it performs to specification.

Q: Can I view this microscope in person at your facility or do a live Zoom demo before it is shipped to me?
A: We can accommodate both in-person or Zoom demos.

Q: What about the warranty?
A: The microscope comes fully warranted for both parts and labor.

Q: Do you offer installation, service, etc?
A: We offer remote installation and training packages to get you familiar with this microscope

Q: What should I watch out for when buying a used/pre-owned microscope from another lab?
A: That it has no missing, broken, or incorrect parts for your application, any mechanical or motorized components have been serviced and lubricated, controller issues, good quality filter cubes, proper and undamaged objectives, and most importantly no dust in the light path or objectives.

Q: Do you have these and other microscopes on hand?
A: We carry this and many other microscopes from Nikon, Zeiss, Olympus, and Leica.

Q: I am from the University or College, do you accept Purchase Orders?
A: We accept purchase orders from all major US and Canadian universities.

Q: How fast will you ship?
A: We can ship within 2-3 days to about 2 weeks, depending on the final configuration required.

Q: Will my instrument be insured during shipping?
A: Absolutely! We insure all our shipments as long as we are the shipper. If a customer ships on their account, they handle insurance.

Q: Have you packed and shipped microscopes in the past?
A: We have extensive experience in safely shipping high-end and complex microscopes all over the world.

Q: Do you ship Internationally?
A: So far, we have shipped to almost every continent and over 30 countries.

Q: How much will I save buying it pre-owned, and is it worth it?
A: When compared to buying a new one, you will save up to 60% to 80% and have plenty of funds left over for an additional instrument or two.

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Return Policy

Items are sold as-is with no returns or refunds available unless explicitly stated.