For Sale Leica DMi8 Inverted Autofocus Fluorescence Phase Contrast Motorized Microscope with Stage Top Incubator
• 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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Leica DMi8 Inverted Microscope Overview
(Final microscope capabilities will depend on the modifications you request)
• Leica DMi8 inverted microscope with motorized components for advanced imaging and precision control.
• Fluorescence and phase contrast modes for live-cell and fixed-sample observation
• Integrated TL LED and Lumencor Spectra LED8 fluorescence light sources.
• Features a motorized XY stage for smooth sample navigation.
• Adaptive Focus Control (AFC) actively keeps the focus position over time.
• Tokai Hit STXG Stage Incubator offers precision temperature, humidity, and CO2 control for cell cultures for long-term Time-Lapse imaging.
• LASX license with many modules outlined below
This is what you will receive before customizing this microscope:
Standard Leica DMi8 Inverted Microscope Configuration:
Microscopy Techniques:
• Phase Contrast and Brightfield w/ Fluorescence Microscopy
Microscope Base:
• Leica DMi8 automated
• Leica CTR Box advanced
Microscope Head:
• Ergonomic Binocular Head
Fluorescence Light Path:
• Motorized external fluorescence axis
Fluorescence Illumination:
• Leica LED8 8-Channel LED light source
• Liquid Light Guide
Fluorescence filter cube turret:
• 6-position Motorized Reflective Cube Turret
• External Filterwheel
Brightfield Light Path:
• Built-in
Brightfield Illumination:
• TL LED 12V 15W LED illuminator
• Tiltable Illumination Arm
Objective Turret:
• 6-position Motorized Nosepiece
Objectives:
• 5x N Plan PH0 (O6024)
• 20x HC PL Fluotar PH1 (O6026)
• 40x HC PL Fluotar PH2 (O6023)
• 63x HC PL Fluotar PH2 (O6025)
Condenser:
• Motorized 0.55 S28 Condenser with Polarizer and Phase Contrast Annuli: PH0, PH1, PH2
Stage:
• Leica Scanning Stage (Original Mfg. Marzhauser)
• Leica SmartMove joystick
• Tokai Hit STXG Stagetop Incubator
Camera ports:
• 100% Eyepiece, 0% Camera
• 0% Eyepiece, 100% Camera
Camera:
• Leica K8 sCMOS Microscope Camera
Computer & Software:
• Desktop computer running Leica LASX software
LAS License Dongle with licenses for:
• Mark and Find
• Time Lapse
• Multi-channel acquisition
• Z-control & Autofocus
• Mosaic Plus
• 3d Advanced Basic
• Mobile Devices
• Environmental Control
• Assay Ed
• DFC 9000 GT/C (camera not included)
• 3D Analysis
• 3D Advanced Full
Accessories:
• Necessary power and communication cables
Automated/motorized capabilities of this microscope:
Installed automation/motorized components:
• Motorized XY w/ Stage Top Incubator
• Motorized external fluorescence axis
• Motorized Reflective Cube Turret
• Motorized Nosepiece
• Motorized Condenser
We can customize this microscope to fit your requirements:
Add Microscopy Techniques (In addition to installed Brightfield and Fluorescence)
• DIC, or Polarization Add-on Components may be added (subject to availability)
Increase Maximum Magnification and Image Quality:
• Microscope can be configured for magnification between 50x and 630x (with 10x Eyepieces)
• We can add standard higher magnification microscope objectives
• We can add high-end Apochromat objectives
Enhance imaging capabilities:
• We offer various advanced CCD, sCMOS, and EMCCD camera options for higher-quality images.
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 Inverted Microscope Overview
(Final microscope capabilities will depend on the modifications you request)
• Leica DMi8 inverted microscope with motorized components for advanced imaging and precision control.
• Fluorescence and phase contrast modes for live-cell and fixed-sample observation
• Integrated TL LED and Lumencor Spectra LED8 fluorescence light sources.
• Features a motorized XY stage for smooth sample navigation.
• Adaptive Focus Control (AFC) actively keeps the focus position over time.
• Tokai Hit STXG Stage Incubator offers precision temperature, humidity, and CO2 control for cell cultures for long-term Time-Lapse imaging.
Suited for the following applications as configured:
• Live-cell imaging under controlled temperature, CO2, and humidity conditions
• Time-lapse fluorescence microscopy for dynamic cellular processes
• Phase contrast observation of unstained live cells in culture
• High-content screening in fixed or live cell formats
• Long-term drug treatment and cellular response monitoring
• Multichannel fluorescence imaging for colocalization studies
Other potential applications:
• Stem cell culture monitoring and differentiation analysis
• Cell migration and wound healing assays
• Intracellular trafficking and vesicle dynamics studies
• Transfection efficiency evaluation using fluorescent markers
• Embryo imaging in developmental biology research
• Neurobiology applications, including neurite outgrowth tracking
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.