E3 Student microscope

E3 Senior Student Microscope

The Prism Optical E3 is a very capable small format student microscope. It has been designed with the modern classroom in mind and features a low voltage, rechargeable light source, coaxial focus, and various head and stage configurations.

  • Key features

    • Low voltage power supply,
    • Replaceable & rechargeable batteries,
    • 0.3W LED illumination, and
    • Coaxial coarse and fine focus control.
  • Configuration options

    • Monocular with simple stage (E3R-MS(2) ,less 100x obj
    • Monocular with simple stage(E3R-MS)
    • Monocular with mechanical stage (E3R-MM),
    • Binocular with simple stage (E3R-BS), or
    • Binocular with mechanical stage (E3R-BM).

    Available with  5MP eyepiece cameras.

  • Other information

Great features at any price

Simple to use, easy to set up

Clever design gives your students familiarity with the controls on bigger microscopes, while making set-up and maintenance a breeze.


  • Low voltage 0.3W LED illumination

    LEDs are bright, efficient, and long lasting. Combined with a high capacity rechargeable battery pack, these can go for days or weeks between charges.

    Simply charge them up in storage, and bring them out when needed.


  • Optional mechanical stage

    The mechanical stage option not only gives superior image quality, it familiarises the student with how bigger microscopes work.

    Give them an advantage in the next step of their science career.


  • Built in cable management

    These microscopes are designed not just with the student in mind. We’ve engineered these microscopes to make the life of teaching and support teams as easy as possible.

    Set up and pack up is quick and easy.

Configurable to meet your budget

Monocular with simple stage and binocular with a mechanical stage are stock items. Contact us to discuss other options.


  • E3 Monocular with simple stage


  • E3 Binocular with mechanical stage

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Technical information

Technical specifications

M-E3R-MS M-E3R-MM M-E3R-BS M-E3R-BM
Name E3 Monocular, Simple Stage E3 Monocular, Mechanical Stage E3 Binocular, Simple Stage E3 Binocular, Mechanical Stage
Viewing Head 30° inclined monocular 30° inclined binocular / Right eye diopter (±5) / Interpupillary Distance: 50 – 75 mm
Optical System DIN160
Eyepieces 1× WF10× 18mm 2× WF10× 18mm
Objectives Achromat 4× 10× 40× (spring) 100× (oil, spring)
Stage Simple
(108 × 119mm)
Double-layer mechanical stage
(115mm × 125mm)
Simple
(108 × 119mm)
Double-layer mechanical stage
(115mm × 125mm)
Focus Coaxial coarse and fine focus / Coarse range: 13mm / Fine precision: 0.002mm Coaxial coarse and fine focus / Coarse range: 7mm / Fine precision: 0.002mm Coaxial coarse and fine focus / Coarse range: 13mm / Fine precision: 0.002mm Coaxial coarse and fine focus / Coarse range: 7mm / Fine precision: 0.002mm
Condenser NA 0.65 simple condenser with 5 position disc diaphragm NA 1.25 Abbe condenser with filter holder and iris diaphragm NA 0.65 simple condenser with 5 position disc diaphragm NA 1.25 Abbe condenser with filter holder and iris diaphragm
Illumination Adjustable 0.3W LED (5700K – 6200K)
Power Supply 5VDC 1A from 110–240VAC power supply
Rechargeable Yes – 4× AA NiMH
Cover Yes
Dark Field No
Polarised Light No
Phase Contrast No
fluorescence No
Shipping Size 46 × 45.5 × 26 cm
Shipping Weight ~6.5kg
Notes Special Order Special Order

Physical dimensions

E3M Monocular microscope

E3B Binocular microscope

Downloads

E3 Brochure pdf


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