Nikon Fieldmicroscope 20X

Nikon Fieldmicroscope 20X - fixed 20x magnification

Small details are hard to study outdoors when a standard microscope is out of reach or the available light is poor. The Nikon Fieldmicroscope 20X is a compact stereoscopic microscope with fixed 20x magnification, binocular viewing and built-in illumination, bringing close inspection out of the laboratory. Its two-eye view shows subjects in three dimensions, so you can examine surface shapes and structures rather than looking at a flat image alone. That’s useful when studying the form of an insect, checking the detail on a plant, or looking closely at a mineral or soil sample. The 20x magnification is set for field observation; there’s no magnification range to select between. Built-in lighting means your view doesn’t rely solely on the light around you, a welcome detail under a dense canopy or on an overcast day. At approximately 610 grams, the microscope is light enough to carry to an observation site, and its compact body takes up less space than a laboratory setup. It’s a focused instrument for close viewing in the field, with a straightforward specification: binocular stereoscopic optics, one magnification and illumination built in.

Field Observation Highlights

• Fixed 20x magnification: The microscope provides one set magnification for close field observation. That simplicity suits examining small subjects where the aim is to study detail, rather than switch between magnification levels.
• Binocular viewing: You look through two eyepieces, rather than a single viewing path. This is useful during longer periods of inspection, as well as when you want a natural view of a small object.
• Stereoscopic image: The optical design presents the subject in three dimensions. Visible depth and surface form matter when inspecting an insect, plant structure, mineral or soil sample.
• Built-in illumination: The integrated lighting gives you a way to illuminate the subject when surrounding light is limited. That’s particularly relevant for field observations in a shaded, densely planted area or under cloudy skies.
• Made for use outside the lab: This is a field microscope, intended for observation away from a laboratory setting. Its combination of stereoscopic viewing and built-in light addresses two practical parts of examining small subjects outdoors.
• Compact body: The compact format is easier to take along to an observation location than a larger laboratory setup. It keeps the instrument suited to field work, where the microscope needs to travel with you.
• Approximately 610 g: The listed weight is about 610 grams. That makes carrying the microscope to a place where you want to inspect a subject a manageable part of taking it into the field.

What's Included

• Nikon Fieldmicroscope 20X

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: Fieldmicroscope 20X
• Type: Optical stereoscopic field microscope
• Magnification: 20x, fixed
• Viewing design: Binocular
• Image: Stereoscopic, three-dimensional view
• Illumination: Built-in
• Format: Compact and portable
• Weight: Approximately 610 g