Microscopy

MICRO MÉCANIQUE offers a comprehensive range of microscopy solutions, cameras, lenses, lighting, motorised stages, incubation chambers and accessories. We support you from selection to installation, including training and maintenance, to optimise your observations and protocols, from teaching laboratories to advanced research.

Electrophysiology & Neuroscience

For over 35 years, MICRO MÉCANIQUE SAS has been supporting researchers and laboratories in neuroscience, electrophysiology and optogenetics. We offer a comprehensive range of equipment (amplifiers, micromanipulators, microinjection systems, etc.) and comprehensive support: advice, installation, training and maintenance throughout France.

Motic Panthera E2 education upright microscope

The Motic Panthera E2 Microscope (Education Series) is specially designed for teaching and academic laboratories.

It combines robustness, ease of use and advanced optics.

Its 360° rotating head and energy-efficient LED lighting make it ideal for students.

Features of the Motic Panthera E2 microscope

  • Lead-free, high-contrast, flat-field Plano UC Achromatic (CCIS®) optics
  • Binocular or Trinocular head inclined at 25°, 360° rotation
  • Low-position rackless mechanical stage with 75 × 40 mm X-Y displacement
  • Coarse and fine coaxial focusing with 2 µm accuracy
  • 0.90/1.25 N.A. Abbe condenser with iris and contrast slit
  • 1 W LED illumination with power supply via external USB port

Technical specifications of the Motic Panthera E2 microscope

Caractéristique Valeur
Optical system CCIS® (Colour Corrected Infinity Optical System)
Observation head Binocular or Trinocular, Siedentopf type, inclined 25°, 360° rotation
Light distribution (trino) Fixed 50:50
Interpupillary distance 48-75 mm
Diopter adjustment ±5 dpt on both eyepieces
Lenses UC-WF 10×/20 mm
Lens turret Inverted quattuor
Objectives included UC Plan Achromats 4×, 10×, 40×, 100× with oil immersion
Objective threads W 4/5″ × 1/36″ (RMS)
Turntable Mechanical rackless 140 × 135 mm, X/Y travel 75 × 40 mm
Upper stop Preset, adjustable
Condenser Abbe N.A. 0.90/1.25 with iris and contrast slit
Focus Coaxial, coarse & fine, with tension adjustment
Fine focus accuracy 2 µm
Race Z 25 mm
Filter holder On the illuminator
Lighting 1 W LED, Koehler fixed, with intensity control
Connectivity USB (external camera power supply or battery pack)
Power supply 110-240 V (CE)
Dimensions (L×W×H) Binocular: 282×210×395 mm; Trinocular: 282×210×396 mm
Net weight ~7.5 kg

Applications

  • Life science teaching in universities and schools
  • Academic laboratories looking for a robust and affordable microscope
  • Mobile use with power supply via external USB battery
  • Observation in bright field, phase contrast, dark field, simple polarisation

Documentation

Panthera E2 brochure

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Panthera E2 Trinocular brochure

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