Leica DM500 Fluorescence Microscope

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The Leica DM500 is a good quality routine and university teaching level microscope. Based on the same optical platform as Leicas research microscopes, it has outstanding optical performance, plus a range of features making it quick and easy to use. With the addition of a high quality and reasonably priced LED fluorescence module, the DM500 can be easily transformed into a modular, energy-efficient, easy to operate and long life fluorescence microscope, thus achieving efficient fluorescence observation at a reasonable cost. It provides a new solution for laboratory fluorescence observation. The

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Leica DM500 Fluorescence Microscope

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