Nikon SMZ25 / SMZ18 Research Stereomicroscope

A built-in fly-eye lens on the epi-fluorescence attachment ensures bright, uniform illumination even at low magnifications, delivering uncompromised uniformity across a large field of view — unlike conventional attachments, which suffer poor illumination coverage at the edges.

Nikon's newly developed optical system offers a drastic improvement in signal-to-noise ratio even at high magnifications, making it possible to capture low fluorescence signals and light-sensitive events such as live cell division.

Epi-fluorescence attachments mount up to 4 filter cubes with a built-in fly-eye lens — available as the motorized P2-EFLM2 (SMZ25) or manual P2-EFLI2 attachment.

Capture multiple fluorescent channels alongside brightfield or OCC imaging with NIS-Elements, then overlap them into a single multicolour composite for whole-embryo or whole-organism analysis.

Nikon's flagship, cross-platform imaging software works across both light microscope and stereo microscope systems, enabling a wide range of advanced digital imaging workflows on the SMZ25 and SMZ18.

Capture multiple fluorescent channels in conjunction with other imaging methods such as OCC or brightfield, then overlap individual colour images into a single composite.

Set up time-lapse experiments easily with NIS-Elements — ideal for capturing dynamic biological events such as neuron firing or embryonic development over time.

Capture multiple high-resolution images at different focal depths and combine them into a single extended depth-of-focus or quasi-3D composite image.

High-quality, uniformly illuminated images across the SHR Plan Apo zoom range — the standard observation method available on every configuration.

The P2-EFLM2 (motorized, SMZ25) or P2-EFLI2 (manual) epi-fluorescence attachment mounts up to 4 filter cubes with a built-in fly-eye lens for bright, uniform fluorescence even at low magnification.

The P-DF LED Dark Field Unit uses oblique illumination to reveal light scattered by unstained, transparent specimens against a dark background.

The P2-POL Simple Polarizing Attachment enables birefringence studies, useful for crystal, mineral, and certain biological specimen analysis.

Nikon's oblique coherent contrast illumination gives contrast to colourless, transparent structures such as embryos, without staining — controllable via a calibrated slide lever.

25:1 (SMZ25) or 18:1 (SMZ18) zoom ratio via the Perfect Zoom System — from a full 35mm dish to microscopic detail without changing objectives.

SHR Plan Apo apochromatic objectives resolve up to 1100 LP/mm with true-to-life colour and minimal aberration across the full zoom range.

The first stereo microscope to use a fly-eye lens on its epi-fluorescence attachment, for bright, even illumination even at low magnification.

Auto Link Zoom (SMZ25) keeps the field of view consistent when moving between objectives, ideal for whole-organism-to-cell workflows.

Brightfield, epi-fluorescence, dark field, simple polarizing and OCC oblique lighting — all on one modular zoom platform.

Digital Sight cameras and NIS-Elements enable multichannel fluorescence, time-lapse, and extended depth-of-focus imaging out of the box.