Μicroscopy Cameras
Optika Italy microscopy cameras deliver high-definition, crystal-clear images with USB, HDMI, or Wi-Fi connectivity, making them ideal for educational, laboratory, and industrial applications.
IM Series
Inverted Microscopes for Every Laboratory Need
The OPTIKA IM Series represents a complete line of inverted microscopes designed for advanced observation of living cells, organisms, and biological samples in culture containers. Built with Italian precision and modern optical innovation, this series combines comfort, functionality, and high performance for both routine and research applications. Inverted microscopes allow scientists to study samples at the bottom of large containers—such as tissue culture flasks—under more natural conditions than with conventional upright models.
The IM-300 Series introduces a completely redesigned structure, ensuring exceptional working comfort and smooth operation for everyday use. It offers configurations for brightfield and phase contrast observations, making it ideal for routine laboratory inspections. With options for digital versions featuring 4K touch screen monitors and high-sensitivity cameras, the IM-300 provides a modern, reliable solution for laboratories seeking clarity and efficiency in daily cell observation tasks.
For more demanding research, the IM-5 and IM-7 models deliver enhanced performance and flexibility. The IM-5 combines brightfield, darkfield, and phase contrast techniques, providing brilliant images and advanced ergonomic controls for precise work in cell biology and life sciences. At the top of the range, the IM-7 stands as a true inverted imaging platform, designed for cutting-edge research and adaptable to various advanced applications such as fluorescence and DIC microscopy. Together, the IM-300, IM-5, and IM-7 embody OPTIKA’s dedication to innovation, optical excellence, and scientific advancement.
IΜ-300 Series
The OPTIKA IM-300 and IM-300D offer exceptional optical quality and mechanical versatility, ideal for the observation of living cells and biological samples. Equipped with 3 IOS LWD W-PLAN PH objectives (10x, 20x, 40x), they provide high-quality images in brightfield and phase contrast, while the X-LED8 illumination ensures powerful and stable lighting.
The IM-300D features an integrated Intel micro PC, a 15.6” 4K touch screen, a 6Mpx camera, and OPTIKA ProView software for image analysis, providing a fully digital and comprehensive workflow experience. Both models support a wide range of accessories, meeting every laboratory and research requirement.
The OPTIKA IM-300F and IM-300FL4 are high-quality inverted fluorescence microscopes designed for brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescence observations. The IM-300F is ideal for routine laboratory use, equipped with IOS LWD W-PLAN objectives and an HBO fluorescence illuminator with blue and green excitation filters, covering fluorochromes such as FITC, GFP, YFP, Rhodamine, and TRITC. The X-LED8 illumination provides clear and bright specimen visualization.
The IM-300FL4 is designed for more demanding applications, featuring semi-apochromatic IOS LWD U-PLAN F objectives for enhanced contrast and greater image clarity. The HBO illuminator offers filtering flexibility, with blue and green filter sets for standard fluorochromes and the possibility to upgrade with additional filters in the future. In both models, the X-LED8 illumination ensures high-quality imaging and consistent performance across all observations.
The OPTIKA IM-300LD series includes the IM-300LD2, IM-300LD4, and IM-300LD4D models, offering advanced LED fluorescence solutions for brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescence observations. The LED illumination ensures instant operation without warm-up or cool-down times and minimizes maintenance, unlike traditional HBO lamps. The systems feature blue and green excitation filters for imaging fluorochromes such as FITC, GFP, YFP, Rhodamine, and TRITC, while the X-LED8 illumination provides high image clarity and rich specimen visualization. The top model, IM-300LD4D, integrates an Intel micro PC, a 15.6” 4K touch screen, a 6Mpx camera, and OPTIKA ProView software, delivering a fully digital and comprehensive fluorescence workflow experience.
The OPTIKA IM-300METLD is an inverted LED microscope designed for metallographic and materials science applications, offering sturdy construction, precision, and ease of use. Equipped with IOS LWD U-PLAN MET objectives, specifically designed for no cover glass (NCG) samples, it is the ideal choice for opaque specimens and metallic materials. Its ingenious optical design allows for stable alignment and smooth, precise movements, making it a reliable routine tool for materials research applications.
ΙΜ-5 Series
The OPTIKA IM-5 series includes the IM-5, IM-5FLD, and IM-5MET models, offering advanced inverted microscopy solutions for cytology, research, and industrial applications. The IM-5 is ideal for cell culture laboratories, supporting brightfield, phase contrast, and darkfield, with configurable objectives tailored to user needs and uniform X-LED8 illumination with long service life.
The IM-5FLD adds LED fluorescence, featuring blue, green, and UV filters for imaging a wide range of fluorochromes, providing ease of use, instant operation, and superior ergonomics.
The IM-5MET is designed for materials research and metallographic applications, enabling the analysis of metallic microstructures and opaque specimens with powerful 12V/100W halogen illumination and excellent stability. All models in the series feature robust construction, ergonomic design, and long-term reliability, ensuring over 20 years of uninterrupted operation.
IΜ-7 Series
The OPTIKA IM-7 represents the cutting-edge technology in the world of scientific research. It was designed to meet all the needs of life science researchers, functioning as a flexible and expandable imaging platform. Its structure allows the addition of specialized packages for fluorescence, Differential Interference Contrast (DIC), and other advanced applications, making it the ideal tool for high-demand research laboratories.
The microscope features an infinity-corrected optical system, a trinocular Siedentopf head with a built-in Bertrand lens, and widefield PLAN WF10x/25 mm eyepieces for comfortable and clear observation. Its reversed sextuple nosepiece with DIC slots allows for easy objective changes and supports advanced contrast techniques. The objectives are anti-fungus treated, have a 60 mm parfocal distance, and can be fully configured according to user requirements. The three-layer mechanical stage (340×230 mm) ensures smooth and precise movements, while the coaxial focusing system combines coarse and fine adjustment with 2 μm precision, providing excellent control and stability during observation.
The X-LED10 illumination (10W LED, 6000K) provides full Köhler illumination with excellent performance, energy efficiency, and a lifespan of up to 65,000 hours. The IM-7 can be easily upgraded with fluorescence or DIC, thanks to its expandable platform that supports the corresponding accessory packages. Its high-quality optical and mechanical design ensures clear, sharp imaging and long-term reliability, making the IM-7 the ultimate choice for demanding research and advanced microscopy applications.
