User manual LEICA S8 APO LS BROCHURE

[. . . ] Leica S8 APO Visibly Better StereoZoom® Leica S8 APO: fully apochromatic stereomicroscope with 8:1 zoom, 300 Lp/mm resolution and peerless 70 µm depth of field for research, medicine and education Visibly Better ­ ® StereoZoom Leica S8 APO Competitive research is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary and international. Important tasks in the future will be related to complex systems that can not be covered by individual scientific disciplines. For example, international climate research programs involve a network of scientific worlds that include meteorology, geosciences, geography, atmospheric sciences, marine and polar research, sedimentology, geophysics, biogeochemistry, hydrobiology and paleoclimatology, as well as biodiversity research, economics, social sciences, mathematics and information sciences. A perspective extending beyond the horizons of individual disciplines and the bundling of competence fosters an understanding of the interaction of biological, geological, physical, chemical and ecological processes of the earth as an overall system and permits predictions to be made about the future. [. . . ] Genetic defects may also occur in which an entire word is missing. In these cases, an amino acid is missing in the genetic product. Genetic changes change the meaning of the information". Elke Holinski-Feder MD, City Clinic of the Ludwig Maximilian University, Department of Medical Genetics, Munich, Germany 9 You set the standard Designed for long-term use ­ ergonomics and more Ergonomics isn't a buzzword for us, but a topic of fundamental importance in product development. We take the entire human ­ his or her senses, locomotor system and brain ­ into consideration in our fully integrated approach. Our goal is to ensure the interdependence of as many system elements as possible to guarantee the user's comfort, concentration and efficiency. Leica ErgoDesign® fully exploits the design and technical possibilities of modern optical manufacturing: innovative technologies, quality optics, selected materials, ergonomic design, extremely precise workmanship and tightest possible production tolerances. Leica optics ­ objectively better Your first look through the wide-field eyepieces will thrill you. See for your self how the Leica S8 APO eases and enhances visual work ­ over long periods, without eyestrain. The combination of multiple-coated, corrected lens system and an ergonomic 38° viewing angle support natural viewing and a fatigue-free posture. Potato tuber with starch deposits, transmitted light ­ polarization Precise focusing without exertion ergonomic Ergonomic wide-field eyepieces: see 10% more Leica's 10×/23 wide-field eyepieces let you view 10% more of the object than comparable eyepieces from other manufacturers. Orientation is easier, connections can be identified quickly without continuously moving the object, and the physical effort of visual accommodation is eliminated. In the case of eyepieces spectacle wearers, the exit pupil is 22mm in front of the eyepiece lens. The additional space provides ergonomic advantages to users with and without spectacles. Adjustable eyepieces provide eyesight correction over a range from + 5 to ­ 5 diopters. Soft, detachable eyecups block out distracting room light and help prevent eye infections (separate eyecups for each user!). "Ergonomics is a scientific approach to reaping the greatest rewards in this life with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction, for one's own well-being and that of those around us. " Wojciech Bogumil Jastrzebowski, Polish scientist (1799­1882), the "Father" of "Ergonomji" 10 Everything perfectly under control The sophisticated design of the zoom and focus controls accommodates a comfortable hand position and supports natural eye-hand coordination. A practical feature: a single turn covers the entire zoom range from the lowest to the highest magnification. The instrument will remain perfectly in focus (parfocal) throughout the zoom operation, with no need for annoying corrections. State-ofthe-art technology with a patented magnetic assembly system, highly precise single-spindle design and Delrin gearing guarantee that the zoom action will remain even, silky and precise even after years of hard use. Always in focus The fine motor skills of the human hand are only effective if the hand is not called upon to exert an appreciable amount of force. The ease of focusing can be adjusted individually to minimize the effort required of the musculoskeletal system. The Leica S8 APO remains precisely in its optical axis and stops at exactly the desired point when focusing ­ it never moves by itself or loses the selected focal plane. The image even remains centered when changing objectives the instrument will still be at the same point of observation after focusing. [. . . ] The carefully-targeted promotion of highly qualified, young scientific talent is also of central importance to success in the increasingly competitive environment of the 21st century. From stereomicroscopes to digital cameras and application software, Leica Microsystems delivers comprehensive, custom-tailored, future-oriented packages for professional image creation, archiving, analysis, editing, presentation and printing. The StereoZoom® Leica S8 APO delivers quality data for further analysis, scientific publication, international information exchange and higher education. Interface for image creation and presentation Its high resolution and accurate imaging predestine the Leica S8 APO for high-quality image processing, suitable for analysis as well as presentation to large groups of viewers. [. . . ]