Nikon Eclipse Ci-S Microscope with DS-Fi2 Digital Camera and DS-L3 Standalone Controller

For sale is a Nikon Eclipse CI-S upright research microscope equipped with a Nikon DS-Fi2 digital camera and DS-L3 standalone controller, originally purchased for research lab use and maintained in a clean laboratory environment. This is a research-grade system, not a teaching microscope.

The microscope has seen light use only, has been well cared for, and is fully functional. Sample images captured using this exact system are included and demonstrate excellent optical performance, illumination uniformity, and imaging stability.

System Highlights
- Research-grade Nikon Eclipse CI-S main body (trinocular)
- Trinocular imaging port with Nikon relay optics
- Nikon DS-Fi2 digital camera with DS-L3 standalone controller
- Live viewing and image capture without a computer
- Monitor, cables, and manuals included
- Clean optics, excellent cosmetics, turnkey operation
- Optical Configuration
- Objectives (CFI Achromat, flat field):
- 10×
- 20×
- 40×
- Eyepieces: 10× (FN 22 mm)
- Sextuple nosepiece
- Phase contrast turret
- Brightfield and phase contrast capable

All objectives are clean, scratch-free, and parfocal. Optics click firmly into place and produce sharp, high-contrast images.
Mechanical & Illumination
- Right-hand mechanical stage with smooth travel (minor binding noted in stage movement; does not affect imaging or positioning)
- Smooth coarse and fine focus with no drift
- Reliable transmitted illumination with even field
- No flicker or electrical issues

Digital Imaging
- Nikon DS-Fi2 camera in excellent working condition
- No dead pixels or imaging artifacts
- Standalone operation via DS-L3 controller
- Images saved directly to USB
- Sample micrographs included in listing were captured using this system

Condition
- Clean research lab use only
- No exposure to corrosive vapors or solvents
- Excellent cosmetic and functional condition
- Includes monitor, power cords, interface cables, manuals, and dust cover (original packaging not included)

Included Components (Partial List)
- Nikon Eclipse CI-S main body (Serial No. 401282)
- Trinocular tube
- DS-Fi2 digital camera
- DS-L3 camera control unit
- 0.7× relay lens
- Objectives: 10× / 20× / 40×
- Mechanical stage
- Phase contrast turret
- Monitor, cables, power supplies, dust cover