Description
Leitz Wetzlar 561007 Trinocular Microscope w/ X-Y Stage & 60VA Power Supply
The Leitz 561007 is a precision compound microscope manufactured by Ernst Leitz GmbH in Wetzlar, Germany — a firm with over 125 years of optical instrument heritage. This unit features a trinocular head for simultaneous binocular viewing and straight-through camera attachment, a precision mechanical X-Y axis slide stage for sample positioning and measurement, and both upper (incident) and lower (transmitted) illumination. The 60VA external power supply is included. Objectives are not included.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Ernst Leitz GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany
- Model / Part Number: 561007
- Head type: Trinocular — dual eyepieces plus straight-through camera port
- Eyepiece magnification: 125x (marked on binocular head)
- Nosepiece: 5-position revolving objective turret (objectives not included)
- Stage: Precision mechanical X-Y axis slide stage with vernier-graduated scales
- Illumination: Upper (incident/epi) and lower (transmitted) light sources
- Illumination note: Only one light source can be energized at a time per the power supply design
- Power supply: Included — 60VA external controller unit with analog meter
- Camera port: Trinocular tube allows direct camera mounting above the optical path
- Objectives: NOT included — removed from nosepiece prior to listing
- Country of manufacture: Germany
Applications
The Leitz Wetzlar compound microscope line was — and remains — a benchmark in precision optical research instrumentation. These instruments were designed for biological research, materials science, metallurgy, and academic laboratory use, where the combination of high-quality German optics, a calibrated mechanical stage, and an epi/trans illumination system made them standard equipment in university, industrial, and government labs from the mid-20th century onward. The trinocular head design is specifically aimed at photomicrography and digital imaging workflows: the researcher views through the binocular eyepieces while a film or digital camera captures the image through the third optical port without interrupting observation. The calibrated X-Y vernier stage allows repeatable sample positioning, which is especially important in cytology, hematology, petrology, and semiconductor inspection. Leitz instruments from Wetzlar (the predecessor company to Leica Microsystems) are highly regarded in the vintage scientific instrument community and remain fully serviceable with the appropriate objectives — of which a wide range in M25, RMS, and Leitz-proprietary mounts are still available on the secondary market.
This Leitz Wetzlar 561007 Trinocular Compound Microscope is in good used condition and comes from a research/laboratory environment. The illumination system has been tested and is in working order — both upper and lower light sources function (only one can be energized at a time per the power supply design). The 60VA external power supply is included. Objectives are not included and were removed from the 5-position nosepiece prior to listing; the nosepiece and mount are intact. The body shows typical handling wear consistent with age — some light scuffing on the black enamel finish — but the mechanical X-Y stage, focus controls, and trinocular head all appear to be in good mechanical condition. The trinocular camera port is present and unobstructed. Please view our full photo set and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Leitz |
Model: |
561007 |
MPN: |
561007 |
Type: |
Trinocular Compound Microscope |
SKU: |
15403 |
Head Type: |
Trinocular |
Stage Type: |
Mechanical X-Y Axis Slide Stage |
Illumination: |
Upper and Lower (incident and transmitted); one at a time |
Power Supply Included: |
Yes — 60VA external power supply included |
Objectives Included: |
No — objectives not included; 5-position nosepiece |
Nosepiece Capacity: |
5 objectives |
Camera Port: |
Yes — trinocular port for straight-through camera mounting |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Germany |
Manufacturer City: |
Wetzlar, Germany |
Power Rating: |
60VA |
Eyepiece Magnification: |
125x (visible on binocular head label) |
Seller Notes: |
Includes 60VA power supply. No objectives. No camera adapter. |
Condition Notes: |
Leitz Wetzlar 561007 Trinocular Microscope in good used condition. Lights tested and working. 60VA power supply included. No objectives — removed prior to listing; 5-position nosepiece intact. Shows normal wear. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |