Features of the new Nikon Eclipse Si Microscope

When you’re putting in long hours at the microscope, ergonomics is one of your biggest concerns.

Fatigue, eyestrain and even injuries are not uncommon in professional work settings, and they make it harder to concentrate and work efficiently.

Fortunately, the new Nikon Si Microscopes have been engineered specifically to meet these challenges, maximising both performance and comfort with a range of ergonomic enhancements.  

Here’s a look at how the new features of the Si can make your workplace more efficient and user-friendly.

Ergonomics and comfort

Designed from the ground up to create a comfortable and strain-free working posture, the Si minimises unnecessary body movements and eliminates fatigue. Here’s how.

The eyepiece tube sits at a 45-degree angle, allowing you to maintain a more natural posture while you work.

The stage sits significantly lower than other conventional microscopes. The lowered stage reduces the range of motion you need to swap slides, in turn reducing arm and shoulder fatigue.

The stage controls have also been lowered, so you can operate them with your hands resting on the desk.

The nosepiece is positioned lower to reduce arm strain when you switch magnifications frequently. It’s also reversed for more convenient access and is shaped to allow for easier rotation.

Constant exposure to the blue light from LEDs can cause eyestrain, which can be a real problem by the end of a long workday. That’s where Si’s blue light filter comes in, easing the strain of working with bright illumination.

Effortless efficiency

The Eclipse Si has a range of helpful features that are intended to enhance your workflow and help you get more done.

Nikon’s intelligent Light Intensity Management (LIM) feature saves time and reduces eye strain by automatically adjusting the brightness when the magnification is switched. This eliminates the need for manual adjustment and protects your eyes from sudden changes in brightness.

The focus and stage controls have been ergonomically positioned for easier access and more efficient workflow.

The coarse and fine focus controls are now located on both sides of the microscope, and the stage controls are within easy reach of the focus controls. This allows you to control both the stage and focus with a single hand, freeing up your other hand to swap slides or switch objectives.

To avoid any frustrating and expensive collisions between your slides and the objectives, the Si comes with an adjustable stage stopper. This handy feature ensures a smoother and worry-free experience.

The Si is designed to consume less power, thanks to its configurable automatic power-off function. This function turns off the illumination after a specified period, helping to conserve energy.

Superior optics

The Eclipse Si naturally features Nikon’s high-quality optics.

The Si employs Nikon’s infinity-corrected CFI E Plan objectives, featuring high resolution, long working distances and sharp, flat images all the way to the edge of the field of view.

Equipped with 22mm eyepieces, the Si has a larger field of view that allows you to see more of your samples.

The Si’s field diaphragm limits light coming in from outside your field of view, preventing flare and ghosting. It can also help reduce photobleaching when using fluorescence microscopy.

Compact and portable

The Eclipse Si is compact and easily stored, making it ideal for working environments with limited space.

Designed to be carried, it’s also lightweight and shaped for easier grip. The eyepieces can be secured in place to prevent any risk of falling.

To further complement its slim design, the tube can be reversed to reduce its length, and the AC adaptor and power cord can be neatly stored in a holder at the back of the microscope.

A last word

The Nikon Si is an excellent microscope, ideal for professionals who value efficiency and ergonomics. Its practical features make it a great choice for both individuals and businesses.