Designated for brightfield and simple polarizing observation, the MA100 is a cost-effective solution to manufacturing and QA/QC situations in industries such as automotive/electronic parts and industrial machinery/tools.
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Optics | CFI₆₀/CFI₆₀-2 system |
Observation image | Reversed image |
Observation method | Brightfield and polarization (with MA P/A simple polarizer/analyzer set) |
Focusing | Focusing nosepiece (fixed stage), coaxial coarse/fine adjustment knob with 8.5-mm stroke |
(Coarse adjustment of 37.7 mm per rotation, fine adjustment of 0.2 mm per rotation) | |
Nosepiece | Brightfield 5-position nosepiece |
Stage | MA-SR-N Rectangular 3-plate Stage N: 50×50 mm stroke (includes two stage inserts (ø20 mm and 40 mm opening) and coaxial control handle on the right side |
The 3-plate design allows entire top surface to move. Optional Stage inserts: MA-SRSH1 Specimen Holder 1 with (ø15 mm opening or MA-SH3 | |
Specimen Holder 3 with 2 mm to 32 mm adjustable opening | |
MA-SP-N Plain Stage N: 188×310 mm - Includes two stage inserts (1) clear acrylic stage insert with ø30 mm opening, (2) clear acrylic stage insert | |
with crescent opening (width 30 mm) to allow clearance for rotation of high magnification objectives | |
Optional stage inserts: MA-SRSH1 Specimen Holder 1 with 15 mm opening or MA-SH3 Specimen Holder 3 with 2 mm to 32 mm adjustable opening | |
Accepts Attachable Mechanical Stage TI-SM | |
TS2-S-SM Mechanical Stage: 126 mm×78 mm stroke, handle can be attached on the right or left side of the plain stage | |
Optional Specimen Holders to fit Attachable Mechanical stage: MA-SH1-N Specimen Holder 1N (ø15 mm opening) | |
MA-SH2-N Specimen Holder 2N (ø30 mm opening), or C-S-HU Universal Holder (30 mm to 65 mm adjustable opening) | |
Illuminator | Internal power supply white LED light source, condenser built-in (lever operated), ø25 mm filter can be inserted |
Binocular body | Built-in Siedentopf binocular, 45 inclination angle and 50 to 75-mm interpupillary adjustment, attachable camera port, eyepiece/Port: 100/0:0/100 |
Power consumption (max.) | 15W |
Weight | Approx. 10 kg |
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Illumination Employment of high-intensity LED illumination (Eco-illumination) Compared to conventional halogen illumination, these high intensity LED sources need only about one third of consuming electricity and last approximately 30 times longer. The MA100N ensures stable sample observation with uniform color temperature even in different light intensity. |
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Stage Controlled stability even with heavy samples/ Boasts superior durability The MA-SR-N Rectangular Stage was developed especially for the MA100N. The three-plate structure allows for observation of heavy samples, such as a grinder resin mounted samples. |
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Compact Body Redesigned to be smaller Designed for LED illumination, the footprint is 11% smaller than conventional models, allowing users to have more installation choices. |
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Aperture Diaphragm Standard with MA100N The epi illuminator comes standard with a variable aperture diaphragm to control image contrast and depth of field. |
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Basic stage set A triple-platform stage structure lets you use heavy samples.
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Grain size reticle The class of grain size in a sample can be easily distinguished while observing its image.
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Digital Camera Redesigned with optical systems suitable for sample observations. The camera port is located on the side of MA100N to provide improved visibility of the stage.
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Other accessories
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Nikon's CFI₆₀ optical system, highly evaluated for its unique concept of high NA and long working distance, has achieved the apex in long working distance, chromatic aberration correction, and light weight.
Standard objective lenses
TU Plan Fluor Series

Enable brightfield, darkfield, simple polarizing, sensitive polarizing, differential interference, and epi-fluorescence observations with just one lens. Achieves superior chromatic aberration performance with long working distance for all magnifications to adapt to any application.

Model | Magnification | NA | Working Distance(mm) |
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TU Plan Fluor EPI (brightfield type) |
5× | 0.15 | 23.5 |
10× | 0.30 | 17.5 | |
20× | 0.45 | 4.5 | |
50× | 0.80 | 1.0 | |
100× | 0.90 | 1.0 | |
TU Plan Fluor BD (brightfield/ darkfield type) |
5× | 0.15 | 18.0 |
10× | 0.30 | 15.0 | |
20× | 0.45 | 4.5 | |
50× | 0.80 | 1.0 | |
100× | 0.90 | 1.0 |
Long working distance objective lenses
TU Plan ELWD Series

With the phase Fresnel lenses, these objective lenses enable long working distances while offering higher level chromatic aberration correction than conventional objective lenses. This improves operability for samples with different heights.

Model | Magnification | NA | Working Distance(mm) |
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TU Plan EPI ELWD (brightfield type) |
20× | 0.4 | 19.0 |
50× | 0.6 | 11.0 | |
100× | 0.8 | 4.5 | |
TU Plan BD ELWD (brightfield/ darkfield type) |
20× | 0.4 | 19.0 |
50× | 0.6 | 11.0 | |
100× | 0.8 | 4.5 |
Low-magnification objective lenses
T Plan EPI

Both clear observation using a conventional analyzer/polarizer and operability-oriented observation without the need of an analyzer/ polarizer are possible.

Model | Magnification | NA | Working Distance(mm) |
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T Plan EPI (brightfield type) |
1× | 0.0.3 | 3.8 |
2.5× | 0.075 | 6.5 |
Apochromatic objective lenses
TU Plan Apo Series

By using phase Fresnel lenses, these objective lenses achieve significantly longer operating distances while maintaining the superior chromatic aberration performance of apochromatic lenses.

Model | Magnification | NA | Working Distance(mm) |
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TU Plan Apo EPI (brightfield type) |
50× | 0.8 | 2.0 |
100× | 0.9 | 2.0 | |
150× | 0.9 | 1.5 | |
TU Plan Apo EPI (brightfield/ darkfield type) |
50× | 0.8 | 2.0 |
100× | 0.9 | 2.0 | |
150× | 0.9 | 1.5 |
Other Lenses Brightfield objective lense CFI L Plan EPI 40x A 40x objective lens is best for metal analysis. NA: 0.65 W.D.: 1.0 mm |
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Digital camera system for microscopes
DIGTAL SIGHT SERIES
Microscope camera DS-Fi3 Three main features of the previous models, high-resolution, high sensitivity and low noise, and high-speed live display are offered in 1 camera. ![]() |
DS-Ri2 Capable of expressing images as is, this microscope digital camera offers high resolution, color reproduction, and frame rate. ![]() |
Frame Rate | 30 fps (1440×1024) | 45 fps (1636×1088) |
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Max Recordable Pixels | 2880×2048 | 2880×2048 |
Imaging software NIS-Elements ![]() Simply installing NIS-Elements L on a tablet PC enables setting and control of DS-Fi3/ DS-Ri2 microscope cameras, live image display, and image acquisition. |
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* See the "Digital Camera Digital Sight Series for Microscopes" brochure for details on Digital Sight features. |
System Diagram (MA100N)

Dimensions
