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| − | American Optical Microscopes (AO) | + | American Optical Microscopes (AO) was a renowned and innovative microscope manufacturer. Its early rots were in the Spencer Lens Company, which it acquired in 1935. It was later acquired by [[Reichert]] Technologies, which in turn became a part of [[Leica]]. |
American Optical or Spencer microscopes were very popular from the 1940s through the 1980s, when the company was acquired. Many models from that have a robust build quality and long working lives. As a result, the US used market has many AO models available at characteristically low prices for hobbyists who enjoy refurbishing and repairing microscopes. | American Optical or Spencer microscopes were very popular from the 1940s through the 1980s, when the company was acquired. Many models from that have a robust build quality and long working lives. As a result, the US used market has many AO models available at characteristically low prices for hobbyists who enjoy refurbishing and repairing microscopes. | ||
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== Popular Series == | == Popular Series == | ||
| − | * [[Series 2/4]] using finite optics | + | * [[Series 2/4]] using 160mm finite optics |
* [[Series 10/20]] using infinity corrected optics and a 34mm barrel length | * [[Series 10/20]] using infinity corrected optics and a 34mm barrel length | ||
* [[Series 110/120]]using infinity corrected optics and a 34mm barrel length | * [[Series 110/120]]using infinity corrected optics and a 34mm barrel length | ||
Latest revision as of 04:08, 31 May 2021
American Optical Microscopes (AO) was a renowned and innovative microscope manufacturer. Its early rots were in the Spencer Lens Company, which it acquired in 1935. It was later acquired by Reichert Technologies, which in turn became a part of Leica.
American Optical or Spencer microscopes were very popular from the 1940s through the 1980s, when the company was acquired. Many models from that have a robust build quality and long working lives. As a result, the US used market has many AO models available at characteristically low prices for hobbyists who enjoy refurbishing and repairing microscopes.
Popular Series[edit]
- Series 2/4 using 160mm finite optics
- Series 10/20 using infinity corrected optics and a 34mm barrel length
- Series 110/120using infinity corrected optics and a 34mm barrel length
- Series 410/420 (MicroStar IV), often marketed under the name Reichert, Cambridge, or Leica, and using infinity corrected optics with a 45mm barrel length
- Cycloptic The most popular early common main objective stereo microscope