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National Optical & Scientific Instruments
National Optical DC5-163
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National Optical DC5-163 vs OMAX M837ZL
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OMAX M837ZL
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| Spec | National Optical DC5-163 | OMAX M837ZL |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | — |
| Brand | National Optical & Scientific Instruments | OMAX |
| Released | — | — |
| Max magnification | 1000 | 2500 |
| Head type | Binocular, 30-degree inclined, dual diopter, with 3-position beam-splitter (100% binocular / 100% camera / 70:30 split) | Trinocular, LED compound |
| Illumination type | 12V 20W halogen with variable rheostat | LED, adjustable brightness |
| Objective count | 4 | 4 |
| Mechanical stage | Yes | Yes |
| Condenser type | Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm, rack-and-pinion focus, swing-out filter holder (clear/blue/green/yellow) | Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm |
| Camera compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Focus mechanism | Coaxial coarse (tension-adjustable) and fine (graduated) | — |
Sources — National Optical DC5-163: homesciencetools.com (verified 2026-08-01). OMAX M837ZL: omaxmicroscope.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the National Optical DC5-163 and OMAX M837ZL?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max magnification: National Optical DC5-163 1000 vs OMAX M837ZL 2500
- Head type: National Optical DC5-163 Binocular, 30-degree inclined, dual diopter, with 3-position beam-splitter (100% binocular / 100% camera / 70:30 split) vs OMAX M837ZL Trinocular, LED compound
- Illumination type: National Optical DC5-163 12V 20W halogen with variable rheostat vs OMAX M837ZL LED, adjustable brightness
- Condenser type: National Optical DC5-163 Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm, rack-and-pinion focus, swing-out filter holder (clear/blue/green/yellow) vs OMAX M837ZL Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm