# National Optical DC5-163: specs and price

**Price (US):** Not published (No reachable manufacturer or distributor page published a US price: nationaloptical.com returned persistent HTTP 429, and Cole-Parmer/Southland Instruments listings for this SKU require account/quote access that could not be fetched.), as of 2026-08-01.
**Brand:** National Optical & Scientific Instruments

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | Not published |
| Brand | National Optical & Scientific Instruments |
| Max magnification | 1000 |
| Head type | Binocular, 30-degree inclined, dual diopter, with 3-position beam-splitter (100% binocular / 100% camera / 70:30 split) |
| Illumination type | 12V 20W halogen with variable rheostat |
| Objective count | 4 |
| Mechanical stage | Yes |
| Condenser type | Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm, rack-and-pinion focus, swing-out filter holder (clear/blue/green/yellow) |
| Camera compatible | Yes |
| Focus mechanism | Coaxial coarse (tension-adjustable) and fine (graduated) |

## Where it stands

On the spec sheet, its max magnification of 1000 is the lowest of the 13, and its objective count of 4 is at the median of the 13.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does the National Optical DC5-163 cost?**

The National Optical DC5-163 has no published US price as of 2026-08-01.

**What are the National Optical DC5-163's key specs?**

National Optical DC5-163 (National Optical & Scientific Instruments): max magnification 1000, head type Binocular, 30-degree inclined, dual diopter, with 3-position beam-splitter (100% binocular / 100% camera / 70:30 split), illumination type 12V 20W halogen with variable rheostat, objective count 4, mechanical stage Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.

Source: https://www.homesciencetools.com/content/reference/MI-163DC5.pdf (homesciencetools.com, accessed 2026-08-01)
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