National Optical & Scientific Instruments · Updated August 2026
National Optical DC5-163: full specs
National Optical DC5-163. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: homesciencetools.com verified verify in ledger
Is the National Optical DC5-163 a good buy?
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.
Specifications
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Brand | National Optical & Scientific Instruments |
| Released | — |
| 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) |
Source: homesciencetools.com (verified 2026-08-01). nationaloptical.com returned HTTP 429 on every attempt across multiple URL guesses. Full official National Optical spec/instruction sheet (model DC5-163 & DC5-163-P) was instead retrieved as a PDF hosted by homesciencetools.com and read directly: widefield 10x/18mm eyepiece (pointer standard), 30-degree inclined binoculars with 54-76mm interpupillary adjustment, DIN 4x(0.10)/10x(0.25)/40xR(0.65)/100xR-oil(1.25) achromatic or plan objectives on a ball-bearing quad turret, built-in 2.0-megapixel USB 2.0 digital camera (1600x1200, USB-powered) working alongside a fully independent optical path, 140x135mm mechanical stage (70x50mm travel, 0.1mm graduation), 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, 12V/20W halogen illumination on a 100-240V universal supply, and coaxial coarse/fine focus. No price was present in this datasheet and none could be found elsewhere; this appears to be an older, still-cataloged SKU sold mainly to institutional buyers rather than direct consumers.
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.
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