Zeiss · Updated August 2026
Zeiss Primostar 3: full specs
Zeiss Primostar 3. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: micro-shop.zeiss.com verified verify in ledger
Is the Zeiss Primostar 3 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 ZEISS's own micro-shop.zeiss.com product page displays no price (login/quote-gated), and third-party listings (hospitalstore.com returned HTTP 403, midlandsci.com returned HTTP 402) likewise gate pricing behind an account. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zeiss |
| Released | — |
| Max magnification | 1000 |
| Head type | Binocular or trinocular (25°/20 tube or 25°/22 50:50 phototube) |
| Illumination type | LED 1W or 3W (5600K), or 6V/30W halogen |
| Objective count | 4 |
| Mechanical stage | Yes |
| Condenser type | Abbe, N.A. 0.9/1.25 with slot; turret versions add BF/DF/Ph1/Ph2/Ph3 |
| Camera compatible | Yes |
| Focus mechanism | Rackless focusing system |
Source: micro-shop.zeiss.com (verified 2026-08-01). Fetched directly from ZEISS's own micro-shop.zeiss.com US storefront page: iPlan-Achromat 4x/10x/40x/100x-oil objectives, binocular/trinocular tube options, LED (1W/3W, 5600K) or halogen (6V/30W) illumination, rackless mechanical stage (75x40mm or 75x50mm), Abbe condenser (plain or BF/DF/Ph1-3 turret), and optional 5MP CMOS or 8MP Sony CMOS integrated cameras with USB3.0/Ethernet/HDMI. No price is exposed on the page (quote-gated); image directly fetched and visually confirmed showing 'ZEISS' and partial 'Primostar' branding with an Axiocam 208 color camera fitted, consistent with the trinocular camera-ready configuration described.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Zeiss Primostar 3 cost?
The Zeiss Primostar 3 has no published US price as of 2026-08-01.
What are the Zeiss Primostar 3's key specs?
Zeiss Primostar 3 (Zeiss): max magnification 1000, head type Binocular or trinocular (25°/20 tube or 25°/22 50:50 phototube), illumination type LED 1W or 3W (5600K), or 6V/30W halogen, objective count 4, mechanical stage Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
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