High-contrast SteREO Discovery.V12 focuses in steps up to 350 nm over range of 340 nm. It includes 250 x 410 mm scratchproof stage plate, LED illumination, Ergo-phototube, specimen protection, and 3-position nosepiece. AxioVision 4.3 software turns unit into imaging system with integrated microscope control, image recording, processing, analysis, management, and archiving. Designed as computer mouse, SyCoP control panel combines major control functions, such as zoom, focus, contrast, and illumination.