Olympus CKX53

CKX53


Compact, Ergonomic Inverted Microscope for Cell Culture

Easy Live Cell ObservationsFast Cell Observation with the Integrated Phase Contrast (iPC) System


  • High contrast provides a clear view of cells at 4x, 10x, 20x, and 40x without the need to exchange or re-center the ring slit
  • Phase contrast system facilitates simple and efficient cell observation for a faster, more comfortable workflow

Efficient Cell Observation and HandlingAccommodates a Variety of Cell Culture Containers


  • The universal holder makes it easy to view cells that were cultured in a variety of containers, including dishes, microplates, and flasks
  • Three 35 mm dishes can fit on the stage with the optional holder attachment
  • Different types of microplates can be accommodated without the holder

Easy Fluorescence Imaging


Clear Views with a Wide Range of Fluorescent Dyes

With the CKX53 standard fluorescence set, even weak fluorescence signals can be viewed clearly with the aid of different integrated light sources