Five Series, One Optical Standard

Optika structures its upright range by application depth rather than by technique, so laboratories can pick the series that matches their budget and workflow, then choose the observation technique within it.

B-290: Best Value-for-Money Entry Point

The B-290 series suits secondary schools, higher education, and routine laboratories that need a flexible, durable microscope at an accessible price. It carries N-PLAN objectives with a 20 mm field number and a rackless moving stage, and the B-290TB variant adds a built-in 3 MP camera with a 10.1 inch touchscreen tablet for one-click documentation and open discussion in class.

B-380: Mid-Range with Automatic Light Control

The B-380 series adds IOS infinity-corrected optics alongside N-PLAN options, still on a 20 mm field number, with a fully centerable condenser and planachromatic optics correcting for over 90% flat field. Select B-380 models (B-382PL-ALC, B-382PLi-ALC, B-382PH-ALC, B-382PHi-ALC) include Automatic Light Control, an Optika exclusive that keeps brightness constant automatically when the objective, diaphragm, or specimen changes.

B-510: Advanced Routine Performance

The B-510 series widens the field number to 22 mm and standardizes on IOS W-PLAN objectives with full Kohler illumination, giving research-grade image quality for demanding routine work in life science and materials laboratories. Optional multi-head observation lets up to 5 people view the same image simultaneously, with a three-colour pointer for teaching and training.

B-810: Build Your Own Configuration

The B-810 series is a modular platform: you choose the main body, head, nosepiece, objectives, stage, and condenser separately to build the exact microscope your laboratory needs, with the option to upgrade any component later. A universal 5-position condenser covers brightfield, phase contrast, and darkfield from one accessory.

B-1000: The Flagship Modular Platform

The B-1000 series is Optika’s most capable upright platform, built around the X-LED8 illumination source at 8 W, comparable to a 100 W halogen bulb, with a 24 mm field number. It scales from basic manual controls to a fully motorized version with motorized nosepiece, stage, and focus, remote-controllable through dedicated software. B-1000 also configures as a multi-head discussion microscope for up to 10 simultaneous viewers, with an RGB LED pointer for the main observer to highlight details for the group.

Why Choose Optika

Across all five series, Optika positions itself as the accessible alternative to premium microscope brands, without compromising on infinity-corrected optics or illumination quality. Every Optika upright microscope carries a 10-year mechanical and optical warranty plus a lifetime warranty on the X-LED illumination source, and the shared IOS optical platform means accessories and objectives carry across models within a series.