Nikon Model H Field Microscope

Nikon Museum

The Nikon model H field microscope is on permanent display at the Nikon Museum Tokyo.

Nikon Model H Field Microscope
Nikon Museum Tokyo, March 2021

Collector's Guide

I will show you about the accessories of Nikon model H field microscope

Original Box and Leather Case

Nikon Model H Field Microscope and Accessories

Nikon Model H Field Microscope Original Box

Original Box and Leather Case

Nikon Model H Field Microscope Set

Accessories

100 x Objective Lens (Oil Immersion)

100x is an objective lens for oil immersion. This 100x objective lens is housed in a clear plastic objective lens case inside a leather case.

Pen Light Bulbs

Two spare miniature bulbs are included. The tip of the glass part has a convex lens shape. It is engraved as 2.2V.

Dust Cover

A dust cover is a very important accessory. If your Nikon model H doesn't have a dust cover, you can make it yourself. You can cut a thin black plastic plate to make a dust cover.

Original Metal Neck Strap

A beautiful and highly decorative strap knitted with extremely thin metal wire.
Please note that Nikon warns as follows:
Avoid any swift motion while suspending the microscope by the neck strap to prevent possible damage.

Instruction manual (65. 11. e) B

Nikon Model H Warranty Card

Warranty period is one year from April 1, Showa 43 (1968).

Pinpoint Precision Oiler

When using the 100x objective, apply a small drop of immersion oil to the top of the objective by means of the oiler furnished with the Nikon model H field microscope.
The Nikon model H came with a small pinpoint precision oiler. It is made of plastic and made exclusively for Nikon model H.

Small but Big Microscope

The Nikon Model H Field Microscope is a monument to precision and excellent optical engineering. Very high performance and beautiful Nikon model H will always live with you.

Nikon Model H Field Microscope

1973 Prices and Accessories

The Nikon model H had three models (sets) depending on the magnification of the attached objective lens.
Referenced from the December 1973 edition of the Nikon microscope price list

Price List   (December 1973)

The model H incorporates WF 10x objective and NA 1.25 condenser.
The price is Japanese Yen.

Accessories   (December 1973)

Microscope for Beautiful Days

If you had the Nikon Model H Field Microscope in the dead field, the flowers would bloom and the grass would grow green.

Nikon Model H Field Microscope

Nikon Model H Field Microscope

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