The Paragon shares the same quality optics with the Achiever.  Take the Paragon outside and use it in the field.  Or, supply your own lighting or the optional ring light and have an exceptional professional inspection microscope.  LW Scientific Paragon features:  10x/20x, 10x/30x or 20x/40x magnifications viewed through quality 10x wide field eyepieces, pole mounting for plenty of "hands under" work space, rugged metal alloy construction, all glass optics, and rubber eye guards.  The Paragon is a versatile work tool suitable for industrial or educational use.

PARAGON - Complete Specifications
(* An asterisk indicates that a more detailed explanation is provided.)

• Head:  Binocular Head, Inclined 45 degrees, Rotates 360 Degrees, Interpupillary & Diopter Adjustments.
  * Interpupillary adjustment for distance between eyes.
  * Diopter adjustment for difference in sight between eyes.
• Construction:  Sturdy Metal Alloy Construction, Acid and Reagent Resistant Finish
• Eyepieces:  10x Wide Field Glass Eyepieces with Rubber Eye Guards (standard eyepieces), 30mm diameter.
• 15x Eyepieces (optional):
  * 15x:  10x/20x becomes 15x/30x, 10x/30x becomes 15x/45x, 20x/40x becomes 30x/60x
• Magnifications:  10x/20x, 10x/30x, or 20x/40x.
  * Derived by multiplying the power of the eyepieces by the power of the objectives. 10x eyepieces are standard.
• Objectives:  1x/2x, 1x/3x, or 2x/4x Multi-Coated Glass Stereo Objectives.
• Focus:  Helical Rack and Pinion with Metal Gears
• Field of View:  10x - 19mm / 20x - 10mm / 30x - 6.5mm / 40x - 5mm

Paragon with fluorescent ring light

• Working Distance:  90mm
  * Amount of space from top of specimen to bottom of turret.
  * Objects as tall as 60mm will come in focus.
• Optional Fluorescent Ring Light Available  go there
• Stage:  Reversible Stage Plate, 95mm, Black and White
• Dust Cover
• User's Manual
• Protective Styrofoam Packaging
• Lifetime Warranty on materials and workmanship.  A warranty card comes with the microscope.
• Paragon Stereo Microscope!

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