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economic and ideal compared front views

economic and ideal compared front views

These images illustrate the differences in size and design of the Beck 'Economic' model and the Beck 'Ideal' microscope. The 'Economic' (left) has a shorter pillar, and a thicker square stage which is simpler than the 'Ideal.'   On the 'Economic' the substage condenser fits directly into a sleeve attached to the bottom of the substage; in the 'Ideal' model the condenser support is on a 'swinging' tailpiece which allows the condenser height and position to be much more flexible. The 'Ideal' has provision for an optional glass glide-stage; a similar but slightly different feature was also available for the 'Economic' for extra cost.