The high eye point lens (either 10X or 20X) is mounted on a jointing arm allowing the whole stage area to be scanned. The wide glass stage has two spring clips and a reversible sub stage mirror/opal face illuminator. Focusing is by a rack and pinion mechanism and detachable rests on either side of the stage provide a steadying support for hands during fine dissection. All metal construction. Supplied complete with 10x and 20x lenses in a wooden cabinet.