The AZ100 Multizoom macro/micro microscope system features a wide field of view, long working distances and a high resolution capability. Observation techniques that are supported include EPI/DIA-DIC, DIA-BF and Oblique, EPI-FL, EPI-RL EPI/DIA-Simple POL. The AZ100 has a magnification range 5× to 500× and a zooming optical system with a ratio of 8:1. A triple place nosepiece allows a variety of new objective lens to be attached. Capturing digital images is facilitated by NIS-Elements software and Digital Sight cameras.