Leica Sp5 User Guide

The Leica Sp5 is an upright laser-scanning confocal microscope with 9 laser lines and four PMT (photo-multiplier
tube) detectors.

The objective turret houses four objectives including 10x Air, 40x Oil, 63x Water, and 63x Oil immersion. The
stage is motorized for large tiled stitching or marking and storing positions.

All new users need to be trained by a BIDC staff member before independent use.

For access please follow the Request Usage directions.

The objectives available for use on the Sp5 are: