Iris Diaphragm - Leica M125 C User Manual

Iris Diaphragm

The iris diaphragm in the optics carrier of your
M series microscope has the same purpose as
those in a camera shutter: it regulates the avail-
able light, which changes the depth of field. The
"depth of field" is the area of a specimen that is
brought into sharp focus.
Leica M Series User Manual
Closing the iris diaphragm
Close the iris diaphragm by turning the
O
knob to the left. The subject appears darker
and the depth of field increases.
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Opening the iris diaphragm
Open the iris diaphragm by turning the
O
knob to the right. The subject now appears
brighter, but the depth of field decreases.
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