Scientific, precision mechanical, optical, electronic apparatus and instruments; systems and apparatus for 2D and/or 3D microscopy and related software; systems and apparatus for measuring microscopy and related software; microscopes, in particular optical microscopes; stereo microscopes; routine microscopes; optical microscopes; measuring microscopes; microscope imaging system; autofocus microscopes; microscopes with autofocus; laser micro-dissection apparatus; image analysis apparatus; electronic image recording, image storage and image displaying apparatus; parts of the aforementioned apparatus and devices; lenses; objectives; objective holders; lens tubes and containers for microscope slides; microscope video processors; microscope cameras; cameras for use with microscopes; optical systems for microscopes; lighting devices for optical instruments; lighting for microscopes; ring lights for use with microscopes; software for the aforesaid apparatus and devices, software for image analysis and recording for microscopes; operating system software for automated microscopes; software for operational processes in and between scientific and medical institutions; software for training and advertising purposes; lighting control software for commercial and industrial facilities; computer software for use with microscopes; software for measuring microscopy; analysis software for use with microscopes; software for imaging solutions; platforms and software for (digital) microscopes; computer software for processing digital images; computer software for data and image acquisition and processing for use with microscopes