Abstract: The invention is directed to a microscope with multifunctional operator controls for operating a plurality of electrically controlled components such as objective turret, filter turret, diaphragms, focus, illumination devices, and so on. Since the number of microscope functions to be controlled far exceeds the number of operator controls which can be operated in an ergonomic manner, one of the available microscope functions can be selectively assigned to every operator control. Further, functions of externally connected devices such as image recording cameras or manipulators can also be assigned to the operator controls of the microscope.

Abstract: A microscope is disclosed with a stage which is adjustable in coordinates X, Y and/or Z, with a drive for stage adjustment and with a control circuit for presetting different adjusting speeds. In a microscope of the type mentioned above, a device is provided for showing the given adjusting speed during the adjustment of the stage in at least one of coordinates X, Y, Z. Therefore, it is advantageously possible during the adjustment and/or programming of the microscope to visually perceive the adjusting speed or to display speed gradations which are not otherwise detectable in the eyepiece.