Posts of the Category: Buying Advice

Purchasing a new microscope can be a confusing matter. What should one look out for? Here I attempt to give some guidance concerning the matter.

5 Rules of buying a microscope

I’ve been repeatedly asked for advice concerning the purchase of microscopes of hobby and amateur purposes. The following rules should help you in your choice.
Rule 1: Be weary about “department store” microscopes
Enthusiasts who want to pick up the hobby frequently encounter their first microscopes in department stores and toy shops. If you are serious about [...]

Advantages of LED Microscopes

Light emitting diodes are a nearly ideal microscopic light source for several reasons. A school should seriously consider purchasing these.

Long life span: LEDs have a life span of approximately 50 000-100 000 hours. A microscope which is in operation an unrealistic 12 hours per day would have a life span of [...]

What features are not necessary for schools?

Microscopes have a large price span, ranging from cheap to in-affordable. Especially in an educational setting, money may play an important factor – money which should be well spent, and maybe not even spent at all on unnecessary microscope features.

Microscope Slides and Cover Glasses

This post gives an overview over common microscope slides and cover glass standards.

Types of Light Microscopes

This article outlines some similarities and differences between compound and stereo microscopes. They have different, but sometimes overlapping, areas of application.

What accessories should be bought?

There are several accessories that are part of a microscopic workplace.

About the numbers on the Objective

This post explains the meaning of the different engravings on an objective.

Buying used Microscopes – a checklist

Used microscopes can be a good investment, provided that one is aware of a range of different issues.

Which Microscope for Children?

Which type of microscope to buy for children? The answer, in my view, is simple: the younger the child, the more you should trend towards stereo/binocular microscopes.

Equipment Recommendations

What are some of the features to look out for when purchasing a new set of biological microscopes?