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The Swift SS110 introductory microscope
This microscope is very portable and low cost. It is good for beginners and for traveling.
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Microscopes for Children
In my opinion, children under the age of 6 or 7 should not be given a microscope, but rather a decent magnifying glass. Children of that age do not yet have the coordination skills to operate a microscope. Of course Read More ...
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How to buy a microscope
Recommendations on choosing a microscope. What are some of the things to consider when deciding what microscope to buy?
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Which brand of microscope should I buy?
The particular model of a microscope is of much less importance than the components that are used.
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What are different compound microscope types?
Different light microscopes serve different purposes. This article gives you an overview.
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What features does an amateur compound microscope need?
If you want to buy a microscope for amateur microscopy, then I recommend the following features.
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What kinds of microscope heads are there?
The microscope head carries the eyepieces of the microscope. There are monocular, binocular and trinocular heads. Here we'll have a closer look at them.
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What are some possible problems of used microscopes?
Before buying a used microscope, check the following points.
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Do I need a 100x oil immersion objective?
Here I explain why I am against 100x oil immersion objectives for microscopes in schools and for beginners.
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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.