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Digital Microscope Cameras When selecting a digital microscope camera it can be helpful to understand the pros and cons of each type of camera in order to determine which camera will work best for your microscopy needs. Below we break down the 5 best options for digital microscopy. The 5 Microscope Digital Camera Options There are five common digital microscope camera options and each of these are …

Microscope digital cameras typically have c-mount threads on them and mount directly to a c-mount adapter. A c-mount adapter has a universal 1" thread on it and each c-mount adapter is made specifically to work with its corresponding microscope. For example, you must use the Motic c-mount adapter that was made specifically for your Motic stereo microscope. It would not work to use a Richter Optica …

How To Take Photos Through A Microscope and Pictures Of Microscope Slides? Microscopy cameras have evolved drastically over the years and can now easily take photos of microscope slides or whatever you are inspecting. They now have smaller, faster sensors, offer a range of megapixel options and have improved software capabilities with options for image capture, live video and measurement features, …

What Objective Magnification Should I Start With? An important point to understand when working with compound microscopes and their objective lenses is that the field of view changes as the magnification changes. Typically a lower magnification objective lens will have a larger field of view, and a higher magnification objective lens will have a smaller field of view. For more information on how m …

What are the Different Microscope Types and Their Uses? There are a number of different types of microscopes and each of them solves unique problems. Below you will find information on the five different microscope types along with the applications for each microscope and just who might use each instrument. Below each description of the microscope and its use is an image that was captured using th …

Simplify Small Particle Measurement Using A C-Mount Adapter It is possible to use a microscope c-mount adapter with no formatting lens in order to increase digital measuring capabilities. As you may have read in some of our other posts, a microscope camera connects to the microscope via a c-mount adapter. The c-mount adapter is specific to the microscope - this means you can not mix and match c-mo …

Understanding Stereo Microscopes Stereo microscopes are commonly used in both professional and amateur environments. 5 Key Stereo Microscope Facts     Stereo microscopes have low magnification. Stereo microscopes create a 3-D image. Stereo microscopes do not require sample preparation. Stereo microscopes do not require use of a bottom (transmitted) light. Stereo microscopes are use …

Microscope Care & Handling Following several tips to properly care for your microscope will help ensure that your microscope lasts for years to come. When carrying your microscope from one location to another, do not pick it up by holding the stage, the eyepieces, or any other small parts on the microscope such as the objective lenses or nosepiece. Place one hand on the bottom of the microscop …

By following a few safety precautions and taking care when using your microscope, it should last for many years.  This article covers handling the microscope, cleaning the microscope, safe electrical use of the microscope and operating the microscope safely. Learn How to Use a Microscope There are a few tips to follow for safely using a microscope. When using microscope slides, be sure to …

In microscopy when using a stereo microscope it is common to use a LED ring light for illumination. You may have noticed that LED ring lights are available with polarization. What exactly is a polarizing LED ring light and why would you want one? What is a Polarizing LED Ring Light? A polarizing LED ring light is used to reduce glare on metallic samples. The polarized LED ring light has both an a …

This image of tartaric acid was captured by Harald K. Andersen in Steinberg, Norway. Andersen used a polarizing microscope with a wave plate. The microscope setup had a Nikon 10x objective lens and a 2x photo converter, which ultimately provided a total of 20x magnification on the camera sensor. Tartaric acid is a white, crystalline organic acid that occurs naturally in many fruits, but especially …

A compound microscope is often referred to as a biological microscope, but is a compound microscope always a biological microscope? You might be surprised at the answer. Read more to learn all about compound microscopes and their uses. The Parts & Function of a Compound Microscope A compound microscope is a high power (high magnification) microscope that uses a compound lens system. A compound …

Quite often people tell us the microscope resolution they need, but they don't really know what they mean by resolution. That's okay, as it is not necessarily a straight-forward concept. What is Resolution In A Microscope? In microscopy, resolution is a numeric quantification of how clearly an objective lens can image a specimen. More specifically, it is the shortest distance between two objects w …

Choosing A Children's Microscope for Your Student There are many types of children’s microscopes on the market and it can be frustrating trying to figure out which one is best. Here are a few things to consider when purchasing a kids microscope. Choosing the Type of Microscope For Your Kid: There are two types of kids microscopes: stereo (low power) microscopes and compound (high power) micr …

What exactly can you view under the microscope at different magnifications? Microscope field of view changes as magnification changes. In short, as magnification increases, the field of view decreases. When looking through a high power compound microscope it can be difficult to determine what you will see through the eyepieces at different magnifications. The images below were created to help you …