Carolina Guide A Guide to Microscopes
Carolina offers a full range of compound microscopes and stereomicroscopes spanning virtually all grade levels and applications. We’re sure you’ll find the right one for your application. If you’re a first-time buyer and a bit overwhelmed by the selection, the guide below can help you focus your search.
There are 2 types of microscopes: compound microscopes and stereomicroscopes.
Choose a compound microscope to: • View slide-mounted, microsized specimens that are thin enough to allow light to pass through them
• Examine premounted slides and pond water specimens such as algae and protozoans
• Provide high-power magnification (40× to 1,000×), a narrow field of view, and a short working distance
Choose a stereomicroscope to:
• Observe unmounted, macro-sized specimens that are too thick to allow light to pass through them
• View insects, plants, rocks, coins, and more
• Provide low-power magnification (10× to 40×), a wide field of view, and a long working distance
Why buy a digital microscope or camera?
A digital microscope is basically a standard microscope with a digital camera built into the head. It has USB outputs that con- nect to your computer and comes with scientific software that allows students to capture images, produce video clips, measure specimens, label body parts, and more. You can make a quality microscope digital by adding a specially designed camera that connects to the eyepiece of your microscope. The camera also comes with the scientific software.
Features to consider:
• Image resolution or pixel count—the higher the count, the better the image quality
• Images can be displayed on a computer monitor or projected on a large screen—we recommend a camera or microscope with 1.3 megapixels or higher if using a projector
Most microscopes use one of
these types of illumination: Tungsten • Yellowish light—can distort the colors of viewed specimens • Hot light—preferred for illuminating nonliving specimens • Least expensive to purchase and most common Fluorescent • White light—gives specimens a more natural appearance • Cool light—preferred for illuminating living specimens
• More expensive than tungsten to purchase, but less expensive to operate
Halogen • Very bright white light—gives specimens a more natural appearance
• Hot, concentrated light—preferred for use with binocular compound microscopes and for illuminating nonliving specimens
• Commonly found in research-level microscopes
LED • White light—gives specimens a more natural appearance • Cool light—preferred for illuminating living specimens • Energy efficient and a popular choice for cordless microscopes
• Repair, Parts, and Service Our commitment to customer satisfaction extends to our complete microscope service facility, providing top-of-the-line repair and reconditioning. We offer expert repair at a reasonable cost, in-stock parts, estimates upon request, and guaranteed satisfaction.
• Quantity Discounts Discounts are available on special quotations. 100% satisfaction guaranteed
• Special Requests Our products are backed by a comprehensive inventory of in-stock parts and accessories. We can also custom configure many of our microscopes to suit your needs. When your requirements involve the Wolfe®
, Swift® , Motic®
, Ken-A-Vision®
,
National, or Leica product lines—microscopes, accessories, repair, or bid requests—please contact us even if you don’t find what you need here.
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