A Microscope Master Review

Review: 

OMAX 40X-2000X Digital Binocular Biological Compound Microscope with Built-in 3.0MP USB Camera and Double Layer Mechanical Stage

"The construction and all round capabilities of this microscope surpass what you would normally expect for this price. 

 This Omax microscope offers affordability, convenience and durability. Images obtained are bright and clear, controls are firm and the stage and slide holder are easy to work with. 

 Equipped with a 3.0M pixel built-in USB camera, you will enjoy not only photo capability but video as well which is especially beneficial where participation in a group setting is necessary. 

 Pictures can be brightened, cropped and saved easily. 

 It is compatible with MS Windows 2000/XP/Vista as well as Windows 7 -32bit and 64bit. 

 Worth noting is Omax's excellent customer service and informative technical support."

Shop Model: M827S-C30

Cleaning Your Microscope

In order to effectively clean your microscope there are a few factors that need to be considered:

1. Quality and Type of Microscope
2. Frequency of Use
3. Type of Use

In order to prolong the life of your microscope, it is recommended that you use a cover to help protect it from any airborne contaminants. Another factor that helps, is where you store your microscope. Try to store your microscope in a clean, dry area with a regulated temperature. 

Try to stay away from solvents because they can destroy delicate components of your microscope. You can clean your microscope with a dust removing surface cloth and distilled water or microscope cleaning wipes.

 

Helpful Tips:

• Unplug your microscope before cleaning it
• Never clean the internal lens
• Clean eyepiece tubes and rims with a dry cloth
• Clean optics with cotton clothes
• Use lens cleaning paper as directed for camera lenses

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Fluorescence Microscopy

In fluorescence microscopy, the sample of what is studied is the light source. Fluorescence microscopy is centered around the idea that various materials emit visible light when irradiated with the light from a specific wavelength. Some samples are naturally fluorescent such as chlorophyll.

Image provided by: http://www.gonda.ucla.edu/bri_core/fluoresc.htm

The image is created when the microscope has a filter that sorts our the strength of the light emitted and matches the wavelength with the material.  When the radiation collides with the atom in the specimen, electrons are excited to a higher energy level. The light is the separated with another filter, and are projected in the microscope with high contrast against a dark background.

Fluorescence microscopy is rapidly expanding in the medical and biological field due to its abilities to identify cellular composition with great detail and accuracy.

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Images Using OMAX Binocular Stereo Microscopes

Finding fun things to view with your stereo microscope is easier than you might think. If you simply walk around your house or outside in the back yard you can find an endless supply of interesting samples for microscope viewing. Below are some low powered magnifications taken with some of our binocular stereo microscopes, enjoy!


Taken with Model: G223B


Taken with Model: G225AL


Taken with Model: XV321HL54P


Taken with Model: XG327HL54P


Taken with Model: XG327HL54P