Microscope Buyer's Guide
- Make a list of your needs, including any specific/unique requirements to direct your search.
- Establish a comfortable budget range to help i...
Is it time to replace your microscope?
You’ve had that microscope for many years. It’s your favorite - you rely on it to get the job done. However, even the best microscopes don’t last forever. So how do you know when its time to say...
Navigating The Chinese Microscope Landscape
If you chose A or B, may I suggest classes in geography, history and current events. Of course its China – in one way or another (parts and components are often ordered from China and then assem...
How To Buy A Microscope - Don't Buy A Microscop...
Purchasing a microscope online can be a confusing process. Our experts at Microscope Central can help simplify this process and provide valuable information to help you make a wise purchase deci...
What Determines The Cost?
While searching the internet for a microscope you will find microscopes from all different price ranges. With an untrained eye one may see a microscope from one company for $100 and see what loo...
Buying A Used Microscope, Tips & Information
Searching for a great deal on a microscope? Worried about sacrificing quality and longevity for affordability? Maybe it’s time to look into a used microscope, which can offer high quality at a...
Social Distance Microscopy (SDM)
Social Distance Microscopy (SDM) - Is this really a thing? In truth, I think I just made up that phrase. However, as with everything in 2020, things move quickly. If its not already part of th...
Engaging Students: The Latest Camera Technology
Today, students live an increasingly technological existence. Mobile technology connects them to each other and the world. This is the case more than ever in the age of COVID-19. In many ways th...
Going Digital
Digital Microscopy…sounds cool, but what is it?
In simple terms, a digital microscope uses a digital camera to o...
Microscope Cameras & Mega Pixels - Does It Matter?
Its Time To Purchase A Camera
Welcome to the world of digital microscopy. You have already hopped on your laptop and started your search for the camera that will deliver ...
Choosing A Microscope Camera - What To Look For
Microscope cameras make it possible to capture, record and share incredible images as increased sensitivity, speed and field of view have driven digital microscopy to new heights. However, as w...
Wastewater Treatment Microscopes
Wastewater treatment is the removal of harmful matter from sewage, so that the water that can be safely reintroduced to the environment or reclaimed for other uses. It is accomplished through a ...
Microscope Customization
For many applications a microscope right out of the box will suffice. The standard binocular with 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x oil objectives or a stereo zoom on an LED stand cover a wide range of ne...
Microscope Central’s 5 Truths
If you work long enough with microscopes, you will learn certain truths. Here are 5 in no particular order.
1) When it comes to an intricate instrument, dust is not your friend (when is ...
Microscope Magnification
We’ve all heard the expression “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Well, in microscopy one might say “a microscope is only worth 1000x”.
How can that be? After all, there are ads prom...
Microscopes - LED vs Halogen
Just like everything else, microscopes are moving to LED. While most current models are now manufactured with LED, there are still many Halogen options – both new and refurbished. So you may a...
History of the Microscope
The first microscope was invented in the 1590's when Zacharias Jansen a Dutch spectacle maker was experimenting with spectacle lenses. After aligning several lenses and placing them in a tube th...
Troubleshooting Common Microscope Issues
Common Issue:
The slide is upside down
The stage height stop is set too low
The coverslip is missing or is too thick/thin
A dry objective has oi...
How To Center For Phase Contrast
In order to achieve a phase contrast image your microscope must be set-up with the proper phase contrast components. These components must be properly aligned and centered. Each objective must b...
How To Center For Koehler Illumination
Kohler illumination was developed in 1893 by August Koehler. Koehler illumiation is the optimal illumination of a specimen by creating homogeneous light without the light source visible in the f...
Calibrating A Microscope
Calibrating a microscope requires two things, a stage micrometer and a reticle. Your reticle should already be installed in your eyepiece. In order to calibrate your reticle follow the following...
Get The Most Out Of Your Microscope
Prepare your slide - don’t forget to use a coverslip as microscope optics are c...
How To Clean Your Microscope
Before cleaning your microscope you must first be able to recognize dirt and debris that could be affecting the image quality.
The closer any dirt is to the object or to a camera sensor, t...
