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There’s no one perfect microscope – just as there’s no one perfect car. We can help you choose the best microscope for you based on your needs and budget. Here are a few of the basics.

It may seem complicated at first – so many knobs, so many rules. But with this quick guide, you’ll feel comfortable using your new microscope in very little time.

What you’re doing is important and a clean microscope is key to quality images and longer lasting equipment. Regular cleaning also decreases your risk of infection from germs, which can remain on surfaces like metal, glass and plastic for hours or days. 

These simple steps show you how to keep your microscope clean and sanitised – for everybody’s safety.

Buying a used microscope You’re wondering if it’s possible to spend less than you would on a new microscope and still get optics that are reliable and of a decent quality. It is, but be prepared to do some homework.  ...

Are monocular microscopes the right choice for your study and research? Learn what you need to know about monocular microscopes. 

When almost anyone is first introduced to microscopes, the instrument they are shown is the traditional, familiar bright field microscope. The term ‘bright field’ refers to the way objects to be viewed are illuminated. In a bright field microscope, light...