A big test not only of small microscopes
Most microscope reviews are focused on testing a specific model. One can also compare numerical parameters such as magnification or number of megapixels. High numerical data is sometimes misleading, because in practice they will still provide a low-quality image. Moreover, a microscope of a particular design may be sold under different names or with minor variations under other brands.
In this article, I compared different microscopes in such a way that I observed one and the same sample on each and then compared the images. The sample was a permanent preparation of onion peel. I took the image through the eyepiece with a Cubot KK mini phone. In the second part, there are microscopes that do not have an eyepiece but the image is displayed on the screen through the built-in camera. All obtained images are in their original size.
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Description: Old lensj CD-ROM Attached to a smartphone, it allows for easy observations. Type: CD-ROM microscop |
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Description: In reality, it is just a powerful magnifying glass. The advantage is the clip that attaches to the smartphone lens so that you can take photos. It contains white and UV lighting. Suitable for nature. Name: Microscope for smartphone |
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Description: In fact, it is just a powerful magnifier. It has small dimensions of 40x40x20 mm. It includes both white and UV illumination. Possibility to switch between two directions of white illumination. Name: Levenhuk Zeno Cash ZC2 |
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Description: A device with two lenses, focus and light. And the photo is not blurred by movement, it really shows it that way. This microscope completely disappointed me. Name: Children's pocket microscope |
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Description: Children's model of microscope with rotating lenses. Plastic lenses, mirror illumination. Something is visible there but the image quality is low. But this is exactly the microscope I started with. Name: Children's microscope
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Description: Children's microscope with rotating lenses, regulated LED illumination. Considering the price, satisfactory image. Name: Levenhuk LabZZ M101 |
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Description: School microscope. Metal body, glass lenses, interchangeable eyepieces, regulated LED illumination. Simple device for basic work. The stage has a micrometric slide shift. Storage in a case with accessories. No condenser. Name: Bresser Biolux Magnification: 120x Price: €70
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Description: Stereomicroscope - has two separate images, which allows for good observation of complex three-dimensional samples from above. In terms of magnification, it is more like a powerful magnifying glass with a clear image and circular illumination. Name: Stereo microscope Zeiss |
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Description: Biological microscope with condenser diaphragm. The image is divided into binocular eyepieces, which prevents fatigue in one eye. Name: Bresser |
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Description: Professional metallographic microscope. During the photo shoot, only the illumination of the sample from above was possible. Name: Jenavert |
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Description: Biological microscope for professional use. However, the condenser diaphragm was missing when taking pictures, which worsens the image rendering. Name: Zeiss |
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Description: Professional metallographic microscope designed for metal research. Infinite focus and wide-angle eyepieces. When taking photos, it was possible to use only the illumination of the sample from the lens side. Name: Neophot 32 |
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Microscopes without an eyepiece with a built-in camera
These microscopes do not have an eyepiece, but the image is output via a built-in camera to a screen. Usually, such microscopes have the option of direct image storage or video output of the captured image.
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Description: Structurally, it is a web camera with a magnifying glass and LED lighting from above. The advantage is the projection of the image onto a computer or tablet. The disadvantage is the low image resolution and plastic lenses. Name: Bresser USB microscope
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Description: Simple microscope with USB camera and screen connection. Satisfactory image and resolution. Name: Levenhuk DTX 500 LCD
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Description: Structurally similar to a stereomicroscope. Suitable for macro observation. It has high resolution and a clear image with the possibility of circular light. Name: Bresser Analyth |
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Description: A structural biological microscope with a condenser diaphragm, complete with a camera and a screen. Name: Bresser Researcher |
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Description: Structurally similar to a stereo microscope but with high monocular magnification. The stage moves vertically automatically, while continuously capturing images. After software processing of the image, a huge depth of field is achieved. Name: Keyence VHX X1
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