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Brand Brand Shop by filtering the results with a selected microscope brand(s). See our brand descriptions for further information on each brand.

Resolution Class Resolution Class This filter allows you to select a camera by the resolution (megapixels) of the camera. Unless you are doing high quality printing, additional resolution over 3 megapixels may be wasted since most computer monitors have maximum resolution of approximately 2 megapixels. Also, higher resolution typically involves slower refresh rates and, therefore, less effective live imaging.

Head Type Head Type Monocular microscopes have a single eyepiece. Always keep both eyes open when using a monocular microscope. Binocular heads have two eyepieces. Trinocular heads have two eyepieces plus an additional port to which a camera can be attached for still and live imaging. Digital Only are digital microscopes with no eyepieces to view the specimen with the naked eye.

Illumination Type

Illumination Type

Halogen or LED illumination is standard on most good quality microscopes. Only advanced users will see the difference so the choice is a personal one.

Halogen provides a bright white that is suitable for most applications. Since it is a hot light, it is not recommended where heat is an issue, such as live specimens.

LED Illumination is an alternative to halogen with more of a bluish white light. It often includes rechargeable batteries for greater portability.

Tungsten is typically used on microscopes where price is the primary purchasing criteria.

Camera Interface

Camera Interface

Firewire is a brand name for IEEE Serial Business Bus or in plain language, a higher speed alternative to USB. It is more commonly used in professional applications.

RCA Composite Video is an analog output designed for computer monitors and TVs. Look for acronyms such as NTSC or AVi.

USB 2.0 Most microscope cameras output via USB 2.0 - the standard for output to computers, cell phones and other personal devices.

USB 3.0 is a new 'Superspeed' USB connection, currently found on a limited range of products, whether microscopy or other.

VGA is also an analog signal for output to computer monitors or to HDTV rather than computers.

Supported Operating Systems Supported Operating Systems You can filter the list of products by the type of operating system employed on your computer.

Price Price You can filter the microscopes according to price. Simply click on your desired price range.

Digital Microscopes

Choose from Dino-Lite Digital Microscopes, Motic or National Optical. All these digital microscopes include a built-in digital microscope camera.

Dino-Lite Digital Microscopes

With over 50 different USB and TV output models, Dino-Lite offers models for an increasing variety of industrial, educational, medical and personal applications. Dino-Lite also offer a wide range of accessories and stands. Simple to use with included software and illumination, these digital microscopes are well-made, reliable and backed by a 2 year warranty.

All Dino-Lite microscopes are PC/Mac compatible, offer still images as well as real time and time lapse video while the new full screen capability is particulary useful for schools. Choose between three different resolutions: 0.3MP, 1.3MP or 5.0MP. Read more in our Dino-Lite Buyer's Guide.

Motic / National Optical Digital Microscopes

For convenience, we have divided these digital microscopes into three sub-categories:

High Power - For viewing transparent cellular specimens on microscope slides. They include eyepieces for standard viewing
Low Power - For viewing opaque, macro specimens that are visible to the Human eye. They include eyepieces for standard viewing.
Video Inspection Systems - Pre-configured industrial inspection microscopes that include a digital microscope camera with zoom lens and boom stand.

Remember: You can also achieve a more flexible digital microscope solution by purchasing a standard microscope (ideally trinocular), and a digital microsocpe camera. Read our article Digital Microscope Options to learn more on this important subject.