Digital handheld microscopes are a unique and new player in the microscopy field. While they’re not compound microscopes, some can view slides with a degree of detail (although an optical compound microscope is still your best bet when it comes to viewing slides), and they’re also not quite stereo microscopes (although they are intended to…
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15 Answers for Common Microscope Newbie Questions
If you’re new to microscopy, this list is an excellent place to start before you hunt for a microscope. Below we at MicroscopeGenius.com have compiled a list of the 15 questions we are most commonly asked when one who is new to microscopes begins taking an interest and shopping for one. Whether microscope newbie, novice,…
Top 5 Mistakes When Buying a Microscope
We at MicroscopeGenius.com have spent a great deal of time talking about what you want to have in a microscope, and how to pick one, however, we haven’t spent much time talking about mistakes when buying a microscope that can lead you to lots of headache in returns and repurchases. Here’s your chance to get…
The MicroscopeGenius Store is Officially Open!
As some of you may have noted, MicroscopeGenius.com has officially reimagined our MicroscopeGenius Store, and are now officially open for business! We now have partnered as a dealer with a relative newcomer to the microscope market (but long time heavy in the telescope market), Levenhuk, to carry their microscopes and accessories, and may be adding…
Best Compound Microscopes for Students – Holiday Shopping Guide
The holiday shopping season is nearly upon is, and as I always recommend if you’re looking into a compound microscope as a gift, be sure you’re getting one of the best compound microscopes for your student. By best, we mean best in quality for a given price point, features, and included goodies–and be sure to…