Whether you’re a parent, K-12 student, K-12 teacher, or any combination of the them, back to school is just around the corner, and everyone is beginning to get prepared for the next 8 months of homework, grading, and tests–I mean, learning, of course. 🙂 With all the hustle and bustle of getting backpacks, clothes, and…
Battle of the Microscopes: AmScope vs. Omax Compound Microscope Comparison
Today’s Battle of the Microscopes brings us two brands frequently difficult to distinguish from each other–AmScope vs. Omax. These two are also my most popular reviews on site, so this should help you budding microscopists determine which is best for your needs. I’m comparing two of (what I feel) are their most popular units: the…
AmScope Stereo Microscope Review – “SM-4TPZ-FRL-3M” 3.5X-90X Simul-Focal Boom Stereo Microscope + Fluorescent Light + 3MP Camera Review
It’s been long awaited for me and for a few of my valued readers, so here it finally is. My review of an AmScope stereo microscope with simul-focal feature, the SM-4TPZ-FRL-3M! Note that I already had the stand, camera, and light, so I pretty much picked up just the head on special order to make…
Blog Update – Microscope Basics & Glossary of Terms!
Hello my valued readers! I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been busy the past few days putting together a new section of the site to help out those new to microscopy in getting started. I know it can be overwhelming, but educating yourself on the world of the microscope is the absolute…
Omax Microscope Review – “CS-M615INV” 40X-400X Portable Inverted Monocular Compound Microscope
This one is honestly one of the strangest looking microscopes I have ever laid eyes on. And, it’s sufficient to say I’ve seen a great deal of microscopes. I haven’t touched on inverted microscopes too often yet, but this Omax microscope is both affordable and portable, so it has a great deal to offer the common…