The microscope is a fundamental tool for observing the world invisible to the naked eye, useful for students and enthusiasts as well as professionals and educational laboratories. But before you buy one, it is important to know the differences between the main types of microscope, the technical characteristics to be evaluated and the intended use.
Konus offers a complete and professional range of microscopes designed for every level of use, but to orient yourself in the choice, you have to start from a fundamental distinction.
Biological Microscope vs Stereoscopic Microscope
Biological Microscope
It is the ideal instrument for observing preparations or thin sections of tissues or organs mounted on transparent slides. It offers very high magnification, generally from 300x up to 1000x, and is designed to pass light through the sample.
Stereoscopic microscope
Always binocular, this type of microscope provides a three-dimensional view of the observed object. The magnifications are lower (from 20x to 100x), but it is perfect for observing opaque and solid bodies such as minerals, plants, insects, coin
Magnification
It is given by the product between the magnification of the eyepiece and that of the lens.
As the magnification increases, the field of view shrinks, requiring precise focusing.
LIGHTING
Incident light (from below): nei microscopi biologici per campioni su vetrino.
Transmitted light (from above): nei microscopi stereoscopici per oggetti opachi.
Dual lighting: presente in alcuni modelli per una maggiore versatilità.
FOCUS
Essential for sharp images. Konus microscopes have dual focus:
Macrometrics: for quick adjustments.
Micrometrics: for maximum precision.
Remark: with or without preparation?
With the biological microscope, you need to prepare a very thin sample and place it on a transparent slide. This can be tricky for beginners.
For this, Konus offers 30 sets of ready-made slides, ideal for educational activities and personal study.With the stereoscopic microscope, observation is immediate: no preparation is required.
Which Konus microscope to choose?
Konus Biological Microscopes:
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Infinity-2: 1000x binocular with infinity lenses. Sharp images, great for advanced techniques such as fluorescence and polarized light.
Campus (1000x binocular) and Academy (1000x monocular): perfect for university students and school laboratories.
College: Best-seller for students. Expandable with accessories as interest grows.
Konus Stereoscopic Microscopes:
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Crystal-45: from 7x to 45x, double illumination, excellent for mineralogy and botany.
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Crystal-Pro: professional version with cantilever stand for bulky objects.
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Diamond: 20x to 40x, double illuminator.
- Konuscience-2 and Konustudy-5: ideal as a gift for children, supplied with accessory kits to get started immediately.
To choose the right microscope, it is essential to identify first the use: prepared on slides with high magnifications (biological) or opaque bodies to be observed in three dimensions (stereoscopic). Considering magnification, lighting, focusing, equipment and accessories is the key to a conscious and satisfying purchase.
Discover now the entire range of microscopes Konus and let yourself be guided by your desire for knowledge: whether you are a student, an enthusiast or an educator, you will find the perfect tool for every level and every need.
