Buying ADVICE for microscopes 🔬 Important features to consider

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  • Which features should a microscope for amateur microscopy have? Here I will give an overview of the basic requirements when buying a microscope. The brand of the microscope is in most cases not very relevant. The features count.
    Visit my other channel for much microscope buying advice:
    / microbehunter-microscopy
    The minimum requirements for a good microscope are:
    Objectives: 4x, 10x, 40x objectives
    Standard: DIN 160mm is common for economy microscopes
    10x eyepiece
    Mechanical stage
    Condenser
    LED or Halogen illumination
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  • @colinm366
    @colinm366 2 года назад +34

    1:20 160mm DIN standard
    3:07 Objectives
    5:25 Different objectives/techniques
    7:15 Stage
    8:37 Condenser
    9:45 Coarse/Fine Focus
    10:44 Light intensity regulator
    11:40 Price, features
    13:30 80/20 Rule and Final Thoughts

  • @LeoStaley
    @LeoStaley 3 года назад +95

    I wish I knew of other RUclipsrs like you who could recommend equipment for other amateur science, like telescopes, chemistry kits, etc.

    • @parthd714
      @parthd714 2 года назад +11

      BTW there's a channel called catching photons, helped me a lot about telescopes and astrophotography.

    • @DP-qb1zw
      @DP-qb1zw Год назад +3

      Ed Ting astronomy videos.

    • @joelmarte6137
      @joelmarte6137 Год назад +2

      @@DP-qb1zw he’s the man

    • @DanielvanStadenSTEM
      @DanielvanStadenSTEM 2 месяца назад

      ThoughtEmporium has a great video for making an amatuer lab.

  • @miloskovacevic4510
    @miloskovacevic4510 3 года назад +33

    Bro, you explain this so good that I really don't remember that I was so educatied in a one short video before. You are impressive. Top level explanation.

  • @jerrybear3081
    @jerrybear3081 5 лет назад +5

    i was looking for a magnifying glass at a pawn shop and picked up a decent omax scope for 200 bucks. after watching your video and finding the same scope online new for 1700 im pretty excited. thanks for the introduction to microscopy and the informative video

  • @apistosig4173
    @apistosig4173 5 лет назад +14

    Gracious sharing of your knowledge which has been very much appreciated.

  • @AkamiChannel
    @AkamiChannel 3 года назад +9

    Thanks for the video. I've been getting into growing food and mushrooms. Although one can take a simple approach, I'm also fascinated by these living things and curious about how to make them thrive. I've started a terrarium also. First it was for snails I find outside (and hoping they reproduce) because I love escargot and why not? Well, their habitat that I've made for them will also benefit from some worms and rolly-pollies (that's the scientific term) that I've added that will help keep it clean. Then separately I've been doing some vermiculture because they make fantastic soil for growing food. Then there's making mushrooms: I made the most delicious shiitake mushrooms I've ever tasted with some kits I bought here in Japan. I want to try incubating substrate myself with spawn I cultivate myself. And I plan to do oyster mushrooms soon because they can grow off of a mix of sawdust and coffee grounds. Maybe I'll try to get some of those mushrooms that will eat plastic. Anyway, with all this I figure that being able to look at many of these things under the microscope will be fascinating and educational for myself. (Why did that potato plant die? Can I find the fungus/nematodes/bacteria that are the culprit?). Also, I have a small channel here on RUclips, so perhaps I will end up sharing some of it here. I would love to be able to record the microscope image with decent quality like you do. Thanks again.

  • @mixeduptv2268
    @mixeduptv2268 Год назад

    I want to buy a microscope for Christmas and... Googled 'best microscope' and yup, horrible results . Remembered your videos from past and thankfully I managed to find you. First video... then will check your other videos. I recall feeling your feedback came across as stand out, experienced, authentic & thoughtful for the ignorant like me. I'm very grateful for your videos - thank you.

  • @worldwide1376
    @worldwide1376 5 лет назад +3

    Very well-structured and informative info. Helps me in making a microscope purchase. Thank you.

  • @michaelpatton404
    @michaelpatton404 5 лет назад +3

    Really appreciate this video - I almost fell for the marketing on the magnification and in researching found this video. Thank you again - I've subscribed and looking forward to viewing more videos.

  • @xxxCubiiixxx
    @xxxCubiiixxx Месяц назад

    I have never seen a better presentation and explanation of a product. Thank you sir.

  • @brucewilliams6292
    @brucewilliams6292 5 лет назад +2

    I am so glad you put in the comment about the quality of current tools being so much better than those we had just a few years ago. The wealth of knowledge available to anyone who can get on the internet is astounding. I've been pleasantly surprised at the quality of observations that I can make on a simple USB microscope that I bought to look at circuit boards. Better to get exploring with something cheap than wait a long time for "just the right thing". Thank you for taking the time to make such a nice guide.

  • @rustysmith3565
    @rustysmith3565 4 года назад +3

    Brilliant video and just what i needed before buying my first microscope. Thanks a lot mate.

  • @mazen747
    @mazen747 5 лет назад +49

    Really thank you for your advices

  • @joneslu1377
    @joneslu1377 5 лет назад +1

    Very useful and well-structured introduction! Thabk you!

  • @Reefahholic
    @Reefahholic 5 лет назад +8

    Thank you bro! Awesome video! 👌👍😉

  • @fonsrens5541
    @fonsrens5541 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for your invaluable advice - Bought a microscope at a glance and I must admit I should have waited longer en studied more -- Thats what I will do. Thanks

  • @pyrosflamforge7701
    @pyrosflamforge7701 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much for a microscopic time!
    Really help me made a decision as I'm looking to buy a microscope for my lab!
    Have a good day, sir!

  • @ilkinshahbazov9031
    @ilkinshahbazov9031 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you for the video. Really helped us for a start up company R&D. Please make more videos..

  • @cheekon1814
    @cheekon1814 4 года назад +1

    Thank you, you cleared everything up.

  • @paulfarrell5935
    @paulfarrell5935 4 года назад +2

    Thank you so very, very much! Your video answered every question and concern I had about buying a microscope to get into the hobby of microscopy. Very informative, objective, and specific information. Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you sir! Sub added!👍👍👍👍

  • @jafinch78
    @jafinch78 Год назад

    Great video with detailed enough overview! Awesome, appreciate the info.

  • @rdkumarj
    @rdkumarj 2 года назад

    Straight to the point and NO Nonsense Video. Awesome Sir. Thanks.

  • @apolithium
    @apolithium 4 года назад +1

    love the video. spoken from the heart, by someone who loves what he's doing (and knows it).

  • @desertforrest
    @desertforrest 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your insight! Very helpful!

  • @lolmetyuri
    @lolmetyuri Год назад

    You're very professional and you know what you're taking about ! Great video !

  • @qunovamail3895
    @qunovamail3895 3 года назад

    Awesome..thanks..this video is really a great help to decide what to look while buying microscope. Thanks again!

  • @garybowes4151
    @garybowes4151 3 года назад

    Thanks for the advice...bought the SW350T and swiftcam SC500 👍

  • @robertpendergast2620
    @robertpendergast2620 5 лет назад +11

    When I was in medical school I used a single eyepiece microscope. With some practice (not a lot) one can leave the non viewing eye open and the viewing eye sees the image--> not tiring.

    • @sonyxperiasmk
      @sonyxperiasmk 2 года назад

      Same as with gunsights

    • @Ardeact
      @Ardeact 2 года назад

      yes it's the same with ironsights, using your primary eye

  • @MindzEye03rd
    @MindzEye03rd 5 лет назад +3

    My 7 yo son recently asked me for a microscope so I'm researching them as I have no idea, this video is the first thing I've come across and I have to say that the information you present here is excellent. My takeaway from this is to buy a microscope as if I was buying him his first camera, I'm a photographer, I should get something decent that he can learn/grow with but it should have the functionalities of what would be considered standard on a microscope. Thanks for the info, great content.

  • @mendalflemming5638
    @mendalflemming5638 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you very much, for giving this advisement

  • @AhmadJZaigham
    @AhmadJZaigham 6 лет назад

    Your advice helped me. Thanks very much.

  • @trevor6721
    @trevor6721 4 года назад

    I just started to look at buying my first microscope. That was an Excellent explaination of microscopes. Thank you !

  • @littlered3830
    @littlered3830 Год назад

    Very well explained. Thank you.

  • @ardeet
    @ardeet 4 года назад

    Thank you very much. That was a lot of very useful information for me as I start my research into entering the world of microscopy as a beginner.

  • @lancewatt4019
    @lancewatt4019 3 месяца назад

    You’re a great teacher! Thank you!

  • @Red_Proton
    @Red_Proton 2 года назад

    I LOVE that lead with "the single greatest criteria." Thank you for not burying the lead and convoluting your message with "story" and/or "background." You are concise, on point, and speaking with authority of your knowledge. Thank you. Thank you.

    • @Microbehunter
      @Microbehunter  2 года назад +1

      I have another channel now, which deals with microscope buying advice etc. ruclips.net/user/microbehunter-microscopy

    • @Red_Proton
      @Red_Proton 2 года назад

      @@Microbehunter Thank you. I subscribed to your other channel.

  • @RichardRoy2
    @RichardRoy2 2 года назад

    Thank you. This was very helpful.

  • @Qfldnrg
    @Qfldnrg 6 лет назад +2

    ‘pig in a poke’ is the idiom. Helpful videos thanks.

  • @mcm8736
    @mcm8736 3 года назад

    Thank you. This video is extremely helpful!

  • @crisnelmontenegro7141
    @crisnelmontenegro7141 5 лет назад

    Thank you very much for this explanation

  • @farrel4083
    @farrel4083 6 лет назад +6

    thank you for the advice and information you look and sound like a cool school teacher

  • @gixxerste
    @gixxerste 4 года назад +2

    Great vid, super informative. That reflection tho.

  • @razisiddiqui007
    @razisiddiqui007 2 года назад

    I appreciate the information you provided.

  • @steveschechter3712
    @steveschechter3712 4 года назад

    Fantastic information clearly presented--thank you!

  • @insightfool
    @insightfool 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks for this tutorial.

  • @kaneofdarkness
    @kaneofdarkness Год назад

    Love your videos! It reminds me of being in High-School and having dedicated teachers, passionate about supporting and invigorating the learning process in young minds.

    • @flat-earther
      @flat-earther Год назад

      hi kaneofdarkness have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

  • @mimicreola7593
    @mimicreola7593 5 лет назад +2

    thank you very much. so helpful.

  • @johnford7847
    @johnford7847 3 года назад

    Thank you. Very worthwhile information.

  • @angelusresonance6954
    @angelusresonance6954 2 года назад

    Extremely helpful, I had a hunch about most of the things you said though you confirmed all of it. The most important thing was the 160 and x4, x10, x40 information's you provided. Also the opinion you have on the oil x100 for starting out. Thanks a lot for your helpful video!

  • @bhishmadesai6500
    @bhishmadesai6500 2 года назад

    Very nice presentation. Particularly details clearly written in play card remove any possible doubt.
    Thank you.

  • @rbruce92
    @rbruce92 5 лет назад +2

    Most informative. Thank you.

  • @lg8365
    @lg8365 2 года назад

    Thank you..... I've been on Google trying to figure out which one to buy! This vid gave me so much info!

  • @BirdingNerd
    @BirdingNerd 4 года назад

    The best info so far!! made everything so much clearer!! THANK YPOUUUU!!

    • @Microbehunter
      @Microbehunter  4 года назад

      I have a second microscope channel and this one gives even more advice about microscopes:
      ruclips.net/channel/UCZG2CV8y-tjzoy_zCsg2NJQ

  • @buck_maize111
    @buck_maize111 2 года назад

    I love the way you speak and explain things 👍

  • @philippemyny8541
    @philippemyny8541 3 года назад

    Very beautifully and visually explained !!
    2 years ago I started to delve into, and only into, kitchen knives or knives that are used in the food industry. This because I was frustrated every time I had my own knives sharpened by a sharpening service here in Ostend, Belgium, they were (temporarily) sharp and you could see the sharpening blades themselves in the edge. Way too rough work. Not a nice job. Starting to see on the Internet and the RUclips videos to, although I may say it myself, a very good sharpener. Started with Japanese water stones, Shapton's the pro series, Naniwa's both water-sucking and the splach and go's. Atoma and Dtm diamond stones and the WickedEdge and Tormek sharpening system, to the Natural Stones of Belgium (From here 200 km, 125 miles, Ardennes-Coticule.). Then started buying Japanese knives to learn for yourself and the demand for sharpening continued by word of mouth.
    It's starting to grow out of the joints but I'm enjoying it! is currently in the phase where a Trinocular with variable zoom factor and camera port is needed. However, don't know any of that! I know the Trinocular and zoom function from what I have already read. Can you give me your attitude, if you are willing to, because it looks exactly what I need. (If you see some prices on the internet, yes hello). And don't have enough time ... who doesn't. You would do me a favor.
    Regards,
    Philippe Myny

  • @Agent007mw3
    @Agent007mw3 2 года назад +1

    Well explained thanks a lot

  • @Martinko_Pcik
    @Martinko_Pcik 3 года назад

    Excellent. That was very helpful listening to while browsing to buy one :)

  • @the-broken-umbrella
    @the-broken-umbrella 4 года назад

    Very informative video, I quite enjoyed listening to your advices, you made my search for a good beginner microscope a lot easier Thank you very much.

  • @gunzrloaded
    @gunzrloaded 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for your info and your input on the microscopes.....it really helped ....I appreciate it...!!!!
    Cheers....!!!!

  • @valor36az
    @valor36az 4 года назад +2

    Great explanation really fantastic and enthusiastic teacher

  • @kellypearsall4540
    @kellypearsall4540 2 года назад

    FABULOUS!!!!!
    Thank you for such an amazing informative video.

  • @bradxwx
    @bradxwx 3 года назад +5

    thank you. easy to fall in a rabbit hole when you're considering a relatively big purchase. we just don't wanna get screwed over spending our hard earned money on something we know little about

  • @edward_grabczewski
    @edward_grabczewski 4 года назад

    Thanks you for some sensible advice.

  • @skywalkerneoblade
    @skywalkerneoblade 2 года назад

    great video. I'm very exited to look at microbes though my own microscope

  • @Eduard_Kolesnikov
    @Eduard_Kolesnikov 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for the knowledge you just shared all of that is looks so reasonable from your words, which is not so common to find out here.. once again thx

  • @2100Warzone
    @2100Warzone 5 лет назад

    OK I watched and bought a used Leitz Wetzlar made in 1967. Bought 2 10x Eyepieces made by the same company. It is far better than anything I ever expected to own. Thanks for all the Video's.

  • @raspb3rry_sky
    @raspb3rry_sky 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for the info ♡

  • @marthahicks8569
    @marthahicks8569 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you, Sir, for the great advice on the essential features of a decent microscope! It was a pleasure to listen to your explanations and descriptions. Best wishes for your research and studies!

  • @MeglynLad
    @MeglynLad 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent video. Thank you. It's been a long time since I took microbiology and now I have kids in elementary school that I'd like to teach some things, but I really needed a refresher.

  • @kennethmidwinter982
    @kennethmidwinter982 10 месяцев назад

    I have watched this video so many times because it’s brilliant. Kind regards . Ken from Rutland, England.

  • @ThiagoBenazziMaia
    @ThiagoBenazziMaia 6 лет назад

    Very nice tutorial, helped a lot

  • @larrykent196
    @larrykent196 3 года назад

    Yes, sir. thank you for the information.

  • @Gimilian1
    @Gimilian1 4 года назад

    Thank you for your advice 😀

  • @nomaria
    @nomaria 3 года назад

    Thank you! Very helpful!

  • @rosedeleema4217
    @rosedeleema4217 2 года назад

    Honest explanation. Good & informative.👍😊🙏

  • @mosqr5301
    @mosqr5301 9 месяцев назад

    I just entered this hobby expecting a lot of searching to do … but after watching your video I feel I educated enough to actually buy one . .
    Thanks man🙏

  • @JamesAdams-ev6fc
    @JamesAdams-ev6fc 4 года назад

    Thanks for making this inspired video. I am looking for a microscope and your video helps me in my search. I have subscribed to your channel too!

  • @fredbiscuit...413
    @fredbiscuit...413 4 года назад

    A brilliant and easily-understood video which has definitely helped me in choosing my first microscope. Thank you Microbehunter :)

    • @Microbehunter
      @Microbehunter  4 года назад

      Please check the videos of my other channel as well for even more microscopy info:
      ruclips.net/channel/UCZG2CV8y-tjzoy_zCsg2NJQ

  • @kostadingoranov1674
    @kostadingoranov1674 4 года назад

    Very nice presented video. Congratulations!

  • @woollyghosty
    @woollyghosty 4 года назад +1

    I'm so relieved to come across your video after receiving my first microscope that looks very similar to the "cheaper" brands but still meets your minimum criteria. I was having second thoughts if I made the right decision since I'm going into histology soon as a career (and microscopy as a hobby), but your video helped alleviate those thoughts. Thank you! 🔬

    • @alexberg2188
      @alexberg2188 2 года назад

      Can I ask you what microscope you bought?

    • @madninau
      @madninau Год назад

      @@alexberg2188 up

  • @jessiejamesferruolo
    @jessiejamesferruolo 2 года назад

    I bought a Bresser Researcher Binocular microscope for about 350€ and I love it! I use an adapter to hold my phone for videos and it seems to work pretty well. I cant quite get the quality of videos you make, but its still immensely enjoyable 😁

  • @jamesstudd9776
    @jamesstudd9776 3 года назад

    Excellent and educational video, thank you.

  • @SheriarIrani
    @SheriarIrani 4 года назад +1

    Superb video. V helpful tips

  • @voraweeluanklinhom5258
    @voraweeluanklinhom5258 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your honest and full of knowledge review that you have gained from your true experience, I wish that there are more people like you in this world. I hope you have a great and happy life.

  • @audreybarnes6527
    @audreybarnes6527 Год назад

    Must see channel if you have a microscope 💖❤️♥️. Thank you for all the help.

  • @Myrslokstok
    @Myrslokstok 2 года назад

    Usually it better to get going then get the perfect stuff, you got to try out to know what you like.
    Thanks this apply to everything, dont buy stuff at toystores, dont buy the absolute cheepest stuff but then its usually very good industrialized produced stuff.
    The 80% rule apply. Its about learning your euquipment.

  • @lefauteuilparesseux7971
    @lefauteuilparesseux7971 2 года назад

    I appreciate your reminder of "this is a hobby and we should get one we feel like using" ^^. I liked this video. Thank you a lot and have fun !

  • @GokulNayar
    @GokulNayar 5 лет назад

    Great video! Thank you !

  • @Microbehunter
    @Microbehunter  4 года назад +7

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  • @markteeee
    @markteeee 5 лет назад

    Excellent guide, covered all main points very clearly, you should write a book on the subject.

  • @firasyassin3445
    @firasyassin3445 Год назад

    very very good video...thank you very much

  • @DenaturedProtein
    @DenaturedProtein 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks a lot!

  • @garthwunsch
    @garthwunsch 3 года назад

    Danke - Merci - Thank you!!!! So helpful

  • @businesspartnerza2951
    @businesspartnerza2951 3 года назад

    Really great video thanks

  • @StayPrimal
    @StayPrimal 3 года назад

    Thx you so much man.

  • @z3lasandur
    @z3lasandur 3 года назад

    Thank you very much! You are my hero! :)

  • @paulinesheafer3606
    @paulinesheafer3606 2 года назад

    Thanks, very interesting

  • @goncalovazpinto6261
    @goncalovazpinto6261 2 года назад

    the way you are filming this video from above looking down makes me feel you are talking from inside a preparation slide and i'm watching you from a microscope!
    🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @jaejae2490
    @jaejae2490 5 лет назад

    Great! Thank you!

  • @maglicairsoft4183
    @maglicairsoft4183 5 лет назад +5

    Nice videos! How come i didnt find your chanel before.. Do you plan on doing video on staining? I already bought a scope