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Does O.C. White sell internationally?

June 30, 2021 | Tagged:

    O.C. White products are used around the world. While we are happy to ship anywhere, we do not accept international purchases through our website. Customers outside the United States should contact us directly via our Contact Us page, and we will connect you with our extensive network of international dealers.

    How do I return an item?

    June 25, 2020 | Tagged:

      If you’re looking to return an item, please logon to our support site where you’ll find our RMA Request Form.

      Is it possible to control the brightness and direction of the light of a Micro-Lite®?

      December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

        All of our Micro-Lite® products are dimmable. We also offer Quadrant Controlled High Output 80 LED ring lights.

        Those LED lights look nice, but we’re looking for a fluorescent light option for our microscopes. Do you have those?

        December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

          Absolutely, and our exclusive design provides a dimming control and flicker-free performance. In addition to being ESD safe, the bulbs can easily be replaced manually. We also offer a high intensity ultraviolet LED ring illuminator and several halogen options with fiber optic light guide.

          Other manufacturers’ mic arms are squeaky. Why are yours different?

          December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

            We designed custom mic booms for RCA in the 1950s, and their design has since become an industry standard. Along with a patented wire channel technology to reduce clutter and noise, we use only music wire in our springs. This wire won’t lose its elasticity and performs silently. Finally, our solid cast 15” riser that […]

            What’s the heaviest microphone your mic arms can support?

            December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

              An individual arm can support microphones between 1-6 lb.

              What’s the heaviest monitor your ProBoom® Ultima® monitor booms can support?

              December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                An individual boom can support a monitor between 1-15lb in weight. Our ProBoom® Ultima® Scalable Monitor System can hold up to six monitors.

                What is the advantage of an adjustable-arm task light?

                December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                  Personal control. We can adjust the level of light for our individual viewing comfort. Our posture changes during the day. Our tasks vary to some degree. If we have windows, light in the room changes from morning to evening. In response to these changing conditions, we need to be able to adjust the lighting levels […]

                  What are the primary benefits of task lighting?

                  December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                    Task lighting can be more ergonomic (comfortable), increase productivity, provide greater control, and save money.

                    What is “task lighting”?

                    December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                      Any light source designed specifically to direct light onto work performed by a person or machine is considered task lighting. When O.C. White first began designing light fixtures, he coined the term “applied illumination.”

                      I’m interested in purchasing a digital microscope, but I’d like to try them in person before making a decision. Do you have a showroom, or a representative in my area?

                      December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                        We have distributors internationally, many with showrooms and representatives. To find the one closest you, please visit our Distributor Locator here.

                        What is the difference between optical and digital zoom?

                        December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                          Optical zoom — As seen in a magnifying glass, optical zoom uses optics to make an object appear closer. This produces images of higher quality and improves the image resolution. Digital zoom — Digital zoom enlarges an image area by adding pixels to the image. Though the image will appear closer, the computer is actually […]

                          I’m interested in purchasing a microscope, but I’d like to try it in person before I buy. Do you have a showroom, or a representative in my area?

                          December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                            We have distributors internationally, many with showrooms and representatives. To find the one closest you, please visit our Distributor Locator here.

                            What is LED lighting and how is it different from light bulbs?

                            December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                              LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Light is produced using electroluminescence—a phenomenon where a semiconductor material emits light when an electric current is passed through it. Traditional incandescent light bulbs work when a filament is heated to the point it glows. LEDs require much less electricity than incandescent lights, and emit much less heat, meaning […]

                              What is “focal length”?

                              December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                                Focal length is the distance from the bottom of the lens to the point where your subject is in focus. The stronger the lens, the smaller the focal length.

                                What does “power” mean for magnifiers?

                                December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                                  The degree to which a magnification lens enlarges the appearance of an object is its power. A magnifier that makes an object appear twice its size is 2x.

                                  What is a “diopter”?

                                  December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

                                    Diopter is a unit for measuring magnification. Specifically, it refers to the curvature of a lens and how it refracts light, affecting how an object appears when seen through the lens. As the curvature increases, the lens becomes thicker, the more light is directed at the viewer’s eye, and the larger the object appears. Thus, […]