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Where can I find online videos that show me how to set up my new digital microscope?

December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

    Register on our support site for product videos, specifications sheet, manuals, and latest news can be found.

    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?

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      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 […]

        What is “focal length”?

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          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 is a “diopter”?

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            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, […]

            What is “field of view”?

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              The field of view is the size of the magnified area in focus under the lens. The greater the magnification, the smaller the field of view, but the more detail is shown.