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

December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

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

    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 “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 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, […]

          What is “field of view”?

          December 30, 2019 | Tagged:

            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.