You inspired me to get a microscope of my own. It's a vintage 1938 Leitz LL; it has three objectives, a mechanical stage, and a mirror for illumination. I found it on Ebay; it is in excellent condition and I got it for $125. So thanks for your great videos! Let the fun begin...
I would be very interested in your take on how today's lenses compare to high-end old ones. I have an American Optical Spencer 1036a that I picked up on craigslist for a few bucks. It has infinity PLAN optics, but it's from the '60s. I'm wondering how it compares to inexpensive (and expensive) current lenses. Needs a few parts and a little work to really be as functional as I want, but I'm not sure if it's worth it if the quality doesn't compare well with a, let's say, $300-$500 current model.
Personally, I use a bead of water. This costs about £0.0000001. Magnification is about 1.3. I find little difference in image between that and bottled water. However the cost is about £0.001, or about 100 000 times more than tap water.
It's a nice beginning and a lot of important science discovery start like that. But you can also dig a basement with a spoon. Not the best efficient tool to do the job. If it's your hobby, you might consider investing in it to have more fun and see more things.
Thank you for the many videos. I would like to see micro meteorites. Comparable seeing detail on a grain of sand. These objects are mostly opaque. Can I use a compound microscope for this or do I need a stereo microscope. Thank you.
Do you think you’ll ever do a stereo microscope comparison video? I think a lot of people who are interested in that type would love a video like this for stereo microscopes.
Its March 17 and its snowing a ton here in Illinois right now and I've always been curious to see what odd things are in this strange kind of snow and was looking to get my own microscope
Put some clear nail polish (ice cold, from freezer) on a microscope slide generously. Allow some snow to settle into the wet nail polish and allow to dry for a day or so (in cold weather it dries slower). The impression of the snow flakes will then be in the nail polish and you then can observe the "snowflake" (or rather it's impression) under the microscope. Precipitation (rain, snow) indeed contains lots of stuff, even microplastics. You need to collect a lot of snow, allow it to melt and then maybe filter it or allow the particles to settle or float on top.
I got myself a microscope, it's a Romanian make, IOR ( Romanian Optical Enterprise ), model ML-4M, it has a binocular head with twin 7x eyepieces, and 5 objectives: 6x, 10x, 20x, 40x and 90x Leitz Wetzlar Apo Oel; on the hinge cap of the adjustable interpupillary distance it is written 1.6x, I will buy a slide with measuring divisions so I can accurately determine the fine details of the worn diamond stylus from my phono cartridge.
I'm looking to buy a microscope that can fit a digital camera and I also want to see some tardigrades from my backyard. Thanks for your informative video.
Hello, thank you for the video. I am a newbie but have a need for as best quality as I can get for the buck. I noticed that some rather inexpensive scopes are 2500x. I'm looking at used very good quality scopes and they say 100x, I'm assuming that is just the eyepiece? Can you recommend a scope on ebay that's around $400, something that will show me blood cells up close as possible? Thanks for any help.
Thank you. Very useful, and practical advice. I've just purchased a microscope, following you're very objective advice. I'm a hobby bee keeper, using the instrument as my primary tool in Honey Bee disease management. Vielen Dank für all Ihre sehr nützlichen Informationen. Stuart
Hello my fellow "microscope" friend :-) I am currently looking and learning about bio -microscopes. I stumbled upon your channel, and it has been a very pleasurable experience listening to your insightful, knowledgeable and passionate videos. After looking extensively on the topic of microscopes, via both TH-cam channels and websites, it was becoming glaringly obvious that it was a minefield, And so bumping into you, good sir - was a breath of fresh air. You have an excellent style of teaching, very clear and precise advice and a lovely delivery of information. Now I am trying to decide between: Euromex Bresser Brunel All the very best! Andy. M (UK).
Hello, thank you for the nice feedback. About your microscope choice: I think it does not depend so much on the individual company or brand, but rather on the individual microscope. Many of the microscopes (even good ones) are manufactured in China and are then branded and imported. Each company has microscopes with different prices and qualities. You say that: "it was becoming glaringly obvious that it was a minefield". Could you tell me more about the problems and issues that you had? I would like to make a video that talks about these problems to help others. Oliver.
So microscope use what to measure it's power (like how small thing it can show , like 5nm objects) if you said the magnify number is not refer to how powerful it is...so i wonder when we purchasing a microscope what we should look at? Only more pricey represents it is better?
Hi mate, thank you very much for your great videos and information. It is appreciated. I have a question if you could please answer. I need a proper microscope for Gemology, to see through stones like quartz, emerald, etc... and around what prices please? cheers mate.
thanks you sir. this is really good descriptive video for choosing microscope. is it possible to research about bacteria with BMS 136 microscope? and what is the maximum powerful objective can be used with BMS 136? sorry for my bad English.
Yes it is possible to see bacteria with this microscope, but bacteria are difficult to see generally. If you want to see bacteria, then it is best to buy a commercial slide that has stained bacteria on them.
I have enjoyed your online magazine for years. I have downloaded every issue. But, I notice that there are no new issues. Are you okay? I just discovered your youtube channel today.
Thanks for asking, everything is fine with me. In recent months I simply have not received sufficient articles to be published in the magazine. But I do have a few together now and will release a new issue.
Thank you for the reply. I wish I had articles to contribute. Recently, my lovely Olympus has been lonely. If I can spend more time with her, I'll try to contribute something. Your videos, by the way, are very charming. Thank you for your efforts! I really look forward to the next issue.
Hey, I'm a biology student in Belgium and I am very interested in buying a microscope! I know I'll be using the microscope frequently in the future. I watched a lot of your videos and I am very interested in the white monocular microcope you showed in this video. I am looking for a monocular microscope with a mechanical stage, light intensity regulator and a condenser. All your monocular recommendations on Amazon don't have all of these things... Can you give me advide on where I can get this microscope you showed here or where i can find one? Or should I go with a binocular microscope even though i prefer a monocular?
Another beginner scope almost exactly like the National & Swift is the Duoscope as it has 2 lights , standard one from bottom, one above the stage shines down which provides a darkscope view of opaque items. I find that I use that setting more than lit from the bottom. www.amazon.com/dp/B0167VF07S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_IAl-EbW6HWJ9D
I"m not an expert but do have a biology degree. If you're going to grow the bacteria and stain it, you can see it with a $100 microscope with 100x objective. I believe you MAY be able to see it with a phase contrast set up without staining but not sure.
Someone please answer me , i have microscope with 2500x magnification because i use 25x eyepiece , is that can use for camera observation ? How to connect eyepiece with camera(optilab) , and is microscope with 2500x camera magnification already exist today?
Do NOT use 25x eyepieces (especially with cameras). Trust me, you're not even going to be able to see anything beyond 1500x anyways. If you wanna take high magnification photos, your best bet is to use 10x high eye-point eyepieces (much better for cameras) and a very good quality Apo or Flour objective.
I saved for 12mths to get my 2500x radical bino with a 14MP camera for $900AUD and still cant see. I'm so disappointed, all i wanto see is moving cells/ bacteria. I bought 300x, 800x from ebay in the past. i nearly give up but wont. Thx for your input mate, nice vid!
2500x is only marketing. Maximum usable magnification is about 1000x for a quite blurred image on a scope under 1000$ I would suggest you to use your 10x eye piece with 40x objective and watch pound water that have sit on your bench in a masson jar for a while.
@@alexandrevaliquette3883 I agree mate, its a marketing tool as per physics laws. Its still fun with clear video images of bacteria, look at my feed, thrips is a good one. My compost tea or living soil run-off is good viewing too. Thx for your helpful words Alex
Visit the Channel homepage and then check the "Uploads" section or click on the "Videos" menu. I upload a new video about once everyweek. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Here is a direct link: th-cam.com/channels/DpKY8-oz5PWlBPNzNsbLug.htmlvideos
do you think that a socalled professional microscoper at a university is better than normal people who work independent at home with an old Leitz microscope.......
@@Microbehunter Thank you so much... I have £80... Can you suggest one please or should I save up some more...? (Sorry to bother you but I've had a good look and just can't understand it all) 🤪
If you have to wait a long time until you have the money, then I would buy it (so that you can have a fast start). If you can save some money together soon then I recommend this one or similar: www.amazon.com/dp/B07N7QVF3J/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2RGA3WATF3K1X&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_microbehunter_dp_vv_d
You inspired me to get a microscope of my own. It's a vintage 1938 Leitz LL; it has three objectives, a mechanical stage, and a mirror for illumination. I found it on Ebay; it is in excellent condition and I got it for $125. So thanks for your great videos! Let the fun begin...
nice, I love the CH40 Olympus. I use it in the lab, but want to have one one day. It is just so comfortable.
Whats the cost
@@ValerieFire He said the production is already ended.
I would be very interested in your take on how today's lenses compare to high-end old ones. I have an American Optical Spencer 1036a that I picked up on craigslist for a few bucks. It has infinity PLAN optics, but it's from the '60s. I'm wondering how it compares to inexpensive (and expensive) current lenses. Needs a few parts and a little work to really be as functional as I want, but I'm not sure if it's worth it if the quality doesn't compare well with a, let's say, $300-$500 current model.
Personally, I use a bead of water. This costs about £0.0000001. Magnification is about 1.3. I find little difference in image between that and bottled water. However the cost is about £0.001, or about 100 000 times more than tap water.
It's a nice beginning and a lot of important science discovery start like that.
But you can also dig a basement with a spoon. Not the best efficient tool to do the job.
If it's your hobby, you might consider investing in it to have more fun and see more things.
Great video to understand features and functions. Thank you very much. I needed this lesson to make a purchase decision.
Thank you for the many videos. I would like to see micro meteorites. Comparable seeing detail on a grain of sand. These objects are mostly opaque. Can I use a compound microscope for this or do I need a stereo microscope. Thank you.
Do you think you’ll ever do a stereo microscope comparison video? I think a lot of people who are interested in that type would love a video like this for stereo microscopes.
You have Swift microscopes in your amazon store can you do a review of one?
My modified meji scope has bought me much joy.
Its March 17 and its snowing a ton here in Illinois right now and I've always been curious to see what odd things are in this strange kind of snow and was looking to get my own microscope
Put some clear nail polish (ice cold, from freezer) on a microscope slide generously. Allow some snow to settle into the wet nail polish and allow to dry for a day or so (in cold weather it dries slower). The impression of the snow flakes will then be in the nail polish and you then can observe the "snowflake" (or rather it's impression) under the microscope. Precipitation (rain, snow) indeed contains lots of stuff, even microplastics. You need to collect a lot of snow, allow it to melt and then maybe filter it or allow the particles to settle or float on top.
I got myself a microscope, it's a Romanian make, IOR ( Romanian Optical Enterprise ), model ML-4M, it has a binocular head with twin 7x eyepieces, and 5 objectives: 6x, 10x, 20x, 40x and 90x Leitz Wetzlar Apo Oel; on the hinge cap of the adjustable interpupillary distance it is written 1.6x, I will buy a slide with measuring divisions so I can accurately determine the fine details of the worn diamond stylus from my phono cartridge.
I'm looking to buy a microscope that can fit a digital camera and I also want to see some tardigrades from my backyard. Thanks for your informative video.
Did you find one?
Legend said the tardigrades find him... Never been seen since.
Kids Beware...@@sinaimuse6562
Thanks! Greetings from Ireland, good video. :)
Thanks for the comparison.
Thank you, for the wonderful informative video, one point can be added, which is the working distance of each objective lens.
Thank you for the video. Could you please write down the models to video definition?
Omg over a thousand euros. That thing my be nice and easy to use for that price. 20 years ago, omg thats the top of the top shelf.
Thank you, would you suggest buying this microscope for hobby : SWIFT SW350T 40X-2000X Trinocular Microscope
Watch this video: th-cam.com/video/6PWMZNf9toc/w-d-xo.html
It is similar. the 380T has slightly better optics, I think.
now i found an active account about microscope...i like...
are independent coarse and fine adjustment knobs a bad or good thing, btw the microscope is called AmScope B100c
Thank you, very much!!! ...for the excellent information, advice, and recommendations!!!
He's a good reviewer but he needs to cut down on his "yeahs" a little bit!...LOL!..He sounds like a broken record!
Compelling video. Thanks
Hello, thank you for the video. I am a newbie but have a need for as best quality as I can get for the buck. I noticed that some rather inexpensive scopes are 2500x. I'm looking at used very good quality scopes and they say 100x, I'm assuming that is just the eyepiece? Can you recommend a scope on ebay that's around $400, something that will show me blood cells up close as possible? Thanks for any help.
Excellent Video ...
Thank you.
Very useful, and practical advice. I've just purchased a microscope, following you're very objective advice. I'm a hobby bee keeper, using the instrument as my primary tool in Honey Bee disease management.
Vielen Dank für all Ihre sehr nützlichen Informationen.
Stuart
Hello my fellow "microscope" friend :-)
I am currently looking and learning about bio -microscopes.
I stumbled upon your channel, and it has been a very pleasurable experience listening to your insightful, knowledgeable and passionate videos.
After looking extensively on the topic of microscopes, via both TH-cam channels and websites, it was becoming glaringly obvious that it was a minefield, And so bumping into you, good sir - was a breath of fresh air. You have an excellent style of teaching, very clear and precise advice and a lovely delivery of information.
Now I am trying to decide between:
Euromex
Bresser
Brunel
All the very best!
Andy. M
(UK).
Hello, thank you for the nice feedback. About your microscope choice: I think it does not depend so much on the individual company or brand, but rather on the individual microscope. Many of the microscopes (even good ones) are manufactured in China and are then branded and imported. Each company has microscopes with different prices and qualities. You say that: "it was becoming glaringly obvious that it was a minefield". Could you tell me more about the problems and issues that you had? I would like to make a video that talks about these problems to help others. Oliver.
YES!!! I'm getting this for my birthday!!
So microscope use what to measure it's power (like how small thing it can show , like 5nm objects) if you said the magnify number is not refer to how powerful it is...so i wonder when we purchasing a microscope what we should look at? Only more pricey represents it is better?
I have a cheap microscope and yesterday I looked at a worm from a bass I filleted. Big mistake. I dont think I can eat that fillet now.
Dope. I gotta cheap little microscope for my 4 year old. It works well enough for her to enjoy.
Curious as to why oil immersion is not recommended. Uses too many Kimwipes?
Not too much you need it for. A good quality air objective will give a better image in the end as a lower cost oil objective with a lot less mess!
Awesome video!
thank you, very informative
Hi mate, thank you very much for your great videos and information. It is appreciated. I have a question if you could please answer. I need a proper microscope for Gemology, to see through stones like quartz, emerald, etc... and around what prices please? cheers mate.
Thanks sir.
Very helpful, Thank you very much.
Hi,
I want to buy a microscope to view fungi hyphae. What magnification do I need??
You can see them with 40x already, but better is up to 400x.
thanks you sir.
this is really good descriptive video for choosing microscope.
is it possible to research about bacteria with BMS 136 microscope? and what is the maximum powerful objective can be used with BMS 136?
sorry for my bad English.
Yes it is possible to see bacteria with this microscope, but bacteria are difficult to see generally. If you want to see bacteria, then it is best to buy a commercial slide that has stained bacteria on them.
My 40x lens is dark and I can’t see light? Suggestions?
I have enjoyed your online magazine for years. I have downloaded every issue. But, I notice that there are no new issues. Are you okay? I just discovered your youtube channel today.
Thanks for asking, everything is fine with me. In recent months I simply have not received sufficient articles to be published in the magazine. But I do have a few together now and will release a new issue.
Thank you for the reply. I wish I had articles to contribute. Recently, my lovely Olympus has been lonely. If I can spend more time with her, I'll try to contribute something. Your videos, by the way, are very charming. Thank you for your efforts! I really look forward to the next issue.
Can I get photos of cells with a stereo microscope? Specifically fish cells
Hey, I'm a biology student in Belgium and I am very interested in buying a microscope! I know I'll be using the microscope frequently in the future. I watched a lot of your videos and I am very interested in the white monocular microcope you showed in this video. I am looking for a monocular microscope with a mechanical stage, light intensity regulator and a condenser. All your monocular recommendations on Amazon don't have all of these things... Can you give me advide on where I can get this microscope you showed here or where i can find one? Or should I go with a binocular microscope even though i prefer a monocular?
I bought a few weeks ago a Euromex stereo nexius zoom 1703M mostly for mycologic reasons - what do you think ? - let be know. Lg from Steyr OÖ.
Scope looks great. I like the zoom.
@@Microbehunter the zoom is absolutly phenomenal
Hi. Please tell me how you connected the camera?(to CH40) I see such a microscope for sale, but there is no connector for the camera. =)
Please watch the following video, where I explain it all: th-cam.com/video/TXAE-CLXGUE/w-d-xo.html
There are different ways of connecting a camera.
Nice
Another beginner scope almost exactly like the National & Swift is the Duoscope as it has 2 lights , standard one from bottom, one above the stage shines down which provides a darkscope view of opaque items. I find that I use that setting more than lit from the bottom.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0167VF07S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_IAl-EbW6HWJ9D
How much for a microscope to see staph and strep? Thx
I"m not an expert but do have a biology degree. If you're going to grow the bacteria and stain it, you can see it with a $100 microscope with 100x objective. I believe you MAY be able to see it with a phase contrast set up without staining but not sure.
No doubt Olympus are among the very best microscopes available today, both biological and stereos
I wonder how the Lego perform if the inside would have bern painted black.
Legend say it can see up to underside of the great wall of China.
You are very good at describing this subject- you have a new subscriber!
I don't know about u.. But indeed you r a arrogant person..
Someone please answer me , i have microscope with 2500x magnification because i use 25x eyepiece , is that can use for camera observation ? How to connect eyepiece with camera(optilab) , and is microscope with 2500x camera magnification already exist today?
The easiest way is to connect a USB camera. Take out the eyepiece and insert the USB camera. The USB camera is connected to the computer.
Do NOT use 25x eyepieces (especially with cameras). Trust me, you're not even going to be able to see anything beyond 1500x anyways. If you wanna take high magnification photos, your best bet is to use 10x high eye-point eyepieces (much better for cameras) and a very good quality Apo or Flour objective.
Are you still active?
Sana all,pahinge
I saved for 12mths to get my 2500x radical bino with a 14MP camera for $900AUD and still cant see. I'm so disappointed, all i wanto see is moving cells/ bacteria. I bought 300x, 800x from ebay in the past. i nearly give up but wont. Thx for your input mate, nice vid!
2500x is only marketing. Maximum usable magnification is about 1000x for a quite blurred image on a scope under 1000$
I would suggest you to use your 10x eye piece with 40x objective and watch pound water that have sit on your bench in a masson jar for a while.
@@alexandrevaliquette3883 I agree mate, its a marketing tool as per physics laws. Its still fun with clear video images of bacteria, look at my feed, thrips is a good one. My compost tea or living soil run-off is good viewing too. Thx for your helpful words Alex
This year your hair more black ⚫ hehe... i watching your video alot sir thanks
1:31 is that a Lego microscope
Yes. Standard microscope optics but the tube and everything made out of Lego.
@@Microbehunter Thank You Very Much For Your Kind Reply .
@@Microbehunter Also , Please Make A Video On How to collect bacteria or fungi from a petri dish to look under microscope
Where are you sir no videos
Visit the Channel homepage and then check the "Uploads" section or click on the "Videos" menu. I upload a new video about once everyweek. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Here is a direct link:
th-cam.com/channels/DpKY8-oz5PWlBPNzNsbLug.htmlvideos
do you think that a socalled professional microscoper at a university is better than normal people who work independent at home with an old Leitz microscope.......
Here's my view on the issue: th-cam.com/video/gGiEIiVQ8Q8/w-d-xo.html
@@Microbehunter and its there where you will read my answer
Make urine microscopic sample pls
Yes, this is on my plan.
I subscribed!!! I’m
Videos plz
I suppose there aren't any affordable electron microscopes :(
If you can find a cheap tunnel effect microspoce, I'm interrested.
I've seen a few repairable TEM's that sold for less than $500 on ebay.
Can anyone tell me what magnification I need to study Blood Cells please 🙏
They can be seen starting 100x total magnification (10x objective and 10x eyepiece)
@@Microbehunter
Thank you so much...
I have £80...
Can you suggest one please or should I save up some more...?
(Sorry to bother you but I've had a good look and just can't understand it all)
🤪
If you have to wait a long time until you have the money, then I would buy it (so that you can have a fast start). If you can save some money together soon then I recommend this one or similar: www.amazon.com/dp/B07N7QVF3J/?cv_ct_id=amzn1.idea.2RGA3WATF3K1X&cv_ct_pg=storefront&cv_ct_wn=aip-storefront&ref=exp_cov_microbehunter_dp_vv_d
Put the images side by side 😑
They look basically the same lol