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.
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    / 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 роки тому +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 роки тому +96

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

    • @parthd714
      @parthd714 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @DP-qb1zw
      @DP-qb1zw Рік тому +3

      Ed Ting astronomy videos.

    • @joelmarte6137
      @joelmarte6137 Рік тому +2

      @@DP-qb1zw he’s the man

    • @DanielvanStadenSTEM
      @DanielvanStadenSTEM 2 місяці тому

      ThoughtEmporium has a great video for making an amatuer lab.

  • @miloskovacevic4510
    @miloskovacevic4510 3 роки тому +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.

  • @apistosig4173
    @apistosig4173 5 років тому +14

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

  • @mazen747
    @mazen747 5 років тому +49

    Really thank you for your advices

  • @AkamiChannel
    @AkamiChannel 3 роки тому +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 UA-cam, 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.

  • @Reefahholic
    @Reefahholic 5 років тому +8

    Thank you bro! Awesome video! 👌👍😉

  • @jerrybear3081
    @jerrybear3081 5 років тому +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

  • @worldwide1376
    @worldwide1376 5 років тому +3

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

  • @joneslu1377
    @joneslu1377 5 років тому +1

    Very useful and well-structured introduction! Thabk you!

  • @michaelpatton404
    @michaelpatton404 5 років тому +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.

  • @cheekon1814
    @cheekon1814 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, you cleared everything up.

  • @rustysmith3565
    @rustysmith3565 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @mixeduptv2268
    @mixeduptv2268 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @ilkinshahbazov9031
    @ilkinshahbazov9031 6 років тому +2

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

  • @jafinch78
    @jafinch78 Рік тому

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

  • @fonsrens5541
    @fonsrens5541 4 роки тому +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

  • @desertforrest
    @desertforrest 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your insight! Very helpful!

  • @insightfool
    @insightfool 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for this tutorial.

  • @mendalflemming5638
    @mendalflemming5638 5 років тому +1

    Thank you very much, for giving this advisement

  • @brucewilliams6292
    @brucewilliams6292 5 років тому +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.

  • @pyrosflamforge7701
    @pyrosflamforge7701 5 років тому +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!

  • @paulfarrell5935
    @paulfarrell5935 4 роки тому +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!👍👍👍👍

  • @RichardRoy2
    @RichardRoy2 2 роки тому

    Thank you. This was very helpful.

  • @littlered3830
    @littlered3830 Рік тому

    Very well explained. Thank you.

  • @farrel4083
    @farrel4083 6 років тому +6

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

  • @AhmadJZaigham
    @AhmadJZaigham 6 років тому

    Your advice helped me. Thanks very much.

  • @raspb3rry_sky
    @raspb3rry_sky 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the info ♡

  • @rdkumarj
    @rdkumarj 2 роки тому

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

  • @xxxCubiiixxx
    @xxxCubiiixxx Місяць тому

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

  • @mimicreola7593
    @mimicreola7593 5 років тому +2

    thank you very much. so helpful.

  • @gixxerste
    @gixxerste 4 роки тому +2

    Great vid, super informative. That reflection tho.

  • @mcm8736
    @mcm8736 3 роки тому

    Thank you. This video is extremely helpful!

  • @razisiddiqui007
    @razisiddiqui007 2 роки тому

    I appreciate the information you provided.

  • @qunovamail3895
    @qunovamail3895 3 роки тому

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

  • @lancewatt4019
    @lancewatt4019 3 місяці тому

    You’re a great teacher! Thank you!

  • @rbruce92
    @rbruce92 5 років тому +2

    Most informative. Thank you.

  • @ardeet
    @ardeet 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @apolithium
    @apolithium 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @crisnelmontenegro7141
    @crisnelmontenegro7141 5 років тому

    Thank you very much for this explanation

  • @steveschechter3712
    @steveschechter3712 4 роки тому

    Fantastic information clearly presented--thank you!

  • @johnford7847
    @johnford7847 3 роки тому

    Thank you. Very worthwhile information.

  • @ThiagoBenazziMaia
    @ThiagoBenazziMaia 6 років тому

    Very nice tutorial, helped a lot

  • @lolmetyuri
    @lolmetyuri Рік тому

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

  • @Agent007mw3
    @Agent007mw3 2 роки тому +1

    Well explained thanks a lot

  • @valor36az
    @valor36az 4 роки тому +2

    Great explanation really fantastic and enthusiastic teacher

  • @Gimilian1
    @Gimilian1 4 роки тому

    Thank you for your advice 😀

  • @Qfldnrg
    @Qfldnrg 6 років тому +3

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

  • @the-broken-umbrella
    @the-broken-umbrella 4 роки тому

    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 місяців тому

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

  • @lg8365
    @lg8365 2 роки тому

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

  • @nomaria
    @nomaria 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Very helpful!

  • @kellypearsall4540
    @kellypearsall4540 2 роки тому

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

  • @BirdingNerd
    @BirdingNerd 4 роки тому

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

    • @Microbehunter
      @Microbehunter  4 роки тому

      I have a second microscope channel and this one gives even more advice about microscopes:
      ua-cam.com/channels/ZG2CV8y-tjzoy_zCsg2NJQ.html

  • @edward_grabczewski
    @edward_grabczewski 4 роки тому

    Thanks you for some sensible advice.

  • @MindzEye03rd
    @MindzEye03rd 5 років тому +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.

  • @Martinko_Pcik
    @Martinko_Pcik 3 роки тому

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

  • @buck_maize111
    @buck_maize111 2 роки тому

    I love the way you speak and explain things 👍

  • @garybowes4151
    @garybowes4151 3 роки тому

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

  • @skywalkerneoblade
    @skywalkerneoblade 2 роки тому

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

  • @trevor6721
    @trevor6721 4 роки тому

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

  • @angelusresonance6954
    @angelusresonance6954 2 роки тому

    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 роки тому

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

  • @GokulNayar
    @GokulNayar 5 років тому

    Great video! Thank you !

  • @larrykent196
    @larrykent196 3 роки тому

    Yes, sir. thank you for the information.

  • @kostadingoranov1674
    @kostadingoranov1674 4 роки тому

    Very nice presented video. Congratulations!

  • @maglicairsoft4183
    @maglicairsoft4183 5 років тому +5

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

  • @kaneofdarkness
    @kaneofdarkness Рік тому

    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 Рік тому

      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.

  • @SheriarIrani
    @SheriarIrani 4 роки тому +1

    Superb video. V helpful tips

  • @jamesstudd9776
    @jamesstudd9776 3 роки тому

    Excellent and educational video, thank you.

  • @DenaturedProtein
    @DenaturedProtein 5 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot!

  • @Eduard_Kolesnikov
    @Eduard_Kolesnikov 4 місяці тому

    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

  • @marthahicks8569
    @marthahicks8569 10 місяців тому

    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!

  • @JamesAdams-ev6fc
    @JamesAdams-ev6fc 4 роки тому

    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!

  • @rosedeleema4217
    @rosedeleema4217 2 роки тому

    Honest explanation. Good & informative.👍😊🙏

  • @philippemyny8541
    @philippemyny8541 3 роки тому

    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 UA-cam 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

  • @scarlingdarIing
    @scarlingdarIing 3 роки тому +2

    Hello, really like your channel, thank you for the good information!! I have a question- one might want certain features more importantly than others depending on what it's mainly going to be used to view, right? If so, which features are most important in a microscope to be used mostly to see fungus, mold, bacteria, yeast, viruses..? I have been using a cheap digital microscope for a while now & it has much limitations for seeing those things! Lastly, what are some of the best brands to look for? Thank you!

  • @MeglynLad
    @MeglynLad 6 місяців тому

    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.

  • @businesspartnerza2951
    @businesspartnerza2951 3 роки тому

    Really great video thanks

  • @fredbiscuit...413
    @fredbiscuit...413 4 роки тому

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

    • @Microbehunter
      @Microbehunter  4 роки тому

      Please check the videos of my other channel as well for even more microscopy info:
      ua-cam.com/channels/ZG2CV8y-tjzoy_zCsg2NJQ.html

  • @firasyassin3445
    @firasyassin3445 Рік тому

    very very good video...thank you very much

  • @jaejae2490
    @jaejae2490 6 років тому

    Great! Thank you!

  • @rendermanpro
    @rendermanpro 4 роки тому

    Thanks, very nice to know

  • @paulinesheafer3606
    @paulinesheafer3606 2 роки тому

    Thanks, very interesting

  • @2100Warzone
    @2100Warzone 5 років тому

    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.

  • @z3lasandur
    @z3lasandur 3 роки тому

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

  • @StayPrimal
    @StayPrimal 3 роки тому

    Thx you so much man.

  • @voraweeluanklinhom5258
    @voraweeluanklinhom5258 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @robertpendergast2620
    @robertpendergast2620 5 років тому +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 роки тому

      Same as with gunsights

    • @Ardeact
      @Ardeact 2 роки тому

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

  • @stevewilliams5004
    @stevewilliams5004 5 років тому

    Well done very helpfull.😊

  • @garthwunsch
    @garthwunsch 3 роки тому

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

  • @AwakeInAnacortes
    @AwakeInAnacortes 2 роки тому

    Best video on microscopes I've seen

  • @markteeee
    @markteeee 5 років тому

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

  • @kennethmidwinter982
    @kennethmidwinter982 10 місяців тому

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

  • @geoffgeoff143
    @geoffgeoff143 5 років тому +1

    Be great to see some follow up vids. Usb, disecting, petroscope etc.

  • @edwardwilliam1488
    @edwardwilliam1488 4 роки тому

    Thanks Sir.. good info

  • @dr.m634
    @dr.m634 4 роки тому

    Really good stuff in this channel

  • @bradxwx
    @bradxwx 3 роки тому +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

  • @newtkincaid5661
    @newtkincaid5661 2 роки тому

    Very informative.

  • @zarrir
    @zarrir 2 роки тому

    Well done!