Microscope Recommendation

[Aquaman102]

Wondering if I am getting the start of dinoflagellates. Anyone recommend a microscope that has a camera I can take a pic with so I can post the pic here?

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

Discover Channel light microscope at several stores like Walmart or target in the kids section has worked great! Able to accurately identify the species of dyno and even observe its pin wheel motions. Cost about 20-30 bucks.

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

AMSCOPE-KIDS 120X to 1200X Six Power Metal Arm Starter Biological Microscope Kit

120X, 240X, 300X, 480X, 600X and 1200X six magnification beginner microscopeDurable metal arm with stage and clipsReflecting mirror for natural illumination; built-in light for direct illuminationBuilt-in Rotating color filter wheel; power indicator on rotating turretABS case and 2 AA batteries...

www.amscope.com

 

[Aquaman102]

How would pictures be taken though?

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

Hold a camera up to the eyepiece

 

[CindyKz]

I have this one, the camera eyepiece came with it.

 

[SuncrestReef]

You can use this universal adapter to hold your smartphone up to the eyepiece of a microscope or telescope. It works great.


Here's a video I shot with my iPhone through the eyepiece of my microscope using this adapter:

 

[Gino Rodriguez]

Hold a camera up to the eyepiece

 

[Michael Gray]

dam these are affordable..we were looking at $290 scopes.. i guess im way over doing it????