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Polarising microscopes for both transmitted and reflected light with rotating stages, cameras, waveplates and Bertrand lens options
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Stereo Zoom Microscopes
Including trinocular models for attaching cameras
3.5X to 210X
with camera and illumination options
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Long Reach Stereo Microscopes for the observation of larger specimens
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Digital Microscopes
Great for teaching, fieldwork and routine imaging
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Most professional and amateur geologists study prepared thin sections of rock. These sections are normally viewed under polarised light which helps in the identification of the minerals present. - ask for details of our stock of prepared thin rock sections.
What to Buy
We offer a range of polarising microscopes they range from low cost binocular microscopes with strain free objectives, rotating stages, a retractable analyser in the head and a rotatable polariser above the lamp, to advanced research microscopes with both transmitted and reflected polarised light, waveplate inserts and a Bertrand lens.
How an I take a Picture from the Microscope?
You can attach a camera to almost any microscope, we recommend that you attach a c-mount microscopy camera. The best option is to purchase a microscope that has a trinocular head, this has both two eyepieces and a vertical photoport. The camera is then attached using a camera adapter. If you are attaching a c-mount microscopy camera then usually a 0.5X c-mount adapter should be used. If you do not have a microscope with a trinocular head you can still attach a camera, This is achieved by attaching the camera to the eyepiece tube, this method works relatively well but the range of adapters available is limited and it is also an inconvenience to use because you have to remove the camera to look down the microscope.
What is a C-Mount Microscopy Camera?
C-mount means that the camera has a round threaded hole on the front of it which is 1inch in diameter, it has no lens and the chip is located precisely 17.52 mm away from the front of the hole. Microscopy cameras can have either an analogue vi deo output or a digital live image output to a PC (via a USB or Firewire cable usually). The crucial capability is that they deliver a live image to a display, so you do not have to look down the microscope to focus, you simply look at the live image and when happy click on the capture button. You will capture exactly what you see on the screen. There is no exposure setting, the preview image is the same as the captured image, it is so simple and fast. Because the results are guaranteed with this class of camera it is the only camera that professional microscope manufacturers will recommend for use with their microscopes and all manufacturers provide c-mount adapters as a standard accessory.
Certain types of ‘High St’ (ie non-c-mount) cameras can be attached to a microscope , we will be pleased to advise you. Although we would always recommend a c-mount microscopy camera for optimum results and convenience of use
Digital Microscopes for Earth Sciences Imaging
Digital microscopes are extremely popular among earth scientists. They are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and capabilities. Generally they are relatively low cost devices. For geology the most popular type are the DinoLite models which give good quality images, are highly portable, have a wide choice of models and stands and are simple to use. They have a relative low resolution (typically 1.3MP ) but good enough for many purposes. Generally speaking a stereo microscope with a c-mount microscopy camera attached will give a greater choice of camera resolutions (up to 21MP), much more flexibility in terms of magnification range and illumination options and you do not have to be connected to a PC to use it.
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Illluminated Magnifiers, Desktop, G-Clamp, Handheld
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See our huge range of handheld magnifiers and loupes
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Digital USB C-Mount Microscope Cameras
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Stereo Microscope Illuminators
A large range of attachable and free standing illuminators
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