Biological Microscopes

• Everything About Microscope Eyepieces

  If you're wondering about the function of a microscope's eyepiece, you've come to the right place! The eyepiece is a part of the optical system that magnifies the object you are trying to view. The eyepiece and objective are the two main parts of a microscope's optical system. In this article, we review everything you need to know about microscope eyepieces. You can read the full article here ( https://carson.com/optics-university/microscope-hub/everything-about-microscope-eyepieces/ (https:Few readers

• What is Immersion Oil and Why is it Used?

  Oil immersion microscopy is a technique used in modern microscopy to increase the resolution and clarity of microscopic images. It involves using a special type of oil to fill the gap between the microscope's objective lens and the microscope slide. This process improves the light-gathering ability of the microscope, allowing for sharper images and more accurate measurements. You can read the full article here (https://carson.com/optics-university/microscope-hub/what-is-immersion-oil-and-whyFew readers

• Everything About Microscope Objectives

  Microscope objective lenses are a critical part of the optical system of any compound microscope. The two main parts of the optical system of a microscope are the eyepiece and objective lens (sometimes just referred to as the "objective"). In this article, we review everything you need to know about microscope objectives. You can read the full article here. In this article, we cover the following qFew readers

• What is a Microscope?

  *Let’s review the basics of light-based microscopes and the various types of microscopes, such as compound, stereo, biological, metallurgical, fluorescence, inverted, and more. An optical microscope is one that utilizes light to view a specimen, but there are many ways to utilize light in different configurations for the desired application, such as biology or inspection. There are other types of non-light-based microscopes, such as electron microscopes that allow you to get further down to smalFew readers

Pocket Microscopes

• How to Use and Focus a Pocket Microscope

  When using a pocket microscope, it's very important to place the object you're viewing flat against the microscope base and to focus the microscope properly. Start Flat Lowest Zoom First Focus Slowly Let's go over each one: 1. Start Flat - It's easiest to learn how to focus properly when you are resting the microscope and the object on a flat surface, like a table or desk. An object should NOT be placed inside the clear base OR far away from the bottom of the base. ObjectSome readers

• Why is the Microscope's Image Upside Down?

  Most optics, such as microscopes or telescopes, may display an image that is upside down and backwards. In optics, this is the standard and is completely normal - the microscope is not broken. This is due to the nature of the optic itself. All pocket microscopes are like this, as well as most reflector telescopes. Pocket microscopes are usually not used for tasks that require the additional expensive optics needed to correctly orient the image. The image could be corrected with prismsFew readers

USB Microscopes

• Connecting Your USB Microscope to Software

  If you are looking to download our software/driver, which is the software that allows you to connect your Carson digital microscope (i.e., Zorb, eFlex, or zPix models) to your computer, please follow the instructions in this article. Download & Install If you haven't already downloaded the software for your microscope, please do so here. If you have previous Carson microscope software or any version of xploview installed, please uninstall thatPopular

• USB Microscope Not Showing in Software

  Troubleshooting: If your laptop has a built-in webcam, the software may default to the webcam upon install. Click on Settings (the gear icon) and switch the device to "USB Microscope" to resolve the issue. If the microscope is still not showing, it may be due to a USB camera lock-out issue (due to Windows privacy settings). Follow this article for instructions on how to resolve this issue. We do not suppoSome readers

• Will a Carson USB Microscope Work on my Device?

  Carson USB microscopes only work on computers with Windows or macOS operating systems. We do NOT have software for Chromebooks (Google OS), any smartphones, iPads/tablets, or TVs, even if they have a USB port. If you wish to find a USB-to-device connector and use third party software, it may be possible to connect your Carson USB microscope to these devices, but we don't directly support this usage and will not provide recommendations. For detailed instructions on how to install, set up, anFew readers

• How to Calculate the Magnification of a Microscope

  A microscope's total magnification is the eyepiece power multiplied by the objective power. Read more on our Microscope Magnification Calculator page.Few readers

• What to Look For when Buying a Microscope

  So now you know about microscopes, but which do you want to buy? Let’s review some of the important factors to consider before making your purchase. You can read the full article here. In this article, we discuss the following questions: What factors are important in selecting a microscope to buy? How do I evaluate the optical quality of a microscope?Few readers

• How do I Clean a Microscope?

  Sometimes your microscope may need some cleaning, but it's important to do it right and prevent any damage to your optics. Find out how and get the best tips for avoiding cleaning issues. You can read the full article here.Few readers

• CarsonCam Tutorial (Computer Application)

  Our digital microscopes have the capability to connect to computers using Windows and macOS operating systems. You can use the newest version of our computer software, CarsonCam, to view microscopic images and take pictures and videos directly with your computer! For detailed instructions on how to install, set up, and use the software, please watch the video below. For Windows operating systems: CarsonCam App Tutorial - Microsoft App for Windows OS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg9PrFew readers