Which microscope to choose to start?

The shopping team 08:34, 06 April 2023

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"Daddy, what does a baby ant look like?" If we would sometimes like to be able to enter the world of "Minimoys", as in Luc Besson's film, to answer this question, it is unfortunately impossible... But genius inventors have been looking for solutions. At the end of the sixteenth century, the Dutch eyewear makers Hans and Zacharias Jenssen made the first microscopes and thus opened the doors to the world of the infinitely small. If, at the time, the object was quite rudimentary and consisted of a tube in which two lenses were superimposed, it has greatly evolved today and allows prowess in the fields of science. Professional or playful object, everyone can find his account. But what is the best microscope to start with? Here is our selection.

Summary:

• The Bresser Junior microscope, for beginners
• The Bebang DL-Y2211 microscope, the most "mainstream"
• The National Geographic double microscope, the 2-in-1 microscope
• The OMAX twin microscope, the adjustable version
• The Skybasic digital microscope, the pocket microscope

Which microscope to start?

The Bresser Junior microscope, for beginners

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Your child is no longer satisfied with discovering the world of tiny animals through his magnifying glass? So it's time for him to go under the microscope! The Bresser junior microscope is ideal for little novices in the field. With an easy grip and blades already prepared, he will be able to start his observations directly. In addition, his rigid case will allow him to carry it everywhere without being afraid of breaking it. Equipped with a USB eyepiece, he will be able to record what he sees to analyze it later on computer. An optical device that can be used from the age of 8 and that will also fill the older ones if necessary.

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The Bebang DL-Y2211 microscope, the most "mainstream"

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Our second choice fell on the Bebang DL-Y2211 microscope because it is suitable for... Everybody! Thanks to its three achromatic lenses and six magnification values (from 100x to 2000x), you will be able to get a sharp image of the smallest objects. Its optical tube inclined at 45 ° will also offer you comfort without straining your eyes too much. And on it, plug in your smartphone to share your discoveries with all your loved ones, it's easy! Another advantage: thanks to the 360° swivel monocular head, you can place yourself wherever you want in relation to the platform.

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The National Geographic double microscope, the 2-in-1 microscope

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With the National Geographic double microscope, you enter the world of the binocular... but that's not all. Thanks to the height of the glasses in relation to the platform, you can observe objects contained in blades, but also 3D objects! Something to delight children who want to examine everything that comes to hand. And to accompany you in learning the microscope, the box contains many accessories including an experiment with brine shrimp, these small crustaceans that live in certain lakes and salt marshes. Discover the cycle of life of this little animal before embarking on your own explorations! A complete product that will suit young and old alike.

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The OMAX twin microscope, the adjustable version

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The binocular microscope is perfect for the whole family. With its adjustable height, sliding and tilting binoculars, you can adapt the microscope to your profile. This will allow you to observe as much time as you want, drastically reducing your fatigue. Supplied with a hundred glass slides, everyone will be able to make their own observation blades. An object that falls into the category of semi-professionals but still suitable for beginners, students and obviously more experienced scientists! A microscope also ideal for homeschooling.

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The Skybasic digital microscope, the pocket microscope

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Finally, why stay at home when we can observe the world directly outside? This is possible with pocket microscopes such as the one from Skybasic. Connected to your phone, the image of what you observe is directly visible from the screen of it. Very easy to grip, it stands in the same way as a pen and fits in your purse. Supplied with a tripod, you can also study objects on a worktop for added stability. Magic!

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What are the different telescopes that exist?

There are two main families of microscopes. On the one hand, biological microscopes are the most classic and widespread. Suitable for everyone, they are the ones we find in biology classes, in laboratories or at home. They can therefore be adapted to play or professional use. On the other side, we have polarizing microscopes. If they do not replace biologicals, they complement them for the study of minerals. Indeed, thanks to their two light filters, the study of rocks becomes possible. Still, they are more complex to use and especially particularly expensive because they are designed for professionals or schools.

Monocular, binocular or digital microscope?

The eyepiece is the room through which we look at the deposited object, and for microscopes there are four categories of eyepieces. With monocular microscopes, we observe with one eye. Generally, not very complex to handle, they are suitable for beginners in biology, but have the defect of tiring our eyesight quickly. On the other hand, binocular microscopes are often designed for more experienced people and offer greater comfort for observation. Thanks to technological advances, we can now connect a camera to one of the eyepieces to take pictures or videos of our experiences. Finally, with digital microscopes, the eyepiece is directly connected to a screen that transmits what you are examining. They offer a wider and detailed view. But successfully using them correctly can take time because you don't look head-on at what you're manipulating. It's a bit like learning to type on the computer without looking at your keyboard. But thanks to technological prowess, there are pocket formats nowadays that suit everyone!

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