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
@martinruyant68842 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@Fhannycopia36 ай бұрын
❤
@LeoStaley4 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew of other KZbinrs like you who could recommend equipment for other amateur science, like telescopes, chemistry kits, etc.
@parthd7143 жыл бұрын
BTW there's a channel called catching photons, helped me a lot about telescopes and astrophotography.
@DP-qb1zw Жыл бұрын
Ed Ting astronomy videos.
@joelmarte6137 Жыл бұрын
@@DP-qb1zw he’s the man
@DanielvanStadenSTEM6 ай бұрын
ThoughtEmporium has a great video for making an amatuer lab.
@kennethmidwinter982Ай бұрын
Mr M you are brilliant. I messaged you quite a while ago just to tell you how you have helped me. I frequently look at your same video; I am now trying to upgrade based on your advice…… it’s taken me a while as I am 69……anyway. Top marks my professor. I am trying to purchase a microscope for £750…… which is huge for me. I will be watching your videos constantly. Kind regards Ken (Rutland, England).
@miloskovacevic45103 жыл бұрын
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.
@robertpendergast26205 жыл бұрын
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.
@sonyxperiasmk2 жыл бұрын
Same as with gunsights
@Ardeact2 жыл бұрын
yes it's the same with ironsights, using your primary eye
@mazen7476 жыл бұрын
Really thank you for your advices
@mixeduptv2268 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jerrybear30816 жыл бұрын
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
@bradxwx4 жыл бұрын
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
@Red_Proton2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE that lead with "the single greatest criteria." Thank you for not burying the lead and convoluting your message with "story" and/or "background." You are concise, on point, and speaking with authority of your knowledge. Thank you. Thank you.
@Microbehunter2 жыл бұрын
I have another channel now, which deals with microscope buying advice etc. kzbin.info
@Red_Proton2 жыл бұрын
@@Microbehunter Thank you. I subscribed to your other channel.
@melaniebecker94122 ай бұрын
Very good insight regarding Pro and Contra. Helped a lot for decision making. Thank you so much
@MindzEye03rd5 жыл бұрын
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.
@apistosig41735 жыл бұрын
Gracious sharing of your knowledge which has been very much appreciated.
@drkevinsmithFRCPathАй бұрын
Some of us need the 100x oil objective. For example I deal with haematology and I have to look at blood cells up close. When we look at tissues we look at them under 40x objectives
@Qfldnrg6 жыл бұрын
‘pig in a poke’ is the idiom. Helpful videos thanks.
@lancewatt40197 ай бұрын
You’re a great teacher! Thank you!
@kennethmidwinter982 Жыл бұрын
I have watched this video so many times because it’s brilliant. Kind regards . Ken from Rutland, England.
@brucewilliams62925 жыл бұрын
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.
@voraweeluanklinhom525811 ай бұрын
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.
@Agent007mw32 жыл бұрын
Well explained thanks a lot
@Myrslokstok2 жыл бұрын
Usually it better to get going then get the perfect stuff, you got to try out to know what you like. Thanks this apply to everything, dont buy stuff at toystores, dont buy the absolute cheepest stuff but then its usually very good industrialized produced stuff. The 80% rule apply. Its about learning your euquipment.
@audreybarnes65272 жыл бұрын
Must see channel if you have a microscope 💖❤️♥️. Thank you for all the help.
@angelusresonance69542 жыл бұрын
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!
@mosqr5301 Жыл бұрын
I just entered this hobby expecting a lot of searching to do … but after watching your video I feel I educated enough to actually buy one . . Thanks man🙏
@Simplebutgreat22 ай бұрын
Very informative! Thanks for sharing!
@kane_of_light Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@xxxCubiiixxx5 ай бұрын
I have never seen a better presentation and explanation of a product. Thank you sir.
@wadepatton24333 жыл бұрын
I'm a technician type of mindset. I buy old and refurbish. Just bought a 60's era Laborlux (Ernst Leitz Wetzlar). It might cost a few dollars more to get it tuned up, but is far cheaper than the 2,000 dollars they went for in that era (that was more than most cars in those days).
@lkrs20006 жыл бұрын
Great microscope buying guide. Would you mind sharing the make and model of the two microscopes?
@Microbehunter6 жыл бұрын
The large one is an Olympus CH40 (not made anymore). The small one is branded as BMS Breukhoven. This latter one seems to be sold by different companies under different brands. I have seen the objectives of this microscope already on several other low-cost (educational) microscopes.
@lkrs20006 жыл бұрын
Got it. Thanks for the feedback. I am looking into getting more deeply into food fermentation (microbiology). Any specific pointers on microscopes to observe live microbes (probiotics) like yogurt. Stains/dyes to highlight the bacteria??? Thank again!
@Microbehunter6 жыл бұрын
Well this is a complex issue: You can see bacteria already with 400x brightfield. I have already observed them under that magnification. But if you want to see them well, then you need phase contrast microscopy. This technique will allow you to see also transparent bacteria with good contrast. But it is expensive. Staining is possible with e.g. methylene blue, but the bacteria need to be fixed on the slide (dead).
@lkrs20006 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see them alive and be able to tell when my sauerkraut or kefir is best. It's really cool what you have going!
@lolmetyuri2 жыл бұрын
You're very professional and you know what you're taking about ! Great video !
@steveholmes1612 жыл бұрын
I wish this guy was my neighbor. Just the kind of content I like.
@Reefahholic6 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! Awesome video! 👌👍😉
@rustysmith35655 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video and just what i needed before buying my first microscope. Thanks a lot mate.
@2100Warzone5 жыл бұрын
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.
@MeglynLad10 ай бұрын
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.
@worldwide13765 жыл бұрын
Very well-structured and informative info. Helps me in making a microscope purchase. Thank you.
@lefauteuilparesseux79713 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your reminder of "this is a hobby and we should get one we feel like using" ^^. I liked this video. Thank you a lot and have fun !
@lg83652 жыл бұрын
Thank you..... I've been on Google trying to figure out which one to buy! This vid gave me so much info!
@joachimb57214 ай бұрын
I have watched some videos like this one, and browsed the internet for microscopes, and what is amazing to me is that no one talks much about the kind of lighting that is used. And once you get into the details, you find that there are brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, etc. microscopes (and combinations of those lighting types) - it looks to me (complete beginner) that the lighting type is the thing that other beginners should look into first and most importantly, isn‘t it? If you buy a brightfield microscopy with the intention of putting several objects you find in your household under your new microscope, you might get a little disappointed because you don‘t see anything. So, honest question (did I mention I‘m a clueless beginner): why isn‘t this a bigger topic in microscope buying tutorials?
@jessiejamesferruolo2 жыл бұрын
I bought a Bresser Researcher Binocular microscope for about 350€ and I love it! I use an adapter to hold my phone for videos and it seems to work pretty well. I cant quite get the quality of videos you make, but its still immensely enjoyable 😁
@Eduard_Kolesnikov7 ай бұрын
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
@andapanda9933 Жыл бұрын
This has been incredibly useful. I was under the impression that by buying a cheaper microscope, I would not be able to zoom in enough. I would not be able to analyze all types of samples, for example. It is amazing to know that by paying more I would mostly get more comfort/convenience, and not that much more performance. Thank you for yoru great explanations
@flat-earther Жыл бұрын
hi andapanda 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.
@andapanda9933 Жыл бұрын
@@flat-earther No, I'm still sane. But thanks.
@flat-earther Жыл бұрын
@@andapanda9933 okay. sure. I suggest watching the series to learn stuff you may have not heard before. It's a long series that first discusses the flat versus globe topic and then ends up covering several other topics. I don't think everything in the series is true. But in my opinion that series is one of the best I have seen to serve as an introduction to the globe versus flat topic so that's why I share it. In my opinion it has some amazing information.
@flat-earther Жыл бұрын
@@andapanda9933 Also andapanda if you want to watch a flat versus globe debate I suggest watch a video on Modern-Day Debate called _FE DEBATE: Austin @WitsitGetsIt & @flatearthtests9708 Vs @MrSensible & @culturecatz_
@RichardRoy22 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was very helpful.
@bhishmadesai65002 жыл бұрын
Very nice presentation. Particularly details clearly written in play card remove any possible doubt. Thank you.
@apolithium4 жыл бұрын
love the video. spoken from the heart, by someone who loves what he's doing (and knows it).
@MysticSpank2 жыл бұрын
watching and learning 2022!
@jamegumb72985 жыл бұрын
What amplification would one need to watch sperm cells? And for Staphylococcus?
@buck_maize1112 жыл бұрын
I love the way you speak and explain things 👍
@farrel40836 жыл бұрын
thank you for the advice and information you look and sound like a cool school teacher
@BwantleyBoo5 жыл бұрын
I would have loved for you to talk about what type of things you could view with each objective power lens. For people that are just beginning they don’t know what specs they need , they simply know what they want to look at. For me, I want to look at mold spores and bacteria, so I’m not sure if you telling me to get something that doesn’t have 1000x lens applies to me or not. I don’t know if a 400x or 600x will help. Maybe someone wants to look at things within 20-50 microns so you can talk to them about what objective lens at most they need. This video was very useful but still leaves me wondering what microscope is best because of my needs. EDIT : I found another one of your videos that answered all my questions on which microscope I need for bacteria. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4vdg6ydntVojrs
@goncalovazpinto62612 жыл бұрын
the way you are filming this video from above looking down makes me feel you are talking from inside a preparation slide and i'm watching you from a microscope! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@ManuelGarcia-ww7gj2 жыл бұрын
The term you were looking for is: "Buying a pig in a poke." Poke is English slang for cloth bag.
@ilkinshahbazov90316 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Really helped us for a start up company R&D. Please make more videos..
@Astrotol4 жыл бұрын
I'm now trying to go to microscopy because I use telescopes for so many years and I see it very connected and interesting. This video is the best and only video for beginners about the microscopes I think. Why? Because this is the very same advice I would give to a beginner buying the telescope. Don't buy a cheap one and don't buy an expensive one. However, with telescopes, it is more complicated because it also depends on how do you want to use it. But after watching this video I know what I'm gonna buy. BTW I already ordered BRESSER ERUDIT DLX 40-600X.
@michaelpatton4045 жыл бұрын
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.
@philippemyny85413 жыл бұрын
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 KZbin 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
@NotSoLiberal4 жыл бұрын
Now you can get a decent MS on Amazon (or elsewhere) for less than $100. I just got one for $56 that is very usable. I only miss the mechanical stage. It doesn't have a condenser but I don't know what to use it for yet. It also had a cellphone holder. And with 3 objectives and 2 eye pieces you get up to 1000X magnification.
@banana_milkshake37503 жыл бұрын
You should get a BioLight 300, i used it a lot when i was in university!
@richardfinlayson45793 жыл бұрын
I liked it when the thing fell off!!! You seem like a nice man, thanks for this advice, it was perfect :)
@marthahicks8569 Жыл бұрын
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!
@Sonrisaslagrimas Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Following your recommendations, i buy a BRESSER Erudit DLX 40-600x Microscope with 15x eye lens. My idea is get 900x with clarity. Bye
@garybowes41513 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice...bought the SW350T and swiftcam SC500 👍
@occhamite4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful intro. @ 18:35 you had "money which was burning a hole in your pocket".
@abelvalle61882 жыл бұрын
this is perfect. I am trying to see if its possible to buy a microscope and slides for viewing the structures of a neuron
@cbryce9243 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you.
@christiandietachmair3344 жыл бұрын
I have a Leitz Mikroscope that has only one focus knob ( bought this from a doctor ) this knob has the abillity to fine focus as well .
@pyrosflamforge77016 жыл бұрын
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!
@LukeHSM2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your advices. I'm a biology student and I am looking for a good, cheap microscope to buying. This video is very useful, specially because the things like that are very expensive where I live. (Brazil)
@hausersmoran85885 ай бұрын
this channel is my new found Eldorado! Awesome content!
@Microbehunter5 ай бұрын
I also have a second channel called microbehunter microscopy, which is more about microscope hardware etc.
@hausersmoran85885 ай бұрын
@@Microbehunter i will check that out right away. thanks!
@chioveanuclaudiu588910 ай бұрын
I just order the swift sw380T , I hoppe when it will arrive it will have all theat things you mentioned
@moodyneedle4 жыл бұрын
I'm so relieved to come across your video after receiving my first microscope that looks very similar to the "cheaper" brands but still meets your minimum criteria. I was having second thoughts if I made the right decision since I'm going into histology soon as a career (and microscopy as a hobby), but your video helped alleviate those thoughts. Thank you! 🔬
@alexberg21882 жыл бұрын
Can I ask you what microscope you bought?
@madninau Жыл бұрын
@@alexberg2188 up
@blave75282 жыл бұрын
I Just Buy a euromex f-serie darkfield microscoop. Hopefully it is a good one
@z3lasandur3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! You are my hero! :)
@s.knight59913 жыл бұрын
I recommend this video to everybody who's considering buying a microscope. Without watching it I probably would not have made the right choice.
@jeanconneely3602 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I just pulled out of storage PZO. My father gave it to me 40 yrs ago. Its in a wooden box. The condenser is separate in the box. I cant figure out how to put it on. Plus the rotating mirror piece. Have no idea what to do. Trying to watch more video's. Nice accent. German? My fathers family. Is from South Saxony 😊
@CovertGeopolitics5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful indeed. Thank you very much for the practical purchasing advice. Only a few minutes ago, I was contemplating of buying 2500x magnification m'scope, but your videos convinced me that the image resolution is far more important than magnification.
I just started to look at buying my first microscope. That was an Excellent explaination of microscopes. Thank you !
@jafinch78 Жыл бұрын
Great video with detailed enough overview! Awesome, appreciate the info.
@gixxerste4 жыл бұрын
Great vid, super informative. That reflection tho.
@paulfarrell59355 жыл бұрын
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!👍👍👍👍
@raspb3rry_sky4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info ♡
@pastuh Жыл бұрын
Can you update your guide? :) Interesting which microscope is good to choose in 2022 Maybe at such times exist even cheap electron microscope? :D
@leajanney56232 жыл бұрын
I bought Olympus CH20 for around 200 bucks. The image quality was fine for me at 4x 10x
@Im-just-Stardust3 жыл бұрын
Thx you so much man.
@marty64thornton2 жыл бұрын
You got me wanting to buy a microscope. To see waterbears. And stuff
@gunzrloaded Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your info and your input on the microscopes.....it really helped ....I appreciate it...!!!! Cheers....!!!!
@rbruce925 жыл бұрын
Most informative. Thank you.
@christiandietachmair3344 жыл бұрын
Katze im Sack = buying a pig in a poke . Nice videos !
@kellypearsall45402 жыл бұрын
FABULOUS!!!!! Thank you for such an amazing informative video.
@insightfool6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this tutorial.
@golfscienceguru3 жыл бұрын
My first choice is for a binocular microscope, so that both eyes can look into the microscope, which is a lot more comfortable than having to be forced to having only one eye that can look into the microscope. For photography orientated user, a trinocular microscope would be the first choice. These of course cost more, so that for a young student microscope, monocular microscope may have to be the choice, although young students may ask around to see whether family friends may have any unused binocular or trinocular microscopes, which they may willing to lend.
@mimicreola75935 жыл бұрын
thank you very much. so helpful.
@aruns98352 жыл бұрын
Thank you love from INDIA
@skywalkerneoblade3 жыл бұрын
great video. I'm very exited to look at microbes though my own microscope
@firasyassin34452 жыл бұрын
very very good video...thank you very much
@joneslu13776 жыл бұрын
Very useful and well-structured introduction! Thabk you!
@tabu-playlists3 жыл бұрын
Awesome..thanks..this video is really a great help to decide what to look while buying microscope. Thanks again!
@paulinesheafer36063 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very interesting
@geoffgeoff1435 жыл бұрын
Be great to see some follow up vids. Usb, disecting, petroscope etc.