Which microscope to buy for Christmas? 🔬 Amateur Microscopy

[@kevy1967]

I’m looking to buy my first microscope. I’m completely new to this, I never even studied biology at school. I did have a toy microscope as a young child but I was always disappointed with it. The box showed wonderful images of the micro world but the reality of using the microscope was nothing like the pictures. It was also very difficult to use. I think the smaller microscopes you just showed are far better for children than the cheap toys you can get. Anyway, having seen some of your wonderful videos I have seen what I’ve been missing. Just when I have decided which microscope to get I watch another review and change my mind. My budget for a first microscope is about £400, I’m currently favouring an Omax. Thank you for the fantastic videos!

[@AwakeInAnacortes]

I want to thank you for all the really useful information you provide. Because of your videos, I finally made the plunge and bought a Swift 380T. I just unpacked it yesterday. However, I'm a little perplexed that I can't seem to find any resources for identifying microscopic life. A general guide of some kind would be helpful, like the field guides you can get for birds, rocks and minerals, plants, trees, etc. Can you recommend anything for beginning amateur microscopists to start identifying the microbes they find?

[@philhunt1442]

Did you ever find a suitable answer? I live up in Bellingham, am just getting into microscopy myself, and having the same issues.

[@jasontodd4466]

Thank you for sharing! I was actually looking for the right microscope for my birthday. But I wasn't sure which one to get since i've really only used a microscope in person at school.Meaning I am kind of a newbie,also I was wondering if you could do a video on the differences between Methylene blue and Iodine i'm debating on which one I should get.

[@Red_Proton]

I'm consuming your videos as fast as I can. They are wonderful. I very much like the features of your Olympus CH-30. The only thing I'd want different is a light source that generates less heat. I wish to observe and record (photograph/video) both the microbial biome and the microbial flora/fauna found in soil, as it pertains to soil health and garden productivity. I am not a professional accustomed to using microscopes, although I have used some [what I consider to be] high-end microscopes in the past at a company I was employed with. I learn very quickly and have experience using scientific tools/equipment. Can you recommend 3 microscopes: less than $300 (one or two for me to start with), less than $1000 (hopefully be my last microscope to buy), and a current make/model comparable (that you would buy for yourself) to the Olympus CH-3O. Thank you.

[@Red_Proton]

I just watched your video "Comparing two microscopes: Stellar 1 vs SW380T | Amateur Microscopy." I think the Stellar 1 would be a good first microscope. Thoughts?

[@fredashay]

Thank you so much for all your videos! As I mentioned on some of your other videos, I'm shopping for a microscope right now while simultaneously watching your videos (and from others). I've narrowed my choices to OMAX, Swift, LW Scientific, and Infomed with prices ranging from $500 to $2000 for a new microscope. I wish you would review some high-end microscopes!

[@navarroericb]

Hi sir have you ever content about how to grow and culture Acetobacter Xynlinum? Hoping for your reply thank you in advance and stay safe

[@mrwilvlogs4594]

Thanks for sharing i have Omax . US brand microscope is my choice to get until now. Stereo and compound.

[@Nanreh_Labot10]

I have a Omax too

[@fredashay]

Dr. Glaucomflecken's microscope, Tabitha, is an OMAX microscope!

[@tracyblack1509]

I’m looking to purchase a microscopy to do fecal egg count on my 11 horses. I do understand I need a compound microscope. I almost made the plunge for the Swift 380T, but a few, just a small few, amazon reviews were horrific on quality control. I have a decent budget. I will review more of your videos. Great introduction sir.

[@kellypearsall4540]

I am just about ready to purchase the same 380T for doing fecal egg counts on my goats. Your comment just made me second guess my decision. I will do more research. Hopefully we will get a response SOON🤓

[@DavidfromMichigan]

Smart dude. Man, even your accent sounds smart.😊 Thanks for the info big guy!

[@JM-md6vt]

Remember when you only had the one! 😅

[@robertmudry4242]

It's the same way with any hobby! Ah, the joys of explaining to your significant other why this new one is "better" than the half dozen others you already own!

[@lukastheil67]

All the swift microscopes are either unavailable, or the delivery costs 150 bucks... Any solution to that?

[@mkvermkver5660]

Hello Microbehunter, great video! Could you recommend the ideal microscope to identify textile fabrics? From what I've read, a minimum magnification of 100x is required. Thank you

[@boris2342]

100 US $ = 88.88 Euros

[@DDDD17890]

Today: 93,85 😁

[@klaasvaak3997]

Hello is the frederiksen fs-1 a good microscope ? I can’t find anything about it 🤷‍♂️

[@MicrobehunterMicroscopy]

Has all of the essential features. The objectives are not the best ones, but they are OK. It has a single eyepiece, so not as comfortable as binocular ones. Looks like a standard student microscope to be used in schools. I think that not much can go wrong. if it is good enough for you depends on your own expectations, but considering that there is a local (Danish?) company behind it, is at least a sign that there is someone to contact if you need support, and this also means that the microscope must have a minimum quality.

[@klaasvaak3997]

@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy I was looking at the trinoculair version i might give it a try 👍 Thank you 🙏

[@DavidfromMichigan]

Lol.. looks like you have a bunch of Wallys hanging out with ya.

[@Christians_outdoors]

Yes

[@dancarpenter419]

How does Swift compare to AMscope ?

[@MicrobehunterMicroscopy]

Both similar. Depends mostly on the model itself. Both made in China and depending on the model they even use same parts.

[@dancarpenter419]

@@MicrobehunterMicroscopy understood. Thank u. I will go with your swift recommendation ;)

[@lotharmayring6063]

die Moeglichkeiten die ein Amateur oder Hobbyfotograf hat , haengen natuerlich von seinem Geldbeutel ab. Aber er kann noch soviel Geld in seine technische Ausruestung inverstierern er wird niemals an die Qulitaet von professionellen Fotografen oder Wissenschaftlern herankommen, deren Bilder im Internet zur Verfuegung stehen. Die Entauschung dabei ueber die eigene Stuemperei erspare ich mir. Welchen Sinn hat denn diese Prozerei mit Material. Ich bin nun schon einige Zeit in Rente und fuer mich liegt heute der Reiz der Mikroskopie darin, mit minimalen Mitteln an Geld und Ausruestung ein Ergebnis zu schaffen, was meine eigene Handschrift traegt. Daher ist die Technik fuer mich unwichtig, wichtig ist nur das Objekt und das eigene Auge. Je mehr technischer Aufwand desto staerker verschwinden kuenstlerische oder persoenliche Gesichtpunkte im Bild. Ich kaufe dazu die alte Techik von Leiz und Zeiss als Defektware repariere sie und passe sie meiner Aestetik an. Der Schrott aus China kommt mir moeglichst wenig ins Haus. Auch versuche ich mit moeglichst wenig Elektronik auszukommen. Die Qualitaet eines Bild es muss sich daran messen lassen wieviel dabei in den technischen Aufwand investiert wurde. Fuer mich liegt die Kunst des Mikroskopieren in der Praeparation des Objektes und ich bevorzuge zur Abbildung die Zeichnung, denn nur sie kann das Wesentliche der mikroskopischen Welt wiedergeben und gleichzeitig kuenstlerische und aestetische Komponenten des Schaffenden beinhalten. Video und Fotografie leifern fuer mich nur einen schwachen Abklatsch der wirklichen Natur der Dinge, und sind fuer mich damit ein sinnloses Tun.

[@tommcqueen3145]

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