is this microscope good for looking at soil organisms? im looking for flagelletes protozao microbes...if anyone know the answer to this please tell
340815
Yes. I can easily see organisms that are much smaller like bacteria and yeast. Observing soil organisms will be easy :)
340816
This microscope is very good. It would probably work for what you intend to do with it. I bought it to use with a DVD Biology course I bought.
340817
It's perfectly fine. Just suspend some soil in water, put on a coverslip, and you are in business. It's no different from any other microscope--and its optics are surprisingly good. Besides flagellates, you will find a variety of other organisms, eggs of various species, fungi, ciliates, amebas and more.
1985288
"Germs" is a term that includes many different organisms. Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa often all get lumped into this category. There are good (beneficial) organisms as well as dangerous ones. Unfortunately, the beneficial and harmful ones do not follow any specific pattern of fluorescing or not fluorescing under UV light. I've had lots of fun looking at dust under blacklight. You would be amazed at how much of it lights up-- including bits of paper.
2133224
This digital microscope has only a focus and heigth adjustment. Its resolution is nice, but works better for static materials (i.e., not suitable for living animals in movement).
1165722
I'm not a botanist but I think so. It's very clear with good magnification. Unlike a large magnifying glass you won't see a large area. So as long as your looking at details and not the whole flower or plant you should be happy.
939833
This is not a microscope it is a microscope CAMERA. So powe depend on the scope it is on. I found that the clearest images were at magnifications of 250 and below.
2211733
Yes,yes,and don't know. It is a five pixel image (I think) so don't any more. This is not a lab research device--best for introducing kids to a new world and science projects. Some stamp and coin folks use it to see detail better---entomologists vac see detail better for ID.
210310
I would not use this type of microscope for solid objects as it has a dependency of light passing through the specimen, like protist and specimen smears. If you are looking for something high-end for solid objects I would suggest something like OMAX 20X-40X-80X Digital Binocular Stereo Microscope with Dual Lights System and 2.0MP USB Digital Camera, notice the design difference. But honestly, a good Camera with a macro lens should work, a cheap USB camera may even work. I would check into what others are using for this type of work. This camera is not what you want as it is more for biology and other micro science hobbyist.
1247451
I think it is pretty good. The microscope works really well at X20 magnification, and works reasonably well at X200.
1756676
Using the software at the following website science4all.nl/?Microscopy_and_Photography___MICAM you can see certain microbes... would not say cells... the max resolution of 1280 pixels and calibrating 1/64" = 397 micrometers what I measure on screen I see less approximately 175x
218724
It's worth it and soon wonderful to open the eyes up for kids. I use it all the time with my 6 year old grandson to look at everything from dust to dead insects to???? It's just a fun toy that helps kids "see" a new world!! Do it.
990343
I only needed it for a prop. I did look at the prepared slides and they were good. I think it would be a good first microscope for a kid wanting to look at pond water and butterfly wings.
1313979
This scope probably isn't the best choice for photos of planets. It doesn't have a motor to track objects for the time required to get a sufficient exposure for photos. You can see the rings several of the available eyepieces (don't recall specifically which eyepieces, as it's been a while since I looked at Saturn). If I recall, you can see them with the one that comes with the product; however the Earth's rotation causes Saturn to appear to move across the field of view fairly quickly. As far as ring detail, I would recommend a scope that has tracking capability...
403068
I grow orchids and use the light meter to monitor how much light they are getting. I do not have any experience as a photographer or in using this meter in that manner. Sorry. Dana
7625
No...the lighting and optics are not powerful enough, will certainly do Protozoa, but not much smaller than that.
2089791
It works really well, I am kinda old school and just want to see bottom structure and schooling fish and for this I think it works great. especially for the price! I hope this helps
2100906
No, not for microbes. I hope you will choose NOT to purchase it. My experience, this was very poor quality. Builds up slime inside within 24hours. I wish I didn't bother with it. I would go with stainless-steel Berkey. You should ask them about what your needs are. Good luck!!
87835
It is really not a very good instrument for viewing slides ! I use a flashlight. I wish I had invested more for a better viewer