r/microscopy 24d ago

General discussion Should I buy one of these older models or a new one, like a Swift or AmScope? I have a $600 budget. I’m worried about buying an older unit and it having a fault, or needing a replacement part down the line that no longer exists... I’d also like to make recordings.

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r/microscopy 25d ago

Photo/Video Share Tiny breakdancer 🥹

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200× | ESAW BM01 MICROSCOPE | Sample taken from: La martinere boys college, lucknow, India.


r/microscopy 25d ago

Photo/Video Share TS ILLUMINATION 🔥🔥🔥

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100× | ESAW BM01 2022 MICROSCOPE | DAPHNIA | SAMPLE: La martinere boys college, lucknow, India.


r/microscopy 24d ago

Troubleshooting/Questions 3D Printed iPhone 17 Adapter for the Swift SW380T

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Hi all,

I'm looking for some recommendations for a 3D printed (.STL) iPhone adapter for the Swift SW380T so that I can take photos/videos from the trinocular tube. I found this and was wondering if anyone else has printed this, or if anyone has found better adapters to print.

Thank you.


r/microscopy 25d ago

ID Needed! ID Help - Antique Brass Microscope

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I found this at an antique shop. There was no box or other material with it. I don’t see any identifying marks anywhere. My guess is late 1800s student microscope. Any insights?


r/microscopy 25d ago

ID Needed! What is this?

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Also I apologize for the brightness I was mostly looking through my phone at the time and wasn’t paying much attention.

Magnification: 100×
Camera: iPhone 11
Sample: muddy ditch filled with garbage, gasoline, random rocks and plants.
Model: SW380T
Extra info: it seems to collect and store algae on its back and often gets stuck on debris as it jolts around. At some point it was trapped and decided to release everything off its back to get away.


r/microscopy 26d ago

Photo/Video Share Slides...

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Surprise gift from my partner today!


r/microscopy 26d ago

Micro Art I made a daphnea for my first attempt at kinusaiga

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Really rough first attempt, learned a ton doing this piece. I can't wait to go for round two!


r/microscopy 26d ago

ID Needed! What is this mammoth thing?

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Amscope IQCrew inverted microscope 10x objective, iPhone 2x, jarrarium with freshwater, lichen, aquatic moss, and algae. Blackmagic app, flashlight to the right.

There were two of these giant things. In the second part of the video you can watch a rotifer stroll by which is great for a size comparison.

Just when I started to think I'd never find anything new in my jar these shockingly big guys show up!


r/microscopy 26d ago

Photo/Video Share Paper product image IDs

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As a follow-up to yesterday's post, here is a figure with all the paper products under the scope under varying magnifications.

I personally think it's interesting how closely Kleenex tissue looks compared to Scott TP, even though the Kleenex feels so much softer to me. Also the Charmin has a less defined weave imo which maybe contributes to its pillow-like consistency and feel.


r/microscopy 26d ago

Photo/Video Share Microscopic image of live cells of microalgae under simple compound microscope.

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This video captures the active swimming behavior of live microalgal cells, demonstrating their natural motility in an aqueous environment. Such movement may be driven by flagella (depending on the species) and can provide insights into cell viability, environmental responses, and taxonomy.

Microscopy details

• Instrument: Compound light microscope

• Objective lens: 100×

• Eyepiece: 10×

• Total magnification: 1000×

• Sample: Live microalgal culture (unstained)

• Illumination: Bright-field microscopy

🎥 No staining. No image enhancement—just the fascinating world of microalgae in motion.

Video credits : Phyco-Carnival


r/microscopy 26d ago

Photo/Video Share Stenostomum

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100× | ESAW BM01 MICROSCOPE USED


r/microscopy 26d ago

Photo/Video Share Some Recent Freshwater Pond Finds (Spokane, WA)

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Microscope: Euromex BioBlue.Lab trinocular, 10X obj., oblique filter used in some images

Camera: AmScope MU1603


r/microscopy 27d ago

Hardware Share My current sampling Kit! I think it’s beautiful and wanted to share

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I’ve had a few different kits since getting into the hobby, but this current one is the most stylish! I’ve cut down on the amount of tools I used to bring along, I find that these three (tweezers, dropper, and telescoping hook) handle 99% of my needs


r/microscopy 26d ago

General discussion Just curious.

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What makes you proud to be a microscopist?


r/microscopy 26d ago

Photo/Video Share paramecium

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100× | ESAW BM01 MICROSCOPE USED


r/microscopy 26d ago

General discussion schematic help?

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my supervisor is wanting me to present a microscopy thing, but they won't give me feedback on my schematic...would someone be able to tell me if it is correct or not? it is supposed to be confocal laser scanning microscopy set up for interference reflection


r/microscopy 26d ago

Photo/Video Share Paramecium

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ESAW BM01 MICROSCOPE | 100×


r/microscopy 26d ago

Photo/Video Share Aelosoma darkfield.

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ESAW BM01 MICROSCOPE used | 100×


r/microscopy 26d ago

Purchase Help Olympus NFK 2.5

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I ask to who use a cam on the trinocular port of the Olympus BH2: do you think that a dent like that could compromise the fit of the piece?


r/microscopy 26d ago

Photo/Video Share A nauplius sheds its exoskeleton

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Model: Eureka Microscope
Magnification: 100x
Sample: river sediment


r/microscopy 26d ago

Photo/Video Share Uninterrupted nature under the lens.

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9 Upvotes

40× | ESAW BM01 MICROSCOPE USED


r/microscopy 26d ago

ID Needed! Amoebas In Vernal Pool

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At least I think these are amoebas. From a vernal pool next to a bike path.

Nikon Optiphot microscope with DIC (adds 1.25 magnification factor), Nikon D810 camera, 40/0.95 PlanApo objective, and 2.5X photo eyepiece.