Stereo Microscope versus Metallurgical Microscope
Dec 10th 2018
A customer recently asked Microscope World to help them determine what would be the appropriate microscope for their application. They needed to capture what happens to a metallic sample while it is being treated with a specific water-soluble compound. The customer was looking at the SMZ-171 stereo microscope.
When we asked how large (or small) an area they needed to resolve, the customer said it
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Microscopy Cameras and Foam Under the Microscope
Jul 17th 2017
Microscopy cameras allow you to connect your microscope directly to a computer through the USB or Firewire port and view a live image on the computer. Many of these cameras include software for capturing images, making measurements and performing extended depth of focus stacking.
Typically when working in low-light conditions, a camera with a CCD chip is best for obtaining crisp, clear resolution
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