Read on for our practical tips for purchasing the right microscope for your practice.
Identifying your needs
Identifying your needs will help you choose the right microscope for your practice
- Do you prefer to work with quality objectives?
- Do those who use the microscope wear glasses?
- Are the ergonomics of the microscope head important to you?
- Would you prefer a light that doesn’t heat up?
Customer service
Verifying the warranty and services offered before your purchase will help avoid surprises later.
- Where is the microscope manufactured?
- Is the warranty offered by the manufacturer or the distributor?
- What is the length of the warranty?
- What is the cost of maintenance?
- What service is available in case of breakage?
Product Research
Use the table below to compare the characteristics offered by the microscopes offered by Dispomed.
| Model | CxL Microscope | Lx400 Microscope | Lx500 Microscope |
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| Optical System | Semi-plan achromatic | Plan achromatic | Phase |
| Eyepiece* | Diopter adjustment | Diopter adjustment | Diopter adjustment |
| Ergonomics of the microscope head | 45° inclined Inter pupillary distance 54-74 mm Wide field focusable paired eyepiece 10x/18mm |
Siedentopf, 30° inclined Inter pupillary distance 48 – 75mm Focusable widefield eyepiece 10x/20mm |
Siedentopf, 30° inclined Ergonomic Binocular 0° – 25° inclinable, 360° Inter pupillary distance 47 – 75mm Focusable wide field eyepiece 10x/22mm |
| Illumination** | Halogen LED |
Halogen 20W Halogen 30W LED |
Halogen 30W |
| Angle of objectives | Regular | Reverse angle | Reverse angle |
| Origin | USA | USA | USA |
| Warranty | 5 years From the manufacturer |
5 years From the manufacturer |
5 years From the manufacturer |
| Cost of maintenance | $ | $ | $ |
* Microscope Eyepiece Adjustment
The diopter adjustment permits those with vision problems to adjust the eyepiece to allow for clear and precise viewing of any slide.
**Microscope Illumination
Contrary to halogen lights, the LED is a cold light. Using halogen lights can cause the oil to heat and migrate to the objectives, thus damaging them. If you analyze living specimens, the use of LED light is recommended rather than halogen which can damage your specimen.
Another advantage of the LED light is its durability. A LED light ensures up to 100,000 hours of illumination compared to only 2,000 hours for a halogen lamp.
