Microscopes For Beekeepers
There are a number of different applications related to beekeeping that require microscopes. Different types of microscopes are suited to different applications. Below is a guide to which bee microscopes are best for each type fo application. High Power Microscopes For Pollen, Disease And Parasite Identification: For these applications, high magnification microscopes are required. These are […]
How To Get The Best Image From Your Microscope Camera In GXCAPTURE-T
The #ASKGTVISIONSHOW with GT Vision Ltd. is a Q&A show where we answer your questions about microscopes/microscopy. This episode explains how to use the free GXCAPTURE-T software to get the best possible image from your GXCAM camera on a microscope. For a chance to have your question answered on the show, send us a question […]
Sharing A Few Of Our Favourite Customer Images #MyGTV
We love seeing all the incredible photographs that our customers having been snapping using their new microscopes and cameras and each month we’ll be sharing a selection of these in this new blog feature. For a chance to feature, post your images on social media (Twitter, Instagram or Facebook) and hashtag #MyGTV Paul Rule Pond life images taken using his Olympus […]
Which Microscope Should I Use To Inspect Printed Circuit Boards Or Phone Parts?
Printed circuit boards and phone parts are commonly viewed under the microscope for inspection and for soldering. However, It’s sometimes a challenge to choose which microscope to use to use for the inspection. This is down to the several challenges that users may face when viewing PCB. Some of these challenges are; So, we will […]
5 Things To Consider When Purchasing A Microscope For Bee Identification Or Insemination
1. MAGNIFICATION The magnification that you require will determine the type of microscope that you need. If you are viewing sections on slides at high magnification, you will need a compound microscope (also known as an upright microscope). If you are putting whole bees under the microscope, or parts thereof, that are not sliced into […]
How Do I Work Out The Field Of View On A Microscope?
FIELD OF VIEW = FIELD NUMBER / OBJECTIVE LENS MAGNIFICATION What is the field number? This is the second number on your eyepieces. For example, an eyepiece with WF10X/22 written on it has a field number of 22. EXAMPLE 1: If you’re using a compound microscope: If your eyepieces have written on them: WF10X/20 And you’re […]
Five Of The Most Surprising Uses Of Microscope
Having been in microscopy sales for 18 years, we’ve sold microscopes for just about every type of microscopy application imaginable. Most people, when thinking of uses of microscope, immediately think of life science and medical applications such as cell biology, pathology and histology, which are the most common. However, there are also some very fascinating and unusual applications that our team have come […]
Our New DIGI Microscopes Are Here!
From the very beginning of GT Vision, we’ve set out to redefine the shopping experience for microscopy products. It has been our privilege to see that come to life with every scientist, engineer, lecturer or collector that has purchased a microscope from us for furthering their research or inspecting their latest finds. We’ve learned so much over the years as […]
Microscopic Water Bears Living In Extreme Conditions
Author: Chloé Savard, a microbiology student based in Montreal has been building a library of video clips and photographs of these resilient creatures using her Motic BA310 Microscope, posting regular new content on Instagram to her 25.7k followers. She has kindly permitted us to publish this fascinating article. You can find Chloé on Instagram here. You might’ve encountered them on […]
The Best Microscopes For Children
Choosing the best microscope for kids can be quite confusing, as there are so many different options for you to choose between and it can be difficult knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you researching all the options and have created this guide to help you through the process. There […]