Upright / Compound Microscopes

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Upright biological compound microscopes are used for observing thin, transparent, slide mounted specimens under magnifications typically ranging from 40X to 1000X. They are equipped with a bottom light which provides transmitted illumination through the specimen. Typical specimens suitable for observation using this type of microscope are histology sections, thin sections of plant material, blood, cytological specimens, crystals, emulsions and transparent parts of organisms such as insects.

Compound microscopes have the option of one eyepiece to view through (monocular microscopes), two eyepieces for more comfortable viewing (binocular microscopes) or two eyepieces plus a third port for attaching a camera (trinocular microscopes).

There are a number of different illumination techniques available with compound microscopes, including brightfield illumination, phase contrast, DIC, darkfield and fluorescence. Please see the table below for a brief description of each and to select the most relevant category for your application.

Monocular Compound Microscopes

Monocular microscopes have one eyepiece to view through. These are a popular choice as a starter microscope, for schools or for lower budgets.

Binocular Compound Microscopes

Binocular microscopes offer two eyepieces for more comfortable viewing.

Trinocular Compound Microscopes

Trinocular microscopes have two eyepieces for comfortable viewing, plus a third port for attaching a camera. We have a selection of microscope cameras that offer a live view to a display, or/and image capture direct to a PC/Mac or onto an SD card.

Digital Compound Microscopes

Digital microscopes have a built-in camera often with a display screen, offering an all-in-one solution.

Compound Microscopes with Brightfield Illumination

Brightfield illumination is the most common form of illumination, used for viewing stained specimens on slides.

Compound Microscopes with Phase Contrast Illumination

Phase contrast provides additional contrast for viewing unstained specimens that are not possible to see via brightfield illumination, for example living cells.

Compound Microscopes with DIC (Differential Interference Contrast) Illumination

DIC illumination is the next step up from phase contrast that allows thicker samples to be observed (a limitation of phase contrast). It can be used in conjunction with fluorescence illumination, where DIC is used to locate a specific region on the specimen before switching to fluorescence for further examination.

Compound Microscopes with Fluorescence Illumination

For viewing specimens that have been tagged (dyed) with a fluorescent label. Most often used for research.

Compound Microscopes with Darkfield Illumination

Darkfield is an illumination technique used to view samples that do not image well under normal illumination. Light from the condenser is blocked by a stop and forced around the edges to illuminate the sample via oblique angles, creating a bright image of the specimen on a dark background. This creates a particularly eye-catching image and is popular with microscopy photographers.

See our all new line up of the most advanced, modern microscopes available today (see full list of all makes below the table):

GX MICROSCOPE SERIES	OPTICS	STAND & HEAD	ILLUMINATION	GRADE
ultraBIO-6	A QUALITY RESEARCH GRADE TRINOCULAR MICROSCOPE Infinity, Plan Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil Optional 2.5X, 20X, 60X Super Widefield Eyepieces FN22 Phase Contrast & Darkfield Options	Research Stand Quadruple Nosepiece Trinocular Head Carry Handle Enclosed Mechanical Safety Stage Coaxial Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED Köhler	Advanced University Teaching
ultraBIO-5	OUR MOST POPULAR, MODERN, UNIVERISITY TEACHING LEVEL MICROSCOPE – GREAT VALUE Infinity, Plan Achromatic Objectives 4X,10X, 40X, 100X oil Optional 2.5X, 60X objectives Optional 10X, 20X, 40X, 100X oil and 100X dry Fluorite objectives Widefield Eyepieces FN20 Fluorescence, Phase Contrast & Darkfield Options	Research Stand Quadruple or Quintuple Nosepiece Trinocular Head Carry Handle Enclosed Mechanical Safety Stage Coaxial Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED	University Teaching
ultraBIO-4	THE PERFECT, ROBUST, TOP QUALITY, ROUTINE MICROSCOPE Infinity, SPlan Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil Optional 20X, 60X Widefield Eyepieces FN20 Phase Contrast & Darkfield Options (Optional Plan Achromatic)	Compact Easy-Carry Stand Quadruple Nosepiece Trinocular Head Carry Handle Mechanical Stage Coaxial Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED	Routine
ultraBIO-3	THE LOWEST PRICED BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE, OUTSTANDING VALUE, PORTABLE OPTION. Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil Widefield Eyepieces FN18 Battery Powered Option	Compact Stand Quadruple Nosepiece Binocular Head Mechanical Stage Coaxial Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED	Student/Routine
ultraBIO-2	REALLY GOOD QUALITY OPTICS, EXCELLENT MECHNICAL STAGE & ROBUST STUDENT MICROSCOPE Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil Widefield Eyepieces FN18 Battery Powered Option	Compact Stand Quadruple Nosepiece Monocular Head Mechanical Stage Separate Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED	Student/Hobbyist
ultraBIO-1	SUPERB VALUE FOR MONEY, GREAT OPTICS, EASY TO USE Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X Optional 100X oil Widefield Eyepieces FN18 Battery Powered Option	Compact Stand Triple Nosepiece Monocular Head Clip Stage Coaxial Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED	Student/Hobbyist

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GX Microscopes UltraBIO-1 Series 40X-400X Monocular Biological Microscope with Portable Option
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UltraBIO-2 Series 40X-1000X Teaching Monocular Biological Microscope With Portable Option
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GX Microscopes UltraBIO-3 40X-1000X Routine Grade Biological Microscope
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ultraBIO-5 Trinocular Biological Microscope. Plan Infinity Optics and LED Illumination – SEE ALL OPTIONS BELOW
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GX Microscopes UltraBIO-5-DIGI Digital Biological Microscope With Display Screen
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UltraBio-6 Trinocular Biological Microscope with Infinity Optics and Köhler LED Illumination
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UltraBIO-6 Phase Contrast Trinocular Biological Microscope with Infinity Optics and Köhler LED
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Leica DM500 40X-1000X Biological Microscope- see below for options

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Leica DM750 40X-1000X Biological Binocular Microscope
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Leica DM750 40X-1000X Binocular Phase Contrast Microscope
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Leica DM750 40X-1000X Biological Trinocular Microscope
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Leica DM750 40X-1000X Trinocular Phase Contrast Microscope
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Leica DM2500 40X-1000X Biological Binocular Microscope

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Leica DM2500 40X-1000X Biological Trinocular Microscope

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Leica DM4B Research and Consultant’s Level Biological Microscope

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Nikon Eclipse Ei Binocular Biological Microscope 40x-400x
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Upright / Compound Microscopes

SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS & PRICES OF EACH MODEL

Monocular Compound Microscopes

Monocular microscopes have one eyepiece to view through. These are a popular choice as a starter microscope, for schools or for lower budgets.

Binocular Compound Microscopes

Binocular microscopes offer two eyepieces for more comfortable viewing.

Trinocular Compound Microscopes

Digital Compound Microscopes

Digital microscopes have a built-in camera often with a display screen, offering an all-in-one solution.

Compound Microscopes with Brightfield Illumination

Brightfield illumination is the most common form of illumination, used for viewing stained specimens on slides.

Compound Microscopes with Phase Contrast Illumination

Phase contrast provides additional contrast for viewing unstained specimens that are not possible to see via brightfield illumination, for example living cells.

Compound Microscopes with DIC (Differential Interference Contrast) Illumination

Compound Microscopes with Fluorescence Illumination

For viewing specimens that have been tagged (dyed) with a fluorescent label. Most often used for research.

Compound Microscopes with Darkfield Illumination

See our all new line up of the most advanced, modern microscopes available today (see full list of all makes below the table):

GX MICROSCOPE SERIES	OPTICS	STAND & HEAD	ILLUMINATION	GRADE
ultraBIO-6	A QUALITY RESEARCH GRADE TRINOCULAR MICROSCOPE Infinity, Plan Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil Optional 2.5X, 20X, 60X Super Widefield Eyepieces FN22 Phase Contrast & Darkfield Options	Research Stand Quadruple Nosepiece Trinocular Head Carry Handle Enclosed Mechanical Safety Stage Coaxial Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED Köhler	Advanced University Teaching
ultraBIO-5	OUR MOST POPULAR, MODERN, UNIVERISITY TEACHING LEVEL MICROSCOPE – GREAT VALUE Infinity, Plan Achromatic Objectives 4X,10X, 40X, 100X oil Optional 2.5X, 60X objectives Optional 10X, 20X, 40X, 100X oil and 100X dry Fluorite objectives Widefield Eyepieces FN20 Fluorescence, Phase Contrast & Darkfield Options	Research Stand Quadruple or Quintuple Nosepiece Trinocular Head Carry Handle Enclosed Mechanical Safety Stage Coaxial Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED	University Teaching
ultraBIO-4	THE PERFECT, ROBUST, TOP QUALITY, ROUTINE MICROSCOPE Infinity, SPlan Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil Optional 20X, 60X Widefield Eyepieces FN20 Phase Contrast & Darkfield Options (Optional Plan Achromatic)	Compact Easy-Carry Stand Quadruple Nosepiece Trinocular Head Carry Handle Mechanical Stage Coaxial Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED	Routine
ultraBIO-3	THE LOWEST PRICED BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE, OUTSTANDING VALUE, PORTABLE OPTION. Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil Widefield Eyepieces FN18 Battery Powered Option	Compact Stand Quadruple Nosepiece Binocular Head Mechanical Stage Coaxial Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED	Student/Routine
ultraBIO-2	REALLY GOOD QUALITY OPTICS, EXCELLENT MECHNICAL STAGE & ROBUST STUDENT MICROSCOPE Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil Widefield Eyepieces FN18 Battery Powered Option	Compact Stand Quadruple Nosepiece Monocular Head Mechanical Stage Separate Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED	Student/Hobbyist
ultraBIO-1	SUPERB VALUE FOR MONEY, GREAT OPTICS, EASY TO USE Achromatic Objectives 4X, 10X, 40X Optional 100X oil Widefield Eyepieces FN18 Battery Powered Option	Compact Stand Triple Nosepiece Monocular Head Clip Stage Coaxial Coarse/ Fine Focus Knobs	LED	Student/Hobbyist

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GX Microscopes UltraBIO-1 Series 40X-400X Monocular Biological Microscope with Portable Option
£203.50 – £217.79
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UltraBIO-2 Series 40X-1000X Teaching Monocular Biological Microscope With Portable Option
£242.99 – £293.39
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GX Microscopes UltraBIO-1 Series 40X-400X Monocular Biological Microscope with Portable Option

UltraBIO-2 Series 40X-1000X Teaching Monocular Biological Microscope With Portable Option

GX Microscopes UltraBIO-3 40X-1000X Routine Grade Biological Microscope

ultraBIO-5 Trinocular Biological Microscope. Plan Infinity Optics and LED Illumination – SEE ALL OPTIONS BELOW

GX Microscopes UltraBIO-5-DIGI Digital Biological Microscope With Display Screen

UltraBio-6 Trinocular Biological Microscope with Infinity Optics and Köhler LED Illumination

UltraBIO-6 Phase Contrast Trinocular Biological Microscope with Infinity Optics and Köhler LED

Leica DM500 40X-1000X Biological Microscope- see below for options

Leica DM750 40X-1000X Biological Binocular Microscope

Leica DM750 40X-1000X Binocular Phase Contrast Microscope

Leica DM750 40X-1000X Biological Trinocular Microscope

Leica DM750 40X-1000X Trinocular Phase Contrast Microscope

Leica DM2500 40X-1000X Biological Binocular Microscope

Leica DM2500 40X-1000X Biological Trinocular Microscope

Leica DM4B Research and Consultant’s Level Biological Microscope

Nikon Eclipse Ei Binocular Biological Microscope 40x-400x

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GX Microscopes UltraBIO-1 Series 40X-400X Monocular Biological Microscope with Portable Option

UltraBIO-2 Series 40X-1000X Teaching Monocular Biological Microscope With Portable Option