Euromex offers several series of compound microscope. Selecting the right microscope for your application might be challenging and time consuming. To simplify this process we have created this guide to compare the main series of Euromex compound microscopes for life science applications in education, laboratories and industry.

Compound Biological Microscopes are designed for observation at high magnifications from 40x to 1000x and are used to examine biological specimens such as plant cells, tissues and other thin cut transparent samples. Also for blood samples, bacteria, water organisms, etc.

Euromex Compound Microscope Product Line for Life Science

MicroBlue - entry level models for schools & young children. Ideal where budget is limited. 35 mm Achromatic objectives. The basic model has a fixed lens condenser and plain stage. Other models have mechanical stage and Abbe condenser.

EcoBlue - modern microscopes especially designed for education with a primary focus on ergonomics and excellent price/quality ratio. Secured eyepieces and adjustable rack stop to prevent damage to samples and objectives.

BioBlue - also designed for education but with a higher specification than the EcoBlue series. Reversed nosepiece with Semi-Plan objectives and a larger X-Y stage. 10 year warranty.

bScope - well equipped and versatile the bScope series are used extensively in secondary schools, universities, small to mid-sized laboratories and veterinary applications. Besides excellent ergonomic design, these robust microscopes are available in several configurations for brightfield and phase contrast observation with HWF 10x/20 mm eyepieces and 45 mm parfocal objectives.

iScope - exceeds today’s standard, providing more comfort and convenience for microscopists with ergonomic features such as height adjustable eye tubes and a large rackless stage with double slide holder.
The modern design and compact size of the iScope® microscopes allow more working space, safer operation and easy storage.

The iScope® series is available in various configurations, suitable for high schools, universities, and Life and Biomedical Sciences and also for routine medical applications. Observations methods besides brightfield are available for phase contrast, cardioid mirror darkfield, basic polarization and fluorescence.

Oxion - The microscopes of the Oxion series are dedicated to professionals in life sciences applications, laboratories of universities and research centers. Thanks to the high resolution optics and high quality components, these microscopes can be widely used from routine to fundamental research applications.

Delphi X Observer - State-of-the-art microscopes for advanced life science applications. The outstanding optical performance of the Delphi-X Observer™ with 25 mm field of view and high numerical aperture of the plan 60 mm parfocal EIS objectives enable perfect observations, colour rendering and at high resolving power. This is the perfect microscope for anatomy pathologists.

Compare Compound Microscope Series

	MicroBlue	EcoBlue	BioBlue	bScope	iScope	Oxion	Delphi-X
Optical Design	Finite	Finite	Finite	Finite Infinity	Finite Infinity	Infinity	Infinity EIS
Nosepiece	Quadruple	Quadruple	Quadruple reversed	Quintuple reversed	Quintuple reversed	Quintuple reversed	Sextuple reversed
Objective Class	Achromatic	Achromatic	Semi-Plan	E-Plan Plan Plan Phase	E-Plan Plan Plan Phase	Semi-Plan Plan Plan Phase	Plan Plan Semi-Apo
Stage mm	115 x 100	123 x 119	130 x 130	152 x 130	156 x 138	150 x 140	190 x 152
Illumination	1W LED	1W LED	1W LED	3W LED	3W LED	3W LED	3W LED 100W Halogen
Kohler	No	No	Available	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head Type	Monocular Binocular Trinocular Digital	Monocular Binocular Trinocular Digital	Monocular Binocular Trinocular Digital	Monocular Binocular Trinocular Digital	Binocular Trinocular	Binocular Trinocular	Trinocular
Brightfield	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Phase Contrast	No	No	No	Available	Available	Available	Available
Darkfield	No	No	No	Available	Available	Available	Available
Polarisation	No	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available
Fluorescence	No	No	No	Available	Available	Available	Available
Cordless Use	Yes	Yes	Yes	Optional	No	No	No
Used By	Schools Kids	Schools Kids	Schools Universities Hobbyists	Universities Laboratories Hobbyists	Universities Laboratories Hobbyists	Universities Laboratories	Laboratories
Warranty	5 years	5 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years
Price Range incl vat	£190 - £500	£250 - £580	£280 - £880	£520 - £1,600	£1,000 - £2,500	£1,100 - £1,700	From £5,500

The above table is intended only as a guide. Significant variations in specification are found within each series so the Data Sheets should be checked. These can be downloaded on all product pages under the Technical Documents tab.

Summary

We hope this guide to Euromex compound microscopes will help you narrow down the choice from the wide range of models available. Whether your budget is £200 or several £000s we have a model suitable for your application. We are always here to help and advise so do contact us with any questions you may have.

Don't hesitate to contact us by phone +44 1625 541336 or email [email protected] for more help.

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