Bresser Microscope Biolux NV 20x-1280x with accessories

We bought this as an upgrade for an old plastic National Geographic item that was bought for my son a couple of years ago - and what a difference! The best things are: - really sturdy frame, so you get a very steady view - the slide adjuster screws make it really easy to move around the slide accurately - the box is sturdy and it comes with a ventilated plastic cover, so if you do want to leave it set up for regular use it won't get dusty / damp - the video / image capture is great - it also means that you can view together on a computer screen. The level of magnification seems quite good on it too. - you can rotate the eye piece 365 degrees to get the most comfortable viewing angle. The only issue we had is that this particular model's video/image capture does not play well with Apple Macs; the software provided does not work at all on Mac OS. You can get it to work with Macs own PhotoBooth (which is a bit clunky to use, but does the job), but only pre-Catalina OS versions at present. The highest level of magnification is probably more than we actually need, but it can be interesting, even when it's quite blurred. The sturdy frame and the stage adjusters are the absolute winners for me.

Love this microscope. It's really good quality and for the money has some nice and useful accessories. The camera works well and I had no problems using it with Windows 10. The camera is about 10x so gives different but additional magnification coverage. Lighting top and bottom is good and the brightness adjustable which is a very useful feature. Nice solid built microscope easy to use. Get some prepared slides to go with it and kids will love it.

UPDATED [Aside: PLEASE ensure that the Windows OS Privacy settings and those of your security package allow camera access to the Bresser MikrOkular's CamLabLite software by default or at least either side of your usage. In earlier versions an undefined error can be expected and in the more recent versions the application will terminate upon selection of the MikrOkular camera, irrespective of whether your security software provides a pop-up to provide permission.] My decision to acquire this monocular set was originally based on the combination of an excellent price + the presence of 4x, 10x, 40x lenses + the camera (which would cost c. £50 on its own). The Bresser service team has now provided me with access to the latest version of CamLabLite (2.1), since the originally provided version could not access the 40x lens. 1) One highly disappointing issue is that the camera has a very loose fit. Actually, I inserted some padding to prevent rotation so that the left/right and backward/forward adjustments actually operated as expected. 2) Now that version 2.1 of CamLabLite has provided access to the 40x lens I am, currently at least, receiving a surprising degree of flickering. In addition, I have seen the image suddenly completely change colour until the application is restarted. Hopefully the Bresser service team will be able to assist in their usual efficient manner. At which point I will of course update this review accordingly.

Value for money should be 8 stars, not just 5. There is nothing bad to be said about this splendid piece of craftsmanship. It works well, has a removable camera which not only allows you to view images on your computer, but save and print them, as well as insert them into dissertations or any other document. You can even (as I do) drop the camera into a telescope eyepiece so the whole family can see the magic of the night sky. Add to this the led lights, set of prepared slides and sturdy carry case and you have an outstanding tool which also makes a fantastic gift for anyone with an enquiring mind.

Delivery a day or two earlier than that scheduled, which was not a problem. Very pleased with the microscope, has all the attachments I require (koi scrapes) and all contained in its own transportable box.

This is a really brilliant microscope, I purchased it for my 8 year old cousin and he was able to get to grips with it straight away. For those who haven't used a microscope before don't forget to use the low powered eye piece with the high powered lower lens. The computer cd loaded without any glitches and the picture from the microscope on the computer screen was superb. Although its very good even without the camera. I wish I had this when I was a child. If there is a down side its that you will need mains power for the lighting, as oppose to the old style scope which used a mirror and natural light to see the object.

Exactly as described - good value amateur microscope. The plastic carry case keeps everything tidy although necessary to almost fully dismantle. Decent dust cover supplied if to be left out. The two light sources - reflected & transmitted led illumination are powered by 3 AAA batteries (supplied) so no mains voltage worries and much more transportable. The reflective illumination doesn't work with the 40x objective as it obscures the light source - but for most people this wouldn't be much of an issue. The PC viewer is perhaps its greatest asset. Sample preparation will be the biggest problem for most amateurs - although good examples included together with spare slides. Care needed to ensure you don't break the slides when trying to focus - so start with the object close and turn the focus to move the object away from the lens.

Received and the microscope works fine, however given the state of the box and seal broken it is clear that this has been used before or it is a return. Given it is for my grand daughters birthday I had no time to return. I have tested it and all appears to work but I feel unhappy I have been put in this position.

Microscope génial pour débuter !! Et on a vite envie d'aller plus loin ... Oculaire fois 5 et 16 de bonne qualité. Ils ne sont pas DIN mais le tube oculaire l'est ! on peut donc mettre l'oculaire que l'on souhaite. La lentille Barlow fois 2 sympa mais moins pratique a utiliser. Les oculaires sont de bonnes qualité mais dommage qu'ils ne soient pas achromatiques, la qualité serait meilleur. De plus ils ne sont pas DIN donc impossible de les changer ou de venir mettre un fois 60 voir 100. La qualité caméra fois 30 en 720p et 30fps et génial !! Qualité de fou avec filtre UV et IR !! Elle est clairement au dessus de la qualité du microscope. Les images sont impressionnantes surtout avec un branchement comme moi de l'ordi sur la télé du salon. Le logiciel est sympa mais sans plus ... je préfère utiliser le logiciel webcam de Windows 10. Les images en fois 40 avec l'oculaire en fois 16 et la lentille Barlow déployé donc grossissement 1280 ne sont pas sombre... Il suffit de retiré le "diaphragme" de la lampe du bas pour augmenter la lumière. En revanche on atteint les limites de la bête ... La diffraction de lumière ainsi que le chromatisme des objectifs empêchent d'avoir une vision bien nette. Par conte si la préparation est bien faite c'est déjà très bien, et pas besoin d'huile d'immersion. En effet 1/40=2.5mm donc on a tout juste la place ... aussi et cela n'est pas précisé, il y un ressort dans le 40 donc impossible de casser sa lame en cas de contact, gros bon point !! En somme on utilisera très souvent le grossissement 300 qui est le plus sympa et sur l'écran ... c'est tellement confortable. Boîte de rangement basique mais très pratique. J'avais peur avec les piles mais en faite j'ai du le laisser un bon 30h d'utilisation voir plus et pas de signe de faiblesse, vraiment top, je pensais changer les piles toutes les 2 heures. Le charriot est un peu raide mais ça passe. L'ensemble des réglages est assez fluides, attention pas de réglage micrométrique, mais le macro est très doux. Les outils sont bien pour commencer, les préparations cool. Par contre les petits flacons sont vites vidés pour y entreposer des liquides, comme de l'eau de pluie, de marre ou pour faire des cultures, très pratiques. 5 lames vierges et une bonne 15ene de lamelles, attention toutefois elles sont collées entre elles et c'est très fragile. J'espère vous avoir apporter les précisions, dommage que la description soit courte voir erronée. Je recommande aux enfants qui ont au moins 10 ans ... Les explications d'un adulte sont indispensables pour la bonne utilisation ... on est entre le jouet et le vrai microscope, mais quand même plus proche d'un vrai microscope surtout grâce à l"excellente qualité optique de la caméra HD.

Riktigt vasst mikroskop för pengarna. Lite meck att få rätt på skalan för kameran, och jag hade gärna sett små gummiringar till okularen, framför allt kameran då den "glappar" i okularfästet

Meraviglioso! STUPENDA!! Per il compleanno ho ricevuto questo fantastico microscopio. Ha veramente tutto, tutto quello che c'è scritto! Sicuramente non è il migliore in commercio ma per quello che una persona media ne fa uso, è perfetta! Ottime lenti, buona lente videocamera che registra e il programma che si scarica da internet (istruzioni nella valigia) avete un software semplice, intuitivo e puoi fare ottime foto e video! Sicuramente in futuro ne comprerò un altro più potente, ma per ora...sono super soddisfatto! In allegato video fatto con la sua videocamera, goccia di acqua presa dal fondale del mio acquario marino

This is a Christmas gift for my 6 year old grandson which my daughter added to his wish list. It arrived in a carrier and is larger than I expected. I am interest to see it when he opens it Christmas morning. It look's really interesting.

Es muy buena compra. Se pueden ver bastantes cosas (por ejemplo conseguimos ver paramecios en una gota de agua del acuario) y es muy manejable. Además la cámara conectada al ordenador le da muchas posibilidades (por ejemplo para realizar trabajos escolares). En un salto de calidad muy notable con respecto a esos microscopios de plástico que se venden como juguete en una caja muy vistosa pero que al final se les saca poco provecho (que después de todo tampoco son tan baratos). El maletín esta muy bien equipado (quizás sea mejorable su presentación pues es todo de plástico) y trae bastante material para empezar a trabajar con él (alguna muestras de ejemplos, algunos portas y cubres nuevos, algún material para hacer experimentos, etc.). En resumen muy buena relación calidad-precio y muy buena idea para despertar en un estudiante la curiosidad sobre el mundo de las cosas diminutas que no vemos