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Microscopes and Accessories

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Microscopes

The Swift SW380B is very similar to the Swift SW380T but has a binocular head instead of a trinocular head. Choosing between these two will depend on your camera option preferences (see camera section below).

Swift SW380T 40X-2500X Magnification, Siedentopf Head, Research-Grade Trinocular Microscope Compound Lab with Wide-Field 10X/25X Eyepieces, Mechanical Stage, Ultra-Precise Focusing, Camera-Compatible
Swift SW380T 40X-2500X Magnification, Siedentopf Head, Research-Grade Trinocular Microscope Compound Lab with Wide-Field 10X/25X Eyepieces, Mechanical Stage, Ultra-Precise Focusing, Camera-Compatible
SWIFT SW380B 40X-2500X Magnification, Siedentopf Head, Research-Grade Binocular Compound Lab Microscope with Wide-Field 10X and 25X Eyepieces, Mechanical Stage, Ultra-Precise Focusing
SWIFT SW380B 40X-2500X Magnification, Siedentopf Head, Research-Grade Binocular Compound Lab Microscope with Wide-Field 10X and 25X Eyepieces, Mechanical Stage, Ultra-Precise Focusing

Swift SW380T

Swift SW380B

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Cameras

There are lots of camera options for microscopes that range in image quality and price. Learn about the camera options here. Below are a few options.

Swift Microscope Lens Adapter,Smartphone Camera Adapter Mount, Microscope Accessory (Fits 28mm Eyepieces)
Swift Microscope Lens Adapter,Smartphone Camera Adapter Mount, Microscope Accessory (Fits 28mm Eyepieces)

Swift Microscope Smartphone Camera Adapter Mount

Swift 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera for Microscopes, Eyepiece Mount, USB 2.0 Connection, Color Photography and Video, Windows and Mac Compatible
Swift 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera for Microscopes, Eyepiece Mount, USB 2.0 Connection, Color Photography and Video, Windows and Mac Compatible

Swift eyepiece camera

Swiftcam 16 Megapixel Camera for Microscopes, with Reduction Lens, Calibration Kit, Eyetube Adapters, and USB 3.0 Cable, Compatible with Windows/Mac/Linux
Swiftcam 16 Megapixel Camera for Microscopes, with Reduction Lens, Calibration Kit, Eyetube Adapters, and USB 3.0 Cable, Compatible with Windows/Mac/Linux

Swiftcam CCD Camera

Accessories

AmScope BS-72P-100S-22 72 Pieces of Pre-Cleaned Blank Microscope Slides and 100 Pieces of 22x22mm Square Coverslips Cover Glass
AmScope BS-72P-100S-22 72 Pieces of Pre-Cleaned Blank Microscope Slides and 100 Pieces of 22x22mm Square Coverslips Cover Glass

Microscope Slides and Coverslips

AmScope - Microscope Immersion Oil - Type A, Low-Viscosity - 1 Oz (30mL)
AmScope – Microscope Immersion Oil – Type A, Low-Viscosity – 1 Oz (30mL)

Microscope Immersion Oil Type A

Soccerene 400 Sheets Ultrasoft Microscope and Camera Lens Cleaning Paper, 4 Packs of 100 Sheets
Soccerene 400 Sheets Ultrasoft Microscope and Camera Lens Cleaning Paper, 4 Packs of 100 Sheets

Microscope Lens Cleaning Paper

Sample collection and preparation

Comfy Package [100 Sets - 2 oz.] Plastic Portion Cups With Lids, Souffle Cups, Jello Shot Cups
Comfy Package [100 Sets – 2 oz.] Plastic Portion Cups With Lids, Souffle Cups, Jello Shot Cups

Plastic Cups With Lids

UoYu Microcentrifuge Tube with Snap Cap (1.5ml/50pcs)
UoYu Microcentrifuge Tube with Snap Cap (1.5ml/50pcs)

Eppendorf Snap Cap Tubes

Rienar White 3ML Disposable Plastic Eye Dropper Set Transfer Graduated Pipettes (20 PCS)
Rienar White 3ML Disposable Plastic Eye Dropper Set Transfer Graduated Pipettes (20 PCS)

Transfer Pipettes

Bacteria Stain Set - 5 Microscope Slide Stains in 30mL Dropper Bottles: Methylene Blue (2), Carbol Fuchsin, Carbol Rose Bengal, Crystal Violate - Innovating Science
Bacteria Stain Set – 5 Microscope Slide Stains in 30mL Dropper Bottles: Methylene Blue (2), Carbol Fuchsin, Carbol Rose Bengal, Crystal Violate – Innovating Science

Bacteria Stain Set

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