Microscopes

CSI Labshop supplies laboratory microscopes to schools, universities, research institutes, factories and quality-control laboratories across Malaysia. We cover everything from student and routine biological microscopes to stereo, metallurgical, fluorescence and research systems from Olympus, BOSHIDA and Rax Vision.

Tell us what you need to look at and how you will use the microscope, and we will recommend a suitable model and send a quotation.

Types of microscope

Biological (compound) microscopes view thin, transparent samples such as cells, tissue sections, blood smears and bacteria on glass slides, usually at 40x to 1000x. See BOSHIDA biological microscopes, Olympus upright microscopes and the Rax Vision E800M.
Stereo microscopes give a 3D view of larger solid objects, such as insects, plants, electronic parts and gemstones, at low magnification with plenty of working space. See BOSHIDA stereo microscopes, Olympus stereo microscopes and the Rax Vision SMZ-U zoom series.
Metallurgical microscopes use reflected light to inspect opaque samples such as metals, coatings, wafers and polished sections. See BOSHIDA metallurgical microscopes, the Rax Vision MM10A and the inverted IMS 100.
Inverted microscopes look up through the bottom of flasks, dishes and well plates, so living cell cultures can be checked without disturbing them. See Olympus inverted microscopes and the Rax Vision IBS100.
Fluorescence microscopes show samples stained with fluorescent dyes or markers. See BOSHIDA fluorescence microscopes and the Rax Vision E800MF.
Digital and teaching microscopes show the image on a screen or share it with a class. See BOSHIDA digital video microscopes, the Rax Vision MLCD2 and the E510 multi-viewer teaching microscope.
Polarising microscopes study crystals, minerals and fibres. See the Rax Vision CX41P.
Research systems for advanced imaging include spinning disk confocal, multiphoton laser scanning and virtual slide scanning microscopes.

How to choose a microscope

Sample: thin slides need a biological microscope; solid objects need a stereo microscope; metals and other opaque samples need a metallurgical microscope.
Magnification: routine biology needs up to 1000x with an oil objective; inspection and dissection work usually needs only 7x to 45x.
Eyepieces: a binocular head is more comfortable for daily use; a trinocular head adds a port for a camera.
Lighting: LED lighting runs cool and lasts much longer than halogen.
Camera and software: for reports, measurements or teaching, add a microscope camera or choose a digital model.

Brands we supply

Olympus microscopes: upright, inverted, stereo and research systems
BOSHIDA microscopes: biological, stereo, metallurgical, fluorescence and digital models
Rax Vision microscopes: microbiological, stereo zoom, metallurgical, inverted and teaching models

Frequently asked questions

How much does a microscope cost in Malaysia?

The price depends mainly on the type of microscope, the quality of the objectives, the head (binocular or trinocular), the lighting and any camera. A student biological microscope costs far less than a research fluorescence or confocal system. Tell us your application and budget and we will quote suitable options.

What is the difference between a biological and a stereo microscope?

A biological microscope shines light through thin samples on slides and gives high magnification. A stereo microscope looks at the surface of solid objects in 3D at low magnification, with room to handle the sample.

Can I connect a camera to the microscope?

Yes. Choose a trinocular model, which has a camera port, or a digital microscope with a built-in camera. We can recommend a camera and software for your work.