Microscopes
Looking for a microscope for hobby, school, or work? Browse various types of microscopes and accessories for the young learner, hobbyist, professional, or lab-worker.
For Beginners
Affordable, compact, and easy-to-use for kids, students, and beginners. Don’t forget the slides and accessories!
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Recommended for Kids
Little microscopes and kits that are fun and safe for kids. -
For Students & Adult Beginners
Start out with some of these entry-level microscopes. -
Digital Microscopes for Beginners
Digital microscopes an easy way to get started. -
Accessories, Prepared Slides & Specimens
Want to get started right away but not sure how to prepare a slide yet? Start out with some pre-prepared slides.
Biological Microscopes
These are best used for observing biological specimens that are mounted on slides. Click here to view all biological microscopes.
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Binocular and Trinocular
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Prepared Biological Slides
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Blank Slides, Cover Slips, & Slide Storage Boxes
Save on blank slide and cover slip bulk packs and sets.
Digital Microscopes & Imaging Cameras
Photograph and view your specimens on a screen. Easy to on the eyes and are great for teaching or collaborative work.
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Kits with Cameras
Kits that include a camera and other accessories are great value for money. -
With Integrated LCD Screens
Share the view or give your eyes a break. -
Handheld Digital
These nifty little scopes will allow you to view slides or larger samples and project them onto a screen. -
Cameras & Adapters
Turn any microscope digital using these imaging cameras or by attaching your camera or smartphone to your microscope.
Gemological Microscopes & Magnifiers
Examine gemstones, rocks, and minerals easily.
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Gemological Microscopes
These are normally used for inspecting cut gemstones, minerals, and rocks. They usually have a darkfield condenser and are illuminated from the top and the bottom. -
Jeweller Loupes & Other Magnifiers
Inspect gemstones, stamps, coins, and other items with these high-quality, pocket-sized magnifiers. -
Rock & Mineral Samples
Start getting up close with your new rock collection.
Stereo & Low-Powered Microscopes
Get 3D views and plenty of working space with stereo microscopes, or a wider field of view of larger objects with low-powered microscopes. No need for slides.
Accessories & Consumables
Get the most out of your microscope with these accessories. Stock up consumables such as on blank microscope slides or immersion oil.
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AUD $89.00In Stock
SAXON SCALE MAGNIFIER SSM1035
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AUD $119.00In Stock
- Biological microscope with powers from 40x to 600x
- Zoom eyepiece from 10x to 20x; 4x, 15x, 30x objective lenses
- Top and bottom electric illumination
- Includes 3 prepared glass slides, 2 blank glass slides, 1 blank well slide, light diffuser, needle probe, eye dropper and tweezers
- Sample specimens to get you observing immediately: leaf, cloth, woven cloth, and quartz chip
- Plug and play—no drivers to install
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AUD $199.95In Stock
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or science enthusiast, the GoSTEM microscope is more than just a learning tool — it’s a gateway to the unseen world around us. Perfect for school projects, home learning, or simply sparking wonder on a weekend adventure.
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AUD $574.99Backorder Available
- Lab-ready compound binocular microscope with 2000x power
- 10x and 20x eyepieces (10x with pointer)
- 4 fully achromatic objective lenses- 4x, 10x, 40x, 100x
- View specimens at 40x, 80x 100x, 200x, 400x, 800x, 1000x and 2000x magnification
- Adjustable Binocular head
- All-metal construction with fully mechanical stage
- Coarse and fine focus knobs
- Built-in, adjustable halogen lower illumination with Abbe condenser and iris diaphragm
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AUD $229.99Backorder Available
- Lab-ready compound microscope with 800x power
- 10x and 20x eyepieces with 4x, 10x and 40x objective lenses
- View specimens at 40x, 100x, 250x, 400x, 800x magnification
- Built-in, adjustable, upper and lower LED illumination
- 3 AA batteries included for field use
- 10 prepared slides included
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AUD $39.00Backorder Available
saxon 10x Metal Loupe Jeweller Magnifier Black (21mm)
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AUD $374.99Backorder Available
- Professional-level stereo microscope up to 60x power
- Two sets of 10x and 20x eyepieces
- Two sets of objective lenses: 1x and 3x – in-rotating housing
- View specimens at 10x, 20x, 30x and 60x magnification
- Full-metal construction with coarse focusing knob
- Greenough objective design with upper and lower LED illumination for full range of viewing
- Two stage plates included: (1) transparent stage for bottom illumination and (1) black and white stage plates for enhanced viewing
- Four insect specimens included
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AUD $199.00Backorder Available
- USB-powered handheld digital microscope.
- Built-in 2MP digital camera for capturing images and videos.
- Wide range of magnification for a wide range of uses: 10x - 200x magnification.
- Image captures up to 1920 X 1080 pixels.
- Eight adjustable white LED illumination points.
- Downloadable MicroCapture Pro software available for both Mac and Windows PCs.
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AUD $799.00Backorder Available
The saxon SmartOne Trinocular Biological Microscope is a versatile and reliable tool for educational, homeschooling, and hobby use. With magnification ranging from 40x to 1600x, it features a binocular viewing head, wide-field eyepieces (10x & 16x), achromatic objectives (4x, 10x, 40x, 100x oil), and a precision mechanical stage. Equipped with an NA 1.25 Abbe condenser, LED illumination, and coarse/fine focusing, it ensures sharp, high-contrast observations. Perfect for studying biology at home or in labs, it combines quality optics with user-friendly functionality.
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