Stereo Microscopes for Research, Teaching & Industry

A stereo microscope is used to provide a 3D, low-magnification view of samples for dissection, inspection, manipulation and quality-control work. They are ideal for teaching, research labs, electronics inspection and industrial workflows.

Most stereo microscopes work between 10× and 40×, though advanced systems offer higher zoom ranges. The correct magnification depends on whether you are doing dissection, inspection, teaching or high-precision industrial work.

A stereo microscope gives a 3D image at low magnification, ideal for large or opaque samples. A compound microscope provides high-magnification 2D imaging for thin or transparent samples such as cells or tissue sections.

Stereo microscopes typically use LED ring lights, incident illumination or transmitted bases depending on the sample. LED ring lights give bright, shadow-free illumination for inspection and dissection.

Yes — Indigo Scientific supplies stereo microscopes across the UK and provides expert advice to help you choose the correct system for your application.

A stereo microscope is a dual optical path system designed to provide a 3D image to the user allowing for depth perception of a sample/object. Ideal for visualising larger or opaque samples, for example for inspection and manipulation rather than high resolution imaging (a upright/inverted microscope is ideal for this application).

A Greenough based stereo microscope features dual optics in a symmetrical design. This design allows for each objective to have its own optical path leading to the 3D effect.

Greenough design stereos allow for high numerical apertures, while a single objective stereo is designed for infinity correction which permits the use of beam splitters, camera ports etc with greater ease.

For routine viewing of samples such as dissection and observation the Greenough design offers an economical design. While more advanced applications that require a camera port may benefit from a common objective system.