I was a scientist but am currently not purchasing microscopes, so YMMV. Pretty much most of what you'll see outside of lab supplies or educational supplies are toys. I've played with some digital ones ...

Usually pathology microscopes (I'm assuming thats what you mean by 'slides', although medical students do not make slides, techs do that) are 2x, 5x, 10x, 20x and maybe 40x brightfield microscopes, ...

Seeing the small world up close gives students a clearer picture of the larger world around us. Here are the microscopes to help them get started. By John Alexander Published Apr 10, 2024 4:00 PM EDT ...

For big-ticket purchases, I tend to do a lot of research before I open my wallet. I like to at least have the illusion that when I send my money off to a far-away stranger, I’m likely to get back ...

Built with sturdy materials, yet manufactured economically, the AmScope M150C is portable and the PS25 version comes with a selection of prepared slides; a good choice for a beginner to use at home, ...