Bresser Biolux SEL Student Microscope Blue

The Bresser Biolux SEL is a student biological microscope designed for beginners and young explorers. It offers a wide magnification range from 40x up to 1600x (using included eyepieces, objectives and a Barlow lens), adjustable LED illumination for transmitted and incident light, a filter disc with colour filters and apertures, and a smartphone adapter for capturing images. The set includes tools and slides so you can start preparing and observing specimens right away.

Specifications

• EAN: 4007922042268
• Type: Student biological microscope (monocular)
• Magnification: 40x – 1600x (3 objectives, 2 eyepieces, Barlow lens)
• Eyepieces: 10x and 20x widefield
• Objectives: 4x, 10x, 40x
• Illumination: Adjustable LED — transmitted and incident light; filter disc with colour filters and apertures
• Power: AA batteries (included)
• Body material: Aluminium / plastic
• Max. object height (incident light): approx. 4 mm
• Net weight (incl. accessories): approx. 1300 g
• Included accessories: smartphone adapter, microtome, tweezers, knife, empty and permanent slides, experiment kit (Artemia)

Short review

Verdict: A very capable beginner/student microscope — robust build, good accessory kit and handy features such as a smartphone adapter and combined transmitted/incident LED lighting. Great value for educational use and hobby microscopy.

• Pros: Up to 1600x with Barlow zoom, included experiment kit and preparation tools, dual LED lighting and colour filter wheel.
• Cons: Not a professional laboratory instrument; advanced imaging requirements may need higher-end optics.