Microscope Slide Specimen - Sample Images
These are sample photos of prepared microscope slide specimens. Enlarged images were captured through a microscope using our DSLR Microscope Adapter or compact digital camera adapter, then resized for website display.
- PREPARED SLIDES
- BIOLOGICAL MICROSCOPY
- EDUCATIONAL SPECIMENS
- WHOLE ORGAN SLIDES
About These Microscope Specimen Images
The images below are reference examples for prepared slide observation and microscope photography. Image appearance may vary depending on the microscope, objective lens, illumination method, camera adapter, exposure settings and specimen condition.
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Educational Purpose Specimen - Sample Images
Whole Organs Specimen - Sample Images
These sample images are provided for reference. They are not a guarantee of identical image quality under every microscope, camera, illumination or observation condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of biological specimens are available as prepared microscope slides?
Mecan USA offers educational prepared slide sets for plant, animal, microbiology, plankton, bacteria, pollen and physiological tissue observation, and the SP51 rat HE-stained whole organ slide set with 8 slides covering 39 organs.
Can I see sample images before purchasing prepared slides?
Yes. This page shows sample photos of prepared microscope slide specimens captured through a microscope using a DSLR microscope adapter or a compact digital camera adapter. They are reference examples, and image appearance may vary depending on the microscope, objective lens, illumination method, camera adapter, exposure settings and specimen condition.
What magnification were the sample microscope images taken at?
Magnification is noted for the whole organ sample images: cerebrum and kidney were captured with a Plan 40x objective and thyroid with a Plan 20x objective on a Nikon biological microscope. The educational specimen images do not state a magnification.