Konus Emerald 40x - 600x Dual Illuminated Compound Microscope
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The Konus Emerald is a practical, easy-to-use monocular microscope that delivers the flexibility many learners want without stepping into a high-cost lab instrument. With a durable metal body, interchangeable eyepieces, multiple magnification options and both transmitted and incident LED illumination, it is well suited for prepared slides, classroom study and general science exploration at home.
The Konus Emerald is a strong choice for anyone wanting a capable introductory biological microscope with room to grow. Its monocular head includes two interchangeable wide-field eyepieces, while the rotating nosepiece carries three DIN achromatic objectives for a broad working magnification range.
This setup gives you six useful magnification levels: 40x, 60x, 100x, 150x, 400x and 600x. Whether you are examining prepared slides for study, exploring the microscopic world at home or giving a young science enthusiast a more serious instrument, the Emerald offers a solid balance of usability, clarity and value.
- ✓Wide 40x-600x magnification range for varied observation.
- ✓Two interchangeable eyepieces for added flexibility.
- ✓Three DIN achromatic objectives for dependable image quality.
- ✓Dual illumination system supports different specimen types.
- ✓Solid metal body offers a more stable, durable feel.
- ✓Micrometric and macrometric focus controls for easier fine adjustment.
- ✓Adjustable light intensity helps optimise viewing comfort.
- ✓Can be used with the included AC adapter or 3 AA batteries.
- ✓Includes six filters for experimenting with contrast and colour effects.
- ✓Dust cover helps protect the microscope when not in use.
| Product name | Konus Emerald |
|---|---|
| Product code | #5303 |
| Type | Biological monocular microscope |
| Viewing head | Monocular head |
| Eyepieces | Two interchangeable wide-field eyepieces: 10x and 15x |
| Objectives | Three DIN achromatic objectives: 4x, 10x and 40x |
| Objective holder | Rotatable objective holder |
| Magnification range | 40x-600x |
| Magnification steps | 40x, 60x, 100x, 150x, 400x and 600x |
| Body construction | Metal body |
| Illumination system | Dual incident and transmitted illumination |
| Light source | LED bulbs |
| LED output | 0.5W LED light |
| Light adjustment | Light intensity adjustment |
| Focusing | Macrometric and micrometric focus |
| Filters included | 6 filters: purple, yellow, light green, dark green, blue and transparent |
| Power options | Included AC adapter or 3 x AA batteries |
| Batteries | 3 AA batteries required when using battery power, not included |
| Main unit | Konus Emerald biological microscope |
|---|---|
| Eyepieces | 10x wide-field eyepiece and 15x wide-field eyepiece |
| Objectives | 4x, 10x and 40x DIN achromatic objectives |
| Power accessory | AC adapter |
| Filters | 6 filters |
| Protection | Dust cover |
| Best suited to | Students, home learners, hobby science users and anyone wanting a dependable entry-level biological microscope |
|---|---|
| Why choose it | The Emerald combines a durable metal body, useful 40x-600x magnification range, dual LED illumination and both mains or battery-powered operation |
| Ease of use | Straightforward controls, adjustable lighting and coarse/fine focusing make it approachable for beginners while still giving learners room to grow |
| Ideal observations | Prepared slides, biology study, plant matter, classroom activities, home science and general microscope exploration |
| A good step up? | Yes. It offers stronger construction, better optical flexibility and more useful control than very basic starter or toy-style microscopes |
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