did you get slides to view with the microscope?
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Included were some blank slides for your own specimens and 4 prepared slides. My thought was that if I purchased a microscope kit with many more prepared slides included, a lesser quality microscope would have been offered. Then I had the option of buying separate prepared slides if I wanted them. The microscope was the prime concern. Batteries were not included, but that wasn't a drawback either.
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Yes, I ordered the slides, too. My impression is the slides were of some benefit in generating interest in the microscope, but the grandkids are much more interested in finding their own stuff to look at. Note: My input is second-hand in that it is based on feedback from my daughter who lives in GA with our grandchildren and we live in CA. The microscope and slides were a Xmas present for the oldest (8 years old), but the 6 year old is also excited about it.
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Yes, there were some blank slides and some prepared ones included with the set.
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yes.....I can't remember how many but quite a few with "stuff" and lots of plain ones that she could use her imagination in filling.
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Yes, about 6 prepared slides with interesting specimens like mouth smear and 5 blank slides. My daughter is ready to order the larger set of prepared slides though (they are inexpensive on Amazon) so I would recommend ordering that at the same time you order the microscope.
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Yes, slides are provided and blank ones as well that you can use to make your own. (The stain for these is provided too!)
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Yes, there were slides with different kinds of minerals to be observed and blanks ones for latter on to be used.
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Yes, it comes with software for viewing. You can also use any webcam capturing software, that recognizes the microscope. VLC media player for instance, can use it.
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Hi Jay, I have to say I'm puzzled as that is not what I experienced when I have scan negatives. You are not scanning slides are you? I have tried that. I'm sorry if I am not much of a help.
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yes with the included usb/power wire and instructions you can, I chose to save the slides to a memory card. but according to the instructions you can upload pictures and save to a computer
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extend the slides until you can see two black plastic tabs that you squeeze together. Once you do that, the slides will come apart. It's hard to explain without a picture, so if you still need help, let me know and I'll take a picture to attach.
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No is the short answer. Look for "macro" lenses or "magnifier" lenses or "microscope" apps or lenses
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John, Install the drivers first, so that when you power up the scanner it will be recognized. I think you will be happy with this scanner. It isn't the fastest around, but the results are worth the wait. I think some of my old slides (1960's and 1970's) look better than they did originally.
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I do not, But this is great. I use this for micro and it is great. It is a bit bulky and slides, I do recommend this highly.
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I put my slides in the slide carousel. Checking to make sure they are in the correct orientation so they look proper on the scree.
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I don't know if you can connect anything to the microscope. I doubt it. The one I purchased is just a simple one.
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It's great for kids (ages 8+) to view both the prepared slides and to make their own. There are eight activities included in the guide--from observing cloth fibers to observing friendly bacteria to growing and observing crystals.
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No, you would need a stereo (also called dissecting) microscope to view solid objects.
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It is really not a very good instrument for viewing slides ! I use a flashlight. I wish I had invested more for a better viewer
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You are very welcome. I'm glad my husband could answer the question for you. By the way, he just loves this microscope!
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No, it does not. It is a reasonable first microscope with limited supplies. Perhaps a slide kit would be a good additional purchase?
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Yes it works fine but you can see only one slide at a time. If you have a computer--buy a slide scanner, from amazon of course, and scan and view your slides on your monitor or tv. Easy to do.
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Hello James. I have just finished transferring 400 plus slides and didn't have any issues. The machine was very consistent . I did use the higher resolution and did clean the optic screen frequently.