Interactive Microscopy Tools
Free interactive tools from Auckland Scientific to help explore microscope magnification, field of view, optical resolution, depth of field and camera compatibility.
Explore our microscopy calculators and guides
These tools are designed to make common microscopy calculations easier to understand. Change the microscope, objective, eyepiece, camera or optical settings and see how the result changes instantly.
Results are intended as practical educational and technical guidance. Always confirm critical specifications against the actual microscope, objective, camera and manufacturer documentation.
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Optical Resolution Calculator
Explore how objective numerical aperture, wavelength and immersion medium influence theoretical microscope resolution.
Open Resolution Calculator↕️
Depth of Field Explorer
See how objective magnification, numerical aperture and aperture settings affect the thickness of the specimen that appears in focus.
Explore Depth of Field⭕
Field of View Calculator
Calculate the approximate specimen field diameter from objective magnification, eyepiece field number and intermediate tube factor.
Calculate Field of View📷
C-Mount Compatibility Checker
Compare microscope camera sensor size with C-mount adapter magnification to help understand field coverage and possible cropping.
Check C-Mount Compatibility🖥️
Compound Microscope Magnification Calculator
Explore objective magnification, camera relay factor, sensor dimensions and monitor size to estimate on-screen magnification and field of view.
Open Compound Calculator🔎
Stereozoom & Macro Zoom Calculator
Calculate magnification and imaging characteristics for stereozoom and macro-zoom systems using zoom settings, auxiliary lenses and camera optics.
Open Stereozoom CalculatorNeed help with your microscope setup?
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