Binocular Microscopes

Binocular microscopes, or binocular microscopy, differ from monocular microscopes in that they allow the microscopist to use both eyes simultaneously when viewing through microscopes, similar to looking through a pair of binoculars. Binocular microscopes are the most commonly used microscopes today. Almost every microscope may be equipped with a binocular head as standard, and all monocular microscopes may be upgraded with a binocular head. Through the use of special camera adapters it is possible to use some video and digital cameras. However, since using a camera on a binocular microscope usually does not allow the user to view through the microscope while the camera is attached, most microscopists use trinocular head whenever picture taking through the microscope is desired.