The Omano OM118-M3 is the quintessential microscope for students beginning and expanding their skills in the world of microscopy. It has all the professional-level features they’d need to make their skills transferable, should they decide to pursue post-secondary education in the sciences.
The OM118-M3 microscope is a compound microscope built to allow students to examine their specimens at a comfortable posture with a 45-degree ocular angle, and a microscope head that flexibly rotates 360 degrees, making in-class collaboration a breeze.
This is where students really get to experience the magic of microscopy. Equip your students with clear glass optics and powerful magnifications that send them on scientific adventures whenever they step foot in your class. The OM118-M3 comes with:
If you just don’t like your Omano microscope and want to send it back after a few weeks of use, do it. We’ll take it back with no questions asked.
If you have a problem with it 30 years from now, we’ll fix it. We made a decision decades ago that we would offer a lifetime limited warranty because we know we don’t have to worry about quality issues.
Just under $150 on your order? There are dozens of small accessories you can add to your order to get that free shipping. Check out some prepared slides, slide covers, or stains.
What makes a student microscope different from a regular microscope? It’s the little features that set a beginner microscope apart from advanced microscopy tools. Microscope.com has 25 years of experience building microscopes for students. We’ve got a good grasp on the must-have features of an excellent student microscope and built them right into the OM118-M3.
Check out these little features that make a big impact on student engagement:
The OM118-M3 features a 0.65 N.A condenser with an Iris diaphragm for optimal adjustments, and built-in transmitted 20w incandescent illumination that includes variable intensity so students can get the illumination that works best for them.
Technology is a part of our day-to-day lives. Weaning students off technology and putting them onto a microscope is a challenge for many educators.
What if there was a way to combine a love of technology with a passion for microscopy?
You can pair the OM118-M3 with a digital microscope camera to make this compound microscope into a digital microscope in an instant. Digital microscope camera cameras are known for their remarkable color resolution and color sensitivity, meaning your students can study bright, clear, and vivid images under their scope.
In addition, the included 0.5x reducing lens makes for an image that is significantly closer to that seen through the eyepieces with the naked eye. A digital microscope camera comes with robust documentation and measuring software that your students will love using to play around with their images, featuring:
In addition to the regularly included accessories, you can choose from 4 accessory packs below. Each pack includes a range of useful accessories that get your imagination flowing!
Book: Usborne's, The World of the Microscope
The book is, in our opinion, a wonderful and colorful introduction to microscopy. Practical, clearly worded, and with dozens of illustrations, it provides numerous experiments and activities that range from simple to more complex. While many assume the book is aimed at children, we have found it to be a useful primer for both young and old alike. We highly recommend it.
5 Prepared Slides:
Inspired by a permanent exhibition at The Natural History Museum in London, the Beastly Bits range includes three different sets of five slides: Beastly Bits (Animal), Blood & Gore (Human tissue), or Neat Eats (Vegetable). All are professional-grade, prepared slides designed to stimulate the imagination of children - and adults alike!
Book: Usborne's, The World of the Microscope
Slide and Stain Kit:
Perfect for individual, laboratory, home school, or classroom use. Eosin Y is especially helpful in bone and marrow testing, while Methylene Blue is an excellent test for DNA. Kit includes the following items:
Pack 3: Book, Starter Slide Kit & 15 Prepared Animal Slides
Pack 3NA: Book, Starter Slide Kit & 15 Prepared Non-Animal Slides
Pack 3HT: Book, Starter Slide Kit & 15 Prepared Human Tissue Slides
Book: Usborne's, The World of the Microscope
Slide Kit
This Compound Microscope Starter Slide Kit is our most popular accessory and contains the following essential items:
15 Prepared Slides:
This microscope slide kit contains a mix of 15 prepared slides in a durable plastic case. The selection of specimens is stained and carefully mounted on glass slides with coverslips. Each slide is labeled and conveniently arranged in the plastic case.
This student microbiology experimentation and study kit has everything you need to grow your own bacteria cultures. Experiment with bacteria in the air, on your hands, and more with help from the included, "World of the Microscope" book, a wonderful student guide to microscopy. Your microbiology kit also includes 5 professionally prepared slides inspired by a permanent exhibition at The Natural History Museum in London to fire the imagination of children - and adults alike.
Microbiology Kit includes the following items:
OM118-M3 Monocular Compound Microscope |
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| Product Details | |
| Brand | Omano |
| Warranty | 5 Year Warranty |
| Notes | Upgrade from OM115 and OM116 and introduced as a more affordable alternative to the OM136. See OM-118-M4 for four objectives and slide holder. |
| System | |
| System Type | Brightfield |
| Optical Design | DIN 160mm |
| Head | |
| Head Type | Monocular |
| Ocular Angle | 45° |
| Trinocular Tube Focusable? | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Ocular Tube Diameter | 23 mm |
| Body | |
| Nosepiece Orientation | Front-facing |
| Nosepiece Style | Triple (3) |
| Focus Controls | Coarse & Fine |
| Focus Mechanism | Rack & Pinion |
| Focus Control Location | Dual Ambidextrous |
| Focus Controls Graduated? | No |
| Stage Type | Fixed |
| Stage Features | Slide Clips |
| Stage Range Graduated? | No |
| Configuration | |
| Includes Eyepieces? | Yes |
| Included Eyepiece Quantity | 1 |
| Included Eyepieces (X) | 10X |
| Eyepiece Style | WF Widefield (FN 18mm) |
| Includes Eyecups? | No |
| Min Standard Mag | 40X |
| Max Standard Mag | 400X |
| Objectives | |
| Included Objectives (Qty) | 3 |
| Objective Lens | Achromatic |
| Included Objective Types | Brightfield |
| Included Objectives Parfocal Adjustable? | No |
| Condenser | |
| Condenser Type | Simple Lens |
| Condenser Features | Iris Diaphragm |
| Condenser N.A. | 0.65 mm |
| Illumination | |
| Illumination Type | Incandescent |
| Illumination Style | Transmitted |
| Collector Type | Simple |
| Transmitted Light Type | Incandescent |
| Transmitted Light Specification | 110V 20W |
| Transmitted Light Control | Variable |
| Power Supply | 110V Only |
| Compatibility | |
| Imaging Compatibility (with adapters) | 23mm |
| Reticles | |
| Reticles Available? | No |
| Reticle Diameter (12.5X Eyepiece) | test |
| Accessories | |
| Included Extras | Spare Bulb |
| Case Included? | No |
Pack 1: Book & 5 Prepared Slides |
Pack 2: Book, Starter Slide & Stain Kit & 5 Prepared Slides |
Pack 3A: Book, Starter Slide Kit & 15 Prepared Animal Slides |
Microbiology Kit with Starter Slide Kit & Book |
Amazing Microscope Adventure Cards - Activities and Experiments for Kid's 8+ |
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| Product Details | |||||
| Brand | Omano | Omano | Omano | Omano | Omano |
| Product Weight | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
Microscope Slide Holder |
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| Product Details | |
| Brand | Omano |
| Notes | Fits OM136C Series, OMTM85 Series. NOTE: Attachment may obstruct free rotation of objective lens turret. Function is not impaired, but please take care that you do not damage the lenses. |
| Compatibility | |
| Compatible With | OM136C*, OMTM85* |
DM200 JuniorCam 2.0MP Color Digital Microscope Eyepiece Camera |
Summit KK3-1.3 1.3MP Windows-Only Color Digital Camera |
Summit SK2-1.3X 1.3MP PC / MAC Compatible Digital Microscope Camera |
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| Product Details | |||
| Brand | OptixCam | OptixCam | OptixCam |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Product Weight | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sensor | |||
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/4 Inch | 1/3 Inch | 1/3 Inch |
| Color/Monochrome | Color | Color | Color |
| Filter | RGB Bayer Pattern | RGB Bayer Pattern | RGB Bayer Pattern |
| Pixel Pitch | 2.2 µm x 2.2 µm | 3.6 µm x 3.6 µm | 3.6 µm x 3.6 µm |
| Sensor Color Depth | 8bpp / 24bit RGB | 8bpp / 24bit RGB | 8bpp / 24bit RGB |
| Scan Mode | Progressive | Progressive | Progressive |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 40 dB | - | 44 db |
| Dynamic Range | 50 dB | - | 71 db |
| Peltier Cooling | No | No | No |
| Shutter | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Sensor Details | - | - | Aptina MT9M111 CMOS |
| Sensitivity | - | - | 1.0V/Lux-sec (550nm) |
| A/D Conversion | - | - | 10-bit Parallel, 8-bit RGB to PC |
| Camera | |||
| Camera Mount | Ocular Mount | Ocular Mount | C-Mount |
| Resolution | 1.3 Megapixel, 1280x1024 pixels | 1.3 Megapixel, 1280x1024 pixels | |
| Camera Output Resolutions | 1600X1200; 1280X960; 800X600; 640X480; 320X240 | 1280 X 1024; 640 X 512; 320 X 256 | 1280 X 1024; 640 X 512; 320 X 256 |
| FPS @ Max Res | 10 FPS @ 1600 X 1200 | 7.5fps @ 1280 x 1024 | 15@1280x1024; 26@640x512; 48@320x256 |
| FPS @ Min Res | 60 FPS @ 320 X 240 | 12.5fps @ 800 x 600 | 50fps @ 320 x 256 |
| Camera Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| White Balance | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Software Included | Kopa Cam | OptixCam K2View | OptixCam K2View |
| Driver API Compatibility | DirectX | DirectX | DirectX |
| Power Source | USB | USB | USB |
| File Formats | JPEG | JPEG | BMP |
| Exposure Control | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Exposure Time | 3.9ms - 320ms | 2000ms-0.14Ms | 2000ms-0.14Ms |
| Operating Temperatures | 10°C ~ 50°C | 10°C ~ 50°C | 10°C ~ 50°C |
| Operating Humidity | 30% ~ 80% RH | 30% ~ 80% RH | 30% ~ 80% RH |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C | -20°C ~ 60°C | -20°C ~ 60°C |
| Other Details | |||
| Included Accessories | Software CD | Software CD | 0.5X 23mm DIN Adapter, Software CD |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 8 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| System Requirements | 2GB RAM Recommended | 2GB RAM Recommended | 2GB RAM Recommended |
| Certifications | CE | CE | CE |
| Cable Length | 1.8m (8ft) | 1.8m (8ft) | 1.8m (8ft) |
| Camera Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Software Support | 6 Months | 6 Months | 6 Months |
| Compatibility | |||
| Imaging Compatibility (with adapters) | 23mm | 23mm | 23mm |
| Brand | Omano |
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| Recommended For | 0 |
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