Fascinating and full of style, the Levenhuk Rainbow 2L microscope can turn even the most boring biology lesson into an engaging educational experience. This microscope allows children to discover what the things around them are made of, study insects and plants, find out if yogurt really contains living organisms, and many other interesting things. The Levenhuk Rainbow 2L comes with an experimental kit, so a young explorer can start using the microscope right out of the box.
High-quality optics
The lenses are made of special optical glass with a high level of transparency. Additionally, the optical surfaces are treated with a multi-coating that increases the amount of transmitted light and improves image quality. The model is sold with three objective lenses included, so the microscope can offer magnifications between 40x and 400x. Changing magnification is very easy: just rotate the revolving nosepiece.
Versatility: examining transparent and non-transparent samples
One of the main advantages of this microscope is the ability to observe both transparent and opaque samples. For this purpose, the microscope is equipped with two light sources. Bottom illumination is used to observe transparent samples, such as thin sections of plants and insects. Top illumination allows observation of opaque objects, such as small stones, coins, banknotes, and many others. Moreover, semi-transparent samples can be observed by turning on both light sources. The selection of interesting samples to examine is limited only by their size and the observer’s imagination.
Smart design
The microscope, with its plastic body, is much lighter than those made of metal, so it is much easier and more practical to carry to school, on a walk, or to a friend's house. At the same time, the microscope is sturdy and therefore perfect for intensive use. For greater comfort during observation, the head is inclined at 45°. Illumination can be powered either by battery or via wall outlet.
Attention: Refer to the specifications table for the correct mains voltage and never attempt to connect a 110 V device to a 220 V socket and vice versa without using a converter. Remember that the mains voltage in the USA and Canada is 110 V and 220–240 V in most European countries.
Experiment kit
Thanks to the included Levenhuk K50 experiment kit, young scientists will not have any trouble understanding how to start their own research. The kit includes prepared slides, all necessary tools, and a colorful guide containing all useful information about the construction of the microscope and how to prepare new slides, as well as some descriptions of interesting experiments.
Features:
- Biological microscope with magnifications from 40x to 400x
- Available in five vibrant colors
- Robust yet lightweight plastic body
- LED illumination system from above and below
- Experiment kit included
The kit includes:
- Microscope
- Objectives: 4x, 10x, and 40x
- Eyepiece: WF10x
- Stage with clips
- Rotating diaphragm
- Condenser
- Built-in LED illumination, from above and below
- AC adapter
- Levenhuk K50 experiment kit
- User manual and lifetime warranty
The Levenhuk K50 experiment kit includes:
- User manual "Fascinating Microscope. Exploring the Microcosm"
- Tweezers
- Incubator for Artemia (freshwater or saltwater shrimps)
- Microtome
- Bottle with yeast
- Bottle with pitch
- Bottle with sea salt
- Bottle with freshwater shrimps
- 5 prepared slides
- 5 empty slides
- Dropper
- Dust-proof case
Some things that can be observed under the microscope:
The Levenhuk Rainbow 2L microscope is compatible with Levenhuk digital cameras (sold separately). Levenhuk cameras are installed in the eyepiece tube, instead of an eyepiece.
Comparative table of Levenhuk Rainbow microscopes
| Levenhuk Rainbow 2L microscope, orange | Levenhuk Rainbow 2L PLUS microscope, orange | Levenhuk Rainbow 50L PLUS microscope, orange | Levenhuk Rainbow 50L PLUS microscope, orange |
| Type | biological | biological | biological | biological |
| Head | monocular, tilted at 45° | monocular, rotatable 360°, tilted at 45° | monocular, rotatable 360°, tilted at 45° | monocular, rotatable 360°, tilted at 45° |
| Body material | plastic | metal | plastic | metal |
| Magnification, x | 40–400 | 64–640 | 40–800 | 64–1280 |
| Lens material | optical glass | optical glass | optical glass | optical glass |
| Eyepieces | WF10x | WF16x | WF10x | WF16x |
| Objectives | 4x, 10x, 40x | 4x, 10x, 40xs | 4x, 10x, 40xs | 4x, 10x, 40xs |
| Barlow lenses | no | no | 2x | 2x |
| Revolving nosepiece | 3 objectives | 3 objectives | 3 objectives | 3 objectives |
| Optical tube diameter, mm | 23,2 | 23,2 | 23,2 | 23,2 |
| Stage, mm | 90x90, with lever | 90x90, with lever | 90x90, with lever | 90x90, with lever |
| Stage movement range via focusing mechanism, mm | 0–15, vertical | 0–8, vertical | 0–11, vertical | 0–11, vertical |
| Focus | coarse | coarse | coarse | coarse |
| Condenser | NA 0.65, diaphragm (6 apertures) | NA 0.65, diaphragm (6 apertures) | NA 0.65, diaphragm (6 apertures) | NA 0.65, diaphragm (6 apertures) |
| Illumination | upper and lower LED illumination with adjustable brightness | upper and lower LED illumination with adjustable brightness | upper and lower LED illumination with adjustable brightness | upper and lower LED illumination with adjustable brightness |
| Power supply | AC adapter or 3 AA batteries | AC adapter or 3 AA batteries | AC adapter or 3 AA batteries | AC adapter or 3 AA batteries |
| Case | no | no | plastic | plastic |
| Levenhuk K50 experiment kit* | yes | yes | yes | yes |
* Note that the Levenhuk K50 experiment kit is supplied in a single package.
| Brand | Levenhuk Inc., USA |
| Warranty, years | lifetime |
| EAN | 5905555010564 |
| Package size (LxWxH), cm | 23x15x37 |
| Shipping weight, kg | 1.53 |
| Type | light/optical, biological |
| Head | monocular |
| Optics material | optical glass |
| Vertical tube | fixed (non-rotatable) |
| Head tilt angle | 45° |
| Magnification, x | 40 — 400 |
| Magnification range | from 200x to 800x |
| Eyepiece tube diameter, mm | 23.2 |
| Eyepieces | WF10x |
| Objectives | 4x, 10x, 40x |
| Revolving nosepiece | for 3 objectives |
| Stage, mm | 90x90 |
| Stage movement range, mm | 0-15, vertical |
| Stage features | with clips |
| Condenser | N.A. 0.65 |
| Diaphragm | disc diaphragm (6 apertures) |
| Focus | coarse |
| Body | plastic |
| Illumination | LED |
| Brightness adjustment | yes |
| Power supply | 220 V/50 Hz, 3 AA batteries (not included) |
| Power supply: batteries/built-in battery | yes |
| Light source type | 3-3.2 V (upper and lower illuminator) |
| User level | beginners |
| Assembly and installation difficulty level | easy |
| Application | school/educational |
| Illumination position | dual |
| Research method | bright field |
| Experiment kit included | yes |
| Set with case/cover/bag | dust cover |
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