Confocal microscopes

Confocal microscopes are optical instruments that use a spatial pinhole to block out-of-focus light, producing sharper images and optical sections through a specimen than a conventional widefield microscope can achieve. By rejecting scattered light from above and below the focal plane, they allow thin optical slices to be stacked into three-dimensional reconstructions of cells and tissues. The Questpair catalogue holds 126 confocal microscope listings from 11 verified suppliers and distributors across 6 countries. New, used and refurbished units are listed. Among the current listings, 98 percent are used. Prices span a wide range, reflecting everything from standalone components to complete laser scanning systems.