Precision top-down illumination that reveals the living structure of roots, fungi, and aggregates — invisible under traditional brightfield lighting.
Traditional microscopes illuminate from below, hiding the true surface detail of living soil. SoiLite changes that with precision top-down lighting that reveals real color, texture, and biological structure—helping you see what’s truly alive in every sample.
Soil Aggregates
Assess biological structure, stability, and organic
Root Surface Vitality
Detect true color, cellular health, and exudate activity.
Fungal Hyphae
Map 3D structure, connectivity, and hyphal network density.
"This is an invention created by LW Scientific and it's AMAZING - it was inspired by my manual lighting method and we collaborated on its refinement and creation, so I'm so happy to introduce it to you all and the world."
-Matt Powers
SoiLite makes advanced soil microscopy simple. Just choose your model—the rear-mount i4 version or the desk model—then install the objective attachment in seconds.
Install i4 Microscope
Attaches directly to the rear of the LW Scientific i4 microscope.
Install Desk Model
Sits on the lab bench & connects via a gooseneck to microscope.
EasyGrip Objective Install
Connect the ring light illuminator to objectives.