AmScope SE306R-PZ Forward Binocular Stereo Microscope, WF10x and WF20x

I bought this at the recommendation of a watch repairer for my burgeoning watch restoration hobby. It is extremely well made, and has a clear and powerful view. I ended up returning it in favor of a digital microscope that is easier to see and can record pictures and video - however, this microscope technically did everything I needed. It's construction is heavy and solid. It's not accidentally sliding off of your desk or being knocked over. The lighting is excellent, and is convenient to switch between the two light sources. The instructions indicate that there may be halogen alternatives to the bulbs used, and for my purposes I would have looked at purchasing those to provide a little colder light temperature. The magnification is excellent. I didn't even unpack the high-powered eyepieces and the magnification was still more than enough for my needs. Overall, this is a well-made, well-packaged optical microscope that does what it does very well.

All the stars. For sure! WE LOVE it! More importantly, all the kids (3) and all their friends and all the parents' friends... everyone loves it! If we are having friends over, we can just put it on the table. No need for an icebreaker! :) It has a really good depth of focus. It allows you to grab things with tweezers, disassembly (watches etc) dissection (even teff seeds). Try looking at ice cream sprinkles. They look like bowling balls, but they're irregular and spotty. Very weird! You can backlight as well as front light, but not at the same time. Good enough to see blood cells as dots. I just have to note that we already owned at least 2 or 3 regular microscopes. It was totally worth springing for the money to get the improved view!

Great 3 dimensional detail. Len's display sharp images, no noticeable chromatic aberration. Feels quality. Though it sits in the corner taunting me on my current disinterest, I was highly satisfied, if not somewhat biased when I received it. Though it was not like the zoom microscope I envy in my biology lab. I have wanted one of these for years - my previous "microscope" was one of those chinese usb endoscopes (which I really enjoyed). My only complaints are the following. The bulb housing gets extremely hot, making you lose your subject when you inevitably graze the hot surface. The magnification does not offer much freedom in range which ends up with most specimens being too close, though that is my own fault for naively thinking that bigger is better. The very narrow depth of field is pretty significant even at lower mags. With the absence of lens eye cup, you find your noise being tickled constantly. It also seems the lens might be out of slight collimation, with light handling and no drops. But for the amateur biology or student on a budget, this should be your first choice.

My laboratory bought this to aid in zebrafish and prosthetic heart valve research. I was assuming it would be super-cheap given that it's only about $150, but I am pleasantly surprised by how good it is. If this is being used as a home-school thing or a child's gift, it is amazing. In a laboratory setting, it has a couple of disappointing drawbacks but it can still be extremely useful. Pros: -Great quality materials. It feels like this was built to last. -The objective can be switched from 2X to 4X, which is a lot more convenient than having a fixed objective and double the number of eyepieces. -Comes with a manual, 10X and 20X eyepieces, two extra bulbs, eye covers, ocular cover, and an interchangeable base plate disc (one opaque, one frosted glass). -Excellent when using the 10X eyepieces (20X and 40X total magnification). I haven't even needed to use the 20X eyepieces because the 10X eyepieces are adequate for everything I do. If you are doing a typical dissection (or in my case, dechorionating zebrafish embryos) then the 80X magnification is seriously overkill. Cons: -The optics using the 20X eyepieces (at 40X and 80X total magnification) are dark and you need to be looking at the perfect distance/angle to see a full field of view. Even so, the detail is still there. For the price, the image is surprisingly sharp. My disappointment here is almost entirely on the brightness of the optics and not that the optics are distorted or foggy. -Lack of light dimmer is a pretty big flaw. If frosted glass gets wet, the disc becomes clear and the light is blinding. It would be nice to be able to turn it down. -No camera mount (unless you attach one through the eyepiece slot). Bottom line: Recommended

My daughter now has the baddest stereo microscope of any kindergardener we know! She no longer has to hang her head shame, or worry when she walks in to her homeschool classroom, by herself, that the imaginary classmates will make fun of and mock her. Pretty sure this is the equivalent of a sports car at her age, so he holds her head high, and is sure to wash and wax it daily.... ------ .... SO, now that that's over. This thing is awesome. My daughter (5) loves it (and even her 1 1/2yo brother likes looking through it). She is constantly collecting all manner of specimens to "investigate": bugs, plants, dirt, etc. It's been instrumental in opening up a new world to her and has really fired up her inquisitive mind and instilled a new love for exploration. There are several focal choices, but the 20x-40x-80x seems to be about perfect for us. The scope optics are fine, and it's built like a tank, so I am certain it will survive my two children, and possibly even though a third one. I would definitely recommend this scope to others.

We had one of these when I was in college I thought it was cool af I bought one years later its the exact same I love it my adhd was proud of this buy

For the price, it is a great dissecting scope. If you are used to the $1,400 scopes then you will be disappointed with the smaller field of view. However, with the 10X eyepieces in place, insect and plant morphology analysis are very rewarding.

I am a student of microbiology and genetics. I have owned this for about 2 years now. It is a VERY nice microscope. Resolution is great, it is versatile, and nothing has broken on it. The bulbs it came with are still working. It is slightly smaller than laboratory grade stereo microscopes, but that is good because lab size ones are quite big lol Too big for my desk. But this one is just a great size. And it allows you to adjust the height to fit bigger objects on the stage. I can't think of anything bad to say about it and I'm just really happy with it. :) Thanks AmScope! P.S. When using the 20X occulars, you might have to get your eyes closer to the lenses to see anything. I find that moving the eyepieces closer together helps me with this.

Me parece un buen microscopio en relación calidad-precio principalmente porque es una muy buena opción para aquellos estudiantes que quieran hacerse de su primer microscopio. Personalmente yo lo utilizo para estudiar insectos y a pesar de que solo tiene los 2 objetivos de 10x y de 20x me ha ayudado a identificar hasta nivel de genero a varios de ellos. Otra cosa buena es que tiene un buen tamaño y peso lo cual lo hace bastante fácil de transportar a otros lados. Dentro de las cosas malas esta que en algunos casos el campo de visión es muy limitado por lo que no se puede ver a todo el organismo y otra cosa es que el foco se calienta mucho lo que me ha provocado una que otra quemadura al tocarlo por accidente. En general se me hace un buen producto que me ha sido útil en mi trabajo de tesis.

Das Stereomikroskop AmScope SE306R-PZ ist sehr solide konstruiert. Die Qualität der Vergrößerung ist für mein Verständnis als Amateur ausgezeichnet. Leider musste ich das Mikroskop aus folgendem Grund mit nur 1 Stern bewerten und zurücksenden: Das Top-Light (Oberlicht) flackert beim Hochdimmen. Ich vermute einen Defekt des Drehreglers. Hinweis: Im Angebot wird die Spannungsversorgung mit 120V angegeben. Das ist nicht korrekt, denn das Mikroskop benötigt eine Eingangsspannung von 5V, so dass ein (beigefügtes) Netzteil erforderlich ist. Dieses Netzteil hat einen Arbeitsbereich von 100V bis 240V. Das Netzteil ist zwar für den amerikanischen Raum konstruiert (erkennbar an den Steckerkontakten), es liegt jedoch ein Adapter für europäische Steckdosen bei.

I purchased this unit exclusively for watchmaking and repair. After using jeweler's loupes for years I figured I would give this a try. The depth of field and clarity at x20 and x40 are absolutely amazing. Jewel inspection and lubrication application are an order of magnitude more efficient than with a loupe. My only niggle would be the lighting. Although generally very good, LED top and bottom illumination with a brightness control would be a welcome upgrade. If the company ever releases an LED retrofit, please let me know. If you are in the watchmaking business or a watch repair hobbyist, you will not be disappointed with this unit.

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Conforme aux attentes de ma fille. Un grossissement tel que l on voit les details des pattes et des ailes de papillon. Super !!