Discount AmScope 40X-2000X Full-Size 17 Lbs Professional Trinocular Lab

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For a sub-$300 microscope, this is a very good value. But compared to Nikon or Olympus professional models that cost 10 times more, it would be an unfair comparison. Simply put, optical and mechanical quality and performance fall well short of professional models. For students and hobbyists, this is more than adequate.

I also bought the Phase Contrast Kit (Model PCT) directly from Amscope for $684. When I was purchasing it, I thought it was a bit strange that Amscope priced the contrast kit so high since the microscopes it was designed to be used with cost only a fraction. I thought maybe the quality of the contrast kit might be high. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. It was not really useable so I ended up returning it.

The reason why I mention the Phase Contrast kit is this. For anyone considering buying anything from Amscope, buy from Amazon if you can. Returning anything to Amazon is exceptionally easy. That's not the case if you buy directly from Amscope. I had to call 3 times to get an RMA number, then call 3 times to get a refund processed. They eventually refunded the full price less shipping cost but it took too much effort to make that happen. Their technical support is non-existent.

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This is an amazing microscope and I would recommend it to everybody. It is a "heavy duty" one so you do not need to worry about it breaking. My 7 and 8 year old played with it all day after some instructions how to use it. Unless this microscope gets dropped on the floor, there really is nothing that they could break. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the lenses and how easy it is to operate it. The detail you see even at the lowest setting is amazing. It also comes with a dustcover.

I am trying to find a sturdy case for it and all the extra lenses and attachments that come with it. If anybody can advise me on this, that would be great.

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I just bought the 40x-2000x Lab Trinocular Biological Compound Microscope (Dec 2011). The reason I choose this model was for the mechanical stage (sturdy, no wobbly), the 350 degree rotation head for 3 or 4 people to use without moving around and for camera use if I buy one in the future, and price. I received it and everything looks fine. I tested it with some of the slides I ordered along with the microscope and it works really well. I will suggest you buy a cleaning kit along with the microscope. I wish I had one when I received mine. Also, you will need a storage or traveling box. Amscope sells 2 different ones for this microscope. I am still shopping around. I wish I had compare the warranty between the microscopes before I bought mine. This one only has 5 years warranty. I will suggest you look at a friend microscope before you buy one. This is a big investment (at least for me) Cover all your bases before you make your decision. I expect this microscope to be used by my children for all of their homeschooling years.

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When I bought this I didn't really understand how important all the various bits of functionality were. Its now obvious and I'm glad they are all there, the little diaphram above the light, the ability to move the lens above the light up and down, very nice xy movement of the slide. With practice you can move the slide anywhere you want and refocus at the same time without looking up from the slide. Anyway I really like it, great quality.

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I bought this 40X-2000X trinocular microscope through Amazon. Had it in 3 days! "I LOVE IT" My first microscope was one of the rather cheap digital ones, with the built in screen, no eye piece. They are just toys. But it got me interested enough that I purchased this AmScope. BIG difference. This AmScope is very well made, has weight, full size, and very clear optics. I want to get an adapter so I can use my Pentax DSLR to get pictures. I bought one of the cheap Celestron tube imagers. It works, but that's about all. But for $39 what do you expect. I know with a more expensive camera, I will get fantastic pictures. I'm very happy with my purchase. And because I'm an Amazon "Prime" member, I got FREE shipping.