I have yet to use this microscope but it appears to be a very solid built device. The reason for this review, even it I have not used the microscope, is to bring up the topic of documentation. There wasn't any. At least none for this unit. What I received was "Information & Instructions Model SME-F8BH Binocular Microscope" which is almost this unit but with the Chinese model number, almost. This appears to be for the 2000x model not the 2500x. Expecting the correct manual on the CD did not pan out either, it only contained the program and documentation for the computer connection. Going to the website AMSCOPE did not help either, because the Chinese model number did not prove valid and there was no actual model number on the unit! Eventually using a Google search, and I found others with the same problem, I eventually found out it is Model B120-E1 (its found labeled on the plain cardboard box but not mentioned in the invoice) and confirmed this was the actual US Model number. The website did not have a PDF for this model either.
So why the 5 stars, with all of the effort required to just get documentation? When I called the company and talked to customer service they resolved all of my problem within 5 minutes (that is including the hold time!). The gentleman was extremely polite helpful and exact. He indicated that the manual for this unit was in the process of being written but he had a final draft that he would send me (which I received in less than a minute for model B120 series). He also told me that there is no fuse for the light, it is an LED, so ignore the one that came with unit.
So assuming the optics are good I will leave it at 5 stars. But for anyone else having this documentation problem, I thought this would help. The manual was brief but covered the basics.
25 March 2014 Update
So based on the documentation and use of the scope, I can now review this product .
All mechanical aspects of the scope work smoothly and correctly. The light is sufficient for backlighting object or slices of object. The optics are clear and not blurred. Although I did have a little trouble with the 2500x configuration since it is an oil-immersion setup getting the focus correct. But with going back to the manual and a little internet help that issue was resolved. The computer interface has not been used very much and is a little cumbersome. I can see why a tri-optical arrangement would be very useful in a lab setting. less adjusting the focus when you switch from eyeball to computer. This is not a negative with regard to this unit as the intent was not to provide the tri feature, but the binocular. Never the less it is a nice touch to have it available for use.
With the documentation and use of the scope my rating remains at 5 stars.
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| light source type | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| real angle of view | 30 degrees | 45 degrees | — | 90 degrees | 30 degrees | 30 degrees |
| objective lens | Achromatic | — | Achromatic | Achromatic | Achromatic | Achromatic |
| material | Metal, Plastic | — | — | Glass | Metal | — |
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AmScope B120C Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope
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The B120C binocular compound microscope is designed for teaching demonstrations, clinical examinations and laboratory applications. It is an ideal microscope for teachers and students, including those in medical school or with a major in biology. It has a number of advancements in functionality compared to other microscopes in its class, such as enhanced LED lighting, replaceable condenser, and Siedentopf head adjustments. Use the microscope for studying fixed or live cells, bacteria, plants and soil, or water samples.
To customize the microscope to your viewing comfort, the eyepiece spacing can be easily adjusted using a precision Siedentopf mechanism. A diopter is available on the left ocular tube to compensate for asymmetry, and the ocular tubes are angled at 30° to comfortably accommodate a seated position without neck strain. Various eyepieces can be used to increase the overall optical magnification.
Four high-quality objective lenses are provided, mounted to a rotating turret for instant access to the large range of magnifications. Additional 25X eyepieces extend the maximum magnification to 2500X, and provide 6 distinct levels of magnification. The high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy.
The 2-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimen slides is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level.
The LED sub-stage lighting provides cool, energy-efficient illumination. The light-source is daylight balanced to produce natural colors for imaging. With our specially developed fly-eye lens, the light is evenly distributed at maximum brightness to improve contrast and resolution.
Features:
- A professional biological microscope for education, clinics and vets, and entry-level research
- Expanded to 6 wide-field magnifications levels from 40X to 2500X for viewing a large range of specimens including fixed and live cells, bacteria, and more
- The binocular head provides flexibility and comfort with advanced adjustment features.
- The bright, daylight-balanced LED illumination uses our specialized fly-eye lens for improved uniformity and contrast.
- The mechanical stage provides a full range of movement with easy-to-use precision controls.
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Got this microscope to go with Usborne's Complete Book of the Microscope for middle school homeschooling. The microscope looks great right out of the box, but the directions leave much to be desired; far from being a scientist, it took me a few hours to figure out how to use it. Took less time to figure out how to use the app for the camera, which works fairly well, at least in my opinion. Perhaps I could have put more effort into gaining better focus of the specimens, but the pics are of a wing of dead bug, a strand of hair, and the fibers of a piece of paper towel.
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Got this microscope to go with Usborne's Complete Book of the Microscope for middle school homeschooling. The microscope looks great right out of the box, but the directions leave much to be desired; far from being a scientist, it took me a few hours to figure out how to use it. Took less time to figure out how to use the app for the camera, which works fairly well, at least in my opinion. Perhaps I could have put more effort into gaining better focus of the specimens, but the pics are of a wing of dead bug, a strand of hair, and the fibers of a piece of paper towel.
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