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The AmScope SE306R-P-LED stereo microscope has a pair of 10x18mm widefield eyepieces, 2x and 4x objectives, upper and lower LED lighting, two stage plates, and a pillar stand. The forward-mounted binocular viewing head has an interpupillary range of 55 to 75mm and a 45-degree inclination to ease viewing for young users. The WF10x18mm eyepieces combine with the 2x and 4x objectives to provide 20x and 40x magnification, and a longer working distance for inspecting large-scale specimens that require handling or repair. The optical glass lenses provide sharp images, and are fully coated to ensure high-resolution images. Dioptric adjustment accommodates individual eye-strength differences, and eye guards ensure comfortable viewing. A stereo microscope, sometimes called an inspection or dissection microscope, has low magnification and a long working distance that enables users to manipulate the object being inspected.
The microscope has upper (episcopic) illumination that reflects light off the specimen for enhanced visibility of opaque specimens, and lower (diascopic) illumination that transmits light up through the specimen for enhanced visibility of translucent and transparent objects. The LED light source provides bright, cool light for working with temperature-sensitive or live specimens. The pillar-style stand secures the head for precise focusing, and bilateral coarse focus eases use for left- and right-handed users. The stage has a frosted stage plate for use with lower (transmitted) lighting, and a reversible black and white stage plate that provides contrast with light- and dark-colored specimens when used with upper (reflected) lighting. Stage clips that secure the specimen during viewing. The microscope has a 2-1/8" (53mm) working distance. All metal construction is durable and stain-resistant.
SpecificationsHeadForward-mounted binocularMagnification20x, 40xObjective power2x, 4xEyepieces (DIN, 30.5mm)WF10x18mmWorking distance2-1/8" (53mm)FocusBilateral coarseMicroscope standPillar standStage plate (95mm)Frosted and reversible black/whiteIllumination typeUpper (reflected) and lower (transmitted)Light sourceLEDPowerBattery or 120V, UL listed
Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification abilities. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image. Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can control magnification through a fixed focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also utilize LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.
United Scope manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories under the brand name AmScope. The company, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Irvine, CA.
What's in the Box?
- AmScope SE306R-P-LED stereo microscope with forward head and pillar stand
- WF10x18mm eyepieces, 30.5mm, one pair
- 2x objective
- 4x objective
- Black/white stage plate, 95mm
- Frosted stage plate, 95mm
- (2) Eye guards
- (2) Stage clips
- LED bulb
- (3) AA batteries, rechargeable
- Dust cover
- Power cord
- Instructions
Hernan C.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 2, 2024
Comenzando con la parte de los materiales estos son buenos para un microscopio estereoscópico con un valor inferior a 300 dólares, se siente muy ligero, respecto a la óptica tiene buena nitidez, veo muchas quejas respecto a la iluminación, pero en mi caso no tengo problema alguno, además los oculares son compatibles con la mayoría de los accesorios y soportes para teléfonos móviles, en caso de que se necesite tomar fotografías o videos, lo he estado usando para observar Hongos y Artrópodos. Este microscopio estereoscópico es una buena opción para profesionales de diferentes áreas como también para aficionados. Sin embargo, al igual que con todos los microscopios que venden en Amazon el único inconveniente que tengo es desconocer donde podré conseguir refacciones en caso de que termine la vida útil del LED.Adjunto fotografías del microscopio estereoscópico junto con observaciones de Apotecios de 𝘗𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢 spp. y el Himenóforo de 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘢 a 2x.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
It will change focus by moving down its linkage by itself because it is poorly engineered design. I advise everyone to avoid this poorly engineered device.
Dare2Dream
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
I purchased this dissecting microscope as a gift for my sister's first grade classroom. I wanted something that would allow her students to examine the world around them while being sturdy enough to weather some rough handling. This scope seems to fit the bill. I'm very happy with the light source as well, which was lacking on some of the cheaper options.
Rosalind Rowe
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024
I use both light setups a lot. Love the LED lights -- no hot spots. Easy to handle, held up well as field working scope.
Joe B
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2022
It's hard to imagine getting more microscope for the money, yet I'm not seeing any evidence that they cut corners in production. This is a fine instrument! I'm the kind of person who likes to get a closer look at things like bugs, cat whiskers, seeds, rocks, fingerprints, etc., but right after I ordered a similar Amscope with a solid pedestal, I realized that this one would be a lot moire useful for things like small soldering jobs and so on, and I was fortunately able to cancel the first one right before they shipped it, so I could order this one. I may build a longer arm for it someday, but right out of the box, the scope part can be turned 180 degrees to use it on larger subjects that are too big to go between the stage and the objective lenses, and it balances pretty well that way.My title implies that this one isn't good enough for someone who's the next level above hobbyist/amateur, but I doubt that's true - it's just that a more "serious" user might be in a position to spend more to get more features. I've been working with various kinds of optics all my life, and this is a seriously good microscope, IMO.
Hugo A. Álvarez
Reviewed in Spain on June 18, 2022
Cumple con la descripción. La primera impresión es buena. Soy biólogo y tengo bastante experiencia usando microscopios. En este caso no esperaba nada del otro mundo, es aceptable para su precio. Tiene estructura de metal, viene con todos sus accesorios, y aunque es de metal la base no es tan pesada como otras marcas lo que para mi es una ventaja junto con el hecho de que trabaja con baterías recargables y luz led, pues así puedo transportarlo y procesar alguna muestra o identificar algún espécimen cuando salga a campo. La única desventaja para mi es la luz led superior, pues estoy acostumbrado a más potencia con fuentes de iluminación de luz clara en el laboratorio. En general un buen producto para trabajos sencillos.
TwinsForMeToday
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
Changing a watch pin was a cinch under this scope. True, we bought it for our homeschooled middle schoolers to explore their world, but it has around the house uses too. It works well for the kids with simple operation and the capacity for the kids to examine everything from their own fingernail to last night's dinner scraps. The stand is sturdy and the main adjust knob works well. Light from under or over is a plus though we haven't had much use for the under light yet except some cabbage. Eyepieces rotate i and out to accommodate a small child or a wide faced adult. The rubber eye piece sides are not all that useful for us. We like that it can run on batteries or AC.
César
Reviewed in Mexico on September 18, 2021
Hace muchos años que no había utilizado un microscopio estereoscopico, fue en la universidad. En ese entonces no había microscopios chinos en el mercado, todos eran carísimos. Tenia reserva de comprar un microscopio de bajo precio, temiendo que fuera de baja calidad, pero este funciona muy bien, mis niños se emocionan al usarlo, y la imagen es mejor de lo que me esperaba, es de luz led y no se calienta, gasta muy poca energía que hasta se puede utilizar con baterías. Accesible para muchos que no podríamos de otra forma adquirir un microscopio Alemán por ejemplo. Por eso creo que para un niño o un estudiante resulta excelente, falta ver con el tiempo la durabilidad, Aun y que ya hemos estado platicando con mis niños sobre los cuidados de un instrumento como este, la verdad no espero que dure igual de tiempo que uno que cuesta 10 o 20 veces mas.
francesco lattuada
Reviewed in Italy on January 31, 2020
Prodotto di alta qualità. Ogni oggetto che vi passa per le mani è una scoperta in 3D. Ha il giusto grado di ingrandimento per appassionarsi al mondo micro senza per forza ricorrere a vetrini già preparati
Martina
Reviewed in Germany on May 13, 2019
Ich habe das Mikroskop für den Privatgebrauch gewählt, da es Auf- und Durchlicht hat, sowie 2 Vergrösserungsstärken und man entspannt mit beiden Augen durchsehen kann. Es ist für unseren Familiengebrauch (Steine, Pflanzen,...) völlig ausreichend. Es liefert ein klares und beeindruckendes 3D Bild. Mein Sohn (7) kann es alleine verwenden. Es funktioniert mit Stromanschluss und auch mit aufladbaren Akkubatterien - sehr praktisch.
Super-Elastic
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018
I'm a professional with experience using high end microscopes from Zeiss, Leica, Nikon, and Olympus, some costing several hundred thousand dollars and employing advanced imaging technologies. I purchased this for home use in order to look at various objects found on nature excursions. If you are a parent looking for a microscope for your scientifically inclined kid--or just a curious adult--and are only planning on ever buying one microscope, get this one. It will be a gratifying purchase, much more so than buying a compound binocular microscope (the kind most people imagine when you think of a 'microscope'). Although the latter achieves higher power and is the standard for looking at specimens mounted on slides, they are harder to use, the image quality is always poorer (even on high end devices), samples require preparation, and quite frankly, they just aren't as fun to look through. You won't be able to make out individual cells, single cell organisms, and such, but you will be able to see vivid images of everyday objects, such as seashell pieces in sand or the fibers in a dollar bill, in a way that reveals very unexpected details. And this is a nice little stereo microscope. Very good image quality, adjustable LED illumination (well worth it, in comparison to halogen bulbs which get extremely hot and burn out), compact size, and very easy to use.
Chuck
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2016
Initial impressions:Moderate build quality. Optics are quite cheap, with eyepieces with poor eye relief. Relatively clear optics otherwise. Very little clearance under the scope, as the scope is much smaller than it seems in the photos. You could spend slightly more to get a much better used vintage dissecting microscope. However, it's probably fine for some applications.
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