AmScope SM-3BX-80S Professional Binocular Stereo Zoom Microscope, WH10x Eyepieces, 3.5X-45X Magnification, 0.7X-4.5X Zoom Objective, 80-Bulb LED Ring Light, Single-Arm Boom Stand, 90V-265V, Includes 0.5x Barlow Lens

I’ve used a similar scope for 10 years at my last job. Moved jobs and bought one out of my own pocket for my current job. It was perfect for 2.5 months. Then as I was using it the threads just sheered. Now the base and rod no longer tighten at all. When I contacted Amazon they said that the 90days for parts and service were specifically for phone advice and it is actually only 30 days (I asked maybe they make that clear for others not to suffer this fate) they just kept arguing. And explained that I needed to go through the manufacturer …. Who said the same thing… sorry, you got it from Amazon… we cannot help. Even when I asked how to purchase the 2 parts I needed, they kept apologizing that this was so confusing for me… and suggested I buy the parts I need…. I said that is what I asked for…. No more replies. ….. don’t make me load the photos of this entire 2 conversations …. I will if provoked further … just someone TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE or show me HOW to order because no one will pick up the phone at any of those extensions.SignedFRUSTRATED!

I'm very happy with my AmScope purchase. It made of high quality materials and has excellent optical quality as well. So why only 4 stars? After using it a little bit, I discovered that the single arm model has a down side. When you loosen the adjustment to move the arm horizontally (closer / further from the base), it also allows the arm to rotate around its axis. This is inconvenient if you have the head offset of the centerline of the boom - it will want to rotate as soon as you loosen the adjustment. Ideally, you'd like to be able to move the arm back and forth freely while working, but because of the rotational issue, it's necessary to keep the adjusting nuts tightened at all times except when actually moving the head. I decided I wanted to exchange the unit for a dual arm unit, which wouldn't have the rotational issue.  AmScope SM-5BX-FRL Professional Binocular Stereo Zoom Microscope, WH10x Eyepieces, 3.5X-45X Magnification, 0.7X-4.5X Zoom Objective, 8W Fluorescent Ring Light, Ball-Bearing Double-Arm Boom Stand, 110V-120V, Includes 0.5X Barlow Lens . I took off one star because of the rotation, which may or may not be an issue for you. If you're keeping it in a fixed position most of the time, you may not care and can save the extra cost of the dual arm model.I have to say that the AmScope customer service was outstanding. They went out of their way to help me get what I wanted, and were most helpful with smoothing the details of the transaction.

I was in the market for a scope for jewelry work and hand engraving and wanted one that was good for zooming out to a large field of view and zooming in for fine details. This was way better for the price vs the higher end competitors like Leica and was way more affordable. Assembly was super easy and didn't need the instruction manual because the photo from Amazon was the instructions. Very easy to assemble. Highly recommend this product to anyone in the market for a good microscope for jewelry, Stine setting, engraving, or even anyone who works on circuit boards. It's very versatile.Thanks!

This is my first microscope of this kind so I really cant compare, but the build is solid and the illumination is really good. The model I got is the SM-3BX-80S. It comes with a 0.5X aux (Barrow) objective just in case you need to cut down on the magnification. The only snag was the manual that came in the box was a generic factory manual that covered entirely different models. So I decided to download one. The support section of the AmScope site will ask you to enter a password before you can download a manual. The password is on a sticker on your shipping box. I entered it, and the download turned out to be a manual for the SM7 series --which was still not the correct one. HOWEVER, after a quick live chat with a rep on the AmScope site, the rep emailed me the correct manual.My model came with a dust cover --a little item the description did not mention.

Very solid product. As others have stated the instructions are horrendous. Mine came with a link to go to and the instructions were behind some pay-wall in which I was supposed to enter a code that came with the order. Mine did not. Luckily this thing is not rocket science to setup with a YouTube video and a picture as reference. Two items I did immediately notice. First the plastic cap in the back-end of the arm is falling out; which is disappointing as the other cap I noticed is snug. I also noticed the paint is not even (almost blobbing) on the left side by the zoom control. Overall solid microscope, but these two issues did reflect some items with build quality that shouldn't be happening on a $400 item.

very clear well lit field of view!The base is heavy and actually allows you to extend the scope out without the entire thing tipping over; this means you can actually "look" at your work without the instrument actually getting in the way of putting your hands on the work.being able to keep my glasses on while using the instrument is much more convenient than a headset or loupe ;-)It is not "cheap" but its well worth the money.

I have been using this scope for six months and can safely say that this is a real industrial-grade inspection scope. Optics are perfect for my use. For electronics inspection/re-work, this scope is as good as other manufacture's models I have used, but that cost 4x as much. The zoom and focus knobs on the AmScope are plastic, but they seem plenty durable.

Great microscope from AmScope. After buying mine I had to replace the head as I was wanting to record video and a trinocular head would be a lot more convenient. Spoke with AmScope directly and they made the exchange process fast and pain free. Love this microscope.

Love it. Great product and use it often.

Great for stone setting and engraving