AmScopeM162C-2L-PB10 40X-1000X Dual Light Glass Lens Metal Frame Student Microscope + Slides

This microscope is great, Clarity is very good considering the price. You definetely get a lot more than you pay for.Pros:1. 2 LED's, the second is an incidence light allowing you to see opaque objects. In layman terms, traditional microscopes are used for transparent samples and are lid from the bottom to the top. Opaque objects aren't transparent so to view them you need the incidence light that is on top thus you watch reflected light off the speciment. Great for insect parts etc.2. Both LED's very bright, allowing for effective brightness control.3. Very easy to focus, it has both a coarse and find adjustment.4. Extremely well built, metal construction, with handle.5. Power supply and batteries both supplied.6. Fairly certain all lenses are glass ( very good, some of the other microscopes at this price range have at least some or all lenses made of plastic.7. Nice set of filters for the light.Negatives:1. Very limited number of included prepared slides (5), new blank slides (5) and no bundled directions as you get with other beginner microscope for students. Keep in mind though that you can buy separately very nice kits with dozens of prepared samples and excellent books, so negative yes, but not a reason not to buy this, just remember to factor at least some extra prepared slides in your purchase, or read up on the net how to make your own ( and buy some more blank slides)2. No included case, or back or any way to transport this easily, a dust cover ( sort of ) is in the box, but made of very cheap plastic and it won't last.

What a fantastic little dingy microscope! I’m so pleasantly surprised. I got it for very simple microscopy work as I already have a more complex lab microscope, and it’s just the loveliest little thing and has a fine focus as well as coarse, I wish the stage could be moved back and forth and side to side but that’s ok for the price.I will be ordering one or two for my kids. Much better than those kids (toy) microscopes which cost a lot more but don’t do anything and are so fiddly!! Great purchase! And has a backlight which is cool. No instructions manual in the box though not much assembling to do anyway.

The microscope itself is sturdy and provides a clear view of slides. However, it arrived in a tatty ripped open cardboard box , the microscope secured only by polystyrene packaging. This is a gift , the packaging is not suitable to give as a gift, nor is the polystyrene. I now have to source a box for storage and making it presentable. There are no instructions or leaflets included whatsoever , I have however managed to download some instructions for use and print them off. There are a few slides included in a small box. I have purchased a larger selection, and the Dorling Kindersley Microscope book which is comprehensive with the right pitch for a first time user. For a few pounds more I really would have liked this to have come in some sort of box, it really would enhance the product and provide a means of storage .

Impressive quality. I bought this for my soon-to-be 9 years old's upcoming birthday. I initially bought a cheaper one (£35) which turned out to be a glorified toy - possible to see things magnified but frustrating to use and limited in what you can see, all plastic.This microscope is easier to use and the view is, in my limited experience, fantastic. It has a metal body and seems very robust.My only criticism - and it's not really a criticism - is that it didn't come with many extras; just the microscope with a few slides (in a sturdy little case!) and a plastic cover. This meant I had to put together my own accessory kit in anticipation of my child wanting to make her own slides and her dad plans to make a protective case. Maybe the makers wanted to focus on presenting a quality microscope at a good price, with none of the fluff. Never mind, I was able to put together a good kit for less than £15 (sample pots, larger slide case, 72 slides, droppers, dissection kit etc). Also bought the Complete Book of the Microscope to go with it.She hasn't received it yet but I think she will love it.

Purchased microscope on 22.Dec.2019. Initially impressed with build quality and sturdiness but upon using it (no instruction booklet supplied) I found there are blemishes and debris on the internal optics so a clear image is not possible. I cleaned all the external lenses to no avail. The debris is visible with either eyepiece lens and any objective lens. I have therefore returned the item and I am now awaiting a refund. Thinking that I had been unfortunate in receiving a faulty product I then ordered another one (received yesterday) but this replacement is just the same. This to me suggests poor quality control and final inspection procedures. By the way, it is not my eyesight that is at fault as other family members see the same faulty image. I am reluctant to go through the same time consuming returns process for the second time (might I receive a third faulty product ?) I therefore contacted amscope customer service hoping they would supply me with a certified, fully inspected product but they were less than helpful, citing there rulebound returns policy with regards to Amazon. I am very disappointed in this product and would strongly advise anyone not to waste their money, it is not fit for purpose.

This is my first microscope and I am very pleased with it. The optics is clear, microscope is well built and sturdy. Easy to use and focus. The only drawback, which might be expected for the price that it doesn't have an eye relief. Also, the slides that come with it are great.

This was delivered with no instructions whatsoever so I can't even start to say if it's a good product. We now need to find someone who knows about microscopes to help us with it. So once we manage to use it, we might be able to say more. In the meantime, it is sitting on my son's desk although the idea was to use it. I am ready to change my review if I receive some basic instructions on how to use it properly. This is for my 12 year-old child.

Muy fácil de usar, aunque trae pocas laminas preparadas la relación calidad - precio es perfecta. La imagen es muy clara y es muy fácil el manejo de los aumentos. Hemos podido observar flores, insectos, sangre, etc. Recomendaría documentarse un poco para poder tener mas opciones de observaciones junto con los peques.

bon qualité incroyable pour le prix.pas de notice d'utilisation livrée avec mais si vous avez l'habtude des micoscopes, rien d'inhabituelle.

Good product. Arrived as promised and product is as described.

Ottimo prodotto. Acquistato come regalo di compleanno per mio figlio di 9 anni. Il microscopio è di semplice utilizzo, si presenta di buon materiale .Non è un giocattolo. Abbiamo esaminato anche un capello del quale si vedeva perfettamente l'anima. Insieme al microscopio, abbiamo acquistato anche dei vetrini. Si vedevano tutti perfettamente. Mi figlio lo ha anche portato a scuola per una lezione di scienze. l'unica pecca è l'assenza di istruzioni. Comunque lo consiglio.

Ha sido un regalo para mi sobrino de 9 anos. El embalaje es la propia caja, que llega machacada aunque el microscopio está muy bien protegido. Por lo demás es estupendo, con una calidad muy buena para ese precio. No es un juguete sino un buen instrumento de construcción sólida, para disfrutar muchos anos. La luz superior que hace posible observar sin necesidad de hacer preparados, hizo que los chicos disfrutarán colocando cualquier cosa que se les ocurria. Muy satisfecho con la compra.