Getting a new microscope

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cd13
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Getting a new microscope

#1 Post by cd13 » Wed May 06, 2020 6:32 pm

Hi guys,
I want microscope but my budget is not very high (+/- US$300). Looking at that price range, looks like my options are AmScope or Swift.
What brand and model you guys would recommend?
I have been using a AmScope B380B from a friend.

Thanks in advance
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BramHuntingNematodes
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Re: Getting a new microscope

#2 Post by BramHuntingNematodes » Wed May 06, 2020 6:40 pm

Bram is looking into his crystal ball...

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Get a Tiyoda model L

Bram has Spoken!
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Scarodactyl
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Re: Getting a new microscope

#3 Post by Scarodactyl » Wed May 06, 2020 6:55 pm

I dunno, I have a pretty convincing cup of tea leaves over here that are saying something about a Nikon Alphaphot.
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cd13
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Re: Getting a new microscope

#4 Post by cd13 » Thu May 07, 2020 3:40 am

I’m really new to the microscope world so buying used I dont think it’s a good idea for me right now. I have decided to go with the Amscope T340B.
Thanks for your input!!
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Scarodactyl
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Re: Getting a new microscope

#5 Post by Scarodactyl » Thu May 07, 2020 6:22 am

You can sometimes get one used from a reputable dealer in refurbished scopes for a pretty decent price, which will probably be even safer than buying new from a company like Amscope. But no worries, you'll likely enjoy your scope quite a bit regardless of your choice.
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BramHuntingNematodes
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Re: Getting a new microscope

#6 Post by BramHuntingNematodes » Thu May 07, 2020 12:45 pm

Well if you really want to defy arcane wisdom for that new microscope smell...

Anyway, your scope looks like it has a good feature set. I don't know much about new microscopes but it appears that swift caters more to the institutional set than the hobbyist. Looking forward to what you can do with your instrument!
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DonSchaeffer
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Re: Getting a new microscope

#7 Post by DonSchaeffer » Thu May 07, 2020 2:26 pm

The AmScope is all I've ever owned. I like them but I've not tried any other brand.
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Re: Getting a new microscope

#8 Post by KD Arvidsson » Thu May 07, 2020 7:30 pm

Congratulations on your new purchases CD13 and Don :) //KD
Microscope Nikon Labophot 2
Panasonic GH4 and HY-2307 Camera+Euromex adapter.
Westcoast of Sweden.
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cd13
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Re: Getting a new microscope

#9 Post by cd13 » Thu May 07, 2020 8:25 pm

Thanks guys! It should be here tomorrow. I’ll keep you posted.
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