Choose microscope

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Artitoleta
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Choose microscope

#1 Post by Artitoleta » Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:41 pm

Hello!
I want to buy a microscope and after looking videos and comments I have decided to buy this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Awarded-2018-Bes ... ullets-btf

Can you give me your opinion about it?
Do you know about another microscope better than this (from 200-250€)?

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Re: Choose microscope

#2 Post by billbillt » Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:51 pm

Hello,

That is a good choice,, Also give Amscope a look.. I think they are the largest Chinese stand maker.. Either one will be great for home hobby use...

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Re: Choose microscope

#3 Post by 75RR » Mon Jan 07, 2019 8:59 pm

If you are thinking of taking photographs either as a record of what you have seen or to share with other microscopists then a trinocular microscope would be very useful.

You will however have to stretch your budget a little: https://www.amazon.com/OMAX-40X-2500X-T ... microscope
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Re: Choose microscope

#4 Post by PeteM » Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:03 pm

Not bad for the price.

In addition to a trinocular head for taking photos, you might also consider plan achromat objectives? Really depends on what you want to do and what seems comfortable to spend.

Depending upon where you are, a used microscope is another possibility. Somewhat like cars, the prices of used can be dramatically lower. Unlike a 20 year old car, of once outstanding performance, there's less to wear out and need repair with a microscope.

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