microscop for kids

[namess230223]

Hello! The child asks to buy a microscope, which one is better to take, what functions and magnification should be? This thing is not cheap, so I would like to choose the best option and not overpay for unnecessary options.
Please do not advise only microscopes from the section of children's toys, I want to buy a normal, high-quality one. WHERE to buy it, I found it, https://www.bestadvisor.com/microscope-for-kids but which one is the best yet undecided.
Thank you all in advance.

[92111]

these microscope are all toys .how many money you have?

[billbillt]

Hello,

I agree with the above statement... those kid stands are extremely difficult to get a decent image from... it would be very frustrating for a kid to use.. Maybe you could try something like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/AmScope-40X-10 ... 0005.m1851

The Amscope stands are probably one of the better Chinese microscopes on the market...

The Best,
BillT

[PeteM]

For a young child I'd suggest a stereo microscope. That way he or she can gather things (insects, flowers, leaves, coins, etc.) and directly see things an order of magnitude larger. Just a strawberry looks amazing at 10x.

A compound microscope and magnifications above about 100x requires increasingly careful preparation of thin specimens and an initially confusing array of adjustments. Better, in my opinion, to get started with a lower power microscope that gives true 3D perception. It can also be useful for a lifetime after.

AmScope makes a cheap (under $130) stereo microscope with 10x and 20x total power. I would not get a zoom Chinese microscope unless you're willing to spend more than $500 -- and even then they're not the best. The AmScope, Omax, Omano etc. stereo microscopes with 10x eyepieces and a choice of 1x and 2x objectives are adequate as a starter.

A used professional unit might have longer working distance, better mechanisms, and better optics for about the same money used -- but you'd have to be able to evaluate condition and be in an area (such as where I live, in the Bay Area) where many have been surplused from industry.

Here's the 20x and 40x version: https://www.amazon.com/AmScope-SE306-P- ... microscope

My recommendation is that you consider 10x and 20x instead, for about the same money. If you really want higher power, this version (going down to 10x) would also be OK. You'll lose field size with the 20x (20x and 60x total magnification) eyepieces: https://www.amazon.com/AmScope-SE305R-P ... 0x+and+20x

[namess230223]

Hello) I want to buy a microscope about 200 dollars)

[namess230223]

Thanks for your advice. I appreciate it)

[PeteM]

I might add that the single most important microscope accessory . . . is an parent, grandparent, older child, peer, or mentor who shares a genuine interest and curiosity.