Simple Bench Top Light Microscope for Field Applications

New York University
Biology
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Company:

AmScope

Product Name:

40X-2000X LED Binocular Compound Microscope w/ 5MP Digital Camera and 3D Stage

Catalog Number:

B120B-5M

We purchased this microscope for use at our remote field sites in India. The scope is a great bang-for-buck option. Specifically, it is light weight, easy to use, and provides adequate resolution for infection detection in stained blood smears - all for under $500 a scope!

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Light microscopy

Tips

Add on a camera option for improved viewing.

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Summary

The Good

Inexpensive; International shipping options; Camera options for viewing on a computer or monitor; Easy to use; Wide range of objectives/resolution.

The Bad

Not as high of resolution as more expensive options.

The Bottom Line

We purchased this microscope for use at our remote field sites in India. The scope is a great bang-for-buck option. Specifically, it is lightweight, easy to use, and provides adequate resolution for infection detection in stained blood smears - all for under $500 a scope!

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