M150C-E-A Cordless Student Compound Microscope

We've used this microscope almost every single day for the past 7 months straight! We use it to test the Monarch butterflies we raise and make sure they are not infected with disease (OE - Ophryocystis elektroscirrha) before we release them into the wild. We have only used the digital camera a handful of times, since the microscope is easily strong enough to see the OE spores without the aide of the computer. That being said, I am including 2 pics taken with the USB camera attachment one showing a "clean" monarch, and one with clear OE spores. TIP to SAVE $$$: Since we raised over 500+ butterflies this season, slides for each one would be incredibly expensive, so we opted to use a piece of clear-view scotch tape to collect the scales/spore sample by rubbing it gently onto the imago's abdomen, and then affixing it to paper index cards ( Mead Plain Index Cards, 4 X 6 Inches (63006) ). < That particular "card" is ridiculously thin and cheap so it will only work for a one-sided use. Anyway, using this technique, we don't use the built-in light under the "slide" (or in our case index card), we just illuminate it from above with a handheld flashlight. Quaint, but it gets the job done quickly and inexpensively. I'm including pics of our set-up with the index cards & flashlight ( Rockbirds Protable LED Flashlight, A100 Mini High Lumens Zoomable Super Bright 3 Mode Tactical Flashlight, Best Tools for Hiking, Hunting, Fishing and Camping (2 Pack) ). Overall, I would certainly recommend this compound microscope and it's a great price, too! Hopefully pics will be helpful in explaining further. If so, please click "yes" to it being helpful!

10 year old and 8 years old found it easy to easy. Feels high quality yet light weight. Easy to function and worth the price.

I think the product has potential but the light bulb did not work and the camera does not work. I downloaded the MD100 latest download and the application says, “No Camera”. I tried unplugging and replugging in the camera and looking for a drive and using other usb ports that are working and my computer never identified it with the software. For the light I tried opening and closing the shutter. And it is very dark. I believe the company is likely great but I am really disappointed and will likely return because I need something to work.

Love the software, Win-10 Home

The camera is quite nicer than anticipated. Makes taking photo or video easy. The download for this microscope adds extra tools for cataloging and such. Solid piece! Give it a try!

I am amazed by the quality of images. Software and drivers work under Win10 absolutely perfectly. Magnification is very strong. I only miss top light. But at the price I am not complaining. This one gave more than I expected!

Nice scope works well Nice starter scope without it feeling toy like BEWARE of the way they cut corners to save a buck though #1 No dust caps for the lenses-THIS IS A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT #2 In the sales picture they show it has a adjustable slide holder NOT so all you get are clips #3 In sales photo stage stop is shown with a knob on top NOT so has a allen bolt and you get NO allen wrench Once you get past these disappointments the scope and camera work well

For the price this is pretty snazzy. I got it for my nieces and nephews and enjoyed it for myself! The camera quality isn't as good as just looking in the microscope but it's still really cool for the price. A great microscope for science lovers who can't afford expensive equipment.

The cd that came with the microscope was scratched and unreadable. I have been trying to get this problem fixed for weeks now. I did download new software but the microscopes software doesn’t recognize the cameras software. Four people have tried to help- so far without success. I also asked if a replacement cd could be sent to me but that request hasn’t been answered yet.

Muy lindo bien empacado completo, buen precio muy cómodo que pueda visualizarse en pantalla, lo único es que el aumento total de 1000x es la combinación del objetivo de 40x y el lente de 25x, no viene con objetivo de 100x