Swift Compound Trinocular Microscope SW380T,40X-2500X Magnification,Siedentopf Head,Two-Layer Mechanical Stage,with Swiftcam 5 Megapixel Camera and Software Windows/Mac/Linux and USB 3.0 Cable

After receiving the microscope with camera and before unpacking it I thought I would take a look at the software required, on a memory stick, to be installed on the computer.The software came from China as did the microscope but whereas the microscope is basically a mechanical device the software isn't.the installer software is gobbledy gook and does nothing.On contacting Amazon and after exchanging messages with 4 persons, the suggestion was to return the whole item back and get a refund.At this time I am not happy due to there not having been a 'fit for purpose' examination of the complete item. I suggest that at least a '1 in 10' inspection of such items from these locations.

THE ROTATING ROING OF OBJECTIVE LENSES WOBBLES LOOSELY AND WONT LINE UP WITH THE EYEPIECES. THE INSTRUCTIONS WHICH CAME WITH THE MICROSCOPE ARE ALL IN CHINESE WHICH I CANT READ. ONLINE, THE ENGLISH VERSION ASSUMES THAT THIS DISC OF LENSES WILL WORK SO THERE ARE NO ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND I CANNOT FIND A WAY OIF CONTACTING THE COMPANY FOR ADVICE.

As a retired biomedical scientist, specialised in haematology and blood transfusion, I can assure you, light microscopy is only effective up to 1000xResolution is the key to differentiating 2 or more different elements on the slide. Light waves are unable to do this over 1000xElectron microscopy is used in healthcare to differentiate tissue inclusions for this very reason.

As someone who uses a microscope for a living, just be aware that NO microscope at this price could be classed as "professional"! It may well be a pretty good hobby 'scope though. Just don't fall for the hype :)

I have been using this microscope for some weeks now. The quality & clarity is brilliant. I run a wildlife care centre dealing with small mammals. This has proved invaluable for screening stool samples for endoparasitic burdens of these creatures. It is far superior to my previous 'professional' microscope. The only negative that might affect someone new to using a microscope is the fact that the instruction manual that came with it was totally written in Chinese. It would serve Swift well to commission an English written manual to go with this superb microscope.