Anyone know about Amscope microscopes?

[zaniest1]

Just wondering if anyone here has used an Amscope microscope and what they thought about it.

Thanks!

[snyderscience]

Originally Posted by zaniest1

Just wondering if anyone here has used an Amscope microscope and what they thought about it.

Thanks!

Did you get an answer about Amscopes? I am also about to purchase one.

[Peter_Klim]

I'm interesting in getting one too.

[trixx]

I've been asking myself the same thing. I really want to get a microscope already, but they are too expensive. I've been looking at these three:

Amscope Model B490A

Amscope Model B100B-MS
Amscope Model B100A-MS

If I'm not mistaken, only the first one has a moveable stage, which in my opinion is essential. (had to remove links but you can find those easily on google).

Can anyone explain why the 2000x is less expensive than the 1600x?

[trixx]

Alright, I bought one and so far I can't complain, it's been really great. I just ordered a bunch of supplies so I can start culturing bacteria. If I find anything wrong with it, I'll post here again.

[Microscope Co]

IMO, Accu-scope and Labomed make the best microscopes for those of you who can't afford one of the Big Three. (Nikon, Olympus, Leica). For stereo microscopes, I would go with Unitron for those of you who can't afford the big three or Meiji. Meiji is probably one of the best stereo microscopes you can buy. It's used in the manufacturing of PCBs by many computer companies.

I'm not familiar with Amscope, so I will withhold judgment.

[Equineguy]

Greetings and salivations....

I have purchased an Amscope T680 ( trinocular ), it resembled the one I use at work the most ( Olympus CH30 ) ( also use a Nikon alphaphot 2.... but prefer the Olympus ).
The quality, feel and overall options are very very close to the Olym CH30. The optics have been great, and very comparible to what I have been using for 15 years. I bring mine to work and actually use it instead of the Olympus, which I am heavy into the microscopy work for hematology, parasitology, microbes, etc etc etc. Only time will tell if it will last 15+ years as the olympus, but so far, all has been great. Stage remains tight, no focus drift, lighting is great and the optics have been just as good ( I actually upgraded to Semi-plan ).

The down falls.... the add described a swing out filter holder, did not have it. But it did have a screw out filter ( not a big deal to me, but they did send me a replacement. ). They sent me a 20x objective instead of the 20x oculars. They paid for the return and switched them out.
( Gotta admit... customer service was great, even talked to the owner ).

I was not happy with the ocular pieces. Not used to the small field of view ( which stamped on the ocular is 10x/18mm... more like 15mm diameter if you use some calipers ). I had some American Optic oculars that are about 22mm diameter, and that makes a world of difference. ( not to mention, the AO stuff is metal construction, not plastic like the Amscope oculars).
Needless to say, the 20x oculars are pretty much worthless, and pretty much gives empty magnification over 40x obj power.
I use 15x/22mm AO oculars with a scale reticle, and have never been happier.

In retrospec... knowing what I know now... I probably would have gone with an Omano OM139 just because it has infinity correction for about what I paid for the Amscope.
The main reasonings: it has 30mm ocular ports ( vs the 23mm ports ) so I could get bigger field of view. And infinity correction.

What I would miss if I did go with the Omano.... the 5 objectives. Dang it is nice having 4x/20x/40x/60x/100x on one scope. I use 60x a lot, and when mixed with the 15x oculars.... I am pretty close to 1000x without oil, with good enough detail. On oil at 100x.... very nice ( 1500x )

And...... thats my views on Amscope. I am happy.

[Equineguy]

Uh ohh... Guess I may have multiple posts going on.... did not see the "moderator approval" message.
Never had that one before....

My bad.