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AmScope M30-ABS-KT2-W Beginner Microscope STEM Kit, White

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Condition
New
Pattern
Microscope Kit
Style
A) White Microscope Kit
Model
M30-ABS-KT2-W
Dimensions
14.57"L x 5.12"W x 15.75"H
Weight
3.7 lb
Color
White
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer
Works with
Personal Computer, Laptop

Features 5

  • Explore Microscopy: The AmScope M30 Series 52-Piece STEM Microscope Kit for Kids is a complete set that introduces the fascinating world of microscopy, helping to spark an interest in science
  • Magnification: Equipped with six magnification settings from 120X to 1200X, this compound microscope enables young scientists to examine a variety of specimens in fine detail
  • User-Friendly Design: This portable microscope features a monocular viewing head with LED lighting and a rotating color filter wheel, making it easy for kids to learn more about biology
  • Comprehensive Kit: Includes an array of tools and accessories such as sample slides and a hard ABS case, fostering a hands-on learning experience in the realm of kids' science

Description

The AmScope M30-ABS-KT2-W beginner compound microscope has a monocular viewing head with LED and mirror illumination, a built-in color-filter wheel, a forward-facing rotating turret with 300x, 600x, and 1200x magnification, and a white metal frame. The monocular viewing head has LED and mirror illumination and a built-in color-filter wheel for viewing a variety of specimen types. Coaxial coarse focus eases use for young users and has a rack-and-pinion focus mechanism for precise focusing. The plain stage has stage clips that secure the slide or specimen in place during viewing. The white metal frame is durable and stain-resistant. The microscope comes with a 52-piece accessory kit with brine shrimp eggs and hatchery, and a hard-sided plastic carrying case. The LED light is powered by two AA batteries (included). SpecificationsHeadMonocularMagnification300x, 600x, 1200xStagePlainFocusCoaxial coarseLight sourceLED and IncidentalPowerAA batteries (2) Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification abilities. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image. Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can control magnification through a fixed focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also utilize LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.United Scope manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories under the brand name AmScope. The company, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Irvine, CA.What's in the Box?AmScope M30 microscopeShrimp hatcheryBrine shrimp eggsSpecimen slicerPetri dishPlastic tweezersPlastic scalpelPlastic spatulaNeedlePlastic stirring rodGraduated cylinderEosinGum media (bottle)Sea salt(5) Prepared slides(7) Blank slides(7) Slide covers(7) Statistical slide covers(7) Slide labels(2) Collecting vials(2) AA batteriesSpare LED bulbPlastic carrying case

Specs 22

Light Source Type LED
Model Name M30 ABS KT2 W
Material ABS, Metal, Plastic
Color White
Product Dimensions 14.57"L x 5.12"W x 15.75"H
Real Angle of View 45
Magnification Maximum 1200 x
Item Weight 3.7 pounds

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Surprisingly Functional
Pattern Name: Microscope Kit Style: A) White Microscope Kit
First and foremost, it works! It's hard to believe you can get 1200X magnification from a microscope kit at this price point ($35.99). Honestly, this was somewhat of an impulse purchase, and not a lot of attention was given to all the features, but we were pleasantly surprised. You get a lot of value for your money. The kit is pretty well thought out. The 5 prepared slides let you jump right in and 7 blank slides let you create your own. With two eyepieces (8X and 20X) and three objective lenses, you get a variety of magnification options from 300X-1200X. It makes sense to use plastic slides and slip covers (and plastic scalpel) for a children's kit. The battery operated light/mirror apparatus along with the various aperture selections provide lots of options to hone in on detail. The instructions are clear and concise. The instructions have a place to record observations at various magnifications. Just what you'd want a budding scientist to do. The only thing missing from the kit is a small pipette. We made a slide of mold from cheese and observed millions if not billions of spores, numerous hyphae, and branching hyphae. We were able to use the microtome (cutter, which is child-safe) and Eosin to get really nice pear preparations with sclereid stone cell clusters that stood out from the parenchyma. We found beautiful, active paramecia and bacterial rods in a planter that had some rainwater in it. All this was on the first day! The slide labels were appreciated too. It's very satisfying to label your specimens with name, stain, and date. The kit's components fit snugly in the plastic mold. The only downside was there's only one microscope and we all had to wait our turn. Even though the recommend age is 8+, our 6 year old was enthralled. This was so much fun we are considering purchasing an adult microscope (possibly with binocular scopes and imaging capability), prepared slide sets, and more staining reagents. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020 by Theodore M.
Nicely made and well-organized.
Pattern Name: Microscope Kit Style: A) White Microscope Kit
I bought this as a gift for an 8 year old, but spent an entire night playing with it first. It's exactly as described and great for younger kids who show an interest in science. Everything comes well organized in the case and it all fits back in with no issues. All I had to do to get started was install batteries in the base of the microscope so the LED light would work. The light turns on automatically when it's flipped to face the stage of the microscope, HOWEVER, not only does the light flip around, it also rotates left and right so you can aim it properly. So if the light seems to be operating backwards and only turns on when it's flipped away from the stage, you will have to rotate the light first, then flip it towards the stage for it to turn on. Mine came backwards like this and I thought it was defective at first before I turned my brain on and realized it was just rotated upside down. The whole kit makes a great gift. It's a good start for beginners and hopefully sparks more interest in science! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021 by JMV
AMAZING!
Pattern Name: Microscope Kit Style: A) White Microscope Kit
Honestly, really good quality. I bought this for my 8 yr old and he loved it! There was only one problem; the plastic case had a crack it in due to poor shipment quality. but other than that, it is an amazing product for kids!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2026 by kali
Very Impressed!
Pattern Name: Microscope Kit Style: A) White Microscope Kit
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I got this for my daughter for Christmas next month. I thought I would give it a try since I saw all these bad reviews. This is an amazing microscope for the price and works really well. I have a history of working with them and found it very easy to find the samples on the slides. They also showed up really nicely. The key it to start with the smallest magnification (300), once you have found your sample and focused on it then attempt using the higher magnifications. Some of the slides are not meant to be seen with the highest magnification. Also be sure to clean all slides before viewing as all of ours had dust on them. It will be harder to see anything with dust on the slide. The eye piece also needed to be cleaned because it was dusty. The microscope is metal, the stage is plastic with plastic clips. I did find it a bit annoying that I could not move the stage from side to side, so when viewing I had to move the slide its self. I have not used the hatchery or any of the other things as I am gifting this in a month. Even without using those items I am very pleased with this product. It was better then I could have imagined. I cant wait to make slides with my daughter and see what we can see. I have included some images I captured of each slide with my camera. These are not as clear as they are when viewing it through the scope with your eyes. However I wanted to show everyone that this microscope does indeed work. I found all of the samples with in a matter of minutes besides the corn root (blue slide with small round circles on it all in rows). The corn root is pale yellow, making it hard to see with the light shining on it. So I used the blue light filter to help bring it out better. I hope this helps you all feel more comfortable about making your decision with this brand. The carrying case is a nice plus too. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2014 by jonesey0930
Cheap but EXTREMELY effective
Pattern Name: Microscope Kit Style: A) White Microscope Kit
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So I bought this as a gift for my niece and nephews we have been doing various science experiments and we've gotten to biology. My niece and nephews range from 3-year-olds to a 10-year-old. The oldest took to it very well and was able to use it on his own the littler ones needed assistance and couldn't really get the microscope to work properly. I was able to focus it and find the specimens under the microscope for them so they could look at it. They absolutely loved finding things in the backyard putting them on the slides and getting to see them underneath the microscope. I even tested the water in my turtle tank hence that nice little creature in one of the images. I would like to purchase more of these so each kid can have their own. But the microscope itself feels cheap. The body itself I think it is metal but it just feels so light. The actual neck of the microscope is plastic so are the dials to move it up and down and the light housing is plastic as well. That being said for the price and how amazing it actually works it's great. This was meant as just a small project for me and my nephews and niece and has only got them excited to do more. When they are older I might invest in a more high quality microscope but for anybody who is looking to do small experiments with children just for the fun of it this was an amazing buy. You have all the tools you need to get started and look at some small things. It gives you a few pre-made slides so you already have something to look at. The next addition we are going to get is to purchase some petri dishes and grow bacteria so that we can look at them underneath this microscope. For the price and the item that you get I could not be happier I would suggest purchasing if you have kids who are curious or you want to do some little STEM projects with them as well. It's a great starter for a cheap price to introduce them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021 by Jochebed Garcia
okay, but lacking quality
Pattern Name: Microscope Kit Style: A) White Microscope Kit
An okay, cheap microscope for trying out the scientific tool and process. It would probably be great for a particularly scientific young person. Wigglewarts and active adventurers . . . maybe not. I wanted the kids to be able to experience the microscopic world for their science lessons, and the process of preparation and careful use of the table-top microscope while we are educating remotely. Overall everything about it fits the price. My first thought seeing it out of the box was that it was a lot smaller than expected, which makes it harder to use. The chrome looking pieces are plastic and feel flimsy; the "scalpel" blade also seems to be plastic . . . To see if this was an item worth keeping I took a quick look at the prepared slides. I got it to focus fairly well at all three magnification levels with little interference. The slides were a little air bubbly but you could see the detail of the specimens. However, the clarity and color just wasn't spectacular comparatively (* see below). I ended up returning this for lack of quality, which adversely effects the interest in using it. * We had also purchased a couple pocket microscopes which were a huge hit - suited for exploring outdoors as well as desk learning. They have a clearer image (less magnification, but enough for our level of learning) and can go anywhere and produced a LOT of interest, which has led to more self-guided learning. I got some blank slides so they could practice making their own (but they aren't necessary) and it's enough for making science fun for our lessons. Plus they each got their own. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2020 by Corina
Nice kit
Pattern Name: Microscope Kit Style: A) White Microscope Kit
Very good quality for such a good price. It comes with pre loaded slides. It’s easy to focus. We haven’t done the experiments but they seem pretty straight forward. My 9yo got it as a gift and is very interested in it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2026 by Jessica
Vale la pena comprarlo
Pattern Name: Microscope Kit Style: A) White Microscope Kit
Lo compré para mi hija de 3 años y lo aprovechó mucho. Los vidrios son de buena calidad y la luz led es de mediana calidad.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2026 by Mario Roberto
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