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AmScope B120C Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, Brightfield, LED Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage

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Style: Microscope


Features

  • Compound microscope provides high magnification for biological use and educational applications
  • Siedentopf binocular head with pairs of 10x widefield and 25x widefield eyepieces with 53 to 77mm inter-pupillary adjustment, fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing
  • Forward-facing nosepiece with 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic objectives that provide color correction of magnified images at five magnifications
  • Brightfield, LED illumination, and 1.25 NA Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm for clear examination and light control
  • Double-layer mechanical stage, with 1.0mm stage divisions, locks slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis to allow coordinates to be recorded, enabling the viewer to return to a specific location on the slide
  • Six widefield magnification settings: 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X, 1000X & 2500X
  • Professional 30 degree inclined 360 degree swiveling Siedentopf binocular head
  • Large 3-D double layer mechanical stage with coaxial coarse & fine focusing
  • High quality Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm & filter
  • Powerful single bulb LED illumination with dimmer

Description

The AmScope B120C compound binocular microscope has pairs of 10x widefield and 25x widefield eyepieces, a forward-facing nosepiece with four DIN achromatic objectives, Brightfield (BF) LED illumination, a 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, and a double-layer mechanical stage.The Siedentopf binocular head has interchangeable pairs of 10x widefield and 25x widefield eyepieces with 53 to 77mm Siedentopf inter-pupillary adjustment, a fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and a 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing. Dioptric adjustment accommodates individual eye-strength differences. The forward- facing nosepiece has 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic objectives that combine with the eyepieces to provide color correction of magnified images at five magnifications. The 40xS objective is spring loaded to prevent slide damage when focusing. The 100xS spring-loaded oil objective provides increased resolution over a standard objective. A compound microscope is used for inspection and dissection of specimens when two-dimensional images are desired.The microscope has lower (diascopic) Brightfield illumination that transmits light up through the specimen for enhanced visibility of translucent and transparent objects. Brightfield (BF) illumination allows the specimen to absorb light, resulting in a dark image on a light background. LED illumination provides bright, cool light for working with temperature-sensitive or live specimens. The 1.25 NA Abbe condenser can be adjusted to control the distance of the light from the stage and has an iris diaphragm to optimize the amount of light illuminating the specimen. The double-layer mechanical stage, with 1mm stage divisions, locks the slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis to allow coordinates to be recorded, enabling the viewer to return to a specific location on the slide. Separate coarse and fine focus knobs speed focusing. The enamel-coated cast-steel body is durable and resistant to stains and corrosion. SpecificationsHeadCompound binocularEyepiecesWF 10x, WF 25xObjectives4X, 10x, 40xS, 100xS (oil)StageDouble-layer MechanicalLighting configurationTransmitted (bottom)Condenser1.25 NA AbbeDiaphragmIrisLight sourceLEDIllumination typeBrightfieldPower100 to 240VAC 50/60Hz 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 B120C microscope with double-layer mechanical stage(4) DIN Standard Objectives; 4x, 10x, 40xS, and 100xS (oil)10x widefield eyepieces, one pair25x widefield eyepieces, one pairColor filter, blueImmersion oil, one bottleDust coverInstructions

Light Source Type: LED


Material: cast steel


Color: Silver, White, Blue, Black


Product Dimensions: 18"L x 12"W x 10"H


Real Angle of View: 30 Degrees


Magnification Maximum: 2500 x


Item Weight: 3.25 Pounds


Voltage: 240 Volts


Brand: AmScope


Objective Lens Description: Achromatic


Package Dimensions: 17.5 x 12.5 x 9.5 inches


Item Weight: 3.25 pounds


Item model number: B120C


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: September 30, 2012


Manufacturer: United Scope LLC


Country of Origin: China


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  • Highly Recommended!
Style: Microscope
I bought this for my daughter to encourage her love of science. As a quick background, I have an extensive background in optics including years of amateur astronomy and photography. As a result, I know good glass, and I detest cheap optics. To say that I am impressed with this microscope would do a disservice to the word, "impressed". It is very solid, the optics are clear and bright, and it worked 100% out of the box. It's better than the microscopes they have at the local high school, and most importantly, she loves using it so much that we've found her getting up early to use it before school, and this is a kid that doesn't get up early for ANYTHING! I will say that for our uses, the 100x objective was of little use (at least not for now), so I bought an additional 2x objective which lets her use the scope for looking at coins, bills, and other larger objects. You'll need an external light source for this, but that's easily obtained. We'll graduate to the 100x objective eventually, but for now, we're thrilled with the new setup, and you know what? The fact that we could swap objectives is a HUGE benefit that we wouldn't get with a cheaper microscope. If I have anything negative to say, it would be that the box contained no manual. Figuring I could just download it, I went to the website where it told me to find the Customer Information Sheet, which I did. It told me to enter the code, and if there wasn't a code, I probably bought it from Amazon (which I did), and that there would be a code on the box. I entered every damn code I could find and none of them worked. Finally, in a fit of frustration, I entered the model number, and the manual popped right up. Why I have to enter a code to get a manual is beyond me, but hopefully that will help someone else. Honestly, we didn't really need the manual, but it's always nice to have. The light is very bright and can be dimmed with the dial on the side. The controls are very precise and work great. I wish they were metal instead of plastic, but if plastic knobs gets me optics like this for the price I paid, well then plastic knobs it is! Yes, I could have bought this for less elsewhere, but I went through Amazon because if there was a problem, I knew that Amazon would have just swapped it or let me return it with ease. My daughter and I have spent hours together looking at everything we could think of through her microscope. She's excited about science, is thrilled to have a real instrument, and can't wait to use it every day. Who knows? Maybe this will help mold her into a world-renound microbiologist or forensic scientist. As far as I'm concerned, it was money well spent. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015 by Gary A. Donahue

  • Great for High School Biology
Style: Microscope
We bought this as a homeschool family for high school biology. It is great and meets all requirements for the course. We were both novices, but after learning the features, we're now very comfortable with it. It did not come with any manuals or directions so you'll need to learn the features online. At first I was wondering how I'd store it, since I couldn't find a case for it. But the shipping box it came in was sturdy and microscope was well packed w/ the cardboard box and a Styrofoam insert that fits the microscope. We keep it stored in the shipping box when not in use. So glad we opted for this high quality microscope even though it wasn't cheap. It'll serve us well as all my children eventually will need it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023 by A. Rogers

  • Great microscope
Style: Microscope
Easy to set up and use. I worked in the veterinary field for 15 years and wanted a microscope for at home fecals/heartworm checks, this one works just as well as any scope I used in a veterinary clinic (and better than some!)
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023 by Stefanie Jensen

  • Great product for the money.
Style: Microscope
This was a birthday gift for my 13 yr old middle schooler son. He is just fascinated with looking though it at prepared slides, pond water, insects, etc. It is of very good quality. For a beginners though, such as my son and myself, I would’ve loved this product to have had a more detailed guide for its use and its features rather than just a single fold out page of minimal information. Though this did prompt me to aquire a very nice paperback guide book “The World of The Microscope” to give us more insight on microscopes, accessories, and how to’s. This scope is a well built model, and it should last my son through Highschool and beyond. I do recommend it for middle schoolers and up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023 by roberto

  • Full Featured Microscope at a Very Reasonable Price
Style: Microscope
We especially liked the ease of setting up this microscope. It is very well designed, with excellent illumination control. An ideal size and weight, especially if you are purchasing for the student. The binocular head has a very wide range of adjustment. The LED lamp gives off a very effective neutral white illumination. Image quality is sharp and contrasty using the 4X and 10X objectives. If you want higher magnification it is probably best to purchase the 40X Plan objective. We did so, and this made 400X totally effective. Includes a nice dust cover and a spare fuse. The manual is excellent, but must be downloaded as a PDF file on the Amscope website. All in all, a very well designed microscope, with a wide range of features, for a very reasonable cost. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024 by Steward H.

  • Good features for what I need.
Style: Microscope
I bought this to help identify the nuisance algae in my aquarium. It worked better than expected. The images are nice, the LED is plenty bright and it has a condenser and mechanical stage. It’s fun to use, and has been quite useful! Img 1: amphidinium dinoflagellates, 400x Img 2: juvenile tigger copepod? 100x Images taken using iPhone with adapter, 10x eyepiece, camera+ app (manual settings). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023 by Robert Robert

  • Extremely good value
Style: Microscope
This microscope has all the features found on far more expensive ones. Optics are good, focusing is easy, and the lighting fully adjustable. Highly recommend for college level microscopy but affordable enough for use in your at home lab. It's been great in my apiary operation to evaluate Nosema.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023 by Mike Y.

  • Terrible vision
Style: Microscope
It came with dust in all of the lenses and nothing to clean them with, I've tried using lenses cleaner and everything else I have but nothing works. The dust ruins everything I want to look at because I can't see it. I would not buy from this company.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024 by Amazon Customer

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