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None+Vq9cWFOOReAw /r/microscopy
8 points
1970-01-19 13:26:13.217 +0000 UTC

I can personally recommend

https://www.amazon.com/Awarded-2018-Best-Compound-Microscope/dp/B0094JTZOU

as it's what I use, with

https://www.amazon.com/Gosky-Microscope-Adapter-Smartphone-Adaptor/dp/B07412S738/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=microscope+phone+mount&qid=1603573140&s=electronics&sr=1-5

to record videos on your phone.

I snagged mine off ebay for $100 from a bio student, so deals are out there.

DietToms /r/microscopy
1 point
1970-01-19 23:01:17.681 +0000 UTC

In order of difference importance:

  1. The amscope uses a halogen lamp instead of LED - probably brighter overall but it will change color temperature dramatically depending on the brightness setting. This can be a little annoying for photo/video. Will also burn out eventually but replacements are reasonably cheap. Heats up a lot more as well.
  2. The Swift has a Siedentopf head which is angled at 30 deg versus 45 deg for the Amscope. 30 deg is generally a bit more comfortable for typical seating/table heights
  3. The Amscope has a rack-and-pinion condenser positioner which is superior to the Swift helical positioner since you can't accidentally change the condenser height while changing the condenser iris.

If you're getting a trinocular scope and want to use it with a cell phone, you must either get an adapter with an included lens or pop an additional eyepiece onto the trinocular tube. I suspect you might get better image quality with a standard eyepiece but I haven't tested that.