Besides GIA gem microscopes (which tend to be quite expensive), not many alternatives are exist available for gemologists or jewelers. The units on the market are either too basic or out of the budget of a new student in the field. AmScope recognized this need with their gemology line, however this unit I have here…
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Omax Digital Microscope Review – “CS-MD82ES10” 40X-2000X Digital Lab LED Binocular Compound Microscope + 1.3MP USB Camera & Double Mechanical Stage
Omax is a brand much lesser known than the other “new” brands out there, but even so are fairly decent in terms of optical quality. If you’re looking to get into a budget unit, Omax will perform well for the price. That said I wouldn’t go out of my way unless there’s a specific feature…
AmScope Fixed Stereo Microscope Review – “SE306R-AZ” 20x-40x-80x Stereo Microscope with 2 Halogen Lights Review
So, let’s say you want to look at your coin collection, and possibly list some items up online for trade or sale. The value of your coins comes from the special mint marks or imperfections on the coins themselves–usually naked to the human eye. How does your target audience know that you’re a legitimate seller,…
AmScope Student Microscope Review – “M158C-E” 40X-1000X Biology Science Metal Glass Student Microscope with USB Digital Imager Review
The M158C-E offering from AmScope seems to be one of their most popular holiday gift items, as each year they run out of stock of these by the time December 1st rolls around. So, if you want to get this AmScope student microscope for your young scientist to be, I highly suggest placing your order as…
Buying a microscope for a holiday gift? Here’s some help choosing!
With the holidays fast approaching us, many parents and grandparents will be looking to getting a quality microscope for their young prodigies and beloved children alike as a holiday gift. However, who knows what to look for in a microscope, when technology is rapidly changing, and most of us haven’t used microscopes in years or…