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The AmScope M150-MS monocular compound microscope has one 10x widefield eyepiece, a forward-facing nosepiece with three DIN achromatic objectives, LED illumination, coaxial coarse and fine focus, a 0.65 NA single-lens condenser, and a mechanical stage. The forward-facing revolving nosepiece has 4x, 10x, and 40x DIN achromatic full-glass objectives that provide high-resolution color-corrected images. The monocular viewing head has one 10x widefield eyepiece on a fixed 45-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain and 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing. 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 0.65 NA single-lens condenser and disc diaphragm control the amount of light illuminating the specimen. The mechanical stage locks the slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis, an opening for light transmission, and stage clips to secure the slide or specimen in place while viewing. A stage stop prevents the stage or specimen from coming into contact with the objectives. Coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs are nested to speed focusing for left-and right-handed viewers. All mechanical components are constructed of metal for precision and durability, and the solid-metal frame has a stain-resistant enamel finish. The microscope is powered by a 110VAC adapter (included).
SpecificationsHeadCompound monocularEyepiecesWF10xObjectives4X, 10x, 40x achromaticStagePlainLighting configurationTransmitted (lower)CondenserSingle lensDiaphragmDisc diaphragmLight sourceLEDIllumination typeBrightfieldPower110V/60HzMicroscopes 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 M150-MS microscope with mechanical stage
- WF10x eyepiece
- 4x DIN achromatic objective
- 10x DIN achromatic objective
- 40x DIN achromatic objective
- (2) Stage clips
- Dust cover
- 110V power adapter
- Instructions
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021
Local home study group
jromais
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019
Very tunnely field of view, dim lenses, sucky mechanical stage. Skip this one and get the AmScope 40X-2500X LED Lab Binocular Compound Microscope.
SSM
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2018
Returned mine because of a defective focusing knob.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014
The stage clips that came with this microscope were adequate to hold a slide. The special one that was included with this deal did not fit quite right. We were unable to use it. The microscope itself adjusts well coarse as well as fine. We have enjoyed looking at all sorts of household items under the lenses and have had much success passing it and sharing it and it staying in focus, even when the littles of the house lean on it. The light underneath is almost too bright. Better too bright than not bright enough. We put a little piece of lens paper over the lamp to shade it a little when needed.
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