Review on AmScope LED-144-YK 144-LED Microscope Ring Light: Enhanced Illumination for Optimal Viewing by Jason Dennis

I purchased the AmScope 3.5X-180X INSPECTION TRINOCULAR STEREO ZOOM MICROSCOPE along with the LED light ring. I have found that halogen bulbs get very hot on both the bottom and top and do not produce enough light to view various subjects at full magnification. Since the scope is new, original halogen lamps and bulbs will smell like burnt plastic due to the amount of heat they generate. I think the smell will go away over time. The LED emits little to no heat and emits white light instead of warm yellow. LED light highly recommended. I primarily use the light and scope to capture photos and video of freshwater life forms and plants for the Talking Scuba show. found that additional LEDs might be needed to get enough light for a good exposure without increasing the ISO. Be prepared to add additional LED lights to the stand to get the right exposure. Using my T3i, I found that the subject was so bright it looked almost white to the naked eye, but was normally exposed in camera.