Review on AmScope SM-3TZ-54S-5M Digital Professional Trinocular Stereo Zoom Microscope - 5MP Camera, 54-Bulb LED Light, Single-Arm Boom Stand by Tammy Johnson

I assume that if you bought a scope of this quality you have experience with microscopes. This is important because the guide was written by a Greek who spoke neither Chinese nor English. There were microscopes in the photos but not the one that was sent. Fortunately, microscopes are not that complicated. You assemble it to look like what you're used to. The parts that bolt together only go where they fit. OK, I have some parts. The only use of the instructions (other than as a source of entertainment) was to learn how to use an aluminum pole, called a "rod". The microscope is well made and works perfectly. The optics are good. The LED light feels very fragile compared to the rest of the setup but works quite well. Surprisingly, the eyepieces don't have mounting screws, but gravity seems to work well enough. The camera does not match the quality of the microscope. The instruction is for someone else, of course, but I did it by trial and error. Initial results with non-reflective samples were satisfactory, but reflective samples only produced glare. This was a test run and I have yet to learn how to get better results. In short, the microscope is worth the money. If your camera works well, that's a bonus. Forget the instructions and use your experience and ingenuity. I have this for exploring rocks and it does it well.