Review on 🔬 OMAX 40X-2000X LED Binocular Compound Lab Microscope: Mechanical Stage, Accessories Included by Ronnie Segobiano

This is a top quality microscope for several reasons. I am a college student studying microbiology and this microscope exceeded my expectations and fits my budget perfectly. For the price I really couldn't have asked for more. I will provide a detailed overview and photos of the organism observed with my OMAX microscope. FYI I am writing this review comparing the OMAX to well known brands like Olympus and Nikon microscopes as these are microscopes that are usually available at any JC, SU or university. DESIGN. First, the construction of the OMAX is mostly metal. There are few plastic parts, but those are buttons, switches, and knobs. The main body, head unit, arm and table are made of metal and are very durable. The plastic parts are fine and do not interfere with the structure and stability of the OMAX. The microscope is slightly smaller than branded microscopes, but gives the same results as branded microscopes. Light source - LED. This gives the user a low power light source that is great for viewing living organisms and enough power to view all other types of specimens brightly. OPTICS. In addition, the optics are excellent, offering the user a high resolution of more than 0.5 microns. With this microscope you can view bacteria, fungi, protozoa, etc. The microscope comes with objectives of 5x, 10x, 40x and 100x magnification. It also comes with 10x and 20x eyepiece lenses. The 20x magnification isn't bad and makes organisms more visible. Primary viewing lenses are removable for replacement or upgrades. FEATURES - OMAX has many useful features. The eyepiece lens has a pupil adjustment. In other words, the eyepiece lenses can be moved closer or further apart depending on the user's preference. In addition, the ocular lenses can be independently adjusted to be further or closer to each eye. Again, the OMAX comes with 4 main lenses (5x, 10x, 40x and 100x) and 2 sets of eyepiece lenses (10x and 20x). These targets are located on the tower for easy target switching. The scene can be panned along the X, Y, and Z axes. There is an aperture setting to control the amount of light that is focused on an object or organism. In addition, the light intensity can be regulated via a separate rotary knob to regulate the amount of light actually generated; This is a dimmer disc. There is a knob that adjusts the bezel height, but I'm not exactly sure what its purpose is. The OMAX has coarse and fine adjustment knobs. The head of the device can be rotated 360 degrees. UPDATES - The eyepiece lenses are removable so they can be replaced with higher quality eyepiece lenses. The main lenses (5x, 10x, 40x and 100x) are also detachable, so they can be replaced with better lenses. The power adapter looks like a cheap phone charger, but it gets the job done and can easily be swapped out for a better one if you wish. Use can attach eyepiece camera. This is convenient for photography and use with a computer. Filters are available for OMAX for Dak Phase and the like. EQUIPMENT - OMAX came with the microscope along with 4 main lenses and 2 eyepiece lenses. OMAX included a power supply. It came with a soft plastic cover to protect the microscope from dust. I bought the OMAX promotional kit so my kit consisted of 2 boxes of 50 blank slides, a box of 100 coverslips and 100 lens cleaning papers. The OMAX came with a small bottle of 100x immersion lens oil. The OMAX also came with two eyepiece covers. So if you want to store the microscope, the eyepiece lenses can be removed and the covers inserted into the eyepiece slots. MORE COMMENTS - OMAX is easy to use. When I opened the box, it was fully assembled. All I had to do was plug it in and insert eye objects to look at things under the microscope. This microscope is perfect for any hobbyist, student or even professional. If you are thinking about buying this microscope, do not hesitate. This is an excellent, high quality microscope that gives the same results as well-known brand name microscopes. Some people may be tempted to buy a big buck for a microscope because big bucks mean better quality, but the OMAX delivers the same results as Olympus and Nikon microscopes at a fraction of the price. Unless you work in the City of Hope, Kaiser, or Cedar Sinai labs, this microscope should do the trick. The microscope was delivered in good condition. It came in a cardboard box with lots of padding. Bottom Line: You couldn't ask for more from a microscope that costs just $200. OMAX has quality lenses, excellent construction and design, lots of useful features, customizable accessories and lots of fun to use. Whether you are looking to buy a microscope for college, professional use, or just a hobby microscope, look no further. OMAX is for you. CONS - I've only had the OMAX for a month so I can't say how long this microscope will last, but based on what I've seen so far I would say the OMAX will last if taken care of properly. The coarse and fine adjustment knobs feel coarse compared to Olympus and Nikon microscopes. The handles don't move as easily as on a high-end microscope, but that's not a problem for me or for work in general. The stage does not have the same range as high-end microscopes. With Nikon and Olympus microscopes on campus, I can see the entire slide from end to end. With the OMAX I can see about 95 percent of the slide because the x-axis doesn't have the same range as a high quality microscope, but that's not a problem for me. FINAL THOUGHTS - I would highly recommend this microscope to anyone. You can't get this quality for such a cheap price. I am sure that anyone who buys this microscope will be happy with their purchase. I was hesitant to purchase this microscope because of the low price, but was pleasantly surprised when it performed as well and better than the microscopes on campus. * Images of Staph aureus, Bacillus subtillus and cerus, Clostridium rubrum, Aspergillus and Geotrichum are included. This review will be updated at the end of my tenure in June to comment on the longevity of the microscope.