Review on 🔬 High-Powered AmScope Microscope with 40X-1000X Magnification and 5MP USB Camera (Model M150C-E5) by Greg Bellman

I ordered 17 of these microscopes for my 8th grade class. Overall the build is solid and comparable to most scopes students have used in the past. I like the LED light and the ability to adjust both the LED and the iris. This gives you two options for adjusting the light. The lenses appear to be of good quality, and the stage has a well-defined end stop that makes it clear when you're on the end (without feeling soft). For the price, the 5MP camera is fantastic and takes great pictures. I agree with the other reviewer that the real-time image is a bit choppy at 5MP so better resolution moving samples won't work, but it's far superior to any microscope I've used in this price range! I like the battery mode which makes them portable, but you need an Allen key to open the battery compartment. The only two minor downsides are the cable and the eyepiece. The cords are very thin and I'm concerned that they will withstand the rigors of eighth graders over time. The eyepiece is detachable, which is great, but it would be nice to have a locking screw to hold it or the camera in place (kids love to play and touch everything). However, these are excellent microscopes for beginners, so they cannot be compared. to a microscope that is 4-5 times more expensive and the price is about 1/2 of what it was a few years ago!