SWIFT Compound Monocular Microscope SW200DL with 40X-1000X Magnification, Dual Light, Precision Fine Focus, Wide-Field 25X Eyepiece and Cordless Capability for Student Beginner

The media could not be loaded. All the samples were from a lake.It is great for the price. However, don’t assume that you’re gonna see Bacteria without a dye and a specific bacterial slide. This is because the bacteria are too transparent to be viewed by this scope if you’re just looking at lake sample. The Quality is good, and the microscope is well build. Hinges feel good. The height might be too low, so I’d recommend using it on a high table. It’s weighty enough(like 2 kilos). It functions well.

The SWIFT Compound Monocular Microscope SW200DL with 40X-1000X Magnification, Dual Light, Precision Fine Focus, Wide-Field 25X Eyepiece and Cordless Capability was purchased during April of 2021 for the price of $91.99 plus tax. It is available now for the price of $89.99 plus tax and a 10% discount with coupon (December 3, 2024).There has been a microscope in my life ever since the 4th grade. Having been given one at that age changed my life in the direction of science as well as art. The SWIFT Monocular Microscope is an excellent choice for individuals interested in seeing some of the unseen.I have a LEICA Binocular Biological Microscope, as well as a laboratory quality NIKON Binocular Microscope. Both of which are rather large and unwieldy for travel. I acquired the SWIFT microscope because I was traveling and couldn't transport either of the other microscopes to new locations on a regular basis. It was utilized in order to become familiar with the use of a SWIFT Microscope Ocular Camera and the accompanying software...as well as the use of various focus staking software applications. In addition, I'd never used a microscope that featured illumination that originates above the stage.This SWIFT Monocular Microscope is well built, well designed, and completely portable. Although the techniques for illumination has multiplied significantly, this microscope, with the use of the SWIFT Microscope Ocular Camera, is an excellent introduction for anyone interested in the process by which photomicrographic images are produced. It would make an excellent gift for a grade schooler who exhibits an interest in the world of science.Throughout the years, I have given microscopes to children as gifts hoping that its use would introduce them into the wonderful world of microscopy. I will continue to do so!

Absolutely loved it…right until the top light burned out.

I have done a lot of research before I finally decided to give this a try. I need the real stuff, something better than those 30 dollars “digital” ones for inspecting some samples from work but I don’t want to spend thousands of dollars for the professional lab equipment either.Pros: It works. It’s solid. And it lights up from both above and bottom so it allowed me to inspect non-translucent parts. Image quality is reasonably good.Cons: The high power 40x object lens blocks the light source from above and it had a super close focus distance which combined made this lens pretty much useless. The only way I can see is by shining a flashlight from the side using one hand.Overall this thing will blow those digital ones out of the picture. And at this price point, I’ll even say it’s well made. If you need a real microscope like the one you used at middle school and you’re spending your own money I’ll say go for it.

Microscope works flawlessly and is so user friendly. A must have to look at a whole new world microscopically!!!!

I bought two of these microscopes for my high school biology homeschool group. They have good focus and a variety of magnifications. I didn't love the eye piece. It switches easily between the 10x and 25x but the is no where to store the spare one.It has two light sources but they can't be used at the same time. The upper light has never been useful. I use the lower light exclusively. Battery or plug in option.Highly recommend this microscope for students.

Bought this microscope to view things that my kids and I found out in the yard. The lowest power objective with the over head lighting produces some stunning images. The detail is really hard to describe, we even saw a tiny living insect buried among a bit of foxtail grass. Definitely get the version with overhead and beneath stage lighting.A few downsides to mention:It's a manual stage, so it's a bit tricky to move specimens around.Also, the endstop for the focuser is pretty difficult to set, so you have to be extremely careful to not collide the high power objective with the slides.The collimator is flush with the stage, so I suspect it will be very easy to scratch it, if you are not careful. Also, I wish it had a iris style aperture (at this price point probably is not possible)Overall: For the price, this microscope is an incredible value. The images this produces has left all members of the family really impressed and excited to look at more things! It's a solid microscope that I definitely recommend buying.

This was my first microscope for my son, took me forever to realize why i could not see anything from one of the lenses. Long story short, it is missing the entire lense.