AmScope M150 - A Portable Microscope for Students

Compound microscopes are widely used in laboratories, science classrooms, medical facilities, etc. These devices use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Today, you can find a huge variety of devices, but it is important to use reliable equipment from the best manufacturers, otherwise, you will not get the results you want and fail to achieve your goals. We recommend you familiarize yourself with AmScope products. Amscope offers state-of-the-art microscopes and accessories.

In case you are a student or a science enthusiast, or maybe you know someone and want to give them a present, pay attention to AmScope M150, a portable monocular microscope.

Pros & Cons

The device has a lot of useful features and benefits. It provides students with a brilliant opportunity to use a quality yet cost-effective microscope. You can use batteries for more portability, or plug your microscope in. The device has a sturdy construction, top-quality optics, LED lighting, as well as a head that rotates 360 degrees. In addition, there are several magnification settings to choose from. The AmScope M150 monocular microscope comes with 3 objectives and offers 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X and 1000X magnification. Excellent optics together with a rotating monocular head makes this microscope popular with numerous users the world over. The device is easy to install and use. Minor disadvantages can include the absence of an adjustable stage (it means that you have to move the slides manually) and the fact that you have to buy a case for your device separately. If you are in search of one, pay attention to an aluminum case designed specifically to protect your AmScope M150 monocular microscope. Inside the case, you will find die-cut foam for a custom fit. There are additional slots for accessories. If you want more than just one microscope, you can purchase a portable LED monocular student microscope + 50 prepared slides + 50 blank slides + a microscope book! Buy this bundle and save some money! If you buy these components separately, they will cost you more. On our website, you can choose from an array of microscope models, for example, AmScope M150, AmScope M150C, etc.

Don't forget to prepare your microscope for work

Prior to using your microscope, please read the user’s manual that comes with the device. There, you will find all the necessary information about how to assemble the microscope, set it up, focus it, adjust the diagram, attach a camera/change eyepieces. Follow all instructions and your microscope will work properly to help you achieve the best results!

What does this microscope consist of?

Base Illuminator Lens directs the light source towards the slide;
Focusing Knob brings the slide into the sight and focus;
Disc Iris Diaphragm controls the amount of light that hits the slide from the base illuminator;
Dimmer controls the amount of light that escapes from the base lens;
Limit Stop Knob limits the upward movement of the mechanical stage to avoid damaging the slide and objective;
Nosepiece houses the objective lenses;
Rotating Monocular Head houses the eyepiece and optics of the microscope.

Where can you use this microscope?

This device is ideal for learning at home or using in a classroom. In addition, with an optional digital-eyepiece camera, you can easily stream your microscopic images on various video conferencing apps, which is very convenient! On top of that, the computer can be connected to a projector/interactive whiteboard.

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