OMAX M82E Series LED Binocular Compound Lab Microscope - 40X-2000X Magnification - Microscope Kit with 100 Blank Slides & Cover Slips

The media could not be loaded. I have had this microscope since 2019, and it is now 2025 and this thing is still going strong. This microscope makes quality images and is very sturdy. I appreciate the ability to go all the way to 2000x zoom. The led light makes for a great experience when viewing as well. Fantastic microscope. Zero complaints with this bundle.

I was very disappointed with this item...I expected it to be of better qualilty, but it is poorly made. Upon opening the styrofoam box, a metal piece fell out, which I later identified as the broken part of the Head Lock Thumb Screw...it that item is broken before I even had a chance to take the microscope out...I can only guess that the microscope will be defective as well. So, I am returning the item for a refund and will look at another item...problem is, I now have to repack the styrofoam into the cardboard box, and drive to the post office, and pay for insured mail back to Amazon...will I get a refund on my mailing cost ????Your post: Feb 21, 2013 10:45:57 AM PSTKalea says:ASIN:B0094JTZOU OMAX Promotion Set: 40X-2000X Lab LED Binocular Compound Microscope with Double Layer Mechanical Stage + 100 Glass Blank Slides & Covers + 50 Lens Cleaning PaperThis is a follow up on the original OMAX Microscope order which arrived with a broken Head Lock Thumb Screw. I am now recinding my original rating of 1 Star...which was based solely on the broken screw and not on the operation of the microscope. The Canadian Manufacturer OMAX contacted me directly to discuss the problem with the broken screw, and offered to send me a replacement. I found that gesture to be incredibly generous, and a strong indication of their business credibility.The replacement microscope was in perfect condition, and packed even better than the original...which leads me to believe that somewhere along the line from the manufacturer and Amazon warehouse, the box was opened and repacked, with damage to the screw.The microscope is more than I expected for this price...it was easy to set up following the User Manual, and easy to operate even for an amateur like me !! The magnification is super, and the focusing is spectacular, superior image and focus qualities. It is definitely worth the price...and surely a good investment learning tool. There are optional parts you can order, as well as an optional camera to view images on your computer. So...although I was inconvenienced by the original item, the replacement microscope gives the true picture of a very efficient and desirable product. I now believe this item to be a 5 STAR product.

For the price point, this is a high quality instrument. The objectives are achromatic and are surprisingly good, providing sharp, crisp views. If you plan to do photography Omax offers Plan objectives and an eyepiece camera. The condenser is a standard abbe design and I don't see any reason to upgrade to a Kohler. It has a standard 33mm filter holder and a diaphragm lever to adjust contrast. Omax makes a dark field condenser and also offers a phase contrast upgrade.. The lighting is LED, which I prefer because it provides white illumination and does not generate the heat that a halogen lamp does.The microscope feels solid and is well made. All the controls operate smoothly. I've read some reviews that criticize the scope for having too much plastic, but the only plastic on the instrument is on the focusing knobs, which are very solid. Some of the other microscopes at this price point do have soft, cheap feeling plastic knobs, but not the Omax. The only criticism I have, and it is a small one, is that the fine focusing should be at a higher ratio, something like an 8:1. But that is a minor quibble. All in all you have a very solid, professional grade microscope at a very attractive price point. Highly recommended.Update: I had a question and contacted the seller. They promptly replied with a very detailed, helpful email. It's nice to know the company provides outstanding customer support.

This microscope is really remarkable considering the price tag. It's great for viewing all sorts of samples, from prepared slides to pond water organisms.PROS:* The microscope comes fully assembled, all you need to do is put in the eyepieces.* The image quality is excellent. (Don't expect 2000x magnification, you *can* view things at 2000x with the 20x eyepiece and the 100x oil immersion objective but it won't actually be any better than the view at 1000x because of optics reasons).* The microscope is generally well-built with mostly metal parts.* It is fully featured: you can adjust the distance between the eyepieces, adjust the condenser height, and lock the focuser to avoid crushing your objectives, unlike many cheaper "toy" microscopes. The head also swivels 360 degrees for convenient viewing.* The focusing action is very smooth and so is the mechanical stage (though it can be a little sticky, which becomes inconvenient at high magnification). Another reviewer mentioned a problem with the turret motion being blocked by a screw on the stage, but my scope has not had that issue.* The included slides, cover slips, lens paper, and immersion oil are a very nice touch. It even comes with a little plastic cover than you can put over the microscope when not in use.CONS:* For some reason the power cord doesn't fully plug into the socket on the microscope, which is a little annoying but it doesn't affect the function at all.* The included "Rheinberg" filter is essentially useless since it's just one solid color; all that it's really good for is viewing your samples with a green tint. You could make your own though. Personally I made a darkfield filter out of some printer transparencies and aluminum foil and it works great, though you could always buy a darkfield condenser and swap it out with the default one.* One of my 20x eyepieces seemingly has some debris in it that shows up as an unsightly smear, though that may have been due to my handling so take this with a grain of salt.* There is no manual, but the microscope construction is very typical so resources for other microscopes will be mostly applicable here as well.* Some other reviewers have mentioned QC issues. I've only had my microscope for a short time so I'm not sure if I got lucky, but it seems to be manufactured correctly so far.OTHER: Make sure to exercise plentiful caution when viewing slides with oil immersion!! If you get oil on any objective other than the 100x you will be in for a world of hurt. I have almost made this mistake several times.All things considered, this is a very capable microscope with a remarkable price.