Pledge:Lab Microscope

I think that microscopy is a basic requirement for microbiology lab work, much like soldering in electronics. . Pledge opened: 19/09/13

The item

• Example: [OMAX 40X-2000X Lab Binocular Biological Compound Microscope] or similar

There are similar spec microscopes, that are also well reviewed, such as this one from AmScope

http://www.microscopemaster.com/amscope-40x-2000x-biological-compound-microscope-with-mechanical-stage.html

The OMAX seems to get the best review;

http://www.amazon.com/40X-2000X-Binocular-Compound-Microscope-Mechanical/dp/B005TJ5CEG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_indust_2&tag=s601000020-20

Budget estimation

• £200

The main issue for these microscopes is that they need to be shipped from the US at a cost of ~65GBP.

In addition, my one had been bumped, and had some superficial damage, so ideally a UK stockist of the above (charging US prices) would be 'moon on stick' good.

Specification

• 20x optical
• 4 objective lens including 100x
• 2000x max

Additional information

Not a high-end professional one but one of the better budget microscopes

Pledges

• £25 - tolland

Running total: £25

Approximate target: £200