AmScope120X-1200X 52-pcs Beginner Microscope STEM Kit with Metal Body Microscope, Plastic Slides, LED Light and Carrying Box (M30-ABS-KT2-W),White

This was a perfect tool for our summer camp science project . It was easy to use, it was not to heavy for the kids to handle. The magnification was great our kids could utilize for multiple tasks.

I got this for my daughter for Christmas next month. I thought I would give it a try since I saw all these bad reviews. This is an amazing microscope for the price and works really well. I have a history of working with them and found it very easy to find the samples on the slides. They also showed up really nicely. The key it to start with the smallest magnification (300), once you have found your sample and focused on it then attempt using the higher magnifications. Some of the slides are not meant to be seen with the highest magnification. Also be sure to clean all slides before viewing as all of ours had dust on them. It will be harder to see anything with dust on the slide. The eye piece also needed to be cleaned because it was dusty. The microscope is metal, the stage is plastic with plastic clips. I did find it a bit annoying that I could not move the stage from side to side, so when viewing I had to move the slide its self. I have not used the hatchery or any of the other things as I am gifting this in a month. Even without using those items I am very pleased with this product. It was better then I could have imagined. I cant wait to make slides with my daughter and see what we can see. I have included some images I captured of each slide with my camera. These are not as clear as they are when viewing it through the scope with your eyes. However I wanted to show everyone that this microscope does indeed work. I found all of the samples with in a matter of minutes besides the corn root (blue slide with small round circles on it all in rows). The corn root is pale yellow, making it hard to see with the light shining on it. So I used the blue light filter to help bring it out better. I hope this helps you all feel more comfortable about making your decision with this brand. The carrying case is a nice plus too.

The Design reminds me of my first microscope, it is fun for kids and even adults to explore and learn. It is made of a durable metal frame, the weight attests to it being well made, and the light brightness allows you to see clearly, has a pamphlet with great ideas for use. I highly recommend

Purchased for a 6 year old who has been asking for a microscope for a while. (Dad is a chemist) We were pleased with the quality and how much it was like a more serious microscope. No cutesy colorful plastic! The case was a big plus for keeping specimins and slides together. He was able to use it right away and was very engaged. Because it doesn't look like a toy we are hopeful that he will treat it like a serious tool to be treated with care, at least as much as a 6 year old can.

Loved that everything fit into a carrier. Item was for a 7-year old who squealed happily when opened at the birthday party. Spent the rest of the day using it and for hours afterward. Its obvious that a lot of thought went into designing what would go into this kit with safety in mind.

I bought it for me. It’s too child like.

Awesome first microscope

Perfect for a 10 year old who loves school!