AmScope SE100-LED Portable LED Stereo Microscope 20X

A very good scope to introduce children to tiny worlds. The magnification is good, with a reasonable depth of field. The illumination from the light is sufficient for eye observations; too dim for entry level microscope cameras. My astronomy camera coped with the lower light levels; a bright external spotlight should overcome issues with less sensitive microscope cameras. The focusing is a little agricultural, however the depth of field means that it is not an issue. The build quality is robust, which should cope with the rougher handling of younger children. It’s fairly compact and light; making it suitable to take out into the field. Hopefully the attached photograph of a parasite on a Honey Bee provides an example of the magnification.

for background, I have worked and taught in laboratories for over a decade. I wanted a stereo/dissection microscope for my children. the ones marketed as "kids" scopes tend to be too flimsy. this scope is really light so I thought it would be the same...but no...this scope is excellent, the resolution is great, the smaller eye pieces make it much easier for children to view, it's small and light enough to take on field trips! great value for money.

Technically my wife loves it. Very easy to operate. Basic but effective

My grandson was very pleased with this

Arrived in time, easy to set up and get working.