A binocular zoom stereo on a boom stand with a bright ring light, for repair and lab work where you only need the eyepieces.
Amazon $459
A classic trinocular zoom stereo on a boom stand for board repair and dental or jewelry work. Budget for a ring light.
- 7-45xResolution / magnification
- TrinocularScreen / head
- BoomStand
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Continuous 7x to 45x zoom
- Trinocular port for a camera
- Boom stand reaches over large boards
- Five-year warranty
- No light included
- Listing publishes no optical working distance
The AmScope SM-3T family
Every AmScope SM-3T model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Resolution / magnification | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmScope SM-3T (this one) | 7-45x | 3.5/5 | $543.99 |
| AmScope SM-3T-54S-5M | 7-45x | 3.7/5 | $855.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | SM-3T |
|---|---|
| Optics and imaging | |
| Optical magnification | 7-45x |
| Zoom | Continuous, 0.7-4.5x |
| Eyepieces | WH10x super-widefield |
| Viewing and output | |
| Head | Trinocular |
| Camera included | No |
| Stand and lighting | |
| Stand | Boom |
| Lights | None built in |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this type
The cheapest trinocular zoom stereo here with its own ring light, for hobby soldering, gems and coins. A boom version suits bigger work.
Amazon $339.99A trinocular boom stereo with a ring light and camera adapter, ready to add a C-mount camera. Good for electronics repair and engraving.
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