AmScope SM-1BSX-64S
#8 in StereoFull review
A binocular zoom stereo with a long reach and its own ring light, good for soldering. Choose a trinocular model if you want to record.
Amazon $449.99$449.99
3.5-45x200 mmBinocular
3.0/5
A fixed-power binocular stereo with a long warranty and useful working distance. The halogen lights are a drawback next to LED models.
- 10-60xResolution / magnification
- 120 mmWorking distance
- BinocularScreen / head
- PillarStand
Check price at Amazon$355.99
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Pros
- 120 mm working distance with the included 0.5x lens
- Top and bottom lights with dimmer
- Head turns 360 degrees
- Five-year warranty
Cons
- Halogen lights run hot
- Fixed 1x and 3x objectives, no zoom
- No camera port
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 | G323 |
|---|---|
| Optics and imaging | |
| Optical magnification | 10-60x |
| Zoom | Fixed steps |
| Eyepieces | WF10x and WF20x |
| Field of view | 37.5 mm |
| Working distance | 120 mm |
| Viewing and output | |
| Head | Binocular |
| Camera included | No |
| Stand and lighting | |
| Stand | Pillar |
| Lights | Top, Under-stage |
| Light type | halogen |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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