AmScope 144-LED Microscope Ring Light with Adapter for Stereo Microscopes Limited Time

I purchased the AmScope 3.5X-180X INSPECTION TRINOCULAR STEREO ZOOM MICROSCOPE along with the LED light ring. I have found that the halogen bulbs get extremely hot, both the bottom and top and do not generate enough light for viewing various items when in full zoom. Because the scope is new the original halogen bulbs and lamps will create a plastic burning smell due to the amount of heat they produce. I assume this smell will go away over time. The LED produces little to zero heat and produces a white light instead a warm yellow light. Highly recommend the LED light.

My primary use of the light and scope is to capture photos and video of freshwater lifeforms and plants for the show Talking Scuba.
If doing DSLR photography or video using the AmScope SLR / D-SLR Camera Adapter for Microscopes I have found that additional LED lights may be necessary to get enough light for a good exposure without bumping up the ISO. Be prepared to setup additional LED lights on a stand... Read more

the lights are adjustable which is great for that pcb that is shiny and no reflect into the eyes, I can see more detail, and my work seems to go faster now I can really see what I am doing, very compact, doesn't get in the way, just perfect.

I purchased this LED light to replace a florescent one that came with a used stereo scope I purchased earlier this year. I use it for examining small dental tool parts I inspect for repair purposes. This light really allows me to see the fine detail and quickly find the extent of wear, or damage of parts which I can quickly then determine if replacement is needed. The old light was too dim at high power, and there's really a night and day difference!

With this light, I don't even have to have it turned to high when I'm using the highest power setting at 90x. I find leaving the brightness setting about 1/2 to 3/4 is sufficient for my purposes. I can see the smallest detail when I'm inspecting parts for wear and damage. It also is excellent for inspecting parts after cleaning them in an ultrasonic cleaner to see how well it cleaned them up. With LED's, I should not have to worry about bulbs burning out, and I really like the white light this one produces.

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