OMAX - MD827S30L Built-in 3MP - Review

As a professional product reviewer who specializes in scientific equipment, I was excited to get the opportunity to review the OMAX MD827S30L Built-in 3MP Camera 40X-2000X Digital Biological Compound Binocular LED Light Microscope with Double Layer Mechanical Stage Oil Immersion NA1.25 Condenser. This microscope boasts impressive features, including total magnification of up to 2000X, a built-in digital camera, and an oil immersion NA1.25 condenser. But, does it live up to its promises?

Let's start with the design and hardware. The OMAX MD827S30L is a sturdy microscope with a metal framework that ensures its durability. The viewing head is designed with digital binocular, which is inclined at a 45-degree angle and swivels in a 360-degree range. The interpupillary distance is adjustable, which means you can customize the distance between the eyepieces for maximum comfort, and the diopter is also adjustable for people with vision impairment.

The microscope has a revolving quadruple nosepiece, which allows you to quickly change objectives without losing your focus. The objectives are achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X(S), 100X(S, Oil), and deliver excellent image clarity and brightness at all magnification levels. The eyepieces are wide field WF10X/18 and WF20X, which give you a broad field of view and make it easier to see microscopic details. However, the eyepieces could be more comfortable for prolonged use.

The stage of this microscope is a unique feature as it comes with a translation range of 3inch x 2inch (75mm x 50mm) and is stain-resistant with a double-layered design. The mechanical stage is very responsive and provides ample space to move and inspect specimens with precision. The focus knobs are coaxial with a rack and pinion adjustment mechanism that allows you to zoom in or out with ease. What's more, you can lock the focusing knob when you're moving the microscope around to ensure the safety of your slides.

One of the most attractive features of this microscope is the oil immersion NA1.25 condenser. It delivers exceptional contrast and resolution, particularly at high magnifications. The condenser is adjustable using the rack and pinion mechanism and comes with an iris aperture diaphragm that lets you control the amount of light entering the lens. The LED light source is replaceable, and its intensity can be adjusted for maximum clarity.

The built-in 3.0-megapixel camera is the icing on the cake, and it's compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and Mac OS. The camera comes with USB 2.0, which delivers a maximum transmission speed of 480MB/second. You can take still images at a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 pixels, and the frame rate is 4 frames per second at 2048x1536 and 10 frames per second at 1024x768. The noise-to-signal ratio is above 40dB, which ensures clear and crisp images.

Now that we've covered its impressive features let's dive into what I didn't like about this microscope. Firstly, the overall design could be improved with more ergonomic eyepieces. Secondly, the software that comes with the camera could use some work to improve ease of use and configurability. Lastly, while the oil immersion NA1.25 condenser is impressive, it requires a steep learning curve and can be challenging to use at first.

Nonetheless, the OMAX MD827S30L Built-in 3MP Camera 40X-2000X Digital Biological Compound Binocular LED Light Microscope with Double Layer Mechanical Stage Oil Immersion NA1.25 Condenser is an outstanding microscope for anyone interested in microscopy. Its advanced features put it among the top contenders in the market, and it's a microscope that I would recommend to any serious professional.

OMAX - MD827S30L Built-in 3MP

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