SW380T

Bought this for my girlfriend for Christmas because she's a nerd and she loves it. I was surprised how well this is built having some experience around microscopes. Well worth the price.

This Swift SW380T microscope is just about everything I could have wanted in a scope for my research on marine cyanobacteria. For anyone who has been stuck using a single tube standard student-model scope (like my 1927 model Leitz), this is one fabulous upgrade! No more bending down sideways to position the slide, no more eyestrain, no more hours of standing over the scope causing neck and back strain, no more switching between the eyepiece and the c-mount scope camera! No more adjusting the mirror while positioning an external illuminator. The 30-degree viewing angle is perfect, no strain on the neck and back muscles. I can even lower my desk chair a bit. The ease of adjusting the interpupilary distance and the left eyepiece to match the image sharpness of the right eyepiece...these features, while common to stereo microscopes are luxurious. With both the modular trinocular head and the mechanical stage facing me, the stage controls as well as the course and fine adjustment are on the right-hand side of the scope, only the illuminator adjustment knob is on the left, which, being right-handed, makes it easy to work with this unit. The microscope came with a pair of 10X WF (wide field) eyepieces, and a pair of 25X WF eyepieces, and in the turret, 4X, 10X, 40X, and 100X eyepieces, giving a total range of magnification between 40X and 2500X. Now, occasionally, I need either lower or higher magnifications, and fortunately, I already have a pair of 15X Swift WF eyepieces, scavenged from old, damaged microscopes. And I bought a 5X eyepiece and a 0.5X C-mount lens from Amazon...so I just need to order another 5X eyepiece. I also have a 20X eyepiece, again from Amazon, so I repeat that order, as well...which I think I'll do, tonight. Now, I don't often use a 4X objective for most specimens, because my study critters are extremely tiny, so, I put the 10X objective where the 4X was, and took the 20X Plan Achromatic objective from my Leitz scope, and put it where the 10X had been, so the objective series is now 10X, 20X, 40X, 100X. Of course, if I could get a 5 or 6 lens turret, I could... The built-in illuminator is an adjustable LED (light-emitting diode), and should be sufficient for most of my work, although at its brightest, and with the diaphragm wide open, it's a bit dim at higher magnifications. I wonder if I can get a halogen illuminator for work at higher mags??? Anyway, I've tested these eyepieces and objectives against a stage micrometer (also from Amazon), and the system produces beautifully wide fields, sharp over about 85 to 90% of the field, which to my mind, qualifies the objectives as plano lenses. Oh...the C-mount BTER camera (also from Amazon), works perfectly with this microscope on the adjustable vertical tube...so as to be par-focal, in focus at the same time as the eyepieces, the ultimate grace and purpose of having a Trinocular head. Overall, for an independent researcher, someone without university or industry support, the SW380T is a dream come true!

Bought this microscope for my home schooling 8 year old granddaughter. I spent much of my career sitting in front of a microscope so I know a good microscope from a cheap one. This one is really nice. It has no design flaws that I have been able to notice. The resolution of the optics is quite good...much better than I was expecting. We have not yet used the 100x oil objective so I cannot comment on that one, but the other three are excellent quality optics and both the 10x and 25x objectives are good. The stage moves smoothly and the light is strong enough to get good visualization. The trinocular allows for a camera but also allows her and I to view the slides together and discuss them. My granddaughter loves it and is learning the joys of seeing the hidden details of her world. We wanted to get her a microscope that would last her through her college years and I believe we have accomplished that with this particular instrument. I would highly recommend it! Only downside (which is ridiculously minor) was the thin little plastic cover is totally inadequate, way to small to accomplish its purpose. We ended up buying a KitchenAid mixer cover for less than $20 which fits it nicely and provides good protection to keep it clean and dust free.

I just got this microscope yesterday, and it far exceeded my expectations. The controls are easy to learn, the fine focus makes a huge difference in getting perfect shots, etc. It's very sturdy, made with high quality materials, the LED is extremely bright so you can see practically every specimen you want to, and it's the perfect size for a microscope. Overall 10/10 microscope, completely worth the money.

It came with everything mentioned. I will be receiving pétri dishes later today to try the focus. I will update the reviews tonight. update.. looked at a flower petal at 10x 10x (100x) so far successful, getting to try 400x and 1000x tomorrow For samples thicker than a leaf or hair, it won't light over 100x; it's backlit. However I got front lighting to work at 100x with a handheld light. It won't front light from external light over 100x magnification because the objective lenses have a thick safety encasing that blocks the light source. Everything magnified over 100x has to be thinner than a strawberry leaf to view with back lighting. That's why I'm giving this very well made microscope only 3 stars! Very much needs front lighting for a more easy close up on everyday samples. Maybe a lot to ask, but Yeah!, front lighting for close ups on ordinary samples on a better microscope. I got up to 400x with back lighting but I have yet to learn the oil immersion 100x objective lense

I plan to buy a nicer more expensive scope later but to learn the basics and make all the rookie mistakes on I finally chose this scope after extensive researching. Found my first Tardigrade and was happy with what i was able to see, expectations met!

Better than I expected, perfect for a hobbyist!

Beautiful machine. Came with everything listed in pristine condition. Big shoutout to the delivery person that handled it like a newborn when sitting it at my door. Would recommend purchasing a telescope to pair so that you can see the universe you live in at scope (no pun intended)

Es un buen microscopio. Lo llevo usando una semana. Cumple las expectativas. Las euglenas se ven con detalle a 400. A 1000 tiene bastante buena resolución. La distancia objetivo/muestra es excesivamente corta a 400 y a 1000, no obstante, con habilidad se logra un buen enfoque. A partir de 1000 el aumento es marketing pues aumentar cambiando el ocular es aumentar lo ya aumentado. A pesar de todo el microscopio cumple. Cuando limpie objetivos trataré de seguir con la reseña en base a la dificultad que presenten.

Prima microscoop. Helder beeld, goede (led) verlichting. De focus fijn regeling werkt perfect. Het enige minpuntje is dat het diafragma van de condensor bij het 4xobjectief iets in het beeld verschijnt bij volledig sluiten. Verder werd de microscoop in perfecte staat geleverd.

Appareil superbe et très efficace après une bonne prise en main . Pour personne avertis et très soigneuses .

Das Swift ist die optimale Ergänzung zu meinem Dunkelfeldmikroskop. Ich bin mit dem Kauf sehr zufrieden und kann es weiterempfehlen.

The SWIFT SW380T is definitely not a toy. For serious Microscopy it will deliver, with clear objective viewing and the focusing nobs are smooth and has tension adjustment for both, coarse and fine. The mechanical stage adjustment is precise, and the LED light is more than you need. This microscope is a step down from a professional microscope that would run you over $1000. The quality of this unit is excellent for its price range and a great microscope for collage use. I checked several reviews on line from teachers and university professors that reviewed it and were impress by its functionality. You can check one of the reviews @ Microhunter Microscopy. One more thing, if you want to use a digital camera get the trinocular, it is well worth it. Also, I did get a 20X and 60X objective as extras to replace the 100X oil immersion objective that comes with it. I do recommend this microscope and I am very satisfied with my purchase.