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My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope | 
| Brand: C&A Scientific
Category: Toy
Buy New: $64.50
Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 773
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Age: 9 - 12 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 13.3 x 9.9 x 6.2
MPN: MFL-06
UPC: 760190001064
EAN: 0760190001064
ASIN: B000NOU54O
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: MFL-06 New in Stock
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| Features:
| • | The Duo-Scope is two microscopes in one: you can view slides with the light from below... you can also view solid objects with a second light shining down. This new Combo Scope with dual lighting allows for both types of use! | | • | There are no power cords. The light is provided with long lasting, energy efficient LEDs. Three AA batteries are required, not included. This cordless battery power makes it portable for field study. | | • | 10X Eyepiece
< 4X, 10X, 40X Objectives
, 40X, 100X and 400X Magnification. Real optical glass lenses. Dual focusing knobs. 2 LED lights, above and below |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscopes uses are unlimited with dual lights. It has the flexibility to view both slides and solid items. View slides with the light shining up from below and view solid objects with the light shining down on the specimen. It is fun and educational for scientists of all ages. It includes over 50 pieces of accessories for hours of scientific research. It requires 3 AA batteries, which are not included. It contains glass and sharp instruments. Also it includes: vinyl dust cover, five plain slides, one concavity slide, four prepared slides, cover glass, plastic dropper, two bottles of stain, slide labels, lens paper, forceps, scalpel, plastic test tube, plastic Petri dish, straight teasing needle, and instruction manual and helpful hints. It features: 10X eyepiece; 4X, 10X, 40X objectives, 40X, 100X, 400X Magnification, real optical glass lenses, dual focusing knobs, two LED lights, and six hole disc diaphragms
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| Customer Reviews: Read 28 more reviews...
 Nice for the price January 6, 2009
Leonidas (Greater Philadelphia)
I purchased for my 6 year old, and was right up his alley. We had a fun on the lowest magnification with objects he could recognize. I really like the dual lights on the scope, and I was pleased with the accessories which were included in the package. The clarity at the highest magnification left a bit to be desired, but I may not be using it correctly. (the last time I touched a microscope was in BIO Lab 102, in my freshman year of college twenty years back). Overall, it was a good Christmas gift for him.
 Best Christmas Present I bought this year! January 6, 2009
L. Medina (Texas)
My 8 year old daughter LOVES this microscope!-- It is easy to use and really makes her feel "scientific"-- surprisingly sturdy and is rather heavy-- my daughter said she is glad she got a "real" microscope rather than a toy. One little area for improvement, the highest resolution is a little fuzzy-- but could be user error as well. All in all-- well worth the money!
Excellent Microscope for the price. December 29, 2008
Ken S. (Long Island, NY USA)
Hi,
I read several reviews about this Microscope prior to purchase, and I have not been let down by the reviewers.
My kids range in age from 3-11. The two younder kids (6 and 3)only have viewing rights. They were able to view several slides and show interest, but a little young for the duo-scope.
The intended targets were 9 and 11 years old, and they have had a great time using the microscope. The few prepared slides are a good way to get them started, and the kids have been good at getting additional "subjects" under the scope. I have no concerns with the 9 and 11 year olds using the microscope without an adult present.
Some reviewers complained about the light source not being ample, to this I must disagree. The two light sources on this microscope are more than ample. Either the manufacturer corrected this issue, or there may have been an issue with that customer's unit. In addition, as the LED lights work on battery, there is no cord for the kids to trip over, nor is it a requirement to have close to an outlet.
Most reviewers noted there is only one focal knob (no secondary fine focus knob), and they reported this single knob worked quite well. I too agree the single focus knob works well. It is smooth and the kids and adults have had no issue with focus on any of the three magnification levels. (40x,100x,400x).
I did a fair amount of searching online for a microscope. I did not want a "toy" and I did not want to spend a lot of money as my home is not a research lab,... not yet :-). I am quite satisfied with "My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope." It has only seen about 45 days of service at my home, but I expect it will last a long time.
Summary items:
** Solid construction.
** Good range of magnification settings.
** smooth focus knob.
** Excellent light sources.
** The kids really enjoy it.
The only item I have taken away from the kids so far is the scalpel.
Cons:
** The longest objective can be lowered enough to touch the slide.
** Not many prepared slides come with the duo-scope.
Very nice entry level microscope December 29, 2008
B. welsh (seattle, wa)
I gave this microscope to my 6 year old nephew and he loved it. The single focus nob is adequate, however when the microscope is selected to 400 power the focus is tricky (adult help required). If the scope had a fine adjustment nob it would be a five star product.
One other observation is that the scope diaphragm doesn't seem to change the light level (from below). This is a minor nit.
For the price this is a very good value and I would recommend it to anyone who has a young scientist looking for a starter microscope.
So far so good December 29, 2008
Dentist Mom
I was looking for a kid friendly microscope that could actually teach my nephew about science without looking rinky-dink. Read the reviews, sent it for christmas, heard he liked it better than his eyeclops night vision glasses, which I find says alot about the product! Don't know how it's holding up, but so far so good! Impressive for an almost 8 year old boy!
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