Have one - and I am equally impressed. Have been using Leica and Zeiss professionally for more than 20 years now and this is 95% performance at 5 % cost.
Hi Steve, I ordered one of the Eakins trinocular microscope based on your review, I bought the black version, it really does look nice. Thanks for your video I was almost going to buy the Ampscope but when I watched your video it changed my mind.
Can you share a link to the vendor you purchased this scope from. This is exactly what I’m looking for. I really don’t like the double boom on the AmScope, but that appeared to be the only option…this looks great. Do you still like it today, or do you have buyer’s remorse? Thanks in advance!!
Nice! Been looking for a good Microscope kit that isn't insanely expensive for engraving and jewelry work. Those Leica Microscopes are just so expensive. Thanks for the video!👍
Thank you for a posting links for the articulated boom arm. I was looking at trying to modify a computer, monitor arm or some other thing. I did not even know that they existed.
Brilliant video. As a complete frustrated newbe to microscopy, this has been a massive help. I just received this kit today, but was deflated to find that the instruction manual is really quite inadequate, though I just about got there in the end. I never quite understand why companies skimp on creating decent manuals after the cost of developing and manufacturing. It's like stopping in a race just before the finish line. They even included a micro cd (as in your video), which I'm unable to use. Does a regular cd cost too much in plastic do you think? Great as this product ultimately is, engineers are almost always lousy communicators, who assume everyone else is an equal expert. No manual for the video camera that was shipped with it either :-[
Hmmm interesting... This looks like a much better deal than the microscope that is recommended by "Strange Parts " the Minsvision one. I love the stand :-)
Right! I thought the base of the one from Strange Parts recommendation was a bit limiting; the price is a bit out of the wife's range. I guess it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission!
I always tell folks who are looking for a trinocular scope to confirm that the model allows the use of both eyepieces if the camera is engaged...some scopes lose one of the optical paths to use the camera simultaneously. Thanks for the review, if I didn't already have a scope this would be a good choice.
I have wanted to buy this for so long but wondered if it was just cheap rubbish you have just convinced me to buy one when I have recovered from christmas. thankyou, I will be sure to use your link
At around 6.16 you mention spending extra on something to keep the camera in and focused but you did not say what is it or any links to where.Can you advise?My scope had the camera but nothing to attach it to the hole. thanks
Amazing, very in depth video. I am between getting this or the Vision Scientific VS-3FZ-IFR07 Simul-Focal Trinocular Zoom Stereo Microscope from Amazon. Which would you recommend?
Thank you so much for this video and for your contribution to the electronic repair community. I only have one question that I have not found the answer to. How is it for a person using glasses to work through the eye pieces on this microscope?
@@sdgelectronics I have worked with TMX, Phils (makers of Timex watches in the Philippines ('79 -'83) As a QC (Quality Control) Analyst I used most of the similar microscopes (American Optical) like this during my failure analysis work for the electronic and mechanical components of those watches and I was certain that you don't need to wear corrective glasses while using the scope. The procedure was is to focus the left eye with the fine adjust of the microscope head, then for the right eye, the RIGHT EYEPIECE can be adjusted or turned to match the focus on your RIGHT EYE. Now my question is, can the right eyepiece of the Eakin be adjusted for focusing Thanks for the answer.
Depends on your vision/correction. If you're only near/far sighted, then with adjustable diopters you might not even need to wear the glasses. But if you have astigmatism then you'll likely still need them; the diopter lenses can't correct for that. Do get a set of straight or shallow-angle rubber cups for the diopters though. Working without any is uncomfortable and will easily scuff up your glasses. The larger angled ones work well for blocking ambient light from the sides, but they conform to the outer edge of your eye socket and cheek, they don't work with glasses.
I have a older am scope that I bought from an engineering firm that was closing up shop. It came on an articulating arm. I like it but I feel like the one main con of articulating arms is the limited mounting points double arms are nice in the fact you can place them anywhere ( I don't own both).
Is there a way to fix the difference in the field view being much much more narrow then what you see through the lenses ? I know i need some kind of adapter, but which one ?
I have an identical camera from Eakins aliexpress store. The camera is 16megapixels YW5607 (from data). Usual aliexpress BS. It's still a good camera but this 37MP is just pure fantasy. It's a Panasonic 1/2.3" chip.
Hello SDG, i'm into buying one. The only thing i'm trying to figure out is if the camera is plug and play with macbook (mac os) via photo booth or where can you download the software since the macbook has no CD reader! Thx in advance!
For anyone who doesn't want to wait 1 month and pay that expensive Aliexpress delivery, you can find this product on Banggood with free delivery from CZ, within 5 days, which seems pretty nice.
Dude can you help I've got the same Microscope but having a hard time to see correctly through the eye piece.maybe you can make a video ?my problem is that I can always see my eyelashes or eyebrows it's really annoying
This type of stand seems ideal for ergonomic reasons, great for not taking up so much bench space but I do see a downside, it seems to be picking-up every little movement and that can be disturbing when you're zoomed in. But I guess it's something you have to trade in for the ergonomics.
There's a bit more wobble visible on the camera, but for whatever reason you don't see it down the eye pieces. You're right though, at high zoom the effect is compounded.
I have ordered one, e look amazing for the price, i here anyway I could get a copy of your reversing camera schematics. Just fitted all working just having a few issues
Thanks, looks like a really nice microscope. Useful even in professional environment for that price. Just a small question, is there a big difference in the field of view between the optical path and the camera?
Being (predictably) low on space, I really like the idea of replacing my boom arm with one of these. How completely does the arm fold down when not in use? Will the articulating section sit directly above the lower part?
Hi , please can you help with this issue am facing with my Eakins Microscope . When I connect the camera to the monitor the eyepiece either in focus or the picture in monitor . How can I sync bother to reflect the same focus I have the same camera adapter where I can focus using a ring on adapter Thanks
Did you test various of these cameras?, I found that some of these use C or CS mount, and since I have bought some lenses for the raspberry pi camera, I wondered where I can find the camera itself, the shop you link to, the loose cameras there are of different types, than the camera that comes with the full microscope kit it seems? I wonder if any of these have hdmi and usb output, or is it just hdmi and sdcard storage?
Hi, would you be able to help me with finding the camera adapter used in this video (with the variable lens and locking screw)? Aliso s it a 0.5x or 0.35x? Thanks if you can help.
@@sdgelectronics Thank you, yes I need to buy it separately and I’ve now found it online from the info in the video. Great work on the channel, very helpful.
I have used the AM scope with dual boom stand before and it was OK, but as you say it needs a good amount of desk space. I have had comments by others that have used the articulating type stand as with this Eakins package that it can be unstable as in one little bump on the desk and the image wobbles all about.
It probably depends a little on how stable your bench is - I didn't find it much more wobbly that the boom arm on full extension. It only really effects the camera, our eyes seem to filter it out
@@sdgelectronics Yes a decently solid bench would help a lot. I very much appreciate your great reviews and particularly your thoughts on how the camera works with the scope. I also recently got the BEST BST-863 hot air rework station after seeing your review. I'm yet to give a good work-out.
Is there the difference of the camera staying in focus while the zoom and or focus adjustment controls on the microscope itself are moved to different positions?
If we keep the working distance between 300/400 mm and get full zoom, would the image be blurry? I want to use it in another sector and I need a long working distance. Can you make a short video from a long distance with the electronic circuit in your hand?
400mm is too ambitious for full zoom. It's about 250mm maximum. You'd need to change the barlow lens on the objective and sacrifice some of the zoom for working distance.
Thanks for answer. so it is ultimately testable and workable? I'm a dentist, and the microscopes in dentistry we have are around $ 15,000 or more. I don't understand at all from microscopes or lenses and photography but I think there shouldn't be such a big price difference.
Hello! Can you please tell your opinion on this exact camera. Is it good enough, how it is in comparison with their other camera models? It's body looks a little thinner than others. I liked a set with the black microscope and this camera and wonder if I should go for it :)
I want to ask you some combination for my needs if its possible, I want longer eye pieces for my neck to be straight and for electronics not to be close to my chest to rest my arms freely on table while working can i do it with adjustable parts mounted to this micro ??
Hi Steve. Thanks a lot for sharing. Which one do you like more from a quality and usability perspective? The head of this Eakins SMZ, or the SM745NTP you reviewed back in May? Thanks for a your comments.
do you know what the difference is between this style and the black version they sell with the straight body where the lens / ring light attaches? the black one has a slightly different body and eye pieces also i want to order one but i see they offer 2 styles in the same listing on aliexpress. thanks
There's a groove on the main objective lens. It doesn't mount onto the 0.5x lens. If you want the light lower down, you can screw in an adapter but you'd need to get that separately
Hello, sorry for my question, but trinocular means than you can record, and use your both eyes in the same time, unlike binocular wich need a to use the left eyes for camera? Thanks a lot
Hi I'm looking to purchase my first scope. Just trying to workout if I need an eyepiece or not. In your opinion are they critical for soldering or would you just go for the stand alone imx290 with auto focus?
Ok, so watched all of your microscope videos, and have a question regarding the camera port. What size is the diameter of the port? I've found a nice Eakins trinocular scope head, which shows the camera port as being 23mm diameter, but all of the camera adapters are bigger than that. Is 23mm accurate? Does one need a second adapter from 23mm to the 27/28mm focal adapters? And is 25mm the standard C-Mount diameter?
SDG Electronics a.aliexpress.com/_mrNTB47 After careful study of the images, it looks like it has an adapter that would take the 38mm mounts. It has a clasping screw rather than a thread, which was common on the 27.8mm old style.
I bought this same setup but the black version. It came with the same exact camera but a slightly different adapter that says .5x on it. The optics is absolutely fantastic but the camera is very dark. I've adjusted the brightness to the max but I'm still getting a dark image even though the ring light is on. What could it be? Maybe the adapter?
I just received mine based on this review. The instructions is a disc but its all in Chinese. Do you have a link to an english manual or a video to setup. Its too expensive just to wing it. Thanks
Hello. Thanks for your video. Help me a lot! Can u help me in one doubt? If i use a 0,5 to increase my working lenght, what kind of “conection” i need to use with de camera? (Sorry for bad english, im from Brazil). Thanks!!!
As you adjust the continuously variable zoom, do you have to keep changing the height of the microscope head? (Working distance is inversely proportional to overall magnification?)
Just a minor adjustment to the focus is required. It doesn't require resetting the overall height - there is a focus rack which allows the fine adjustment
Thanks Steve. My current microscope has a "goose neck" stand (like an adjustable table lamp) and getting it the correct height to focus (and also horizontal) is surprisingly fiddly. So, I'm considering another microscope, and this review and your comments are most helpful. Many thanks! Jon
My Elkings microscope come with some issue, image on the eyepieces is perfect but image from the camera is to dark and is out of focus un some part of the screen. I think the problem is a bad position of the internal mirror or the prism is moved. I try to calibrate without success. Best Regards.
Hi @ SDG Electronics Great review. But I'm confused between the White Eakins Trinocular Head (as you show), and the Black Trinocular Head, which is available as an option in the 3rd link you provided. The White / Black heads appear physically quite different (ie. not just the color), and I note the Black one comes with a smaller 0.5x Mount Adapter, instead of the White versions SZMCTV 1/2 Lens Adapter for the camera (which you demonstrated). Are you able to comment on the difference between these White / Black Heads / why the different Adapters? Unfortunately this is not explained in the listing description, so I'm not sure which I should choose? Thanks.
I've not found any difference in use with regards to the optics, but the black Eakins one has a better mount for the camera. Apparently the black version also has slightly different design which stops the smoke from soldering getting inside, though I can't verify that.
@@johnmaloma7623 If it’s any help, I went with the black one. Several years of use now, and probably my best workbench investment yet! I use it nearly everyday, even for regular TH soldering. Even when not dealing with tiny SMD’s, your soldering improves doing it under a binocular microscope. I also record video via the Trinocular camera fitting. Awesome piece of equipment!
@@gregclare thanks for your prompt response, can I have a video while sitting on a chair soldering under binocular microscope, hope you don't solder difficult
Hello and thanks for these videos! Are you able to confirm the maximum table thickness this can clamp to? The listings on Aliexpress indicate 50mm but my concern is they may have measured between the gap in the black part of the clamp an not taken into account the thickness of the heads of the screws that clamp against the underside of the table when the screws are tightened. I need to know for sure because the lip of my desk is 50mm exactly.
Based on this video i tried to set up the microscope. Everything is blurry? I normally wear glasses so have i just bought a dud? I used your referral links to purchase and am disatisfied with tje product. I tried bothe x5 and x2 lens and also just normal x1. The eyepieces are wf10x/20. Must i get different ones for my vision? Stuck
No it should work normally whether you wear glasses or no. Are you keeping your glasses on? Your eyes should normally be about 15mm from the lenses on the eyepieces. Regardless of your eyesight, adjusting the microscope height should always be able to bring it into any focus.
@@sdgelectronicsyes glasses are off. I've sent Eakins a message as there is small damage to the surface of microscope. It maybe the cause. Not sure. Also can't power the camera as have to find suitable power plugs. I don't know what country these are for.
@@dazamad if the lenses are damaged it'll be blurry. Did you sweep the height range to check focus? Off hand, with the 0.5x barlow lens the distance to the table is around 210mm. By the way, you can leave glasses on
Thanks for the review, I got one for my lab based on your recommendation. I didn't get a manual though, and I can't seem to get the camera image in focus. I should be able to get the eyepieces and the camera image to focus simultaneously, right?
Yes, the focus should match. Is the threaded ring on the camera extended enough? I found with some cameras that the sensor was a different distance from the thread. Sometimes a 5mm c-mount adapter can help
@@sdgelectronics Thanks! When unboxing, I missed that the camera cover was both a distance ring and a cap. I put the ring back, and now everything is in focus 😊 Thanks!
I have a fixed 8x microscope and franky find 8x too much. (22mm field of view frustrates navigating solder + iron). But the 2.25x of my illuminated desk magnifier isn't quite enough. If you set the zoom to say 5x, are the eye pieces low enough to comfortably use or do you need a "high chair / low desk"?! (You'll have a large working distance - good - but also a lot of distance to the eye pieces - bad?)
HI, thanks for sharing this video on this microscope. May I ask how is the articulating arm function now after 10 month use? I am looking to go for it. And just read a post from eevblog forum that the same design from Amscope is not holding the microscope well after a few month use. Your advice is appreciated,thank you.
@@sdgelectronics Hi again, I also noticed (after subscribing and watching your later videos), that this Articulating Arm does not seem to be present in your later videos? Are you still using it, or have you gone back to the dual boom AmScope stand? (which appears to be back in place in your later Nov 19' Eakins Black head review). If you've gone back to the dual boom, can you please share your experience / reason for changing? The stand represents a significant part of the overall cost, so I'd really like to understand your pros / cons, from someone with your experience. I can only afford to make this purchase once, so I want to avoid making a bad "stand" decisison. Thanks.
@@gregclare I have both units sitting here, but I tend to use the dual boom microscope for videos as it stops the camera image wobbling about. It's not an issue for normal viewing through the eyepieces when not recording.
Great video but was wandering if the height of the first boom arm meaning the first arm after the table lock down has caused you any trouble it does seem close to table top and would defiantly sweep things off my work bench but did see another with an extension to raise that height and its adjustable as well its a real nice piece of kit and thanks for the look
@@sdgelectronics Thanks for the reply this is the microscope i am going to purchase with the extended post off the table tie down to lift primary boom off table top in my case it will work better for me but can u tell me is that camera adapter the one you purchased off lapsum gift it looks really well made and useable?
@@sdgelectronics I like the idea, but IMO the execution is terrible. If you actually wanna use it for moving it around fully and for swinging the microscope out of the way when not in use - then that tiny clearance underneath the bottom boom basically eats up all the bench space of its movement radius. You can't place anything there - anything taller than a table mat or a cable within it's radius, will be knocked over and swept off the bench. As you point out yourself in the video; bench space is prime, scarce real estate. And that bottom boom eats up almost as much bench real estate as the double boom stand does. It's arguably even worse than the double boom in this aspect, as except for the base of the double boom, at least there's good clearance _underneath_ the boom, and most of the space it eats up is towards the rear. This boom-arm eats up a lot more space more towards the front of the desk, space much more actively used.
@@sdgelectronics On a cheap USB microscope I was unable to solder anything while looking at the monitor because of the delay between the reality and the image. Are you able to work (solder/anything else) while looking on the image on the external monitor connected to this microscope ?
The articulating arm is my preferred if you don't intend to capture video, as it appears wobbly on the video. By eye it's perfectly fine. It's really nice how you can move it right out of the way.
@@sdgelectronics do you think its wobbly because of the clamping to the desk and taping it would cause the whole scope to move? Have you tried indipendently supporting the stand separately from the desk ors its the stand itself not tight firm while seeing thru the scope?
What do you think about the basic 13M pixel VGA camera? For example the one that comes with this kit: banggood.com/Industry-3_5X-90X-Simul-focal-Trinocular-Stereo-Microscope-p-1477322.html?cur_warehouse=CN I just have an old 17" VGA monitor for use with the camera (so no HDMI).
Have one - and I am equally impressed. Have been using Leica and Zeiss professionally for more than 20 years now and this is 95% performance at 5 % cost.
The stand is what makes it for me, the idea of swinging it out the way is ideal. Nice piece of kit.
Hi Steve, I ordered one of the Eakins trinocular microscope based on your review, I bought the black version, it really does look nice. Thanks for your video I was almost going to buy the Ampscope but when I watched your video it changed my mind.
Hopefully you get on well with it and have saved some money in the process!
Can you share a link to the vendor you purchased this scope from. This is exactly what I’m looking for. I really don’t like the double boom on the AmScope, but that appeared to be the only option…this looks great. Do you still like it today, or do you have buyer’s remorse? Thanks in advance!!
Are you still happy with it Ola Oni?
Nice! Been looking for a good Microscope kit that isn't insanely expensive for engraving and jewelry work. Those Leica Microscopes are just so expensive. Thanks for the video!👍
Thank you for a posting links for the articulated boom arm. I was looking at trying to modify a computer, monitor arm or some other thing. I did not even know that they existed.
Brilliant video. As a complete frustrated newbe to microscopy, this has been a massive help. I just received this kit today, but was deflated to find that the instruction manual is really quite inadequate, though I just about got there in the end. I never quite understand why companies skimp on creating decent manuals after the cost of developing and manufacturing. It's like stopping in a race just before the finish line. They even included a micro cd (as in your video), which I'm unable to use. Does a regular cd cost too much in plastic do you think? Great as this product ultimately is, engineers are almost always lousy communicators, who assume everyone else is an equal expert. No manual for the video camera that was shipped with it either :-[
Thanks Steve! I love my 180X twin beam AmScope but you are correct, the camera adapter does suck buzzard butt!
Hmmm interesting... This looks like a much better deal than the microscope that is recommended by "Strange Parts
" the Minsvision one. I love the stand :-)
Right! I thought the base of the one from Strange Parts recommendation was a bit limiting; the price is a bit out of the wife's range. I guess it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission!
Just made the plunge! Ordered and waiting for shipping; it'll be a long ride to Hawaii!
Yup, I want one. Louis Rossmann swears that stereo vision is absolutely necessary for inspecting PCB work.
Yeah, it's impossible to solder with a mono microscope
Yeay for Unisolder. Looking forward to seeing a full review.
UniSolder is god :-)
Dude thank you so much for that video.thats exactly what I was looking for .
I was looking for something like this. Thank you... my wallet will feel it...
the only review that made sense for me on these microscopes.. thanks bro
Glad it helped 👍
I always tell folks who are looking for a trinocular scope to confirm that the model allows the use of both eyepieces if the camera is engaged...some scopes lose one of the optical paths to use the camera simultaneously. Thanks for the review, if I didn't already have a scope this would be a good choice.
does this allow you to use both?
I think that it is called, semi-focal.
Yes, it's a simul-focal microscope.
Yeah, that's it! Thanks Steve.
Indeed very nice piece of equipment. Congratulations.
I have wanted to buy this for so long but wondered if it was just cheap rubbish you have just convinced me to buy one when I have recovered from christmas. thankyou, I will be sure to use your link
I don't think you'll be disappointed, the optical quality is as good as you should ever need
Thank you for an excellent review! clear, concise and expertly delivered. Merry Christmas!
At around 6.16 you mention spending extra on something to keep the camera in and focused but you did not say what is it or any links to where.Can you advise?My scope had the camera but nothing to attach it to the hole. thanks
Amazing, very in depth video. I am between getting this or the Vision Scientific VS-3FZ-IFR07 Simul-Focal Trinocular Zoom Stereo Microscope from Amazon. Which would you recommend?
Thank you so much for this video and for your contribution to the electronic repair community.
I only have one question that I have not found the answer to.
How is it for a person using glasses to work through the eye pieces on this microscope?
It works fine with my glasses on. You can adjust the diopter on each eyepiece so that you have full vision with your glasses 5mm from the eyepieces
@@sdgelectronics I have worked with TMX, Phils (makers of Timex watches in the Philippines ('79 -'83) As a QC (Quality Control) Analyst I used most of the similar microscopes (American Optical) like this during my failure analysis work for the electronic and mechanical components of those watches and I was certain that you don't need to wear corrective glasses while using the scope. The procedure was is to focus the left eye with the fine adjust of the microscope head, then for the right eye, the RIGHT EYEPIECE can be adjusted or turned to match the focus on your RIGHT EYE. Now my question is, can the right eyepiece of the Eakin be adjusted for focusing Thanks for the answer.
Depends on your vision/correction. If you're only near/far sighted, then with adjustable diopters you might not even need to wear the glasses. But if you have astigmatism then you'll likely still need them; the diopter lenses can't correct for that. Do get a set of straight or shallow-angle rubber cups for the diopters though. Working without any is uncomfortable and will easily scuff up your glasses. The larger angled ones work well for blocking ambient light from the sides, but they conform to the outer edge of your eye socket and cheek, they don't work with glasses.
Use an ergotronix LX arm with high post. Much better as swings above stuff (not so low above desk).
Built a vesa adapter to microscope.
I have a older am scope that I bought from an engineering firm that was closing up shop. It came on an articulating arm. I like it but I feel like the one main con of articulating arms is the limited mounting points double arms are nice in the fact you can place them anywhere ( I don't own both).
Is there a way to fix the difference in the field view being much much more narrow then what you see through the lenses ?
I know i need some kind of adapter, but which one ?
37mp images? cant find any info on that camera. i doubt might be interpolated from some lower res
I forgot to look at the image files on the SD card too look at the data.
I have an identical camera from Eakins aliexpress store. The camera is 16megapixels YW5607 (from data). Usual aliexpress BS. It's still a good camera but this 37MP is just pure fantasy. It's a Panasonic 1/2.3" chip.
Thx fot the review, i'm thinking about buying one. Is that camera plug and play via usb on a macbook air or do ik have to download software?
Hello SDG, i'm into buying one. The only thing i'm trying to figure out is if the camera is plug and play with macbook (mac os) via photo booth or where can you download the software since the macbook has no CD reader! Thx in advance!
Can use for dental endodontics treatment?
Looks to be a very capable unit at a fair price as arranged in this kit. Did you work out this specific configuration with Eakins?
Yes, we had a chat to work out a potentially better configuration. I don't get any commission or anything though.
@@sdgelectronics Very nice from you. This rely looks like a kit witch is coming from experience.
The name and model can you tell me ?
Nice hand veins you have
Good review Steve. Nice scope too 👍
For anyone who doesn't want to wait 1 month and pay that expensive Aliexpress delivery, you can find this product on Banggood with free delivery from CZ, within 5 days, which seems pretty nice.
Thanks for the video. Really informative!
Much appreciated video. What is the difference between the 3 links?
Same seller apparently, they just have three different stores aimed at slightly different markets
@@sdgelectronics And the colour of the camera is just cosmetic -- grey or red case?
Yes, cosmetic. I have no idea why they're offered like that. Black is fine!
Dude can you help I've got the same Microscope but having a hard time to see correctly through the eye piece.maybe you can make a video ?my problem is that I can always see my eyelashes or eyebrows it's really annoying
This type of stand seems ideal for ergonomic reasons, great for not taking up so much bench space but I do see a downside, it seems to be picking-up every little movement and that can be disturbing when you're zoomed in. But I guess it's something you have to trade in for the ergonomics.
There's a bit more wobble visible on the camera, but for whatever reason you don't see it down the eye pieces. You're right though, at high zoom the effect is compounded.
I have ordered one, e look amazing for the price, i here anyway I could get a copy of your reversing camera schematics. Just fitted all working just having a few issues
Thanks, looks like a really nice microscope. Useful even in professional environment for that price.
Just a small question, is there a big difference in the field of view between the optical path and the camera?
No, it's pretty well matched actually.
Being (predictably) low on space, I really like the idea of replacing my boom arm with one of these. How completely does the arm fold down when not in use? Will the articulating section sit directly above the lower part?
The arm itself came packed flat in an 'S' shape, but you would need to twist the microscope head by 90° so that the lens doesn't hit the arm.
Hi , please can you help with this issue am facing with my Eakins Microscope . When I connect the camera to the monitor the eyepiece either in focus or the picture in monitor . How can I sync bother to reflect the same focus
I have the same camera adapter where I can focus using a ring on adapter
Thanks
Very good video.
Did you test various of these cameras?, I found that some of these use C or CS mount, and since I have bought some lenses for the raspberry pi camera, I wondered where I can find the camera itself, the shop you link to, the loose cameras there are of different types, than the camera that comes with the full microscope kit it seems?
I wonder if any of these have hdmi and usb output, or is it just hdmi and sdcard storage?
I wonder what the price was at the time of this video as in April 2022 it does not seem that cheap?
Is this available in the uk?
Nice video sir .. so accurate.. 😎👍
Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks :)
is that arm stable?
can it be fixed in one position
Non of those links come with the c mount adapter you mentioned in your video. The one with the set screw
Hi, would you be able to help me with finding the camera adapter used in this video (with the variable lens and locking screw)? Aliso s it a 0.5x or 0.35x? Thanks if you can help.
It was a 0.5x on this video - I used the adapter which came in the kit, did you need it separate?
@@sdgelectronics Thank you, yes I need to buy it separately and I’ve now found it online from the info in the video. Great work on the channel, very helpful.
What happens when you need eyes correction? Can you use these as well or you need contact lenses? (I have never worn contact lenses)
I have used the AM scope with dual boom stand before and it was OK, but as you say it needs a good amount of desk space. I have had comments by others that have used the articulating type stand as with this Eakins package that it can be unstable as in one little bump on the desk and the image wobbles all about.
The articulating stand does look a bit wobbly...which will look like massive movement due to the magnification.
It probably depends a little on how stable your bench is - I didn't find it much more wobbly that the boom arm on full extension. It only really effects the camera, our eyes seem to filter it out
@@sdgelectronics Yes a decently solid bench would help a lot. I very much appreciate your great reviews and particularly your thoughts on how the camera works with the scope. I also recently got the BEST BST-863 hot air rework station after seeing your review. I'm yet to give a good work-out.
thank yoou for review
Is there the difference of the camera staying in focus while the zoom and or focus adjustment controls on the microscope itself are moved to different positions?
If we keep the working distance between 300/400 mm and get full zoom, would the image be blurry? I want to use it in another sector and I need a long working distance. Can you make a short video from a long distance with the electronic circuit in your hand?
400mm is too ambitious for full zoom. It's about 250mm maximum. You'd need to change the barlow lens on the objective and sacrifice some of the zoom for working distance.
Thanks for answer. so it is ultimately testable and workable? I'm a dentist, and the microscopes in dentistry we have are around $ 15,000 or more. I don't understand at all from microscopes or lenses and photography but I think there shouldn't be such a big price difference.
Hello! Can you please tell your opinion on this exact camera. Is it good enough, how it is in comparison with their other camera models? It's body looks a little thinner than others. I liked a set with the black microscope and this camera and wonder if I should go for it :)
I want to ask you some combination for my needs if its possible,
I want longer eye pieces for my neck to be straight and for electronics not to be close to my chest to rest my arms freely on table while working can i do it with adjustable parts mounted to this micro ??
Hi Steve. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Which one do you like more from a quality and usability perspective? The head of this Eakins SMZ, or the SM745NTP you reviewed back in May? Thanks for a your comments.
There's not a lot different to be honest. Image quality is the same through the eyepieces.
Hi I’m trying to find the better camera. Coupling you mention in video but I cant see this item can you help please
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do you know what the difference is between this style and the black version they sell with the straight body where the lens / ring light attaches? the black one has a slightly different body and eye pieces also i want to order one but i see they offer 2 styles in the same listing on aliexpress. thanks
Sir: A quick question. I need any Software for tether this Camera to Computer? Thanks in advance for your answer
Hi Steve, how does the ring light attach to the 0.5x lens? (Lens doesn’t appear to have an indent around it for the light’s mounting screws?)
There's a groove on the main objective lens. It doesn't mount onto the 0.5x lens. If you want the light lower down, you can screw in an adapter but you'd need to get that separately
Hello, sorry for my question, but trinocular means than you can record, and use your both eyes in the same time, unlike binocular wich need a to use the left eyes for camera? Thanks a lot
Yes, correct
@@sdgelectronics thanks I purchased this despite video about this camera are rare to found. I hope it will be fine as yours. Thanks
How stable is the stand? How much is it affected by accidental bump, vibration or simply by touching it with your head while using it?
good question
Hi I'm looking to purchase my first scope. Just trying to workout if I need an eyepiece or not. In your opinion are they critical for soldering or would you just go for the stand alone imx290 with auto focus?
These deals looks really good but, WOW! that postage from Ali-Express is crippling.... Damn!
Any difference between simul focal trinocular microscopes?
What focusing adjustment tube for the camera did you use?
Nwuice but the price...ouch...i already have an amscope but would love this due to stand. thanks for the review and links. I will put on wish list
I believe the stand is available separately.
Ok, so watched all of your microscope videos, and have a question regarding the camera port. What size is the diameter of the port? I've found a nice Eakins trinocular scope head, which shows the camera port as being 23mm diameter, but all of the camera adapters are bigger than that. Is 23mm accurate? Does one need a second adapter from 23mm to the 27/28mm focal adapters? And is 25mm the standard C-Mount diameter?
Can you show me which microscope you're looking at so I can check.
SDG Electronics
a.aliexpress.com/_mrNTB47
After careful study of the images, it looks like it has an adapter that would take the 38mm mounts. It has a clasping screw rather than a thread, which was common on the 27.8mm old style.
See this video, the camera port adaptor is in the description: th-cam.com/video/z1s1sV7rnX8/w-d-xo.html
Hello!
can this camera be used on the PC? What software do you use for capture? Regards
Yes, it will appear as a webcam. You'd need to use something like OBS Studio to capture the stream.
How would arrange all the extra cables?
I bought this same setup but the black version. It came with the same exact camera but a slightly different adapter that says .5x on it. The optics is absolutely fantastic but the camera is very dark. I've adjusted the brightness to the max but I'm still getting a dark image even though the ring light is on. What could it be? Maybe the adapter?
I just received mine based on this review. The instructions is a disc but its all in Chinese. Do you have a link to an english manual or a video to setup. Its too expensive just to wing it. Thanks
Thank you sir
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Looks the same as the one I have only with a slightly different camera
Hello. Thanks for your video. Help me a lot! Can u help me in one doubt? If i use a 0,5 to increase my working lenght, what kind of “conection” i need to use with de camera? (Sorry for bad english, im from Brazil). Thanks!!!
Which is the microscope with the better camera fitting order number.
As you adjust the continuously variable zoom, do you have to keep changing the height of the microscope head? (Working distance is inversely proportional to overall magnification?)
Just a minor adjustment to the focus is required. It doesn't require resetting the overall height - there is a focus rack which allows the fine adjustment
Thanks Steve. My current microscope has a "goose neck" stand (like an adjustable table lamp) and getting it the correct height to focus (and also horizontal) is surprisingly fiddly. So, I'm considering another microscope, and this review and your comments are most helpful. Many thanks! Jon
Can you tell me the name of the lens at 6:10 as I have the same problem with the longer extending lens being too dark
My Elkings microscope come with some issue, image on the eyepieces is perfect but image from the camera is to dark and is out of focus un some part of the screen.
I think the problem is a bad position of the internal mirror or the prism is moved.
I try to calibrate without success.
Best Regards.
I see that you have a bst 863 , can u tell me how ton calibrate it?
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SDG Electronics Great review. But I'm confused between the White Eakins Trinocular Head (as you show), and the Black Trinocular Head, which is available as an option in the 3rd link you provided. The White / Black heads appear physically quite different (ie. not just the color), and I note the Black one comes with a smaller 0.5x Mount Adapter, instead of the White versions SZMCTV 1/2 Lens Adapter for the camera (which you demonstrated). Are you able to comment on the difference between these White / Black Heads / why the different Adapters? Unfortunately this is not explained in the listing description, so I'm not sure which I should choose? Thanks.
I've not found any difference in use with regards to the optics, but the black Eakins one has a better mount for the camera. Apparently the black version also has slightly different design which stops the smoke from soldering getting inside, though I can't verify that.
So black is most recommended to choose?
@@johnmaloma7623 If it’s any help, I went with the black one. Several years of use now, and probably my best workbench investment yet! I use it nearly everyday, even for regular TH soldering. Even when not dealing with tiny SMD’s, your soldering improves doing it under a binocular microscope. I also record video via the Trinocular camera fitting. Awesome piece of equipment!
@@gregclare thanks for your prompt response, can I have a video while sitting on a chair soldering under binocular microscope, hope you don't solder difficult
@@johnmaloma7623 Do you mean one of the video captures of me soldering, taken through the Trinocular?
By any chance do you (or anyone) have a copy of the manual? mine didn't come with one.
Which camera mounting adapter is that? I have the second one, that you are showing.
I think it's this one: bit.ly/2pxoRSL
Hello and thanks for these videos! Are you able to confirm the maximum table thickness this can clamp to? The listings on Aliexpress indicate 50mm but my concern is they may have measured between the gap in the black part of the clamp an not taken into account the thickness of the heads of the screws that clamp against the underside of the table when the screws are tightened. I need to know for sure because the lip of my desk is 50mm exactly.
The "C" shaped bit is actually 60mm wide. It's about 51mm maximum with the clamp in there.
@@sdgelectronics Thanks, that's very helpful!
Based on this video i tried to set up the microscope. Everything is blurry? I normally wear glasses so have i just bought a dud? I used your referral links to purchase and am disatisfied with tje product. I tried bothe x5 and x2 lens and also just normal x1. The eyepieces are wf10x/20. Must i get different ones for my vision? Stuck
No it should work normally whether you wear glasses or no. Are you keeping your glasses on? Your eyes should normally be about 15mm from the lenses on the eyepieces. Regardless of your eyesight, adjusting the microscope height should always be able to bring it into any focus.
@@sdgelectronicsyes glasses are off. I've sent Eakins a message as there is small damage to the surface of microscope. It maybe the cause. Not sure. Also can't power the camera as have to find suitable power plugs. I don't know what country these are for.
@@dazamad if the lenses are damaged it'll be blurry. Did you sweep the height range to check focus? Off hand, with the 0.5x barlow lens the distance to the table is around 210mm. By the way, you can leave glasses on
Thanks for the review, I got one for my lab based on your recommendation. I didn't get a manual though, and I can't seem to get the camera image in focus. I should be able to get the eyepieces and the camera image to focus simultaneously, right?
Yes, the focus should match. Is the threaded ring on the camera extended enough? I found with some cameras that the sensor was a different distance from the thread. Sometimes a 5mm c-mount adapter can help
@@sdgelectronics Thanks! When unboxing, I missed that the camera cover was both a distance ring and a cap. I put the ring back, and now everything is in focus 😊 Thanks!
I have a fixed 8x microscope and franky find 8x too much. (22mm field of view frustrates navigating solder + iron). But the 2.25x of my illuminated desk magnifier isn't quite enough. If you set the zoom to say 5x, are the eye pieces low enough to comfortably use or do you need a "high chair / low desk"?! (You'll have a large working distance - good - but also a lot of distance to the eye pieces - bad?)
It's a fairly natural position for sitting. I've not noticed any discomfort or anything like that.
HI, thanks for sharing this video on this microscope. May I ask how is the articulating arm function now after 10 month use? I am looking to go for it. And just read a post from eevblog forum that the same design from Amscope is not holding the microscope well after a few month use. Your advice is appreciated,thank you.
I can't say I've noticed any issues. I will try to find the EEVBlog thread
@@sdgelectronics Hi, thanks for your reply. If you like and if I may? I can put the eevblog link here.
@@sdgelectronics Hi again, I also noticed (after subscribing and watching your later videos), that this Articulating Arm does not seem to be present in your later videos? Are you still using it, or have you gone back to the dual boom AmScope stand? (which appears to be back in place in your later Nov 19' Eakins Black head review). If you've gone back to the dual boom, can you please share your experience / reason for changing? The stand represents a significant part of the overall cost, so I'd really like to understand your pros / cons, from someone with your experience. I can only afford to make this purchase once, so I want to avoid making a bad "stand" decisison. Thanks.
@@gregclare I have both units sitting here, but I tend to use the dual boom microscope for videos as it stops the camera image wobbling about. It's not an issue for normal viewing through the eyepieces when not recording.
Great video but was wandering if the height of the first boom arm meaning the first arm after the table lock down has caused you any trouble it does seem close to table top and would defiantly sweep things off my work bench but did see another with an extension to raise that height and its adjustable as well its a real nice piece of kit and thanks for the look
It didn't cause me any issues, there's enough clearance to clear ESD mats, cables etc.
@@sdgelectronics Thanks for the reply this is the microscope i am going to purchase with the extended post off the table tie down to lift primary boom off table top in my case it will work better for me but can u tell me is that camera adapter the one you purchased off lapsum gift it looks really well made and useable?
@@sdgelectronics I like the idea, but IMO the execution is terrible. If you actually wanna use it for moving it around fully and for swinging the microscope out of the way when not in use - then that tiny clearance underneath the bottom boom basically eats up all the bench space of its movement radius. You can't place anything there - anything taller than a table mat or a cable within it's radius, will be knocked over and swept off the bench.
As you point out yourself in the video; bench space is prime, scarce real estate. And that bottom boom eats up almost as much bench real estate as the double boom stand does. It's arguably even worse than the double boom in this aspect, as except for the base of the double boom, at least there's good clearance _underneath_ the boom, and most of the space it eats up is towards the rear. This boom-arm eats up a lot more space more towards the front of the desk, space much more actively used.
What's the difference between the 3 listings? I was trying to compare, but I am a novice in this field
It's the same seller, he just has three different stores.
Is there any delay on the external monitor image?
Nothing noticeable.
@@sdgelectronics On a cheap USB microscope I was unable to solder anything while looking at the monitor because of the delay between the reality and the image. Are you able to work (solder/anything else) while looking on the image on the external monitor connected to this microscope ?
After 10 months what is you view on boom vs articulating arms?
The articulating arm is my preferred if you don't intend to capture video, as it appears wobbly on the video. By eye it's perfectly fine. It's really nice how you can move it right out of the way.
@@sdgelectronics do you think its wobbly because of the clamping to the desk and taping it would cause the whole scope to move? Have you tried indipendently supporting the stand separately from the desk ors its the stand itself not tight firm while seeing thru the scope?
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Is there a setup like this but with a boom stand?
This is one of the newest offerings with the better microscope head: bit.ly/2VES0IZ
What do you think about this one? In the description it says the camera is a sony imx307 cmos. a.aliexpress.com/_dXTS5fx
What is better for eye Amscope or Eakins?
There is no discernible difference
Did you have any trouble getting it imported?
No, it looks like it was imported then shipped completely separately within the UK. Seems to be common these days to avoid hassle
SDG Electronics Great to hear. Thanks for the quick answer!
I have this microscope but of course the arm it comes with is useless can you please send me a long for the arm you purchased in this video please.
This is the arm on it's own: www.aliexpress.com/item/32975285290.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.10.15745730dQZgnF
ooh I can almost fit this in my lab, much better option
What do you think about the basic 13M pixel VGA camera? For example the one that comes with this kit:
banggood.com/Industry-3_5X-90X-Simul-focal-Trinocular-Stereo-Microscope-p-1477322.html?cur_warehouse=CN
I just have an old 17" VGA monitor for use with the camera (so no HDMI).
Hello. Can you send me the driver? Please 😢