i love the way you got to the point right off the bat. hey, dont buy this. a lot of reviewers save that to the end, for viewer retention, but your idea is hey, i dont want ANYONE to get the idea im recommending this thing. very considerate and PRACTICAL, just like everything you do. have a great one!!
Bro why waste time on these when you can pickup the sweetest of them all! The NorthridgeFix Microscope! Have you heard? They are in stock and ready to ship today! If your order comes in this morning it will likely go out today! 🤣
It’s not a question of brand; this head is sold by many manufacturers in China. It’s the 7050 model, and while it is lighter and made of plastic, this does not compromise the optical results. Considering its cost, it’s certainly a good microscope, especially when shipped properly to avoid damage during transit. Furthermore, it belongs to the RF4 series of microscopes and is the most affordable option in this range. If you’re willing to spend a little more, there are other models like the 6555, 6565, and 6565 Pro. The 6565 Pro, in particular, is an excellent choice and far less expensive than what traditional Eakins heads cost in their time-products that, frankly, never stood out for exceptional quality, especially when compared to brands like Olympia or Sony. The reason for my comment is that I personally use one of these microscopes, not for professional purposes, and I am very satisfied with it. The video synchronization with the optical part works very well, which is not always the case with microscopes like Eakins. How can you say that a microscope that costs around $150 in China is rubbish? It does its job well: a decent lens, synchronized video feed, and a good adjustable LED light. (By the way, I don’t understand the claim about hitting it with your hand and not showing it working when turned on.) Thousands of people are using this product, and now they might question your review. From someone like you, we expect more credible and balanced feedback rather than dismissing a product that fulfils its purpose for many users.
thanks a lot dude , it was the right video on the right time , i was going to buy one of those microscopes , now i think i'll go for the mechanic MOS300-B11 , thank you very much
When you looked through that RF4 without a barlow lense, did you notice the components/subject appears way too tall? Like everything that is small looks deeper and taller than it should be. Is that normal? does it happen on the other model Eakins oem? When attaching the barlow lense this problem seems to get corrected. This is happening on my new RF4 RF6565PRO head.
The double vision might not be the same for everyone. It sounds like the microscope has prismatic issues (or the user has poor accommodation/vergence flexibility). A lot of microscopes are set up for optical, infinity viewing but most people (especially young people) will naturally try to converge their eyes for a perceived close target. A bit like magic eye puzzles: some people can easily dissociate their convergence/accommodation, others can't...
you just saved me 200 cdn. I have the same eakins as yours and my problem for is when putting the 0.5 lens its way to high for me to work, Thought this one will give me 2 centimeters less in Hight
I've just bought the rf4. It's really good. The one I have is identical to the eakins and very heavy. Maybe you have a lower standard model or a copy of a copy? :)
@@Faust-g1q That's the one, don't know about a model number.... Mine has a better articulating arm but it's exactly the same kit, same camera on top, etc... th-cam.com/video/gHBAFxwWps4/w-d-xo.html
@@Faust-g1q Never had an issue like that... The image is still perfect like the day i got it, never cleaned anything other than the eyepieces and i'm not using a fume extractor either. Especially for the price, i can highly recommend Eakins... The only "problem" i had with mine like in the video, the field of view of what you see is different than what the camera sees... Basically the camera is always more zoomed... That's probably the adapter being 0.35x compared to the 0.5x barlow lens included with the kit... I opted for a 0.75x barlow lens that made the issue even worse. But you know what? who cares about the camera. If you are not planning to stream or to do repair videos etc, you don't really need it... I rarely use mine, unless i want to take a picture to show to a customer or a video of something very strange etc. Maybe if there's someone in the room and he wants to see what i'm doing, but other than that, 99.999% of the time you are using the eyepieces and not the camera...
Well I totally agree with you / I bought Kaisi 350S which I faced the same concern but I used to it and it is lot cheaper than AMtech and better than RF4. It is what it is man
looks like you got some faulty microscope. Try to test this unit with a coin. Place the coin so that it is completely within the sight of one eyepiece. Then look through another eyepiece and compare the area of the coin that is visible. There shouldn't be much difference, ideally the area occupied by the coin in the field of view should be identical for both eyepieces. If the difference is noticeable, then the optical axes are out of alignment and the microscope requires adjustment.
Just playing devil's advocate here but have you considered that it is a problem that only you could have? I mean have you put anyone else to try and see if this microscope works for their eyes?
You are comparing two trinoculars at that point is valid, but the eakins costs almost 4 times more than an RF4, you can't ask for much, on the other hand remember that these microscopes can be connected to an external display, maybe it would be uncomfortable to work with for some people, but I consider the resolution to be good and for someone who wants to start experimenting with trinoculars and learn the investment is worth it.
I bought an RF4 recently and they shipped it in an unpadded box with almost nothing to protect it all the way from China. When I opened it the mirrors were completely loose and badly cracked in the bottom of the package and the head was broken almost in half. The gearing was also screwed up. I took it apart, realigned it and then glued the mirrors back into place and while it was a gigantic pain in the ass, it does now actually work pretty well. Compared to my Amscope trinocular head the eye piece quality isn't obviously different (or at least I didn't notice anything obvious worse), although the build quality is much cheaper/fragile. I do not see the same problems you mention (at least now that I've rebuilt it), so I think yours might have been only less damaged than mine and something inside is out of alignment. If you want to open it up, you might be able to fix it. That said, from my point of view packaging it like they did was just crazy. It is a microscope, and one made of plastic no less. They need to charge a few dollars more and package it in a way that it'll survive shipping.
hey bro rf 4 is a copy of soptop szn71 , which im assuming they failed hard at ... if you want best microscope of Chinese one buy soptop szn71 . expensive buy worth the price can do iphone cpu jumpers etc
I have read something about this brand and the comments are good, of this specific model the SZN71, I have only seen one store on Aliexpress, they have two apparently the same model but with two different prices, for 1000€ and for 1600€ in the same store the two models and not even an explanation of why one is worth 50% more than the other.
So it comes like that from the factory ? Either way, the angle of the eye pieces is terrible. It does not line up with my eyes and rubber padding is all at the wrong angle. On the other hand, they have technicians with cross vision adjusting these lol 😂😂
If you have double image probably microscope need adjusting (maybe it was bushet at shipping). I have AmScope 7X-45X Simul-Focal small focus lost appear on ends of zooming range (it usual case for low price microscopes).
i bought a rf-6565 too and i agree with double vision. and i cant seem to focus both eyepieces at the same time. i think its a factory defect thing or the lenses inside were shifted during shipping. anyway, i returned it and switched to rf-6555 Pro Max instead and it works perfectly with continous zoom like they advertized.
Those two are so called "stereo optical microscopes" they are intended to provide a stereoscopic and slightly magnified picture. Not all of the microscopes are stereoscopic, but for microelectronics rebuild works stereoscopic ones are commonly used. There are basically two common optical schemas for building stereo microscope : the Grinu and the Abbe. They are different in manner how they organise optical flow. The one where optical channels are inclied - seems to be Grinu, the second one seems to be Abbe. Abbe microscopes sometimes perfomrs better, especcially with trinocular and digital camera attached. The propoblems You are desribing with bad parallax could be just the cause of this particular microscope is poorly made...
I hate using these type of microscope,for me works direct hdmi lenses conected to monitor,i can sit normaly and watch the monitor completly free,at the beginning its a little 😊😊😊hard but with time you get used to it
i love the way you got to the point right off the bat. hey, dont buy this. a lot of reviewers save that to the end, for viewer retention, but your idea is hey, i dont want ANYONE to get the idea im recommending this thing. very considerate and PRACTICAL, just like everything you do. have a great one!!
Thank you for making a video on the RF4 microscope. I've been looking for a review for months.
Nice. Covering repair tools themselves. I like these kind of videos.
ok, I needed exactly this.
Eakins has this new design too.
Need more videos like this, thanks
Bro why waste time on these when you can pickup the sweetest of them all! The NorthridgeFix Microscope! Have you heard? They are in stock and ready to ship today! If your order comes in this morning it will likely go out today! 🤣
My Guy!!! I was going to post something like this!!!!
Exactly,I just bought a second one,and I don't even do electronics repair
I bought the northbridge fix ring light and now I live a glare free life
@@DM16_Northfridge fix anti-glare light so good even the chinese copied it!
Yeah, the depth perception is for losers😂
It’s not a question of brand; this head is sold by many manufacturers in China. It’s the 7050 model, and while it is lighter and made of plastic, this does not compromise the optical results. Considering its cost, it’s certainly a good microscope, especially when shipped properly to avoid damage during transit. Furthermore, it belongs to the RF4 series of microscopes and is the most affordable option in this range.
If you’re willing to spend a little more, there are other models like the 6555, 6565, and 6565 Pro. The 6565 Pro, in particular, is an excellent choice and far less expensive than what traditional Eakins heads cost in their time-products that, frankly, never stood out for exceptional quality, especially when compared to brands like Olympia or Sony.
The reason for my comment is that I personally use one of these microscopes, not for professional purposes, and I am very satisfied with it. The video synchronization with the optical part works very well, which is not always the case with microscopes like Eakins.
How can you say that a microscope that costs around $150 in China is rubbish? It does its job well: a decent lens, synchronized video feed, and a good adjustable LED light. (By the way, I don’t understand the claim about hitting it with your hand and not showing it working when turned on.)
Thousands of people are using this product, and now they might question your review. From someone like you, we expect more credible and balanced feedback rather than dismissing a product that fulfils its purpose for many users.
thanks a lot dude , it was the right video on the right time , i was going to buy one of those microscopes , now i think i'll go for the mechanic MOS300-B11 , thank you very much
You just saved me from wasting money on RF4
Me too.
I have mechanic mc75t. Very popular in India for mobile repair.
I wonder how it will compare to more expensive ones
Thank you! I had just bought one and was able to cancel just in time. 🙏
Would love to see your current microscope and camera set up :)
I don't know if I provoked this video, but thanks for the information. No matter what the video is, I learn something useful every time. 👍
What is the reason for two eyepieces, will the depth vision be better than if you had a monitor to look at?
Thank you.. For saving our money
what about MICROSCOPE RF4-6555PRO,normally the vision problem is resolved
Have you experienced any clouding of the internal optics in the Eakins microscope over time due to flux fumes?
When you looked through that RF4 without a barlow lense, did you notice the components/subject appears way too tall? Like everything that is small looks deeper and taller than it should be. Is that normal? does it happen on the other model Eakins oem? When attaching the barlow lense this problem seems to get corrected. This is happening on my new RF4 RF6565PRO head.
hi
is the eakins a real simul focal?
The double vision might not be the same for everyone. It sounds like the microscope has prismatic issues (or the user has poor accommodation/vergence flexibility). A lot of microscopes are set up for optical, infinity viewing but most people (especially young people) will naturally try to converge their eyes for a perceived close target. A bit like magic eye puzzles: some people can easily dissociate their convergence/accommodation, others can't...
you just saved me 200 cdn. I have the same eakins as yours and my problem for is when putting the 0.5 lens its way to high for me to work, Thought this one will give me 2 centimeters less in Hight
Just order the microscope from Eakins, thanks for clear look at this vs RF4.
Yo yo do you recommend a good microscope for youtube?
ive been eyeing a microscope like this for examining mineral specimens.
hi guys my gpu doesnt show display , but turning on and i checked and ram and changed cmos battery , hdmi cable is working well. can anyone help
I've just bought the rf4. It's really good. The one I have is identical to the eakins and very heavy. Maybe you have a lower standard model or a copy of a copy? :)
Which model do u have
I'm using the black eakins for 3 years and i'm really happy with it ^^
Which black model Eakins microscope do you have?
@@Faust-g1q Is there a model number written anywhere? haven't noticed 😅
@@Faust-g1q That's the one, don't know about a model number.... Mine has a better articulating arm but it's exactly the same kit, same camera on top, etc... th-cam.com/video/gHBAFxwWps4/w-d-xo.html
@@dukeofdream Have you any issues with flux fumes clouding the internal optics of the Eakins model featured your video link provided?
@@Faust-g1q Never had an issue like that... The image is still perfect like the day i got it, never cleaned anything other than the eyepieces and i'm not using a fume extractor either. Especially for the price, i can highly recommend Eakins... The only "problem" i had with mine like in the video, the field of view of what you see is different than what the camera sees... Basically the camera is always more zoomed... That's probably the adapter being 0.35x compared to the 0.5x barlow lens included with the kit... I opted for a 0.75x barlow lens that made the issue even worse. But you know what? who cares about the camera. If you are not planning to stream or to do repair videos etc, you don't really need it... I rarely use mine, unless i want to take a picture to show to a customer or a video of something very strange etc. Maybe if there's someone in the room and he wants to see what i'm doing, but other than that, 99.999% of the time you are using the eyepieces and not the camera...
Well I totally agree with you / I bought Kaisi 350S which I faced the same concern but I used to it and it is lot cheaper than AMtech and better than RF4.
It is what it is man
Guys i have reliefe rlm5t should i upgrade to rf4
looks like you got some faulty microscope. Try to test this unit with a coin. Place the coin so that it is completely within the sight of one eyepiece. Then look through another eyepiece and compare the area of the coin that is visible. There shouldn't be much difference, ideally the area occupied by the coin in the field of view should be identical for both eyepieces. If the difference is noticeable, then the optical axes are out of alignment and the microscope requires adjustment.
Each eye is adjustable independently.
The problem is not adjustment of the eye pieces focus but the angle at which you are looking through it.
Maybe it got hit during shipping and some prizm moved out of place inside.
Or bad alignment from factory...
@@northwestrepair you didn't understand what I said. forget about focusing. Check the field of view of both eyepieces with coin.
did you buy em at Northridgefix ? ;3
Thanks for your ethics.👍
my order arrive yesterday (rf4)after assemble i got this problem.😢
which model ?
I confirm what you say. I didn’t saw any review before I bought mine and all is true
Just playing devil's advocate here but have you considered that it is a problem that only you could have? I mean have you put anyone else to try and see if this microscope works for their eyes?
Good review 👍🏻👨🏻
Good work 💯👏
What store on aliexpress did you buy your eakins microscope ?
Eakins official I think.
@@northwestrepair Thanks, i have 2 options Eakins Store or Eakins microscope store can't decide :)
@@dantheman3k They are the same.
I know for sure because I asked him directly.
@@MiguelDelArco1963 yes i did try to tell you but my comments were not showing for some reason
You are comparing two trinoculars at that point is valid, but the eakins costs almost 4 times more than an RF4, you can't ask for much, on the other hand remember that these microscopes can be connected to an external display, maybe it would be uncomfortable to work with for some people, but I consider the resolution to be good and for someone who wants to start experimenting with trinoculars and learn the investment is worth it.
I bought an RF4 recently and they shipped it in an unpadded box with almost nothing to protect it all the way from China. When I opened it the mirrors were completely loose and badly cracked in the bottom of the package and the head was broken almost in half. The gearing was also screwed up. I took it apart, realigned it and then glued the mirrors back into place and while it was a gigantic pain in the ass, it does now actually work pretty well. Compared to my Amscope trinocular head the eye piece quality isn't obviously different (or at least I didn't notice anything obvious worse), although the build quality is much cheaper/fragile. I do not see the same problems you mention (at least now that I've rebuilt it), so I think yours might have been only less damaged than mine and something inside is out of alignment. If you want to open it up, you might be able to fix it.
That said, from my point of view packaging it like they did was just crazy. It is a microscope, and one made of plastic no less. They need to charge a few dollars more and package it in a way that it'll survive shipping.
Designed by a DEI hire? I hope you sent it back with a note.
I'd recommend a Mantis, but those have no tri heads afaik.
hey bro rf 4 is a copy of soptop szn71 , which im assuming they failed hard at ... if you want best microscope of Chinese one buy soptop szn71 . expensive buy worth the price can do iphone cpu jumpers etc
I have read something about this brand and the comments are good, of this specific model the SZN71, I have only seen one store on Aliexpress, they have two apparently the same model but with two different prices, for 1000€ and for 1600€ in the same store the two models and not even an explanation of why one is worth 50% more than the other.
i use rf4 blower, pretty good and cheap, but for microscope buy from company that fokus at making microscope or other lens related product
Send those to Alex as a present anonymously. LMAO
The double vision has nothing to do with the angle of the eyepieces. The problem is with the lenses at the bottom that needs adjustment.
So it comes like that from the factory ?
Either way, the angle of the eye pieces is terrible. It does not line up with my eyes and rubber padding is all at the wrong angle.
On the other hand, they have technicians with cross vision adjusting these lol 😂😂
@@northwestrepair lol nice one 😆😆
If you have double image probably microscope need adjusting (maybe it was bushet at shipping). I have AmScope 7X-45X Simul-Focal small focus lost appear on ends of zooming range (it usual case for low price microscopes).
That's what you get for not buying NF microscope combined with NF Anti-glare light. 🤣🤣
Muito boa 🎉
just bough rf4 6565pro and its not feel like ur review
i bought a rf-6565 too and i agree with double vision. and i cant seem to focus both eyepieces at the same time. i think its a factory defect thing or the lenses inside were shifted during shipping. anyway, i returned it and switched to rf-6555 Pro Max instead and it works perfectly with continous zoom like they advertized.
Those two are so called "stereo optical microscopes" they are intended to provide a stereoscopic and slightly magnified picture.
Not all of the microscopes are stereoscopic, but for microelectronics rebuild works stereoscopic ones are commonly used.
There are basically two common optical schemas for building stereo microscope : the Grinu and the Abbe. They are different in manner how they organise optical flow. The one where optical channels are inclied - seems to be Grinu, the second one seems to be Abbe.
Abbe microscopes sometimes perfomrs better, especcially with trinocular and digital camera attached.
The propoblems You are desribing with bad parallax could be just the cause of this particular microscope is poorly made...
Is it free to join your discord server?
Yes
can you update the link because link on your channel has expired
@@Ncky you are getting the link in the wrong place.
Use channel front page.
It's not expired.
@@northwestrepair krzHbYpUMy, weird, i kept getting invite invalid last night. Alright was bug on my side, thanks anyway.
I hate using these type of microscope,for me works direct hdmi lenses conected to monitor,i can sit normaly and watch the monitor completly free,at the beginning its a little 😊😊😊hard but with time you get used to it
Thinking about switching too. The depth perception is so nice though. But feeling like I am Quasimodo after two hours is not.
May ee chai naaah
Nice toy
Vevor Microscope is cheaper and better
Cecile Cove
Golda Way
Trinocular ?? Do a lot of repair techs have 3 eyes 🤣
One for camera
camera
Lisandro Mountains
we should instead call nvidia to get you some extra robo arms so you can repair more GPU's
Dietrich Port
Considine Views
Ah, here is the RF4 review. Disappointing.
Who has designed this trash
Hint: It doesn't rhyme with Japanese