New microscope for work

[plazma]

I'm looking for a new binocular/trinocular microscope for my workplace. Most of the old microscopes are Leica brand.
Looks like their current recommended model is A60
http://www.leica-microsystems.com/products/stereo-microscopes-macroscopes/routine-manual/details/product/leica-a60-s/

Any experience about this model?

I would like the new unit to be a trinocular model with camera option. Any recommendations?

One option is to buy the A60 and a USB microscope for taking images.

[plazma]

Anyone tried a Leica A60?

[DTJ]

Leica is top quality but expensive.

I don't know your situation, would multiple cheaper but still very decent Amscopes be worth looking at.

[plazma]

Amscope is not so much cheaper shipped to Finland. The Leica A60 is sub 2k€. The Amscope got much more options though.

[plazma]

We bought the A60 F. The stand is great. The old model had a regular boom stand.

The working distance could be better and the led light is unnecessary wide.

[KL27x]

The working distance could be better

Barlow lens. You can trade max magnification for FOV/working distance.

[plazma]

The working distance is smaller than with the old Leica. It is still enough for soldering & hot air. I spend a few hours today with the  microscope. The next one will also definitely have the same stand.

[plazma]

My own stereo microscope in the garage had 10-50 zoom with about 7cm working distance. I fixed it with a 0.5x Barlow lens doubling the working distance and halfing the zoom to 5-10x.