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plazma
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December 02, 2016, 12:26:46 pm »
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.
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December 03, 2016, 11:17:41 am »
Anyone tried a Leica A60?
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December 03, 2016, 12:07:17 pm »
Leica is top quality but expensive.
I don't know your situation, would multiple cheaper but still very decent Amscopes be worth looking at.
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December 03, 2016, 12:35:26 pm »
Amscope is not so much cheaper shipped to Finland. The Leica A60 is sub 2k€. The Amscope got much more options though.
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December 15, 2016, 10:05:10 am »
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.
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December 15, 2016, 07:35:44 pm »
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The working distance could be better
Barlow lens. You can trade max magnification for FOV/working distance.
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December 15, 2016, 09:10:05 pm »
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.
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December 15, 2016, 09:17:11 pm »
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.
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