Hi,
I'm looking to get a basic microscope for some soldering and electronics inspection etc. I'm not doing SMD work at the moment, but maybe that will come later, if/when my soldering improves...

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I've done a lot of reading, and watching various videos, and I'm still quite confused as to good budget options. From my research, I believe the items I want are:
- Trinocular, so that I can use a stereo viewing, and also have a camera port
- LED ring light to view the PCBs etc
- Double-boom arm rather than it's own base, so you can work on an ESD mat (although articulating might be an option - but I've heard they're wobbly/not stable
- 4x to 45x zoom should be fine for soldering/electronics work
If budget wasn't an issue, apparently the
Mantis camera are the bee's knees

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For the more cost conscious buyers in the US, Amscope seems popular - they apparently just resell Aliexpress/Chinese microscopes from various OEMs, but I assume they do some kind of QC on items for you. Outside of the US, people are suggesting to buy directly from Aliexpress, or to look for second-hand units. E.g. the
Zeiss Stemi 305 is a good one to get - however, a new one is way outside my price range, and I can't seem to find any second-hand units available.
Anyhow, I've found the Eakin Aliexpress store - I assume they're semi-reputable? Here are two options from them that might be just in budget:
Both of these microscopes use the Sony IMX334 sensor (8.3MP)
Option 1 has a little 13" monitor - do people think these are useful?
Option 1 also has a desk clamp - which in theory sounds like it would be good for my situation, as I have a pretty small/cramped work area.
Option 1 has an Ethernet port - apparently it has "LAN" output - which I thought was interesting. Not sure how this works though. (Option 2 doesn't have any network port).
Option 2 has a double-boom arm, which I've heard is more stable, and doesn't come with the little 13" monitor.
What do people think between these two options?
I've included screenshots as well of the Aliexpress listing for future reference, in case they disappear.
Option 1:


Option 2:

