I don't do this often but thought this deserved a write up now I've been using this properly for the past few months..

I'm an electronics engineer and needed a spare microscope for SMD rework and inspection in my home lab but didn't want to spend a fortune but at the same time somewhat good quality and fit for purpose.

I saw a review on youtube where a guy had several different microscopes lined up all looking at the same reference object and this one really stood out from the group, noticeably clearer image, nice and bright with optics taking up a lot of space under the lens allowed to actually do some work while you see what you're doing... and it wasn't the most expensive either..

Despite being skeptical before having been burned, considering ranges for the purpose which normally cost me several thousand £'s, I took the plunge but expected it to be quite inadequate and cheap and nasty like other hobby-type ranges that I have used in the past.

Conclusion: This is a really good deal for the money, highly recommended for anyone doing close up work to a professional level..

PRO's:
Very clear image, good magnification range, precise and easy focusing, very large Working area underneath (can be around 150-200mm depending on what you're looking at), good build quality feels really sturdy and solid.