Question 1

can i view gemstones on this microscope

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No, you cannot use this microscope to view gemstones, or any solid object (at least not in a way that will be useful). There are two main types of microscope - compound, and stereo. A compound microscope, like the AmScope B120C-E1, is designed to look at translucent samples - drops of pond water, thin slices of tissue, and so on. Light is shined up through the sample and into the eyepiece, allowing you to see the cells/organisms in the sample. For viewing solid objects, you need a stereo microscope such as the AmScope SE400 (http://www.amazon.com/AmScope-SE400-Z-Widefield-Inspection-Microscope/dp/B005C75IVM). These microscopes are more like magnifying glasses on steroids, and use reflected light to illuminate the top of whatever you're viewing. If you want to examine gems, coins, circuit boards, insects, etc., go with a stereo microscope. Note that a "binocular" microscope just means the 'scope has two eyepieces - it does not imply "stereo" or "compound".

Question 2

what kind of bacteria can you see with this? can you see DNA/RNA strands ?

Accepted Answer

see bacteria，but cann't watch DNA/RNA

Question 3

Will this work on any computer? Like windows 10 for example?

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I have got this to work on win vista, win 7, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, Linux mint, and Androidx86.

Question 4

can this unit be used without the usb digital camera imager?

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Yes, it is a normal microscope. The USB digital camera is optional and is placed in place of one of the standard eyepieces. This allows you to use the microscope simultaneously for image capture and as an optical monocular microscope, though the focal distance you need may not be the same as what the image capturing unit requires. Keep in mind that the USB camera is very low resolution. You will always see much more detail by eye.

ASIN	B009VUPIKM
Best Sellers Rank	#188 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #3 in Lab Compound Binocular Microscopes
Brand	AmScope
Built-In Media	1.0MP Digital Camera
Color	Black, White
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (802)
Enclosure Material	Metal, Plastic
Global Trade Identification Number	00608729743637
Item Dimensions L x W x H	11.81"L x 9.06"W x 16.54"H
Item Weight	0.27 g
Light Source Type	LED
Magnification Maximum	2500 x
Manufacturer	United Scope LLC.
Manufacturer Part Number	B120C-E1
Model Name	B120C-E1
Model Number	B120C-E1
Number of Items	1
Objective Lens Description	Achromatic
Power Source	Corded Electric
Real Angle Of View	30 degrees
UPC	608729743637
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	110 volts_of_alternating_current
Warranty Description	5 Year Manufacturer's

AmScope B120C-E1 LED Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X | Student & Professional Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, Includes 1MP USB Camera & Siedentopf Head

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