Question 1

does this unit measure parts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through the software that comes with it.  It's best to download the latest version from AmScope's web site though, and you need to calibrate it with the included calibration slide. I have found that at high magnification I can reliably get to .001" accuracy but because it is using the left lens there is a slight skew to the image, tilting the part slightly or rotating the head can eliminate that issue, but then if you are looking through the right eye piece that image will be more skewed.  That said, small price to pay for the functionality you are getting, to get better optics a Nikon or Leica will cost you $5,000-$10,000 to do the same thing.

Question 2

Can you purchase software to capture still's using this scope? Also does anyone recommend good software for it?

Accepted Answer

If you purchase the AMScope camera, the software comes with it, not only can you capture images with it, but you also get fairly accurate measurement capabilities included too, just make sure to get the newest version of the camera, older ones have slower refresh rates.

Question 3

The specs list the shipping weight as 61 pounds, while the item weight is 3.2 pounds. Why the difference?

Accepted Answer

No idea - looks like a typo.  The one we have is a beast - I know as I tried to move it from one table to another just yesterday.  If you stick with the 61 pounds as the item weight you won't be far off.

Question 4

Does the inluded ring light cast a blue light as photo's appear or is it white light? I have a ring light that is useless due to it's blue cast throw.

Accepted Answer

The photo shows it incorrectly.  It is cool white 6,000K tone or maybe 5,800K.   I think they were trying to convey that it is an LED light not a halogen light. It is not blue at all. Brightness and zone are adjustable but color temperature is not.

ASIN	B004UBNIMC
Best Sellers Rank	#579 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #4 in Lab Stereo Microscopes
Brand	AmScope
Built-In Media	Microscope
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (145)
Enclosure Material	Alloy Steel
Item Weight	0.01 Ounces
Light Source Type	LED
Magnification Maximum	90 x
Manufacturer	United Scope LLC.
Manufacturer Part Number	SM-4TZ-144A
Model Name	SM-4TZ-144A
Model Number	SM-4TZ-144A
Objective Lens Description	Achromatic
Power Source	Corded Electric
Real Angle Of View	45 Degrees
UPC	013964471656
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	240 Volts
Warranty Description	5 Year Manufacturer

SM-4TZ-144A Professional Trinocular Stereo Zoom Microscope, WH10x Eyepieces, 3.5X-90X Magnification, 0.7X-4.5X Zoom Objective, Four-Zone LED Ring Light, Double-Arm Boom Stand, 110V-240V, Includes 0.5X and 2.0X Barlow Lens

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