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AmScope

AmScope SM-4TPX Trinocular Stereo Zoom Microscope

  • 3.5X to 45X with a 0.7X-4.5X zoom objective
  • 0.5X Barlow lens included
  • WH10x20mm high-eyepoint eyepieces
  • Trinocular head, C-Mount or 23mm port, camera sold separately
  • Ambient lighting, no power needed
  • 20 inch double arms, 30 inch overall length

Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A large-reach zoom stereo microscope with a camera port but no camera. It relies on room light, so lighting is up to you.

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ASIN: B005MRB0TGModel: SM-4TPXCategory: Stereo Microscopes

Overview

Mounting the head on a double-arm boom, this scope moves on all three axes over big work. A Barlow lens that comes in the box lowers the magnification range and lengthens the working distance for oversized specimens.

The reason to buy is low starting magnification, a long working distance and a trinocular port for adding a camera later. The limit is lighting and power data, because the listing shows LED, battery and ambient entries that cannot all be true.

Who it's for

A workshop with good overhead light and a camera to attach to the trinocular port suits it. Anyone wanting a ring light or a ready-to-use imaging kit should choose a model with those parts.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Very low starting magnification
  • Barlow lens included
  • Camera port on the head
  • Moves on three axes
Cons
  • No camera included
  • No built-in light
  • Power listing conflicts
  • Heavy listed weight

Performance notes

The zoom objective gives smooth magnification changes, and the Barlow lens reduces the range further while increasing the working distance. A camera on the vertical port shows the same view as the eyepieces. With ambient lighting only, brightness depends on the room.

Specifications

BrandAmScope
ModelSM-4TPX
Dimensions & fit
Item weight26.31 kg
Capacity & performance
Magnification range3.5x-45x
Included components
EyepiecesWH10x20mm high-eyepoint
Other details
Magnification Maximum45 x
Objective Lens Description0.7x-4.5x zoom
Light Source TypeAmbient
Real Angle Of View45 degrees
Working distanceUp to 8 inches
Barlow lens0.5x
Trinocular portC-Mount or 23mm
Field of view2-1/2 inches
Microscope standDouble-arm boom stand

Frequently asked questions

Can I attach a camera to the AmScope SM-4TPX?

Yes. The vertical trinocular port takes a C-Mount or 23mm photo port, and the camera is sold separately.

Does the SM-4TPX have its own light?

The description says ambient lighting illuminates the specimen with no need for power or batteries. Some listing fields mention LED and battery power, which conflict.

What does the Barlow lens do?

The 0.5x lens added to the objective decreases magnification and increases working distance.