Swift SW200DL Compound Monocular Microscope Review

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With an abundance of features and a very reasonable price, the Swift SW200 DL Compound Monocular Microscope is a brilliant all-rounder.
Versatile, portable, inexpensive and packed with features, the Swift SW200DL Compound Monocular Microscope is an excellent choice for beginners, students or enthusiasts looking for a little fun.

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We have had so much fun reviewing the Swift SW200DL Compound Monocular Microscope. We went from the lab, to the garden, then the kitchen, looking for tiny biological and inorganic specimens to examine, and it rose to every challenge. Having a top light enabled us to illuminate thicker, solid substances and whole organisms, and inspect the surfaces of living and inanimate objects. The Swift SW200DL, being light and battery-operated, was easy to transport and use in our chosen locations.

Key specifications Head: 360-degree rotatable monocular

Eyepieces: Wide-field 10X and 25X

Objectives: 4X, 10X and 40X

Stage: Mechanical 95mm x 95mm

Light source: Dual; dimmable bottom and upper LEDs

Condenser: Single lens with six-hole disc diaphragm

Focusing: Coaxial coarse and fine focusing

Extras: Batteries, dust cover

Add-ons: SWIFT SC1003-CK Optical Swiftcam 10-megapixel camera for microscopes

Pleasingly, the Swift SW200DL was just as impressive during serious school lessons as well; we were able to identify tissues, cells, cell walls and nuclei with reasonable clarity. Thanks to its functionality, versatility and ease of use, the Swift SW200DL is a superb microscope that we would recommend for anyone who wants to explore the world around them, up close and in detail, and have a smile on their face while doing so.

Swift SW200DL: Design

Image 1 of 3 The Swift SW200DL displaying its coaxial focusing knobs, rotating objective lenses, diaphragm, and lower and upper LEDs. (Image credit: Heather Barker) (Image credit: Heather Barker) (Image credit: Heather Barker)

Excellent value for money

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