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product_id: 21293812
title: "AmScope M150C-E1 40X-1000X LED Coarse & Fine Focusing Science Student Microscope with Single Lens Condenser and 3MP USB Digital Camera for Photos and Videos"
brand: "amscope"
price: "$753"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Am Scope"
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# 3MP USB digital camera 40X-1000X magnification range Coaxial coarse & fine focusing AmScope M150C-E1 40X-1000X LED Coarse & Fine Focusing Science Student Microscope with Single Lens Condenser and 3MP USB Digital Camera for Photos and Videos

**Brand:** amscope
**Price:** $753
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AmScope M150C-E1 40X-1000X LED Coarse & Fine Focusing Science Student Microscope with Single Lens Condenser and 3MP USB Digital Camera for Photos and Videos by amscope
- **How much does it cost?** $753 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- amscope enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amscope brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Explore Every Detail:** Experience crystal-clear views from 40X up to a powerful 1000X magnification—see what others miss.
- • **Capture & Share Instantly:** Integrated 3MP USB camera lets you snap high-res photos and videos—perfect for presentations and social sharing.
- • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Dual coarse and fine focusing knobs ensure razor-sharp clarity for every specimen.
- • **Flexible Illumination Anywhere:** Bright LED lighting powered by wall or batteries means you’re ready to explore anytime, anywhere.
- • **Built to Last, Designed to Impress:** Robust all-metal frame built for durability and daily use in any professional or educational setting.

## Overview

The AmScope M150C-E1 is a professional-grade student microscope featuring a wide 40X-1000X magnification range with achromatic lenses, housed in a sturdy all-metal frame. It offers precise coaxial coarse and fine focusing, a single lens condenser with adjustable diaphragm, and bright LED illumination powered by wall or batteries. The built-in 3MP USB 2.0 camera supports Windows and Mac for high-quality photo and video capture, enhanced by user-friendly software with advanced imaging features. Ideal for educators, hobbyists, and emerging scientists seeking reliable, versatile microscopy with digital documentation capabilities.

## Description

Wide field optics offers five magnifications up to 1000X. Sturdy all-metal framework; Co-axial coarse & fine focusing; single lens condenser with disc diaphragm. LED illumination by wall-power and/or batteries. 3MP USB 2.0 digital camera for photos and videos on Windows and Mac, with 3rd-party software support.

Review: Great Microscope for Middle School or beginner scientist. - I ordered 17 of these microscopes for my 8th grade science class. The overall build is solid and comparable to most scopes I have had students use in the past. I really like the LED light and the ability to adjust the LED as well as the diaphragm. This gives you two options for adjusting the light. The objectives seem to be of good quality and the stage has a nice distinct end stop that makes it clear when you are at the end (no soft feeling). For the price the 5 MP camera is fantastic and takes great pictures. I agree with another reviewer that when in live mode at the 5 MP the view is a bit choppy so moving specimens under the best resolution doesn't work well but It far exceeds the quality of any microscope that I used in this price range! I like the battery mode that makes them mobile but you need an allen key to open the battery case. The only two small draw backs are the cord and the eyepiece. The cords are very thin and I worry about them long term being able to hold up to the wear and tear of 8th graders. The eyepiece is removable which is great but it would be nice to have a locking screw to hold it or the camera in place (kids like to play and touch everything). Never the less they are great beginner microscopes so you can't compare them to a microscope that is 4-5 times the cost and and the price is about 1/2 of what they were a few years ago!
Review: Great value for a great product! - We've used this microscope almost every single day for the past 7 months straight! We use it to test the Monarch butterflies we raise and make sure they are not infected with disease (OE - Ophryocystis elektroscirrha) before we release them into the wild. We have only used the digital camera a handful of times, since the microscope is easily strong enough to see the OE spores without the aide of the computer. That being said, I am including 2 pics taken with the USB camera attachment one showing a "clean" monarch, and one with clear OE spores. TIP to SAVE $$$: Since we raised over 500+ butterflies this season, slides for each one would be incredibly expensive, so we opted to use a piece of clear-view scotch tape to collect the scales/spore sample by rubbing it gently onto the imago's abdomen, and then affixing it to paper index cards ( Mead Plain Index Cards, 4 X 6 Inches (63006) ). < That particular "card" is ridiculously thin and cheap so it will only work for a one-sided use. Anyway, using this technique, we don't use the built-in light under the "slide" (or in our case index card), we just illuminate it from above with a handheld flashlight. Quaint, but it gets the job done quickly and inexpensively. I'm including pics of our set-up with the index cards & flashlight ( Rockbirds Protable LED Flashlight, A100 Mini High Lumens Zoomable Super Bright 3 Mode Tactical Flashlight, Best Tools for Hiking, Hunting, Fishing and Camping (2 Pack) ). Overall, I would certainly recommend this compound microscope and it's a great price, too! Hopefully pics will be helpful in explaining further. If so, please click "yes" to it being helpful!

## Features

- Wide field optics offers five magnifications up to 1000X
- Sturdy all-metal framework; Co-axial coarse & fine focusing; single lens condenser with disc diaphragm
- LED illumination by wall-power and/or batteries
- 3MP USB 2.0 digital camera for photos and videos on Windows and Mac, with 3rd-party software support
- User-friendly software (Windows only) offers processing and advanced features including Stitching, EDF, Video Recording and Measurement functions

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00X4LM712 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,553 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #48 in Lab Compound Monocular Microscopes #25,401 in Lab Instruments & Equipment |
| Brand | AmScope |
| Built-In Media | science-lab-stereo-microscopes |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 170 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Item Height | 6.4 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.25 Pounds |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Magnification Maximum | 1000 x |
| Manufacturer | AmScope |
| Material | Metal |
| Model Name | M150C-E1 |
| Objective Lens Description | Achromatic |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Real Angle Of View | 45 Degrees |
| Real Angle of View | 45 Degrees |
| UPC | 608729747789 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Light Source Type:** LED
- **Model Name:** M150C-E1
- **Material:** Metal
- **Real Angle of View:** 45 Degrees
- **Magnification Maximum:** 1000 x
- **Item Weight:** 4.3 Pounds
- **Voltage:** 5 Volts
- **Brand:** AmScope
- **Objective Lens Description:** Achromatic
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered

## Images

![AmScope M150C-E1 40X-1000X LED Coarse & Fine Focusing Science Student Microscope with Single Lens Condenser and 3MP USB Digital Camera for Photos and Videos - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Tj-vM7GbL.jpg)
![AmScope M150C-E1 40X-1000X LED Coarse & Fine Focusing Science Student Microscope with Single Lens Condenser and 3MP USB Digital Camera for Photos and Videos - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415kEzQtulL.jpg)
![AmScope M150C-E1 40X-1000X LED Coarse & Fine Focusing Science Student Microscope with Single Lens Condenser and 3MP USB Digital Camera for Photos and Videos - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oKVgzrE2L.jpg)
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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Microscope for Middle School or beginner scientist.
*by T***R on March 1, 2016*

I ordered 17 of these microscopes for my 8th grade science class. The overall build is solid and comparable to most scopes I have had students use in the past. I really like the LED light and the ability to adjust the LED as well as the diaphragm. This gives you two options for adjusting the light. The objectives seem to be of good quality and the stage has a nice distinct end stop that makes it clear when you are at the end (no soft feeling). For the price the 5 MP camera is fantastic and takes great pictures. I agree with another reviewer that when in live mode at the 5 MP the view is a bit choppy so moving specimens under the best resolution doesn't work well but It far exceeds the quality of any microscope that I used in this price range! I like the battery mode that makes them mobile but you need an allen key to open the battery case. The only two small draw backs are the cord and the eyepiece. The cords are very thin and I worry about them long term being able to hold up to the wear and tear of 8th graders. The eyepiece is removable which is great but it would be nice to have a locking screw to hold it or the camera in place (kids like to play and touch everything). Never the less they are great beginner microscopes so you can't compare them to a microscope that is 4-5 times the cost and and the price is about 1/2 of what they were a few years ago!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value for a great product!
*by S***3 on October 20, 2017*

We've used this microscope almost every single day for the past 7 months straight! We use it to test the Monarch butterflies we raise and make sure they are not infected with disease (OE - Ophryocystis elektroscirrha) before we release them into the wild. We have only used the digital camera a handful of times, since the microscope is easily strong enough to see the OE spores without the aide of the computer. That being said, I am including 2 pics taken with the USB camera attachment one showing a "clean" monarch, and one with clear OE spores. TIP to SAVE $$$: Since we raised over 500+ butterflies this season, slides for each one would be incredibly expensive, so we opted to use a piece of clear-view scotch tape to collect the scales/spore sample by rubbing it gently onto the imago's abdomen, and then affixing it to paper index cards ( Mead Plain Index Cards, 4 X 6 Inches (63006) ). < That particular "card" is ridiculously thin and cheap so it will only work for a one-sided use. Anyway, using this technique, we don't use the built-in light under the "slide" (or in our case index card), we just illuminate it from above with a handheld flashlight. Quaint, but it gets the job done quickly and inexpensively. I'm including pics of our set-up with the index cards & flashlight ( Rockbirds Protable LED Flashlight, A100 Mini High Lumens Zoomable Super Bright 3 Mode Tactical Flashlight, Best Tools for Hiking, Hunting, Fishing and Camping (2 Pack) ). Overall, I would certainly recommend this compound microscope and it's a great price, too! Hopefully pics will be helpful in explaining further. If so, please click "yes" to it being helpful!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, with limitations
*by B***E on October 3, 2025*

Build quality is good for the price. Optics are good, at least for the two lower-power lenses (didn't try the other). However, my specimens are mounted in diamond-polished epoxy mounts about 1/2 inch thick. Because the stage (surface that holds the slide in most usages) cannot be moved (it is fixed to the microscope body and base) I am unable to move the lens far enough from the specimen to focus.

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